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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Suffering Servant Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 21, 2008
    based on 55 ratings
     | 30,111 views

    The Servant is not a helpless victim of circumstance, but One who in His submissiveness & innocence fulfills the greater purposes of God. Thus in the end He will prosper & be victorious, for His vicarious suffering is God’s plan to accomplish His purpose

    ISAIAH 53: 7-9 THE SUFFERING SERVANT [Matthew 27:57-60 / Acts 8:26-40 / 1 Pet. 3:8-18] Pascal, one of the greatest and most influential scientific minds of all time, wrote these meaningful words: "The greatest of the proofs of Jesus Christ are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Buy The Farm

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,718 views

    A sermon that looks at the parable of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great value in light of the surrounding parables.

    Do you know where the phrase “buy the farm” comes from? It is actually rather recent in its usage. It started perhaps during WWI but certainly by WWII, having been recorded only in the 1950’s. Professor Jonathan Lighter has compiled the origin in the Random House Dictionary of American Slang. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Working For The Man Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,110 views

    We are people who live in world where everything is said to be relative. HOw do we find satisfaction in this world. But death is the great leveler. "There is nothing better for mortals than to eat and drink, and find enjoyment in their toil."

    By Rev Bill Stewart INTRODUCTION ’Cause it’s a bittersweet symphony, that’s life Trying to make ends meet You’re a slave to money then you die ’Cause it’s a bittersweet symphony, that’s life Trying to make ends meet Trying to find some money then you die If you were in your teens or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    "Dreams, Dreams, Dreams” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,414 views

    God speaks to us when we expect it and when we don’t.

    OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO Daniel 2 & Acts 17 1. A Book. A Movie. A Song. An Angel. A Friend. A Donkey. a. That’s interesting list. b. SO: What do they have in common? c. God can use them all to communicate to His creation. Hebrews 1.1-2 God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Untamed Tongue

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,862 views

    Out of the mouth come words of life and death; blessing and cursing. We must allow God to give us the grace to bridle our tongue.

    The Untamed Tongue, James 3:1-12 Introduction When I was a young Marine Sergeant, stationed in Yuma Arizona, my commanding officer was a Warrant officer who stood about 6ft 4 inches and weighed just shy of three hundred pounds of mostly muscle. At the time I had just started back to college and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    What I Want To Be When I Grow Up

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,539 views

    God Takes those who trust in Him and provides them with the opportunity to be what He wants them to be.

    April 20, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Isaiah 44:1-5 Subject: Stages of Growth Title: What I Want to be When I Grow Up One of the really special things that I have held on to as a dad is that as our children grew I celebrated the various changes that they went through as they grew. Yes, some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Changed" From The Inside Out

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 26, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,519 views

    Pretty soon your attitude will go from can’t do anything, to can do everything and it won’t be from your doing,  but what God has done on the inside of you first. By the time that you become aware of it on the outside, He will have already wove

    Changed, from the inside out! Romans 12:1-2 MSG. 1-2.  So here's what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Heart Like Joseph

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Dec 25, 2012
     | 4,059 views

    This sermon calls all believers to demonstrate behavior like Joseph in time of stress.

    A Heart Like Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: Circumstances have the potential to change us. Traumatic events have a lasting effect on our lives. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Maybe: The divorce of our parents. A sudden loss! A difficult upbringing—a the trial of one of the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Chain Reaction In The Manger

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 11, 2014
     | 2,101 views

    This morning I want to look at 6 ways our world has been shaped by the divine chain reaction that was started by a baby’s cry in a dark & dirty stable over 2,000 years ago.

    A Chain Reaction in a Manger (Inspired by Rev. John Hamby’s message “What if Jesus Had Never Been Born?”) December 22, 2013 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, speaker Introduction: A In Frank Capra’s Christmas Classic “It’s a Wonderful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessed Ones

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 26, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,179 views

    The first set of four beatitudes focus on our vertical relationship to God, the second set of four on our horizontal relationship to people. Each of the eight builds upon the other so that there is an amazingly beautiful and compelling progression.

    Opening illustration: How good are you at making enemies? No, I didn’t ask how good you are at making friends. That’s easy. Just be a good Joe, an easy spender, a tolerant sort of fellow who never offends anybody. But how good are you at making enemies? If you are a child of God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Death Of Jesus

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 29, 2013
     | 5,597 views

    Taking a look at what it meant to be forsaken by the Father and what Jesus meant by saying, "it is finished".

    THE DEATH OF JESUS John 19:28-42 1) Forsaken (Matt. 27:45-49). “Later, knowing that all was now completed…” What had happened? Three hours of darkness. This could’ve been the result of God’s provision of an eclipse. I don’t know why exactly but it’s been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lalachan Abraham avatar

    Which Way Is The Right Way?

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 2, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 23,328 views

    Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6)

    Which way is the right way? Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6) Billy Graham tells of a time early in his ministry when he arrived in a small town to preach a sermon. Wanting to mail a letter, he asked a young ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Harry J. Colegrove avatar

    Luke 4:1-13 - The Temptation Of Jesus Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Harry J. Colegrove on Sep 18, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,892 views

    This is the second message about the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness dealing with the devil offering Jesus the kingdoms of the world if He fell down and worshiped the devil. The focus of the message is on the dangers of shortcuts.

    This message was inspired by a couple of sermons that I read here on Sermon Central. I do not remember who wrote those sermons, sorry! As is often the case with my sermons I did not write out the closing of this message. After reading the message the Holy Spirit should be able to give you an ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Extreme Makeover

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 18, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,562 views

    From the life of Naaman - we can see that a makeover comes from the inside out.

    EXTREME MAKEOVER Jerry Watts 2 Kings 5:1-14 * Most of us have watched, maybe with interest or intrigued, one of the shows which boast of giving an extreme makeover. I say ‘one’ of the shows because there are several and they makeover people’s bodies to people’s houses. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Persistent Friends Series

    Contributed by Harry J. Colegrove on Oct 23, 2012
     | 10,531 views

    Even when faced with the impossibility of getting through the crowds these friends did not give up, they just got innovative! We all need persistent friends that are willing to do whatever it takes for us to get what we need

    Gospel of Luke 5:17-26 - The Power of Persistent Friends (portions of this message were taken from a message here on Sermon Central. I do not remember the author or the sermon title - my apologies!) We are in a message series on the Gospel of Luke The word “gospel” literally means “good ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God