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  • Antonio Silveira avatar

    You Are What You Eat

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jun 11, 2011
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     | 7,294 views

    Our eating style reflects and affects who and what we are. It identifies our approach to life. Today I’m not talking about Pizza or Shepherd pie but would like to teach about our Spiritual food and the choices we make.

    Our eating style reflects and affects who and what we are. It identifies our approach to life. If we examine various societies and cultures, we see that each has its traditional foods and food ceremonies. "I am Italian. I often eat spaghetti, lasagna, or pizza," or "I am a real American. I eat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    John Series Part 18 The Subject Of Sin John 4: 15-18 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Mar 6, 2022
     | 1,339 views

    Jesus promised the living water of spiritual rebirth. However, something had to be discussed before spiritual rebirth could be given: the subject of sin.

    The Subject of Sin, John 4:15–18 (4:15–18) Introduction: Jesus promised the living water of spiritual rebirth. However, something had to be discussed before spiritual rebirth could be given: the subject of sin. 1. There was the request for living water (v.15). 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Christmas Question Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,293 views

    This sermon asks the question: If a child is born “unto us” – if a son is given “unto us” – what does it MATTER?

    A Christmas Question Our focal text for today is found in the book of Isaiah chapter nine. It is only a portion of the verse – the first part – it reads: “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given.” Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV) (I have an entire series on the later portion of this verse which ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Holy Spirit Knows The Best Ways To Work With Each Leadership Style

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,238 views

    Dwight D. Eisenhower used to demonstrate the art of leadership in a simple but forceful way. He would place a single piece of string on a table and say, "Pull it, and it follows wherever you want it to go. But push it, and it goes nowhere."

    The Holy Spirit Knows the Best Ways to Work With Each Leadership Style "When He the Spirit of truth is come, He will guide you into all truth." (John 16:13) Illustration: Shepherd the flock of God . . . , not for dishonest gain but eagerly; nor as being lords over those entrusted to you. --1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Exiting This World In Fashion

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 25, 2008
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,250 views

    Let’s think about how Paul was going to leave this world and how this applies to our exiting this world. 1- He wanted to exit while serving the Lord 2- He wanted to exit while preaching strongly 3- He wanted to exit while compelled by God’s Spirit

    INTRO.- ILL.- There was an elderly man at home, upstairs, dying in bed. He smelled the aroma of his favorite chocolate chip cookies baking. He wanted one last cookie before he died. He stumbled down the stairs and crawled into the kitchen where his wife was busy baking cookies. With his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Eternal Reward - The Judgment Of The Believer

    Contributed by Cris Willis on Sep 22, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,878 views

    The person you are today will determine the rewards you will receive tomorrow.

    INTRODUCTION: Although all Christians have been saved by faith, Christ will still judge them for the “deeds [done] in the body…whether good or bad” (II Corinthians 5:10). How well or poorly we do here might indeed determine our status in heaven for all eternity. God is seeking a bride who can sit ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Acceptable Worship Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 20, 2012
    based on 19 ratings
     | 17,731 views

    The joy and satisfaction which so many Christian lack can be received only by surrendering back to the Lord what He has already given to us. When we surrender our body, mind and will to God as a living sacrifice, then we can truly render spiritual worshi

    ROMANS 12: 1-2 ACCEPTABLE WORSHIP A tearful distraught young woman approached a pastor who had been speaking on worship at a conference and told him that she could not live the Christian life the way she should. She said, "I'm frustrated. My worship experience is not meaningful and fulfilling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks avatar

    Why Are Some Christian Women Living In Hell?

    Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 9,268 views

    This is message directed to married Christian women who do not have joy in their marriage relationships and are wondering what can they do now?

    Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks THE MINISTRY OF S.A.R.A.H. (SERENITY*ATONEMENT*RESTORATION & HEALING) LYONS, GEORGIA JUNE 2003 PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I prayed years ago to You, asking You to use me according to Your will and plan for my life. Lord I know that there have been times ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Much Do I Care? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 1, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,439 views

    Do a wife care enough for her lost husband to follow the biblical guidlines?

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 „X In life have you found there are some things that can be very difficult to carry out? „X Life is not always easy and we are not always given things that are easy for us to do. „X Sometimes we are faced with doing things in our jobs that are difficult to do, but we do them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do You Need A Best Friend?

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 23, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 2,886 views

    The awesome truth that God wants a personal, intimate relationship with us, if we will choose Him.

    Do You Need a Best Friend? Pastor Glenn Newton August 10, 2003 RO 5:6 You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Waiting On God

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,448 views

    Sometimes God calls us to wait on Him to act on our behalf.

    Waiting on God OPENING JOKE: A group of travelers were being made to wait on their airplane, which was late due to another flight being canceled. The crowd looked horrible and impatient as the time went on and on. Finally an angry passenger pushed his way to the front of the line, slammed his ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Increasing Joy

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 31, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,771 views

    Increasing joy comes through a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

    Increasing Joy Isaiah 9:2-3 (New International Version) 2The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. 3You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A God's-Eye View Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 14, 2016
     | 6,500 views

    Paul helps us understand what a privilege prayer is.

    The new church treasurer was struggling to open a combination lock on the offering safe. He had been told the combination, but couldn’t quite remember it. Finally he went to the pastor and asked for help. The pastor came into the room and began to turn the dial. After the first two numbers he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Peace Of God

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 15, 2016
     | 7,032 views

    As we begin Advent season, let us not forget the God of Hope who desires to not only give us hope, but allow us to live in the hope of his joy and peace everyday of our lives.

    The peace of God Selective Scriptures Introduction- This sermon was gleamed from portions of SermonCentral thoughts and contributors. We began the Advent season looking at Jesus being the Hope for mankind. That hope had to be more than wishful thinking, but someone who we could put our trust ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Andre King avatar

    Your Spirit Series

    Contributed by Andre King on Mar 21, 2019
     | 4,849 views

    People have many natures. Some are "sweet". Others are "mean". Some are passive. Some are "intense". Whatever your nature, it was given by God but shaped by the world. Is yours under God's control?

    GENESIS 1:26-27 - THEN GOD SAID, "LET US MAKE MAN IN OUR IMAGE, ACCORDING TO OUR LIKENESS; AND LET THEM RULE OVER THE FISH OF THE SEA AND OVER THE BIRDS OF THE SKY AND OVER THE CATTLE AND OVER ALL THE EARTH, AND OVER EVERY CREEPING THING THAT CREEPS ON THE EARTH." GOD CREATED MAN IN HIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ