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  • Mike DuBose avatar

    Worthy Sheep

    Contributed by Mike Dubose on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 174 ratings
     | 24,977 views

    Jesus said, "I am the Good Shepherd." But will He find us to be His worthy sheep?

    Worthy Sheep John 10: 7-15 April 21, 2002 Today, from the Gospel of John, we have the words of Jesus explaining His role to the Pharisees… Once again, they question Jesus as to “who He is,” and He answers them – “I am the Good Shepherd…” That’s who Jesus is – but He goes on to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sweet Bitterness From God Series

    Contributed by Ron Ethridge on May 5, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,402 views

    Those who God uses have one common experience... brokeness.

    “Sweet Bitterness From God” March 21, 1999 Do people that are used by God have something in common? Before we answer that question, you need to know that today’s topic will be bitter before it is sweet. However, if you embrace it, satisfaction will pervade to the depths of your soul! The topic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stay In The Ship

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 7, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 28,297 views

    Thanks to Pastor David Carter for this outline. Get in the ship and stay in the ship!

    ACTS 27:21-32 "STAY IN THE SHIP!" A) In the context of this Scripture, we see a picture of man’s way vs. God’s way to save men! * Fourteen life threatening days had passed since the ship had left The Fair Havens. * It was midnight and the sailors had no idea where they were, but they sensed they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beattitude 7 Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 20,213 views

    Peacemakers

    Beatitude Series # 7 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Matt 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called sons of God Original date May 22, 1999 Revised June 10, 2001 Conflict Jokes "If you were my husband, I’d put poison in your coffee." -- Lady Astor "If you were my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Going On A Little Further

    Contributed by Gary Merillat on Mar 16, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 11,701 views

    Using Jesus Gethsemane experience of "going on a little further" He is seen as going further in compassion, commitment and courage.

    Going on a Little Further Matthew 26:39 Introduction Illustration: Gordon MacDonald said, “You can tell whether you are becoming a servant by how you act when people treat you like one.” How do you react when you are treated like a servant? I must confess that my reaction isn’t always a prime ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James May avatar

    Conformers Or Transformers

    Contributed by James May on Mar 31, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,863 views

    God wants our lives to be given as living sacrifices unto Him. We are not be conformers to the world but transformers of the lost and of ourselves.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    "It's My Life And My Body!"

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 3, 2002
    based on 109 ratings
     | 15,303 views

    Christians have been caught up in an attitude of don’t tell me what to do. What does the Word of God say about that view.

    Quite often, we hear individuals espousing libertarian philosophies of unbridled personal freedom. The pro-abortionists cry out that a woman has a right to her own body and that no one should interfere with what she does to her body, with little regard to the rights of the unborn child and its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Plus One Plus One Equals One

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 24, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 12,411 views

    A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter

    7th Sunday of Easter John 17: 20-26 One Plus One Plus One = One   We have a wonderful mystery to contemplate this morning, and it is summarized in a strange formula. It’s not really all that complicated, but it is worthy of reflection for it has implications for our lives together. Here is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Robert Jones avatar

    This Land Is Our Land Series

    Contributed by Robert Jones on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 8,828 views

    Reaching your Spiritual Canaan in our daily lives

    THIS LAND IS OUR LAND JOSHUA 1:1-9 In our day, there are many misunderstandings surrounding the Christian life-----a trip to the local Christian book store confirms this accusation-----the shelves are lined up with books that talk about how to make the Christian life easier and more acceptable to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christianity's 'missing Link'

    Contributed by Gary Pace on Jun 17, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,003 views

    Do you know that if you’re saved, blood bought, through faith in the finished work of Christ, you are a worshipper and priest, able to offer up spiritual sacrifices to the Lord? There’s more....

    Christianity’s ’MISSING LINK’ Do you know that if you’re saved, blood bought, through faith in the finished work of Christ, you are a worshipper and priest, able to offer up spiritual sacrifices to the Lord? There’s more.... IS GOD RECEIVING THE WORSHIP DUE UNTO HIS NAME? PSALM 29 :2 ,"GIVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Under The Wings Of God Series

    Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 139 ratings
     | 22,328 views

    Finding refuge close to God’s heart.

    As we left off last week, we saw how God had brought Naomi and Ruth through some very trying times. They had lost their husbands and were on a perilous journey back from Moab to Bethlehem. The lesson we looked at last week was that we have to come to the end of ourselves in order to find the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    Why We Have Elders Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 7,538 views

    Outline is semi origional with illustrations borrowed from sermon central contributers.

    Leadership Lessons Elders, Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Acts 15:1-30 July 22, 2001 A husband and wife, prior to marriage, decided that he’d make all the major decisions and she the minor ones. After 20 years of marriage, he was asked how this arrangement had worked. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lesson 4 Witnessing To Mormons Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Bixby on Oct 24, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,088 views

    Lesson 4 of 6.

    Witnessing to Mormons Lesson 4 Jeff Bixby March 13th, 2001 Scripture: 1 Corithians 15:1-4 "Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you recieved and on this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Fox avatar

    Names And Titles Of Jesus

    Contributed by David Fox on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 11,347 views

    Descriptions of Jesus from Scripture

    Names and Titles of Jesus (partial list) I. Introduction: <<QU>> William Lyons Phelps writes, “We are all so vain that we love to have our names remembered by those who have met us but once. We exaggerate the talents and virtues of those who can do this and we are ready to repay their powers ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard Deem avatar

    The Cradle, The Cross, The Crown

    Contributed by Richard Deem on Nov 23, 2001
    based on 1,266 ratings
     | 90,880 views

    The earthly ministry of Jesus Christ can be divided into 3 stages; namely the Cradle, the Cross and the Crown.

    TEXT: Philippians 2:5-11 "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God