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  • Doug Koehler avatar

    Making Sure To Put On Every Piece Of Armor

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Aug 28, 2009
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    It is easy to skip over God’s instruction trusting in past encounters with God. However, the Lord wants us to daily be prepared so that we can stand against the devil and his cunning.

    An Astronaut is ready for the first time to walk in space. He has spent countless hours in simulations. He has already taken off from earth and is now in outer space. He has his space suit on and so he is protected from head to toe against the deathly cold of space. This astronaut seems to be as ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Shame Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Sep 22, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,374 views

    In the lives of many Christians shame can be even more destructive than sin.

    2. Barriers to Godly Growth September 13th, 2009 Shame A new pastor was visiting the homes of some of the people in his congregation. He came to one house and he knocked but there was no answer. He could see the lights were on and it seemed very obvious that someone was home so he knocked ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Fix Your Own Hotdog

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 3, 2005
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     | 4,105 views

    Some things people should do for themselves, and some things are too much to bear alone, and we need to help them, and it is wisdom to know the difference.

    Fix Your Own Hotdog GL6:1-5 07/24/05 2424 words I invite you to turn in your Bibles now to Galatians chapter six and follow along as I read verses 1-5. 1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Ride Of Your Life

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,095 views

    Jesus gives us the power to live and a reason to live. He gives us a life that is about something. He gives us the ride of our lives.

    Ride of Your Life 1 Peter 1:17-21 01/23/05 2314 words 17 If you invoke as Father the one who judges all people impartially according to their deeds, live in reverent fear during the time of your exile. 18 You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your ancestors, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Praying Petitioners Purchase Pardon Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jun 12, 2008
     | 2,492 views

    The sailors sailing with Jonah-Gentiles-prayed for God’s forgiveness and His help and received both. They were the forerunners of we Gentiles who have accepted Christ as our Saviour.

    JONAH 1:14 PRAYING PETITIONERS PURCHASE PARDON I. PETITIONERS: A. Peril. B. Plight. C. Precedent. II. PRAYER: A. Progressive. B. Pardon. C. Perceptive. III. PRONOUNCEMENTS: A. Praise. B. Prophesy. C. Pattern. What were the sailors to do now? They had heard the confession of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Laying Down The Law Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 105 ratings
     | 12,719 views

    What would happen if we got back to the basics and tried to live by the 10 Commandments? Oh, the revival that would sweep our nation, our churches, and each of our hearts! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

    Laying Down the Law Intro. to the Ten Commandments Exodus 20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LayingDownLaw.html In The Gospel and the American Dream, historian Bruce Shelley writes, “In one hand Liberty holds the torch of freedom and in the other the tablet of law. The torch challenges the forces ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Looking For A Prayer That Works Part 2

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jul 7, 2007
    based on 96 ratings
     | 5,025 views

    Because of its importance, the first kind of prayer we want to examine is the prayer of casting your cares upon the Lord.

    DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Let's Talk About H-E-Double Hockey Sticks

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Aug 28, 2007
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     | 2,131 views

    The Parable or story of the Rich Man and Lazarus offers us some poignant insights into the realities of hell. Jesus makes it clear that we don’t have to go.

    LET’S TALK ABOUT H-E-DOUBLE-HOCKEY STICKS A husband and wife were riding their motorcycles to Sturgis, South Dakota for the annual motorcycle convention when the accident occurred. A young woman with a car full of friends and talking on the cell phone swerved into the wife’s motorbike causing ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Dennis Cocks avatar

    Key Players In The Crucifixion: Peter Misplaced Confidence Series

    Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Mar 27, 2006
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     | 13,720 views

    We have read the four accounts of Peter’s predicted denial of Jesus. Each gives us a little bit different information than the other three. In Matthew Peter says, “Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee.” Mark adds, “But he spake th

    KEY PLAYERS IN THE CRUCIFIXION: PETER MISPLACED CONFIDENCE TEXT: Matthew 26:31-35; Mark 14:27-31; Luke 22:31-34 John 13:33-38 INTRODUCTION: We have read the four accounts of Peter’s predicted denial of Jesus. Each gives us a little bit different information than the other three. In Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    How Our Prayers Can Influence God's Activity Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,172 views

    A repentant believer’s prayer gets God’s attention.

    I The first set of players is a repentant people who are praying prayers that do get answered. 1 Jonah’s prayer in the belly of the great fish & Nineveh’s prayer in the face of great destruction. a Jonah spent 3 days praying for himself. (He says I, my, me 24 times in 8 verses of chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Steven Angus on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,783 views

    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT FAITHFULNESS, GENTLENESS AND SELF CONTROL

    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT FAITHFULNESS, GENTLENESS AND SELF CONTROL GALATIANS 5:22-23 We have been studying the Fruits of the Spirit. We have discovered that the nine fruit Paul listed in Galatians 5 can be divided into three clusters of three fruit each. The first category (cluster) deals ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Part Five: Keep Christ The Core Distinctive Series

    Contributed by Luskey Green on Oct 10, 2006
     | 2,760 views

    Understand the critical difference between a secular church and the church of the Christ.

    Introduction To begin this morning, let us read a few passages of scripture. I would like you to look for a common thread of thought that connects these writings. Are you ready? John 8:31 So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Participating In The Story Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Oct 27, 2006
     | 2,497 views

    We have a great message to proclaim throughout the world. But how and why should we evanglize to reach the world with this message.

    Right after Melissa and I got married, a little more than two years ago now, we received a new camera as a wedding gift. Because my wife is an artist and loves to take pictures, I took her into Boston for the chance to take some pictures around the city. The first stop that we made were the Boston ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sin: Keeping Up Appearances

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,101 views

    Are we more concerned about appearing Christian than we are with being a Christian. How far will we go to keep a Christian reputation and hide our sin?

    A rather pompous deacon was endeavoring to impress upon a class of boys the importance of living the Christian life. "Why do people call me a Christian?" the man asked. After a moment’s pause, one youngster said, "Maybe it’s because they don’t know you." I wonder…..could that be said of us? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Receive Gifts From Your Ascended Lord”

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 22, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,714 views

    According to these verses from Ephesians 4:7-16 Jesus ascended into heaven to be better able to provide for his followers.

    Where should a coach stand while his team is engaged in an athletic contest? The rules for various sports often dictate where a coach can stand during a game, meet, or match. But it makes sense that the coach should stand where he or she can see what’s going on and also be able to offer advice ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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