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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Why Should The Work Stop? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 17, 2008
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     | 9,383 views

    For Lent and for Black History Month: Those who are threatened by progress will always ask us not to go too far. But this church must not stop reaching all people, serving all needs, touching all children and youth.

    In the fall of 1955 I sat in the auditorium of the Speed Scientific School at the University of Louisville, one of about 300 newly admitted engineering students. The dean welcomed us, and yet also warned us. He instructed us, “Look at the person on your right. Now look at the person on your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honour Your Parents, Even When. . . Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,394 views

    This message takes a look at how we honour our parents at different points in our life.

    So let’s see, where are we? We started in January with Sex God’s Wedding Gift, then there was “Marriage What it is and What it Ain’t”, “Marriage keeping it all Together” and two messages on Parenting. Now it’s time to make a 180 percent turn and go from being parents to being children of parents. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • David Owens avatar

    Borrowing And Saving - Should Christians Do Either? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,868 views

    In this sermon we discuss how to make money work for us in savings, rather than against us by borrowing.

    Introduction: A. Before going to Europe on business, a man drove his Rolls-Royce to a downtown NY City bank and went in to ask for an immediate loan of $5 thousand. 1. The loan officer was quite taken aback, and asked what collateral he could offer. 2. “Well, here are the keys to my Rolls-Royce,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Eternal Gifts Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,232 views

    There are eternal gifts for those who grasp the truths of Christmas with their hearts. Understanding those gifts and walking in the free grace by which these gifts come will completely change a person’s attitude toward the season which we now celebrate.

    Title: Eternal Gifts of Christmas Theme: What Will You Find at Christmas Series: Grasping the Truths of Christmas Introduction: There are eternal gifts for those who grasp the truths of Christmas with their hearts. Understanding those gifts and walking in the free grace by which these gifts come ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Commitment To Trust - Part Ii

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 107 ratings
     | 11,324 views

    More benefits of putting our trust in the Lord.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A man pulled up next to a little girl walking home from school and said "If you get in, I’ll give you a lollypop." The girl kept walking. Following along slowly, the man said "Come on and get in the car with me and I’ll give you two lolly pops." She kept her eyes on the sidewalk ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What If Christmas Never Came Series

    Contributed by Michael Dascoli on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,145 views

    Faith in Jesus transcends our differences putting all believers on an equal plain

    What If Christmas Never Came If Christmas Never Came December 18, 2005 We’re in the midst of a new Bible Series I’ve called, If Christmas Never Came. Here are some fun thoughts. “If Christmas Never Came…” 7. (You have to groan or cheer when I read this first one) The Fruit Cake industry would ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Chris Regas avatar

    Narnia: Encounter The Power Of The Wardrobe Series

    Contributed by Chris Regas on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,580 views

    Advent Lessons based on the release of the movie: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

    Today is the 3rd Sunday of Advent ~ 1) On the FIRST SUNDAY we ENCOUNTERED THE POWER OF THE LION and saw that the Lion of Judah who was PREDICTED in the OT is also Lamb of God who was slain for our sins! As we light the PROMISE CANDLE we are reminded that Jesus is NOT SAFE – BUT HE IS GOOD – AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What It Takes To Hear From God Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 21, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,065 views

    The example of the shepherds who heard about the birth of Christ leads us on hearing from God.

    What It Takes to Hear From God Part 4 of 4 in the series, "Christmas Calms Our Fears" Luke 2:1-20 (NLT) 1At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. 2(This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3All ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eulogy Clatie Nichols

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 22, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,122 views

    THiseulogy is for a man who was a believer who dedicated his life to take care of his ailing wife for 20 years. Great Family man

    Clatie Nichols December 3, 2005 Although Clatie Nichols made his entrance into the world on February 3rd, 1920 in the huge suburb of Country Park outside of Little Rock Arkansas, God had taken note of his presence in heaven a long time before that. For the Scriputes tell us in Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Right Relationship Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Dec 22, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,540 views

    Christmas is about relationships, and the greatest realtionship one can have is with God. If we are going to have a right Christmas there must be a right relationship with God. This is #4 in a 4 part of the sermon series I ’m dreaming of a right Christmas

    Introduction: Did you get everything you wanted for Christmas? Was there a new X-Box 360 or Ipod under your tree, Maybe it was a new outfit or some jewelry. Everyone wants something for Christmas Our society is conditioned to getting at Christmas. The other day I read an article entitled Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Judgment: Hell In A Handbasket

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,887 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

  • Ed Pruitt avatar

    God Uses Ordinary People

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 17,896 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
     | 9,451 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

  • James May avatar

    The War Of The Worlds

    Contributed by James May on Mar 25, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,712 views

    The war between the worlds of Good and Evil rages on. Only the power of God will give us the victory.

    The War of the Worlds By Pastor Jim May The 20th century proved to be one of the bloodiest periods in the recorded history of mankind. With the worldwide conflicts beginning with WWI, “The War to End All Wars”, and ending with the invasion of Kuwait and Desert Storm in the 1990’s, the death toll ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Transformation Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,032 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