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  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Fire From Within

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,875 views

    Allow God to enflame your heart once again with the passion to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ!

    WHEN IT COMES TO RELIGION AND ESPECIALLY MINISTERING IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST, IT STILL CAN MAKE US CRINGE, IF NOT BRISTLE INSIDE, WHEN WE HEAR OTHERS USE WORDS AND PHRASES SUCH AS “TOLERANCE,” “INCLUSIVENESS,” “SENSITIVITY,” AND EVEN “RELGIOUS PLURALISM.” THE WORLD IS NO DIFFERENT TODAY THAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Salvation Is From The Lord Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 30, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,849 views

    Part 2 of a 4-part series on Jonah.

    Salvation is from the Lord Jonah: It’s More Than Just a Fish Story (Part 2 of 4) (Key points are from Tim Richards’ sermon Jonah Running from God) Aug. 20, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Many people miss out on Jonah’s story because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Got His Eye On You

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,506 views

    The fact that God has his eye on us is a reason to be both careful and joyful.

    “I’ve got my eye on you!” Those words can be intimidating can’t they? Especially if they come from someone in authority like a school principal or the boss at work. If people like that say they have their eye on you, be careful! If you do something they don’t like, you’ll be in big trouble. On the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Heads Up!!

    Contributed by David Richardson on Oct 27, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,276 views

    Paul gives us some helpful hints in how to identify those that cause divisions and offences contrary to the Word of God

    Title: Heads Up! (Using both the NIV and KJV) (Romans 16:17-19, KJV) Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. 18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Roger Jennings avatar

    Why The Bible

    Contributed by Roger Jennings on Feb 12, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,922 views

    a sermon on why and how we should use the Bible.

    WHY THE BIBLE Have you ever wonder why we have the Bible? Or how we are suppose to us it? Well I think God knew we could not live without it. Why the Bible, well for starters it is a handbook for Christians to live by instructions if you will. Second it is a history of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Prayer Petitions Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 7, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,864 views

    The second in a series exploring Jesus prayer of John 17. With the background layed in the first message, this message begins to explore Jesus petitions, with the first petition to "Keep/Protect." An audio copy of the message is available at no charge.

    (Launched sermon by showing the passage as portrayed in recently released "The Gospel of John" movie.) Sensed Purpose - To prepare us for our 40 Days of Prayer by looking at some possible thoughts of what we might want to remember about prayer and include in our prayers. Last week - Started with ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Biblical Solutions For Burnout

    Contributed by Selvan John on Apr 11, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,867 views

    Dealing with frustrations from Biblical perspective.

    Title: Biblical solutions for our Burnout Text: 1 Kings 19 Introduction: Almost everyone in life goes through Burnout in all different forms. Some go through burnout in their professions, in personal life, in family life and almost in every aspect of life. If we need to define burnout in simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "He Fights Off The Wolf"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 6, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,976 views

    The wolves will attack, but Jesus is the Good Shepherd.

    John 10:11-18 “He Fights Off the Wolf” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Parkview UMC, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In John Chapter 9…just before our Gospel Lesson for this morning… …Jesus heals a man who was born blind…and He healed him on the Sabbath. This infuriated the religious ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Question About Heaven Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 2, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,554 views

    Will I know people in Heaven, and will I know people I love who did not make it?

    Sermon Series: “Questioning the Faith” Sermon #3 “Question about Heaven” (Some thoughts and illustrations taken form other sermoncentral.com contributors) Text: II Corinthians 12:1-7 OPENING JOKE: Janet Sketchely was trying to teach her children the truth of salvation while reading through their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Another Mans Servant

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 18, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,936 views

    Many times a minister will receive a message from the Holy Spirit and when he delievers it, the roof comes down on many. Lets look at the scripture for answers.

    Another Mans Servant. Sometimes we find ourselves alone in our indesision and self pity. There are those who wonder why God is using someone else in a great way while we sit along the wayside and wonder why we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Honored And Hallowed Shall His Name Be

    Contributed by Dick Webster on Jan 4, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,711 views

    The name od Jesus Christ must be honored and hallowed by every Christian. This is a reminder of how precious and powerful His name is and how much we should glorify Him.

    Honored and Hallowed Shall His Name Be Philippians 2:5-11 The other day I was watching a sports program and they were talking about two individuals who were sure to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. **They also mentioned those who deserved to be there but probably wouldn’t make ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Looking To The Interests Of Others

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,060 views

    How to identify selfishness within and how to deal with it so as to honor Christ

    Looking to the Interests of Others Phil 2:1-11 1 If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Romans 12:10-13 Series

    Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,217 views

    Romans 12:10-13

    Romans 12:10-13 10Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Heroes - Memorial Day

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 23, 2007
    based on 174 ratings
     | 31,338 views

    INCLUDES FREE DOWNLOADABLE MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE VIDEO! What is a true hero? Many have given their lives so that we might live ours more abundantly! Link included to formatted text, audio & video, & PowerPoint Presentation.

    Heroes Ephesians 3:20-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Heroes.html What is a Hero? Say amen when you see a picture of a hero, and ‘boo’ when you don’t. [one-by-one slides of Britney Spears, 9/11 firefighters, American Idol judges, our military, Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, President Bush, Jerry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Want To See Your Kingdom Coming - The Limits Of Free Will

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,444 views

    Who is really in charge? Is there such a thing as free will?

    We want to see your Kingdom coming… Mat 6:10 & 25-34 Audio and slides at http://jubilee-church.org/sermons/2003/08/kingdom-of-god.htm   Adrian Warnock   We want to see your kingdom coming…. *    Who is really in charge *    What about when it seems He isn’t *    What are we going to do about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational