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  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Giants Under Junipers

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 16, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,698 views

    This is the second of a series that I gleaned from Pilgrim’s Progress. It is ongoing and I have no idea of how many there will be.

    1 Kings 19:4 KJV But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers. l. INTRODUCTION – PILGRIM’S PROGRESS ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Left Out, But Locked In

    Contributed by Todd Fetters on Mar 16, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 9,113 views

    The Big Idea: When, as a Christian you feel left out of this world, the good news is that you are still locked into God.

    LEFT OUT BUT LOCKED IN Living Courageously In A World that Doesn’t Want You, Knowing Confidently that God Does INTRODUCTION 1. When I last checked, none of us are living as Christians under any direct pressure to reject Christ. In fact, in our society, having a little Christianity is still okay ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Palms And Walls

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,075 views

    A sermon on Isaiah 49:14-22 for Baby Recognition Sunday. (Thanks to many SermonCentral contributors for illustrations and ideas)

    Sermon for 8/1/2004 Baby Sunday Isaiah 49:14-22 Introduction: A. Isaiah is the Shakespeare of the Old Testament. Start reading here and go through to the end of this book we see wonderful descriptions of Jesus Christ, of salvation, and of the New Israel (the Church) and of heaven. B. Vs. 14- ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gospel According To Oprah

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 15, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,083 views

    The idea and title came from a message preached by Dr. Ergun Caner which deals with the world’s view of Jesus

    “The Gospel According to Oprah” Acts 23-31 8-15-2004 The 7/98 Vantage Point quoted Oprah: "There couldn’t possible be only one way...Does God care about your heart or whether you called His Son Jesus?", "[Claiming exclusive Divinity] would make Jesus the biggest egotist that ever lived.", and "You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Passion For You Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 9, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,038 views

    This sermon uses some new ideas to show how God loves you... YOU are His number one passion.

    Series: Discovering the Heart of God Part 1 His Passion for You Song of Solomon 7:10 “I am my beloved’s and his desire if for me.” This morning I want to begin a series of sermons I will call, “Discovering the Heart of God.” I will admit it is a daunting task. Slide 2 I am very much aware of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Overflowing Even More

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,135 views

    To be a slave of Jesus Christ means He is the Lord of your life in everything leaving little room for individualistic ideas of ourselves.

    Announcements: So this past Wednesday night, around 9 when everyone had left except for Garret and Sue and I, we sat back, looked at these pieces of flip chart, took a deep breath, smiled, and said, “ok… so what next?” One thing was clear immediately – Pastor Sue looked at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prescription For Rearing Children

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,648 views

    The concept of Training is not corporal punishment but 3 main ideas are involved here. (a) Dedication (b) Instruction and (c) Motivation.

    Introduction: What are you investing in today? Is it houses, bank balances, stock etc.! In verse 6 we see 2 ingredients in the prescription to rear children. • Train up a child ……….. • When he is old ………... The command of God involves 3 parts:- 1. The concept of Training [‘Train up’] – It is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stand On The Truth Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,220 views

    Our church needs to to secure itself in the truth of God’s Word. This sermon looks at that idea and compares it to our culture.

    Stand For the Truth Examples of New Year’s resolutions Top Resolutions each year What about understanding the church more? My place in this place? What should the church look like? What does it have to do with you? What would it look like if God built a church? Series: When God Builds a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Message Of Salvation

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on Jul 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,429 views

    Picking yourself up by your bootstraps is a great idea but the impossibility of doing that is like finding salvation by your own efforts.

    GOD’S MESSAGE OF SALVATION A Call to Faith We have heard the expression "Pick yourself up by your bootstraps." The picture this brings to mind is that of someone pulling on his or her shoes and as a results being lifted off the ground. In a way, this is rather humorous when we realized the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving From Bootcamp To The Battlefield

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Sep 26, 2009
    based on 41 ratings
     | 18,336 views

    This message deals with the idea that we in the body of Christ have to stop being worked on so we can do the work!

    MOVING FROM BOOTCAMP TO THE BATTLEFIELD JOSHUA 1:2-18 BE DECISIVE (v 2-6) (v2) - You cannot live in the past - God has given you an assignment; make a decision based on where you’re going, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Home - Our Goal Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 27, 2007
     | 3,103 views

    3 of 3 messages on the mission and vision of Meridian Christian Church. This message is based on the idea of being in community in the present and for eternity.

    8/19/07 Home - Our Goal Christians live a life of anticipation. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rivers Of Salvation

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 6, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,139 views

    Looking at the qualities of a river, one can get a better idea of what Christ has given us in the gift of salvation.

    RIVERS OF SALVATION Text: John 7:37,38 Water is a symbol of the Holy Ghost. He is an agent working to do the will of the Father and to exalt Jesus Christ. The Holy Ghost convinces us of our need of Christ and the salvation that He offers. Jesus defied and challenged many of the traditions of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Ward avatar

    God Your Daddy

    Contributed by David Ward on Dec 21, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 10,305 views

    Big Idea: If you know God as Daddy, then you aren’t His slave, but His child and His heir

    God Your Daddy Romans 8:15-17 INTRODUCTION: Fred Craddock, who while lecturing at Yale University, told of going back one summer to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, to take a short vacation with his wife. One night they found a quiet little restaurant where they looked forward to a private meal--just the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Gebbeken avatar

    Ministry And Attitude

    Contributed by Bruce Gebbeken on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,395 views

    When Jesus confronts his congregation of followers about the truth of physical and spiritual ideas, something really stirs up!

    Ministry and Attitude John 6:22-71 Sometimes as church going people we need to stop and look to see what our motivation is. I have many times bent over backwards to accommodate people so that they would be comfortable in our little church. I know some of you have done the same when you are out ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    An Irritating Ministry Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,855 views

    Jesus had an irritating ministry to the Pharisees. He irritated them to no end. He didn't fit their ideas of a Messiah.

    The disciples of John and of the Pharisees were fasting. Then they came and said to Him, "Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but Your disciples do not fast?" And Jesus said to them, "Can the friends of the bridegroom fast while the bridegroom is with them? (No!) As long as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist