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  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    Does Not Ask For Much--Does He? Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Jun 27, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,785 views

    Paul’s prayer for the Ephesians serves as a terrific model for praying for each other (and our churches, in general).

    Just for fun, let’s start with a trick question today. How many letters to the Ephesians are there in the New Testament? Well, I said it was a trick question. There are at least two. There is one that we’ll be looking at this morning and there is one in Revelation 2. You see, Ephesus was an ...read more

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    Mary's Worship Series

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Mar 23, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,763 views

    What we learn about genuine worship from Mary’s act of extravagant worship. Sources include, but not limited to, four Sermon Central messages cited at the end this entry.

    Mary’s Worship (Lenten Series) Scripture: Mark 14:1-9 Introduction We began last week by looking at some of the stories or events that lead up to Easter - the time of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. Last week we looked at the raising of Lazarus from the dead. Today, we’re going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,179 views

    When our physical hunger is satisfied, what can satisfy our hunger for security and satisfaction of the soul?

    In his book entitled God‘s Psychiatry, Charles Allen tells this story: As World War II was drawing to a close, the Allied armies gathered up many hungry orphans. They were placed in camps where they were well-fed. Despite excellent care, they slept poorly. They seemed nervous and afraid. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Can't Walk With Jesus With Eyes Wide Shut Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 13, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,136 views

    To walk with Jesus is to deny yourself, take up your cross and follow him.

    Title: You Can’t Walk with Jesus with Eyes Wide Shut Text: Mark 8:31-38 Thesis: To walk with Jesus is to deny yourself, take up your cross and follow him. Overview Riding on a wave of impressive demonstrations of power Jesus asked his disciples, "Who do people say that I am?" Then he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Introduction: Setting Our Sights On The Super 8 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 2, 2015
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     | 4,383 views

    Introduction: A Saint & Sinner alike are familiar with these phrases, “Blessed are the . . . poor in spirit, those who mourn, gentle, those who hunger & thirst for righteousness, merciful, pure in heart, peacemakers, persecuted.”

    The Beatitudes: Summer Sermon Series Introduction: Setting Our Sights on the Super 8 (1 of 9) June 7, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Saint & Sinner alike are familiar with these phrases, “Blessed are the . . . poor in spirit, those who mourn, gentle, those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Best Sermon Ever" Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Jul 8, 2015
     | 10,861 views

    Matthew 5:1-3. The background of the Sermon on the Mount and the 1st Beatitude: "Blessed are the Poor in Spirit"

    Hopefully at some point during the past week (maybe even just this morning), you saw the title of this morning’s sermon. Some of you may have heard that my sermon title was “The Best Sermon Ever” and concluded that I had become a little full of myself. Let me be clear, I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Doctrines That Free Vs Doctrines That Enslave

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Apr 23, 2015
     | 5,320 views

    Here is a sad reality, any one of us, being unprepared to recognize false ideas, might entertain some belief or practice that does not coincide with Jesus teachings! I have seen us lose a few people from this Church over the years and it saddens me.

    Doctrines That Free vs Doctrines That Enslave by Kelly Durant Galatians 1:9 As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. 10 For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    What Is Controlling You? A Conditioned Stimulus?

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on May 16, 2015
     | 6,783 views

    We love and serve each other, we influence and restrain one another, but we must become aware of the whys and motives. Control over another is a strange phenomenon; I observe many people are unaware of who is pulling their strings!Control is usually done by invoking fear!

    What Is Controlling You? A Conditioned Stimulus? By Kelly Durant 5-17-15 Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage 5:13 For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Better Alternative To Worry Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Aug 11, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,116 views

    In a world filled with worry, Solomon calls us to trust in the Lord.

    For many people anxiety or worry is a big problem. Dr. Richard Leahy, a psychologist and anxiety specialist said a few years ago: “The average high school kid today has the same level of anxiety as the average psychiatric patient in the early 1950’s”. You find anxiety in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Uncertainty

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Feb 11, 2023
     | 3,743 views

    We all have moments and seasons of uncertainty. Jesus will walk us through if we stick with him. I modified this sermon from the notes of my friend Pastor Paul Rivero.

    Uncertainty I. TEXT: Luke 8:40-56 (NKJV) "So it was, when Jesus returned, that the multitude welcomed Him, for they were all waiting for Him. 41 And behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue. And he fell down at Jesus’ feet and begged Him to come to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Great Divide Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Sep 29, 2022
     | 3,113 views

    Disunity will always disrupt the mission of the church

    THE POINT: DISUNITY WILL ALWAYS DISRUPT THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH. ME: Welcome. We're starting a brand-new teaching series today. Series Intro: America is a divided nation. Red vs. Blue Black vs. White Democrat vs. Republican Masker vs. Anti-Maskers Vaxers vs. Anti-Vaxers Traditional ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • David Owens avatar

    Just A Little Bit More Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 3, 2022
     | 2,514 views

    The love of money can lead to discontentment and many dangers. Paul gave Timothy instructions about how to keep money in the right perspective and how to use it for good.

    Introduction: A. In Calvin Miller’s book Requiem for Love, he begins a chapter with the words: A beggar asked a millionaire, “How many more dollars would it take to make you truly happy?” 1. The millionaire, reaching his gnarled hands into the beggar’s cup replied, “Only one more!” 2. This is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Was The Blood Of Jesus Necessary?

    Contributed by Val Black on Oct 30, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,815 views

    The Blood of Jesus is seldom spoken of in many churches of today. But for 2000 years the Gospel of Jesus Christ has never changed. We are saved by faith and that faith should be in His redemption work on Calvary and the Blood that He shed.

    Why Was The Blood of Jesus Necessary? Sunday Morning - Feb. 17, 2008 1) FOR 2000 YEARS THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST HAS NEVER CHANGED. a) It's still true that Jesus was God, manifested in the Flesh, born of a virgin, suffered and died on Calvary for the redemption of man, rose again and now ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Two Kinds Of Appearances

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022
     | 2,598 views

    For many today, life is all about appearances. We live in an age where people want to APPEAR one way but the reality is the opposite of their appearance.

    Illus: During the Oscars in Hollywood in 2004, the actors and actresses tried to give the impression that they cared about poverty. Listen, if they really cared about the poor as they pretend to care, instead of buying those dresses that some of the actresses paid hundreds of thousands of dollars ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Will Praise God Until Death - Psalms Of The Sons Of Korah – Psalm 48 - Message Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 30, 2022
     | 1,431 views

    The Psalm begins with a well known verse and looks at the beauty of Zion, the protection of the Lord, His loving kindness and praise through the earth. Upheld by the right hand of God, we are kept until, and through death.

    WE WILL PRAISE GOD UNTIL DEATH PSALMS OF THE SONS OF KORAH – PSALM 48 - MESSAGE Kewarra 20 March 2022 Ron Ferguson Psalm 48 A Song; a Psalm of the sons of Korah. Psalm 48 v 1 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, His holy mountain. Psa 48:2 Beautiful in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational