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Fruit Of The Spirit: Self-Control

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 4, 2006

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This is the last in my summer series on the Fruit of the Spirit, uses Joseph and Potiphars wife as the main example

What more could a young man ask for? He was young and handsome and he had risen up through the ranks becoming one of his boss’s favourite and most trusted employees and had become fairly well to do in the process. He had everything he could possibly want. And to top it off a beautiful woman ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Cost Of Following Jesus

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007

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We often think of Jesus as being the Prince of Peace. So what did He mean when He said He came to bring a sword?

Let me ask you something… when you think about Jesus, what are some characteristics that come to mind? PARTICIPATION (Loving, gentle, kind, forgiving…) That’s the Jesus most of us think about. That’s the Lord and God we want to know… one who’s compassionate, caring, understanding, generous. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-39

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Shared Faith

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 14, 2007

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A look at the faith shared with Timothy and Eunice

It wasn’t easy. She loved her husband but it was so difficult to share a life with someone who didn’t share your faith. You would think it would only be an issue on Sundays but it was an issue every day of the week. And children only complicated the matter; her priorities for the kids were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Tapped In To The Powerful Love Of Christ Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 15, 2006

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As Ephesians transitions from the "theological" to the practical, it hinges on a crucial prayer of Paul for them to be filled with power to know God’s love. It is this indwelling of the HS/Christ that enables us to walk in love and all that we are admoni

Tapped In to the Powerful Love of Christ Love is All you Need—the Beatles Love can be a powerful force Hug Video (other examples in my life? getting a note from my 6th grade girlfriend. Or patience from my wife of 15 years though I don’t deserve it) Human Love only goes so far • I love those ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

El Amor Verdadero

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jul 22, 2006

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The 1st in a Series of 1 John

“EL AMOR VERDADERO” 1 Juan 3:11-18 Introduccion: Es sorprendente que despues de tantos miles de anos de la historia humana, nos encontramos tan confundidos acerca de la naturaleza del amor verdadero. Tal vez, es porque el amor es una fuerza tan poderosa. El amor es tan poderoso que no podemos ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

What's Love Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jul 29, 2006

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How is Your Marriage Today?

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

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Promise Of Counsel Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 13, 2007

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God’s Promise of Counsel – The Holy Spirit in Christmas

Sermon Series: God’s Promises to YOU at Christmas Today’s Message: God’s Promise of Counsel Text: Isaiah 9:6; John 14:15-18; Luke 1:31-38 (NIV) Pastor Ken December 3, 2006 Edited by Dale Weaver (6) For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Instructions For Life Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 2, 2005

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When do we run and when do we stand firm and fight, Paul offers some insight to Timothy.

If you had to write to a young pastor giving him instructions for pastoring his church and for keeping his spiritual life intact what would you say to him? What spiritual and theological truths would you try to impart in order that he would be able to do his job effectively. Would your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Part 1: Good Medicine For Your Marriage Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 24, 2007

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How’s your "ever-after" going? Well, maybe not so good, because it turns out that there are a lot of bumps on the road to ever after. But here is some great news: God wants to help your family!

Part 1: Good Medicine for Your Marriage (Series: Heavenly Help for Your Family) Revelation 2:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 11, 2006 *Most everybody knows the closing words to those old childhood fairy tales: “And they lived happily ever after.” *How’s your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Consequences Of Mistakes: Thrashing Threshing Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 6, 2007

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All have sinned; that holds back from being what we could be. Admit that sin is real; acknowledge responsbility for its consequences; see that always there is a price to be paid for sin, but Jesus paid it all. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

The longer we live, the more we have to be thankful for. Isn’t that true? The longer we live, the more blessings we receive, and therefore the more we have to be thankful for. If you are thirty years old, you can count your blessings, name them one by one. If you are fifty years old, you can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:10-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A True Church? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 18, 2007

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How does one distinguish a true church from a false church? This sermon examines three marks that define a true church of Christ.

Scripture Last week I began a short series of sermons on the topic of the church. Jesus is building his church. All over the world, whether in urban or rural areas, in densely or sparsely populated areas, or in places hostile or friendly toward Christianity, Jesus is building his church. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Need A Real Friend

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 31, 2003

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There are times in each person’s life when real friends are needed.

Luke records a conversation that took place between Jesus and a lawyer concerning the question "What makes a real neighbor, or what makes a real friend?" The lawyer, apparently, was not a good neighbor and was looking for a way to justify himself. And so Jesus, as he oft times did, taught a lesson ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37, 2 Samuel 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer, Power, And Personal Problems Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 2, 2003

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Many of our interpersonal problems are actually personal, the resulting of feeling weak. Paul’s strategy was to pray for those with whom he had conflict, and that helped him become whole. The cross demonstrates the power of weakness. For Reformation Su

When we are in trouble, our first instinct is to pray. And that’s right. That’s as it should be. The only problem is that when we are in trouble, our first instinct is to pray for ourselves. And that’s where something goes wrong. That’s our mistake. Pray for someone else, and we will discover ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-10, Psalm 46:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Running With The Horses"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 10, 2002

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Are you even running with the footmen?

Jeremiah received his call from God to prophesy against Israel’s idolatry, at a young age. The King James uses the word “Child” in verse 6 of chapter 1, and other versions say “youth”; it is estimated he was about 20 years old. Although he actually received his calling as a young man, notice ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:5

Denomination: Orthodox

Smyrna: Some Things Money Cannot Buy Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 19, 2003

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Money may actually distract us from Kingdom priorities. Some things money cannot buy are compassion for the needy, passion for the lost, and love for one another.

I begin this morning with an invocation from my favorite poet, the bard of Baltimore, Ogden Nash, who addressed our favorite god in prayer: “Oh, money, money, money; some may think thee holy. But I cannot figure out how thou goest out so fast and how thou comest in so slowly.” Ogden Nash, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

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