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  • David Owens avatar

    Married For The Glory Of God

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 28, 2024
     | 929 views

    Marriage belongs to God because God created it and has defined it. God's purpose for the marriage of a man and woman is to bless them and their family and to illustrate the relationship between Christ and the church.

    Introduction: A. Today, I am going to talk about being married for the glory of God. 1. Two weeks ago, I shared a sermon called “Single for the Glory of God” in which I talked about the importance of serving God as singles, whether that singleness is short-term or long-term. 2. Last week, we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Vineyard PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,645 views

    This sermon aims to explore the depth of God's love for us, as illustrated in The Parable of the Vineyard and the concept of being grafted onto Christ the Vine, emphasizing that we are not striving for God's love, but securely planted in it.

    Today’s sermon is grounded in Matthew 21:33-46 and Philippians 3:4b-14. We’ll be exploring The Parable of the Vineyard, God's Love Poured Out in Christ, and what it means to be Grafted onto Christ the Vine. You know, it reminds me of something that A.W. Tozer once said: "God never hurries. There ...read more

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    A Promised Future PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,304 views

    This sermon aims to explore and understand God's providence, plans, and promises for us, as illustrated in Jeremiah 29:11-13, assuring us that even in challenging times, God's plans are always for our good.

    Good morning, family! Today, we're exploring the themes of God's Providence, His Plans, and His Promises. I'm reminded of a quote by Christian author C.S. Lewis, who said, "We are not necessarily doubting that God will do the best for us; we are wondering how painful the best will turn out to be." ...read more

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    My Name Is Noah - And I Made God Smile Series

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Aug 26, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,820 views

    This is taken from an existing Sermon on Sermon Central, i just added some illustrations and tailored it to a series we are doing on the purpose driven life. The sermon looks at the 5 primary ways to please God.

    Introduction One of the key elements of a good sermon is making sure you have a really good illustration. For those of you that preach, I know I have had to only come up with 3 so far, but tonight I would like to take you into the world Noah. Whole sermon is almost an illustration. But through it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "Have I Been Faithful?" (1 Cor. 4:3, Nlb)

    Contributed by Emil Boniog on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 136 ratings
     | 14,255 views

    As we begin the year 2004, it is good to take inventory of our Christian life. This message begins with an INVENTORY, looks at our ministry using two ILLUSTRATIONS, and concludes with an INJUNCTION for us to be faithful this new year.

    “HAVE I BEEN FAITHFUL?” (1 Cor. 4:3, NLB) “Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man’s judgment: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Godly Wisdom

    Contributed by George Gabriel on Jun 28, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 6,686 views

    Does our definitions of wisdom match what God wants from us? This outline illustrates how our definitions of wisdom are much more shortsighted than what God has to offer us

    Get into 3 groups Group 1 define the word “wisdom” like it would be in the dictionary Group 2 define worldly wisdom Group 3 define Godly wisdom 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Group 1 What is wisdom? (write down definitions in column 1) Why do you think James lumped in understanding ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Everyday Survival Kit

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 10, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,350 views

    Youth Service – Day before school starts back illustrated sermon. [Items needed: toothpick, rubber band, band aid, pencil, eraser, chewing gum, mint, candy kiss, & a tea bag.]

    TEXT: No Certain Text TITLE: AN EVERYDAY SURVIVAL KIT (Youth Service – Day before school starts back illustrated sermon) [Items needed: toothpick, rubber band, band aid, pencil, eraser, chewing gum, mint, candy kiss, & a tea bag.] Toothpick – to remind you to pick out the good qualities. Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Stroll Through The First Cemetery

    Contributed by Billy Kryger on Sep 2, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,806 views

    A sermon from Genesis 5 on the Surety of Death, The Shortness of Physical Life and The Security of Eternal Life. Many thanks to Dr. Roger Campbell for permission to preach and share this outline with my own additions and illustrations.

    INTRODUCTION: Ø Cemeteries intrigue me. o I lived by a cemetery when I was a boy. o My wife grew up next to a cemetery. o Not long ago we drove through the cemetery here. Ø The epitaphs tell the history of a community. o They often illustrate the depth of Christian faith. o They sometimes reveal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sardis - The Dead Church Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 24, 2003
    based on 43 ratings
     | 6,003 views

    Warner Sallman was a gifted American artist and illustrator. During WWII his popular and sympathetic Head of Christ inspired and comforted millions. More that 500 million copies of his portrait have been printed.

    THE REVELATION OF JESUS SARDIS - THE DEAD CHURCH Revelation 3: 1-6 Warner Sallman was a gifted American artist and illustrator. During WWII his popular and sympathetic Head of Christ inspired and comforted millions. More that 500 million copies of his portrait have been printed. Among ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    It's Where You Left It

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 9, 2001
    based on 275 ratings
     | 76,470 views

    What this young unnamed prophet in II Kings did to get back his cutting edge -- illustrates for us, 3 principles that will help us get back our cutting edge of servcie to the Lord.

    "IT’S WHERE YOU LEFT IT" TEXT: II KINGS 6:1-7 INTRODUCTION II KINGS 6:1-7 This event took place in the 8th century BC, during the times of the Kings, when Israel was split into 2 kingdoms -- Israel in the north and Judah in the south. The 2 central characters in this text are an unnamed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Be Afraid, Remember The Lord

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on May 29, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,199 views

    Patriotic sermon used for Memorial Day, or modifed for other patriotic events. Deals with issues still worth fighting for as Christians. Interesting statistical illustration of all those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom.

    Title: Don’t Be Afraid, Remember the Lord 05/26/02 West Side Text: Nehemiah 4:14,20 A.M. Service Purpose: Memorial Day sermon dealing with those issues that are worth fighting for as a Christian. *************************************************************** Introduction “So to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Ability To Triumph Series

    Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Sep 19, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,947 views

    Someone once said, “ A Christian is one who is completely fearless, continually cheerful, and constantly in trouble!” Joseph’s life illustrated this saying exactly; however, Joseph was always able to triumph over adversity.

    I. Over Misery (1-5) A. Joseph was not content to simpley survive. He actually thrived in adversity. B. Joseph was taken to a place where he did not kow the language or customs and was made a slave. C. Through all of this misery, everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Letting Go

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,006 views

    We LET GO of Sin…Self…Schedule in order that we can LET GOD be exalted! I used this sermon as a springboard for See You At The Pole. We also used alot of video illustrations.

    Letting Go Open with DVD – Visual Reality: Volume 6; “Be Still” Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” BE STILL in the Hebrew can also be translated, “let go”. In other words quit holding on to things that keep you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Believer Is Equipped Series

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Oct 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,867 views

    Message series using football examples to reveal spiritual concepts. We also made our own video illustrations for these messages. On this message I used a maniquin dressed in a football uniform as a visual aide.

    Get In The Game “The Believer Has Been Equipped” Good morning and thank you for choosing to worship with us today here at Central. It is our desire that you enjoy the warmth and fellowship of the people of God, that you have a life changing experience with God, and that you discover the plan He ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Society Needs The Gospel

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Feb 11, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,741 views

    From the current economic crisis to the ongoing decline into sin of our culture, it is clear that the only hope for our country is a strong dose ofthe gospel. This passage from Elisha’s ministry illustrates this truth.

    1)Society’s Need for the Gospel 2 Kings 2:19-22 2) The Problem “The situation is pleasant…but the water is bad and the ground is barren.” 3) The Problem Joshua 6:26 “Cursed be the man before the Lord, who rises up and builds this city Jericho.” Water = source of life Spring = head waters ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist