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  • Robert Cobb avatar

    God's Message To America

    Contributed by Robert Cobb on Jun 30, 2001
    based on 334 ratings
     | 54,117 views

    What would God say specifically to America this 4th of July? He has already spoken to this nation in Pro. 14:34. "Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people."

    Introduction: Most of us place a high value on "personal" messages. Form letters and mass mailings are the norm in our day, so it is very refreshing to receive a "personal" note from a person or organization. Some have made a concerted effort to make their mailings seem to be "one-of-a-kind." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Day Of The Lord Part 1

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,758 views

    A discussion of the term the Day of theLord and related events. The need for readiness.

    THE DAY OF THE LORD I THESSALONIANS 5:1-11 I THESSALONIANS 5:2 "FOR YOURSELVES KNOW PERFECTLY THAT THE DAY OF THE LORD SO COMETH AS A THIEF IN THE NIGHT." INTRODUCTION: When perilous times occur many ask why is it that God seemingly allows bad men to prosper and go unpunished. Many see God as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Counted Worthy Of The Resurrection!

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,454 views

    Our only hope for happiness and satisfaction in this life is found in the certain promise our Savior gives us for life in the age to come.

    A Valpraiso University philosopher by the name of Gilbert Meilaender put the events of September 11th and their aftermath into context as he recounts a time in the not so distant past when the famous Christian preacher and writer C.S. Lewis addressed a gathering of college students in England, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Marks Of Discipleship- The Most Dangerous Moment In Worship Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 28, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,863 views

    One of the marks of discipleship is generosity. But we are challenged about this everytime we come to the offering in the worship service.

    The story is told about a man who was stingy and miserly. People looked at this person as a real skin-flint. One day, one of the folks in the town was given the task of serving as the chairman of the community charity. He decided he was going to start with the town skin-flint. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Is Your Delight?

    Contributed by Chris Cromwell on Mar 8, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,911 views

    This sermon is about finding joy in the word of God.

    THEME: THERE IS HAPPINESS IN THE WORD OF GOD SUBJECT: WHAT IS YOUR DELIGHT? By Chris Cromwell Background Scrip Psalm 1 Text Psalms 1:1,2 “1 Blessed is the man that walk not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stand in the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fellowship With God - Loyalty To The Truth - (Part 5 Of 5)

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Mar 30, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,833 views

    This message is the last of a series entitled, Increased Fellowship with God. John has shown us that as Christians we can have increased fellowship with God. This sermon I give 4 common lies the devil tells the church and non church goers.

    Title: Fellowship With God - Loyalty To The Truth Text: I John 2:18-28 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: Two men had an argument. To settle the matter, they went to a Sufi judge for arbitration. The plaintiff made his case. He was very eloquent and persuasive in his reasoning. When he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "What Is Truth?” Series

    Contributed by Allen Hern on Apr 1, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 26,166 views

    In the midst of a cynical world; cynical about politics; cynical about moral values; cynical about religion; we need a foundation of truth to sustain us.

     200416.ser “What Is Truth?” CLBC March 28, 2004 a.m. Subject: Truth Theme: Living in Truth Passage: John 18:28 - 38 Text: John 18: 38 Do you hear the note of cynicism in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experience The Tears Of A King Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on May 18, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,968 views

    Palm Sunday - Part 4 of a series based on Mel Gibson’s film "The Passion of the Christ." Portions of this sermon were derived from sermons given by Sermon Central designed with the same intent.

    “Experience the Tears of a King” Luke 19:28-48 Glitter, Glamour, Gossip. The Three G’s of the Hollywood red carpet treatment. If you tuned in February 29th to the 76th Annual Academy Awards®, you got your fill of these “three G’s” as celebrities walked the Red Carpet on their way into the Kodak ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hope - His Overall Purpose Is Our Elevation - God Gives Us Cause To Hope!!

    Contributed by John Gullick on May 18, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,070 views

    A sermon that uses primary scripture Ezekiel chapter 37 1-11 as a lesson on hope.

    His One Purpose is our Elevation. A philosopher of last century, Bertrand Russell was an outspoken atheist. He even wrote a book called Why I Am Not A Christian. When Russell was 81 years old, he was interviewed on a British Broadcasting Corporation radio talk show. The interviewer asked him what ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Taken Up Before Their Very Eyes

    Contributed by John Gullick on May 22, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,269 views

    A sermon that attempts to interpret the ascension of Jesus for the believer today.

    Taken up before their very eyes Acts Chapter 1: 1 - 12 I once knew a man whose family had been very successful in business. One of the principles that he had learned had been – buy in bulk. The sound principle he had been taught meant that if you bought a lot you got it at a better price and, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Keith Manry avatar

    The Power Behind The Man David Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Jun 3, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,658 views

    Part 6 of a series on the life of David. Preached on Pentecost Sunday

    As a child my wife and her sister would often accompany their grandmother on outings to cemeteries since their grandmother did a lot of research in the area of genealogy. They would take a picnic lunch and pick out a cemetery to go and walk through and spend hours there. I can think of many places ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prayer Ends Where It Began Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,729 views

    Prayer is first and last about seeking God and his glory.

    Prayers Ending and Beginning Matthew 6:13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Tonight we will consider the doxology with which we traditionally end the Lord’s Prayer. I refer to those words: for thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grounded In Love Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,060 views

    We as Christians, need to be people that are grounded in love as it is expressed all throughout Scripture. We need to know the source of love and what it means in our lives.

    Grounded in Love 1 John 4:7-21 INTRODUCTION... “Doc, When Do I Die?” from Robert Coleman, Written in Blood In his book Written In Blood, Robert Coleman tells the story of a little boy whose sister needed a blood transfusion. She had a rare blood type which she shared with her little brother. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Depend On Each Other Series

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,937 views

    Acts 2 points to the ways the early church depended on each other. As a church family today, we depend on each other; points use acrostic HELP. Holiness, Enthusiasm, Labor, People.

    I have researched Sermon Central as well as many other sources in preparing this sermon. BEING THE CHURCH GOD WANTS US TO BE: WE DEPEND ON EACH OTHER August 29, 2004 Jay Robison Acts 2:42-47 Sunday began sermon series leading to TBC B-day Sept 19 Looking at 1st few chapters of Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Lyon avatar

    When The Wrecking Ball Hits A Home (Part 1)

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 80 ratings
     | 5,416 views

    Divorce in the Old Testament and Gospels

    1 Corinthians 7:10-16 When The Wrecking Ball Hits A Home (part 1) Introduction “Divorce.” I remember the first time I heard that word. I was 10 years old. Growing up in the late 50’s and early 60’s “divorce” wasn’t part of our vocabulary. But when I was ten, a friend of mine’s parents got ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible