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  • Mark Armstrong avatar

    Rising To The Occasion Series

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Nov 21, 2010
     | 8,048 views

    Talk 6 in series. How the gospel shapes our relationship with the world. Dealing with a divisive person.

    It hasn’t been all good news for QANTAS lately. There was the A380 incident with an uncontained engine failure. Other incidents include another engine failure, smoke in the aircraft, a bird strike and one aircraft hit by lightening. These incidents have hurt the QANTAS brand and how the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Believe

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,525 views

    I used this sermon for our Friend Day, when we expected to have many visitors. I want to express my appreciation to Alan Smith a Sermon Central contributor. I relied heavily on his sermon "Faith That Doesn’t Have to Touch."

    Introduction: A. Don’t you just love the innocence of children? 1. Art Linkletter had a popular TV show for more than 20 years. One favorite feature of his show was a segment called “Kids Say the Darndest Things” in which he interviewed children. 2. Children often say the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Review Of “why I Am Not A Christian” By Bertrand Russell

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Apr 21, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,205 views

    A Review Of “Why I Am Not A Christian” By Bertrand Russell

    Without a doubt, Bertrand Russell stands as one of the most formidable minds of the modern era. Through his efforts with Alfred North Whitehead in “Principia Mathematica”, Russell further elaborated the relationship between mathematics and deductive logic. Russell's endeavors, however, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Be The Real Deal

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015
     | 8,884 views

    Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us...

    Turn On The Light Matthew 5:13-16 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Turn On The Light

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015
     | 5,084 views

    The world won’t know that Jesus is Lord of your life, till they see how you conduct your life.

    Turn On The Light Matthew 5:13-16 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Christian Behavior 101 Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 21, 2012
     | 10,585 views

    Paul ended the first letter to the Thessalonians with a grab bag of commands and instructions. These form a basic introduction to Christian attitudes and behaviors. If we can incorporate these simple basics into our lives, we will be very effective in o

    Introduction: A. Children often say some of the funniest things, and yet children occasionally say remarkable or insightful things. 1. Here are some insightful gems from children: a. “Never trust a dog to watch your food.” b. “When your dad is mad and asks you, ‘Do I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    People With A Future Series

    Contributed by Charles J. Tomlin on Jun 19, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,883 views

    Will a person Rob God? You can't really rob God. When you try to rob God, you are only robbing yourself. It is only God who can give you a future.

    “They shall be mine, says the LORD of hosts, my special possession on the day when I act, …” (Mal 3:17 NRS) The prophet Malachi, stands at the end of the Hebrew Bible (at least the Christian version of it), and he also stands on the threshold of a whole new world---the future ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Transformer Reigneth

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 20, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,499 views

    What are some signs that the Holy Spirit Reigneth in our lives? This message is not a complete teaching on the Holy Spirit-filled life, but contains foundational truths to walking instep with the Lord.

    Title: When the Transformer Reigneth Theme: Evidences of a Holy Spirit Led Life Introduction: What do you think of when you hear the word "reign" or as the Old King James language would say, "reigneth?" I took time to look up the word reign in the dictionary. When used as a noun it means, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Decision Time Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 3, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,639 views

    From the Book of Revelation series, "Decision Time" looks at Revelation chapter 14. It looks at 144,000, the proclamation and work of the angel's sent by God to proclamation the gospel as well as the doom of Babylon and the coming judgment of the earth.

    The Book of Revelation “Decision Time” Revelation 14 Years ago, I use to love watching “The Wide World of Sports.” What always got my attention though was the opening, especially when it illustrated the words, “And the agony of defeat” with a ski jumper ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Stand Firm In The Truth Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,623 views

    God wants us to plant the seed of His Word, to water it, and then rejoice in whatever growth God will provide.

    I like what I’m seeing here at Central Park. I’m seeing some growth. I hope you see it as well. One of the catalysts behind this growth is in our youth. We have a very dynamic and outgoing youth minister, who along with his wife, have breathed some life into our ministry ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Express A Sweet Spirit Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 22,144 views

    Jesus had a sweet spirit about him that attracted people to Him. The more we grow in Christ, the more his attitude should be seen in us.

    Turn in your Bibles to Titus 3:1-8. We are winding down our study through Paul’s letter to his protégé named Titus. Today, we’re going to look at a passage that teaches us to express a sweet spirit. I’m glad to be here this morning. How about you? Did you get out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Mission Becomes Difficult Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 19, 2016
     | 13,701 views

    In this sermon, we finish the first missionary journey and make important lesson applications.

    Introduction: A. The classic joke or dig that preachers often endure is the one on this cartoon where the young man says, “When I grow up, I wanna be a preacher too…cuz you only work 1 day a week…” 1. Usually the preacher and the person laugh, because they both know it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tears Shed On The Way Back Home

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 31, 2016
    based on 7 ratings
     | 22,329 views

    A sermon examining the road back to the Father's house.

    Tears Shed On The Way Back Home Psalm 6:1-10 Big Jim Hammil of the Kingsmen Quartet used to do a recitation that told the story of an evangelist was making his way home on a train. He sat down beside a young man, and after a while he noticed tears in his eyes. The minister asked if there was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Calm Down A Fight, Flight, Or Freeze Reaction

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 16, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,004 views

    A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 11: 1 – 23

    2 Chronicles 11: 1 – 23 Calm down a fight, flight, or freeze reaction 11 Now when Rehoboam came to Jerusalem, he assembled from the house of Judah and Benjamin one hundred and eighty thousand chosen men who were warriors, to fight against Israel, that he might restore the kingdom to Rehoboam. 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    God Fights For You! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 17, 2019
     | 13,361 views

    Proceed with confidence in God’s Word. Pray with confidence in God’s Will. Then prevail with confidence in God’s might no matter how great the enemy.

    Preschooler Denny came to class one morning bubbling with excitement about having played tee ball. “We won our game,” he said. “Did you get any hits?” his teacher asked. “Yes,” he answered. “And I got some scratches, too.” (Dorothy Hsu, Columbus, Ohio, “Kids of the Kingdom,” Christian Reader; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free