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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Exciting Promise Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 10,426 views

    It went just like in the cantatas... except of a couple of small things. (Good physical illustration toward the end that can be used in almost any Christmas sermon)

    OPEN: (I began the sermon by bringing out a gaily wrapped golf bag, complete with clubs & irons - I tried hard to make sure it was fairly obvious what was wrapped)Then I asked: “Does anybody know what’s in the package?” The audience seemed to enjoy the humor of the obvious. Then I gave this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Bail - Out Father Series

    Contributed by Mike Gay on Feb 19, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,162 views

    This message illustrates that many people seek a relationship with God simply to get out of some troulbe, but God wants a healthy Father/son relationship with us.

    THE BAIL-OUT FATHER I SAMUEL 4:1-11 When we began this series we were talking about how the world’s dysfunctional view of fatherhood has effected our view of our heavenly Father. We have already talked about the absent father and the child support father. Today we will talk about the bail ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sovereignty Of God Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Jun 4, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,286 views

    A sermon that begins a series on the character of God This sermon focuses on god’s sovereignty using a passage from joshua chapter 7 and a Demos Shakarian illustration.

    The character of God. Sermon number 1. I want to begin this series on the Character of God with a statement on just who God is. God is independent, unchangeable, eternal and omnipresent. He exists as a spiritual being, having no form or dimensions, and is omniscient (all-knowing), wise, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    Formula For Success Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Dec 27, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,083 views

    Bible reading plus prayer equals tremendous divine revelation. There is no better chapter in the Bible to illustrate this powerful formula for success than Daniel chapter 9.

    Formula for Success Daniel Speaks to Us Today Series By Greg Johnson December 27, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Daniel 9 God has given us everything we need to be successful on our journey from earth to glory. He has given us the Bible which is our authoritative guide for all of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Contagious! Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 30, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 17,061 views

    Expository sermon on Ephesians 1:3-14, illustrating and applying the spiritual blessings we have "in Christ" that make us contagious with the Good News.

    Remember when we were kids how our mom used to tell us that we could catch a cold if we went outside without our coats and hats and got too cold or especially if we got our heads wet? Truth is, germs, not cold weather, cause colds. The reason we catch more colds in the cold winter weather is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Man's Plans Vs. God's Purpose

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Dec 30, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,564 views

    This outline illustrates through scripture how God sees us and how He expects to see us as well as how we should look at ourselves.

    Rev. Bruce A. Shields DD House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org Man’s Plans vs. God’s Purpose 12-28-2003 Proverbs 19:21 – “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” Who are we? How does God see ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    To Everything Turn, Turn, Turn

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 23, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,542 views

    A sermon on Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 on the obstacles and opportunities for each new season of life. (Thanks to many SermonCentral contributors for many ideas and illustrations)

    Sermon for 5/22/2005 Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 Introduction: The difference between Jason and me, we are in different seasons of life. WBTU: A. Our Scriptures today talk about times and seasons in every life. B. There are times and seasons that all of us will pass through. There are times and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Gives Second Chances Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Jun 22, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 14,716 views

    The 8th in a series on Joshua that illustrates how when we’ve messed up God is willing to show mercy and offer us a second chance.

    Introduction: 1. Thomas Dorsey was a black jazz musician from Atlanta who was known in the early 1920’s for the suggestive lyrics he combined with original music. Then God touched his life and in 1926 he gave up the suggestive music and began to write spiritual music. In 1932 times were hard for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Do You Really Believe?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 16, 2006
    based on 140 ratings
     | 124,181 views

    A shorter sermon about the difference between having true belief versus just thinking you have true belief. Interesting illustration about a pendulum.

    Take an empty cola bottle sometime and fill it half full of water. Then, take some vegetable oil and fill it the rest of the way. Then try to shake it with all your might so it will become all mixed up. What happens? The moment you stop shaking, it begins to separate from one another, doesn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Call Of Matthew

    Contributed by Michael Worker on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,699 views

    Illustration of Accepting Jesus when he calls as a parallel to young people accepting Jesus when they grow up in the church and not needing to wander off into the world.

    Matthew. The Disciple. The man who wrote the gospel of Matthew. Matthew followed Jesus the very first time that he was called. Today we have two ladies, Sandy & Grace, who have grown up as a part of this congregation who are making their choice today to follow Jesus. They too are following ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Selfless Obedience (Mother's Day) Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2013
     | 14,790 views

    Selflessness is the key characteristic in Jesus' command to take up our crosses and follow him. The stories of Jochebed, Hannah, and Mary (Jesus' mother) illustrate selflessness.

    One of the critical characteristics of a follower of Jesus is almost completely non-existent in our society. Now I say “almost”, because there are still times when we see and celebrate it, but those times are largely times of extremes. The prevailing “wisdom” is completely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ned Bartlebaugh avatar

    Practically Living An Authentic Christian Life

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jun 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,284 views

    Living the Christian life is not easy. This passage illustrates 4 key principles required to practically live an authentic Christian life: Perspective, Persistence, Practice and Praise.

    Introduction Illustration The Queen Mary was the largest ship to cross the oceans when it was launched in 1936. Through four decades and a World War she served until she was retired, anchored as a floating hotel and museum in Long Beach, California. During the conversion, her three massive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Leaning To The Wind"

    Contributed by Thomas Bartee on Feb 4, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,694 views

    This message vividly illustrates the folly of leaning too heavily on our own understanding, leaving God out of our lives.And the blessings of trusting God!

    Introduction: My sermon title is, "Leaning To The Wind." If you have your Bibles, please turn with me to the third chapter of the book of Proverbs, verses five and six. (ILL). Circuses and carnivals often have a special attraction called, "The Tight Rope Walker." A ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Good-Bye, Abram

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 27, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,156 views

    A sermon illustrating the walk of faith, not just for Abram but for every Christian. A sermon where a founding pastor must also say "Good-bye" to his congregatioin.

    What comes to mind when you hear the name Abram? Okay, what about Abraham? They are the same man, but he was only known as Abram until he was called to do something special by God - when he was 75 years old! Not long after that, God changed his name to Abraham, which has a specific meaning. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Palm Sunday: Will You Welcome Jesus?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 4, 2009
     | 7,390 views

    An all-age talk with a ’Presidential’ illustration, party invitations, a rap-song, and an act of commitment involving Palm crosses - designed to challenge people to welcome Jesus.

    President Barack Obama arrived at Stansted airport last week from America, complete with armoured limousines, helicopters, 200 US Secret Service staff and a six-doctor medical team. More than 500 officials and staff accompanied Obama, along with a mass of high-tech security equipment, including the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican