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  • Pat Cook avatar

    Sorry I Missed Your Visit Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 90 ratings
     | 15,961 views

    This is about the idea in Lk.19:44 - the people missed the day of God’s visitation. This sermon talks about missing it when God tries to speak to us for our own good.

    Luke 19:28-44 – Sorry I Missed Your Visit Today we are looking at a familiar story from The Life of Jesus. It’s what we call the Triumphal Entry. It tells when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on what we call Palm Sunday, 5 days before His death on what we call Good Friday, and one week before Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Crown Of Thorns

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,118 views

    A sermon on how we place the crown of thorns deeper into Christ’s brow (Adapted from Ross Fransisco; I believe he got his ideas from Ivan Hagedorn)

    Sermon for 4/2/2006 The Crown of Thorns Matthew 27:29 Introduction: The city was Jerusalem. The time was long ago. The people called him Jesus. His crime was just the love he showed. I’m the one to blame for I caused all his pain. He gave himself the day he wore my crown. WBTU: A. From the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Transforming Community

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 30, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,932 views

    Sermon 3 of 6 on the Acts 2:47 church - 24/7! We are called to be salt and light. I used several different Sermon Central sources for illustrations, ideas and comments.

    2:47 – 24/7 Transforming Community Transformers change things. That’s what they do. When my girls were growing up I wanted to buy them "Transformers" instead of dolls. Donna wouldn’t let me for reasons that I don’t remember now. I’m sure her reasons were good - I just don’t remember what they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Fool For Christ And An Idiot For Everybody

    Contributed by Michael Bird on Feb 8, 2002
    based on 169 ratings
     | 32,845 views

    This sermon outlines the two main ideas of 1 Cor 1:18-25 as (1) The Cross divides and Unifies; (2) The Cross fulfills God’s plan to outwit human wisdom.

    1 Cor 1:18-25 Introduction [Illustration] I would like you all to play make believe with me for a moment. Pretend that my name is Jose Samblanco and I have just arrived off the boat from Peru and I’m proclaiming to you the good news that a Peruvian peasant by the name Carlos Hernandez was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Funeral Sermon For Werner K

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Apr 16, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 9,413 views

    Many young pastors have asked me to share with them ideas on how to create a funeral message. Here is one such example for a family that appreciates the traditional format of worship. Peace be with you.

    A funeral sermon for the family and loved ones of Werner K____. February 14, 2004 Grace, mercy and peace to you all from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Dear family, as you know Werner wanted to have the hymn, “Take my life and Let it Be” sung today. He knew that the hymn was in fact a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Ward avatar

    Turn Turn Turn

    Contributed by David Ward on Dec 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,061 views

    A year’s end/New Year’s message adaptable to many occasions. BIG IDEA: "God’s got it, even though we don’t get it"

    “Turn Turn Turn” Ecclesiastes 3:1-17 INTRODUCTION: "End of Year" Lists are everywhere in the media as a new year approaches: Most Newsworthy Events of the Year, Famous People Who Have Died This Year, Most Notable Sports Stories of the Year, Most Annoying People of the Year (Paris, Britney, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Comfortable Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,754 views

    2 or 13 from Galatians. This is brief sermon on the devotion Christian must have for our personal relationship with God. Its more important than the idea of being a Christian or church attendance.

    Get Comfortable Galatians Series part 2 Baptism and Communion Sunday, August 6, 2006 Intro: It is a historical fact that when Christians study this special book of the Bible, God revives the hearts of the reader. My prayer for our church, for you and for myself is for the Holy Spirit to speak ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Raising Lazarus Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 33,245 views

    5 of 5 messages on the miracles of Jesus. This message is focused on the idea that God has a plan and we need to trust his divine strategy to reveal his glory through our lives.

    We live in a world that is preoccupied with death Lot’s of movies are all about death – chick flicks or shoot em up guy movies. It doesn’t matter. One of the main theme’s is death. The more modern day movie that I really, really like, “Sixth Sense.” Anybody like Sixth Sense? Yeah, remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Godly Marriage Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,475 views

    Marriage is God’s idea, knows what’s best for a marriage, and so, if we are Christians and married, our goal is to have a godly marriage as indicated in Ephesians 5.

    Many of you have probably seen the commercial with a couple having a drink with their dog by their side. The conversation went something like this: The woman asked, “If you, Max our dog, and I were in a canoe and it tipped over, who would you rescue first?” The guy quickly replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Rev. # 78~21:1-27 The Pearly White City, Our Future Home Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,999 views

    Chapters 21 and 22 are a description of the eternal state (following the Millennium and the final judgment), centering in the New Jerusalem as the eternal habitation of the saved. This idea of a new heaven and a new earth is not confined to th

    Rev. # 78~21:1-27 THE PEARLY WHITE CITY, OUR FUTURE HOME 11-13-10 We left off last time talking about the names of the 12 tribes of Israel being engraved on the gates of the City. Chapters 21 and 22 are a description of the eternal state (following the Millennium and the final ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    Pay Out To Caesar What Belongs...

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Jul 17, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,365 views

    For July 4th, I wanted to cover the idea of Christian citizenship, but felt impressed that Jesus' admonition to "Render unto Caesar" didn't end with citizenship but expanded into the area of stewardship.

    Life, as we all know, is a constant flow of choices. Do I eat something healthy or “reward” myself with something decadent? Do I get something done now that I don’t really want to do so I can enjoy myself later or do I procrastinate so that I can enjoy something now? Do I make ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Adrian Rogers avatar

    God's Grace In The Workplace

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Nov 18, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 27,996 views

    Don’t get the idea that to serve God you have to be a minister, or a missionary, or on the staff of some Christian organization. Every job, if it is done in the power of the Holy Spirit, is a sacred job.

    Introduction We’re preaching through the Book of Proverbs. A human proverb is a short sentence based on long experience, but these are short sentences based on something better than long experience. They’re based on the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, as given to Solomon. Now, today I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blaspheme Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 28, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,823 views

    Ever wonder what that really is - and worried you might have done it? Let’s spread some truth into this very misunderstood idea from Matthew 12:22-32

    The Blaspheme of the Holy Spirit is among the most feared and least understood concepts in the Bible. For many people they think if they accidently say something bad about the Holy Spirit God will damn them to hell for eternity with no possibility of repentance. Well, it’s not that easy. Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    “expect The Unexpected” Series

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 18, 2013
     | 9,621 views

    This is the first message in a series aimed at getting people to re-evaluate how they observe Christmas. I've drawn some ideas from Mike Slaughter's book "Christmas Is Not Your Birthday."

    AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church December 1, 2013 A Different Kind of Christmas sermon series Message 1 “Expect the Unexpected” Okay so I went to the store Wednesday evening to pick up a few things we were wanting to have in our Thanksgiving dinner and when I walked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Realistic Look At Angels

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 15, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,850 views

    False ideas about angels which have been popularized by the New Age and other "spiritual" movements have actually infiltrated the church. This is a glimpse into a Biblical view of angels, the servants of God.

    Please open your Bibles to Mark 1:9-13 which we will read in a few minutes. Last week we used this same passage as a springboard to take a look at who this Jesus really is and His relationship within the Trinity. When we say God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit we tend to get a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene