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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    3 Odd Jobs Of The Tentmaker Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,186 views

    Paul had the heart of an ACCOUNTANT, a RUNNER, and a STEWARD, and illustrates for us how to truly do God’s will in our lives. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    3 Odd Jobs of the Tentmaker Acts 20:18-38 Most of us wear more than 1 hat, and have a side job, whether paid for it or not. Some people have a career, but have a heart for other things. We cannot do it all. The Apostle Paul had the skills and knowledge to be more than a tentmaker, and his other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transforming Community

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 30, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,848 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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    Giving Thanks

    Contributed by Evelyn Weston on Oct 19, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,587 views

    Thanksgiving C: We give thanks, not just for all the things God gives us, but because of who God is and who God has called us to be. Illustration from the Pilgrims.

    Grace to you and peace, brothers and sisters in Christ— blessed by God, blessed to be a blessing. Amen Thanksgiving is here again— the beginning of the holiday season. Supposedly this is the end of fall, though there’s no doubt this year that winter is already here to stay. But Thanksgiving ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Polluted Streams Still Turn Turbines Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 3, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,017 views

    #8 in Romans 8 - What a Way to Live! series. God works all things together for good for Christians. Useful opening illustration. Also describes this truth in Jesus’ death too.

    Romans 8:28-30 – Polluted Streams Still Turn Turbines Read passage. Once there was a river. It was a wide river with many docks and wharves along its shores. It provided income for many with its sport fishing and recreational opportunities. It provided leisure for many with its beautiful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Message From A Ball Of String

    Contributed by David Haun on Dec 22, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
     | 9,580 views

    This is a visual sermon to illustrate the vastness of God’s eternity and our place in it. The delivery will require movement around the chancel, but the visual impact can make a strong influence on your listeners.

    OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE Psalm 8 :3-9 (New Living Translation) 3 When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers--the moon and the stars you have set in place-- 4 what are mortals that you should think of us, mere humans that you should care for us? 5 For you made us only a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Total Disregard For God

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 23, 2004
    based on 97 ratings
     | 14,094 views

    Christ used the kingdom parables to illustrate and teach spiritual truths. Each of these parables can be applied at times to several aspects of life and faith in the kingdom. In this parabale notice the total disregard for God.

    A TOTAL DISREGARD FOR GOD MATTHEW 22:1-14 Introduction: Christ used the kingdom parables to illustrate and teach spiritual truths. Each of these parables can be applied at times to several aspects of life and faith in the kingdom. As we consider the parable in our text, I want you to notice the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Warren avatar

    The People Who Missed Christmas

    Contributed by Greg Warren on Dec 13, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 14,549 views

    Discusses the Biblical people who missed the miracle of the first Christmas and applies these principles to how people miss Christmas’ true maning today. Illustrations from Sermon Central contributers are incorporated.

    Have you ever missed a great opportunity? The story is told of a small resort area along the east coast that was having an open town meeting concerning some financial problems they were facing. Among the two dozen or so people was one man no one seemed to know who was apparently visiting the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making The Invitation Series

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007
     | 3,464 views

    "What does it take to bring people to Jesus?" The answer is what it has always been: God’s truth shared in love and friendship, illustrated daily in the life of the one sharing the Gospel.

    Making the Invitation John 1:40-42 One of the two who heard John speak, and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. He first found his own brother Simon, and said to him, "We have found the Messiah" (which is translated, the Christ). And he brought him to Jesus. (John 1:40-42 NKJV) When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kyle Sullivan avatar

    Part #1 "The Miracle Of The Moment." Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011
     | 4,274 views

    In this Christmas season sermon series, I used clips from the Christmas classic and remake of "Miracle on 34th Street to illustrate the points of the messages. The credit goes to Pastor Greg Fine

    Galatians 4:4-5 "When the time came to completion, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under the law, so that we might receive adoptions as sons." (HCSB) Miracle of the Moment: 1. Many will miss the Miracle of Christmas. Galatians 4:4a "But when the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kyle Sullivan avatar

    Part #2 "The Miracle Of The Message." Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,940 views

    In this Christmas season sermon series, I used clips from the Christmas classic and remake of Miracle on 34th Street to illustrate the points of the messages. The credit goes to Pastor Greg Fine

    Question: Do you see the miracle of the message? Hebrews 1:1-3 "Long ago in many ways and at many times God's prophets spoke his message to our ancestors. But now at last, God sent his Son to bring his message to us. God created the universe by his Son, and everything will someday belong to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kyle Sullivan avatar

    Part #3 "The Miracle Of The Method." Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011
     | 3,948 views

    In this Christmas season sermon series, I used clips from the Christmas classic and remake of "Miracle on 34th Street to illustrate the points of the messages. The credit goes to Pastor Greg Fine

    Romans 11:33 "Oh, how great are God's riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ways (methods)!" (NLT) Isaiah 55:8-9 "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD. "As the heavens are higher than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kyle Sullivan avatar

    Part #4 "The Miracle Of The Manger." Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011
     | 3,696 views

    In this Christmas season sermon series, I used clips from the Christmas classic and remake of Miracle on 34th Street to illustrate the points of the messages. The credit goes to Pastor Greg Fine

    Question: Just exactly who is this baby lying in the manger? John 1:1-5, 9-14 1. Astonishing Claims: Could Jesus be who He claims to be? Luke 2:11 "Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord." (NIV) The Claims of Jesus: Bread of Life Living ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    Israel: Sick But Healed - Dead But Alive (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 31, 2013
     | 5,808 views

    Peter performed two miracles, both of which are striking illustrations of the nation that Peter was ministering to – Israel. These miracles sent a message to Israel and many did in fact believe in response to these miracles.

    Israel – Sick, but Healed, Dead, but Alive Acts 9:32-43 Introduction: 1. In this chapter we have the glorious salvation of Saul of Tarsus who would become the apostle Paul. This man will end up being the central figure in the book of Acts. • To him would be revealed the dispensation ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • John Bartol avatar

    The Four Winds And The Voice Of God.

    Contributed by John Bartol on Aug 20, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 26,361 views

    Illustrations from Scripture showing how the North, South, East and West Winds all have a different message for us. Though we have sinned, there is mercy and pardon, for you and for me.

    The Four Winds and the Voice of God. Who has seen the wind? Where does it come from and where does it go? Let me begin by mentioning just a few of the many references to wind in the Bible. Genesis 8:1 – After the flood we are told that God remembered Noah, and made a wind to pass over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanks Giving 2012

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 27, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,220 views

    Sprinkled with humorous illustrations, this expository sermon highlights three things for which every Christian should be thankful for: God's people, God's provision, and God's power. PowerPoint available.

    Give Thanks Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/18/2012 With only four days left until Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for this year? Multi-colored leaves on a crisp afternoon? Football? Turkey, cranberry-sauce, and pumpkin pie? Friends, family and freedom? I read about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church