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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Redemption Works Through Righteousness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 228 ratings
     | 13,886 views

    How Redemption Works Through Righteousness (Rom. 3:21-26)

    How Redemption Works Through Righteousness (Rom. 3:21-26) Illustration:Faith is not merely your holding on to God--it is God holding on to you. He will not let you go! E. Stanley Jones. 1. Have you ever stopped to contemplate how redemption works through Christ’s righteousness? Redemption ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Continuous Prayer Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,117 views

    Prayer is the most powerful weapon that a child of God can have

    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

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    Service

    Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 20, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,219 views

    It is an example for us today to see how we should serve God.

    SERVICE The 10th chapter of MATTHEW, along with the first part of the 10th chapter of LUKE, tells of Jesus sending out His servants to spread the Gospel message. It is an example for us today to see how we should serve God. MATTHEW 10:1-42 1. MATTHEW 10: 1 15 The Twelve Disciples; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Living Bricks

    Contributed by David Anderson on May 5, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,096 views

    God builds His people together for their benefit and to show His Kingdom in the world.

     Sermon: "Living Bricks" Anderson Isaiah 62:1-5; I Cor. 12:1-11; John 2:1-11 + + + In the light of Epiphany, as it shines in the words, hearts and hands of God’s people, I would like to share two texts from today’s readings. First from the prophet Isaiah, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Study Of Fasting #1

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 385 ratings
     | 18,764 views

    The Secret To Unleashing The Power Of God

    Jesus said, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me" (Luke 9:23). In the daily pace of modern society it is easy to lose our focus on God. That’s why as Christians, it is critical that we fast from time to time to help bring us a truer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    New Purpose Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,874 views

    Serving God even when it

    I guess we all know the difference between a pessimist and an optimist. A pessimist is someone who describes a glass as half empty while an optimist sees it as half full. A pessimist is someone who, on your birthday, will say: "May your day be better than it probably will be!" Some people are born ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Best Kind Of M And M

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 8, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,567 views

    God has a mission for us.

    Since it has been two weeks since we gathered together for worship, let me briefly remind us that we are in the closing weeks of our series on God’s vision for us. And what is his vision – that we be a fully following and faithfully functioning church. For the past four weeks we have focused on ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How To Get Pass Your Pain

    Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on May 5, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 19,556 views

    We often allow the pain of our past to continue to rule us in our present and predetermine our future. Where you are now is not where you have to stay.

    There exist in this world in which we live a countless number of hurting, injured, abused and dysfunctional people that are living a virtual life of the “Invasion of the Body Snatchers”. Those of you that are old enough may remember that movie that was released in 1968. The plot was based upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Imitators Of God

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 19, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,989 views

    When we endeavor to manifest God-like characteristics in our life, we are well-pleasing to Him. The benefits we receive by "being imitators of God" are substantial.

    IMITATORS OF GOD "Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma." Ephesians 5:1-2 I. To imitate God, one must evidence God-like characteristics in their daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Grow As A Disciple

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,301 views

    From a series dealing with essentials for our church future. Spend time with God, Deepen Your Relationship with other believers. Outline at end

    With appreciation I acknowledge I have used Sermon Central among many other resources in crafting this sermon. A PATHWAY FOR THE NEXT 60 YEARS: DISCIPLESHIP January 14, 2007 Jay Davis Robison LUKE 6:46-49 We are in midst of series of sermons pathway for next 60 yrs Dealing with 5 dream ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making A Comeback

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,138 views

    This sermon shows how after we have fallen there is a place in God’s grace for us to make a comeback.

    Scripture: Psalms 51:1—19 Title: “Making A Comeback” Introduction: The book of Psalms was written by King David. This particular chapter was written as a result of David’s sin of “Adultery” with Bathsheba. In this Psalm David pleads for forgiveness and cleansing, confesses his guilt, prays for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • KENNETH TANKERSLEY avatar

    Why Settle For An Ishmael, When You Can Have An Isaac

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,902 views

    MAN STRUGGLES WITH CHOICES, OFTEN CHOSING THE DEVIL’S SECOND BEST RATHER THAN GOD’S BEST

    WHY SETTLE FOR AN ISHMAEL WHEN YOU CAN HAVE AN ISAAC GEN 16: 1-5 GEN 21: 10--13 5/5/05 INTRODUCTION: WHY SETTLE FOR “SECOND” BEST, WHEN GOD WANTS WHAT IS BEST FOR HIS PEOPLE. WHAT TROUBLES WE CREATE, WHEN WE TRY TO MIX MAN’S WAY WITH GOD’S WAY. GOD MADE A PROMISE TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Blessed To Be A Blessing

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,236 views

    This sermon helps Christians realize that we have received God’s blessings in order to share the Gospel with the world.

    “BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING” Gen. 12:1-3 INTRO – So often, our prayers are full of requests for God to bless us – our families, our nation, our churches, our community, our economy, etc. Nothing wrong with that. Prayer of Jabez – “O that you would bless me indeed…” And God does bless us. Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Hear The Call” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,902 views

    If we will listen to the call of the Lord and the cry of the lost, we will be motivated to surrender to God’s call to be a witness for Him.

    Once, when attending youth camp as a sponsor, our youth were involved in an interesting game. They had to pass through an obstacle course, but they had to do so blindfolded. The only help they received was from a team mate at the end of the course, who would yell instructions to them. Of course, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Involved In Mission Series

    Contributed by Art Campbell on May 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,901 views

    If we truly have a heart for what’s on God’s heart, then we must get involved in missions.

    There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about that because it was Everybody’s job. Everybody thought that Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn’t do it. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist