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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    What If There Was No Christmas?

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,211 views

    Have you ever wondered what we would be missing if there was no Christmas? When you reflect on this thought you quickly discover just about every good thing you can think of in your life!

    What if there was no Christmas? Thesis: Have you ever wondered what we would be missing if there was no Christmas? When you reflect on this thought you quickly discover just about every good thing you can think of in your life! Scripture Text: Luke 2:1- 40 1In those days Caesar Augustus issued a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dwayne Brown, PhD avatar

    A Miracle At Midnight

    Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Dec 31, 2005
    based on 146 ratings
     | 83,742 views

    Many of us have been seduced into believing that as long as our lives are being lived out within the will of God, everything is going to be alright.

    I am convinced that the safest place in the world is in the center of God’s will. You will never find a place more secure than being in the center of God’s will for your life. At the same time, I am also convinced that the center of God’s will; though it is the safest place, it is not always the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    I Know You Are Watching Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 18, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,764 views

    We think of God’s watching us as His attempt to hurt us, to shame us, or to rescue us. But it is His availability when we trust Him. Preached at Luther Rice Memorial Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD

    “I can’t let you out of my sight for one minute!” How many parents here have ever said that? “I can’t let you out of my sight for one minute.” You said it to a small child, bent on doing something that would hurt. You said it to a teenager, on the phone instead of doing homework. You maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judgment: Hell In A Handbasket

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,889 views

    The Apostle Peter reassures us: There will be a final judgment. Also we look at the reality of hell, and why people refuse to believe in it - SIN, they want to justify their sin. See sermon for details......

    A little note about the sermon title: I had a little boy say outloud "Hell In A Handbasket". His mom said sternly: "Where did you hear such a thing?" "I was just reading the sermon title mommy". Maybe I should have gone with my alternate title: H. E. double toothpicks. An old sourdough [that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Uses Ordinary People

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 17,904 views

    God loves to use all of us plain jane people too

    DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Kent Kessler avatar

    The Cross Makes All The Difference Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,466 views

    When do things make all the difference? When we are moved to laugh or cry, when we are celebrated or sacrificed for and when we believe.“Why The Cross Makes All The Difference” describes the cross from three perspectives: Jew, Gentile, and the Believer.

    There are just some times in our day where things make a difference. Take them out, things go wrong. Add things in, and things go wrong. There are just certain things needed to make a day a good day. Like the correct ingredients in baking a cake or cookies or a roast—the correct ingredients and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Transformation Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,039 views

    When Christ saves us, He transforms even the very details of our lives.

    1. The first transformation is from lying lips to a truthful tongue. 2. The second transformation is from wrath to righteous anger. 3. The third transformation is from stealing to sharing. 4. The fourth transformation is from destructive to constructive words. 5. The fifth transformation is from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Darkest Day Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 36 ratings
     | 16,692 views

    By looking at the results of Adam and Eve’s sin, we can see a pattern for what sin does in our own lives.

    1. There is always a cover-up (7) 2. There is always conviction (8-11) 3. There is always culpability (12-13) 4. There is always a curse (14-19) 5. There is always a cure (15) GENESIS 3:7-19 A week ago Saturday, when I got home from prayer meeting here at the church, I went home and changed all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bewtiched! Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 8, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,143 views

    In Galatians 3:1-5 the apostle Paul defends the doctrine of justification by faith from personal experience.

    Scripture Someone recently sent me the following story. . . . After stopping for drinks at an illegal bar, a Zimbabwean bus driver found that the 20 mental patients he was supposed to be transporting from Harare to Bulawayo had escaped. Not wanting to admit his incompetence, the driver went to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Covenant Relationship

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,761 views

    The church covenant is important: not the sign on the wall, but the relationships involved.

    God’s Glorious Church The Covenant Relationship 1Thessalonians 1:1-10 Woodlawn Baptist Church April 10, 2005 Introduction “Paul, and Silas, and Timothy, unto the church of the Thessalonicans which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    The Greatest Wedding Of All

    Contributed by James May on Jan 8, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,944 views

    Donald Trump’s wedding was called the "Wedding of the Century", but the Marriage Supper of the Lamb will be greatest of all. Do you have your wedding garment? Have you sent your RSVP?

    THE GREATEST WEDDING OF ALL By Pastor Jim May Last year the world was dazzled by what has been called the “Wedding of the Century”. That’s quite a statement since the century has just begun. I wonder what other weddings may occur sometime in the next 95 years that may be more extravagant than ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Elvery avatar

    Peace Beyond Compare Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Jan 8, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 8,581 views

    Looking at the Peace Jesus gives at Christmas

    Christmas Beyond Compare - Peace beyond Compare - Is 9:6-7 Gladstone Baptist Church - 5/12/04 pm Tonight we are starting a Series of 3 messages leading up to Christmas. Christmas is one of the most amazing times of the year. Why is it so amazing - It is amazing because at Christmas, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Asking According To God's Will Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Jan 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,871 views

    Looking at How God answers prayer.

    Asking According to God’s Will - Luke 5:12-16 One of the most concerning things about the Christian walk is unanswered prayer. If you were all honest, you would tell me that there are plenty of things that you have prayed about that have not been answered. Some of them big, some of them small, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Committed To The Bible

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 9, 2006
    based on 179 ratings
     | 17,586 views

    We may not understand everything in God’s Word, but we must stand on it.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Years ago NEWSWEEK had an article entitled, “No Allusions in the Classroom.” The article told about 26 people in the college classroom, ranging in age from 18 to 54. All of these people had completed at least one-quarter of their college work. They were given 86 questions to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Why Didn't God Pull The Weeds? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 12, 2007
    based on 66 ratings
     | 21,860 views

    This 2nd parable of Christ’s tells of an enemy that sowed "weeds" in the field of the Son of Man. But in the parable Christ instructs his laborers (the angels) not to yank out the weeds? How come?

    OPEN: I’m told there are only two vegetables that are “perennial” - they don’t have to be replanted to produce on their own- several growing seasons. All other vegetables must be replanted every year. Quiz: What are the only two vegetables that don’t have to be replanted? (Rhubarb/ ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ