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  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Alternate Life Styles Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 23, 2008
     | 3,251 views

    Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount

    Early 20th Century- medical missionary to China- Dr. Claude Barlow. There was- strange disease- no remedy for- killing many people. He treated hundreds of cases- took voluminous notes from his observations. After watching so many die- took his notes/vial w/germs from the disease- returned to US. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    God's Will For Your Life

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Nov 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,915 views

    To encourage the reader to seek out where they should be serving God

    GOD’S WILL FOR YOU by George Crumbly Humphrey UMC 02/25/2007AM Matthew 12:46-50 I started off this week thinking about God’s will. Tuesday at 5:20pm the District Superintendant called me from Pine Bluff to see if I could drive to Pine Bluff and meet with the credentials board. I had to be there at ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Experiencing New Life

    Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,251 views

    Christianity is not about trying to be good or keep the 10 commandments. It is about experiencing new life in Christ.

    EXPERIENCING NEW LIFE TWO SENTENCE PRAYER: “Lord speak to my heart, and change my life.” OPENING: I want to talk to you about new stuff. Do you feel beat up or dinged up by life? One thing the world can’t touch is new life in Christ! KEY TEXT: “What this means is that those who become ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Living A Different Life

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 8, 2008
     | 3,400 views

    Expanded outline. Deals with being filled with the Spirit.

    LIVING A DIFFERENT LIFE These are trying times. These are trying times for many of you. There are those these days that are having family struggles. Some are praying over wayward children. Some are having financial difficulties. Some of you, like Jene, are dealing with health issues and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Life According To Plumb

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,013 views

    We are drowning in a sea of impurity. Everywhere we look we find temptation to lead impure lives. The psalmist asked a question that troubles us all: how do we stay pure and holy in a filthy environment? Where can we find that strength and wisdom?

    Opening illustration: Charlie Riggs has been called “the man behind Billy Graham.” For nearly 40 years, Riggs was the director of counseling and follow-up for Mr. Graham’s evangelistic meetings. In his counselor training classes, Charlie taught thousands of people the basic principles of how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lining A Diliberate Life

    Contributed by Joseph Nordyke on Dec 13, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,447 views

    We must live for God deliberatly, not blown to and fro.

    Living a deliberate life LUKE 14:28-35 Carefully weighed considered; studied; intentional. A person tells a deliberate lie. *When living for Christ we MUST live deliberate lives * We cannot afford to live haphazardly, or spur of the moment 1) A deliberate life is one that is carefully ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wonderful Words Of Life

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,227 views

    Knowledge of the Bible is essential for us to life fruitfully, and it is critical to pass on that knowledge to our children, for whom it can be made exciting.

    I’m glad they’ve brought "All in the Family" back on TV. I never did see what the fuss was, frankly, when it came out the first time. And now it still seems fresh and insightful and funny. To me, the best pieces of business in "All in the Family" are those scenes in which Edith starts out to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sticking To The High Life Series

    Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,879 views

    How does Small Group involvement help us velcro to the abundant life that Christ offers?

    STICKING TO THE HIGH LIFE The High Life—Part 6 Life’s major trials seldom send a memo telling us they’re on the way. Instead, like an uninvited guest, they just show up and barge right in. I’ve watched hundreds of people face difficult or confusing circumstances over the years, I’ve noticed a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jesus Is Life And Light

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,077 views

    The Apostle John in the fourth Gospel has a lot to say about Jesus being both “Life” and “Light.” John 1:4 “In him was life, and that life was the light of men.”

    Jesus is Life & Light John 1:1-5 Carollyn and I spent Thanksgiving this year with our son Tim and his family in Garden Grove, CA. The day after Thanksgiving we traveled in the evening to Riverside, CA to attend the Festival of Lights. The Mission Inn Hotel in Riverside, CA. has sponsored the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Greatest Life Of All

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,288 views

    Ever since the announcement of the angel to the shepherds announced that Jesus was good news of great joy, we have been singing about the “Joy” that Jesus brings.

    The Greatest Life of All -A Life of Joy- Luke 2:9-14 The angel of the Lord gave a reassuring word to the shepherds: “Don’t be afraid! I bring you good news of great joy for everyone! The Savior – yes, the Messiah, the Lord – has been born tonight in Bethlehem, the city of David.” Luke 2:10-11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Way, The Truth And The Life

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,989 views

    This is an evangelistic message preached at a Christmas outreach event THE HEAVENLY JOY. The coming of Jesus solved man’s greatest need - to know the way, the truth and receive life.

    We all have needs. When someone helps us solve that need, we are happy. • When you are hungry and someone gave you food, or when you fall and someone lift you up. We all had that experience. When the need is great, the joy is greater. • None of us is a superman. We all need help at some point ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Abortion And The Sanctity Of Life

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 28, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,753 views

    This sermon was preached just prior to the 2008 election. It deals with (1) the question of when life begings, (2) the widespread horror of abortion, and (3) the forgiveness availble to those who’ve experienced its ravages.

    This sermon was delivered right before the 2008 Presidential election. It draws from several other sermons listed here on Sermon Central. Abortion by Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church With the upcoming presidential election many of you have undoubtedly been watching the presidential ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Life Is Beautiful (10)

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,964 views

    Life is beautiful, and as Christians if we focus on Philippians 4:4-9 we can see that life is beautiful!

    INTRODUCTION .SLIDE #1 How many times do we let things cause us to focus in on the difficult times of life? We see war, murder, theft, and other bad things along with job uncertainties, families falling apart among other things. There is so much going on around us that is ugly it can be hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life In His Name

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,911 views

    There’s only one source of life. Jesus’ resurrection to life demonstrates God’s power over sin and death. We see in Jesus new life. What is this life and how does it become ours? Look and see.

    John 20:19-31 Life in His Name Imagine being there the day Jesus rose from the dead. Imagine being a disciple of Jesus and hearing about it for the first time. What must have gone on in the minds of those who first witnessed the resurrected Lord, Jesus Christ? John’s gospel gives us two ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stewardship Of A "Patchless” Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 66 ratings
     | 19,276 views

    The Pharisees lived by a "patches" theology - if they could patch over the sin in their lives, the hole didn’t exist anymore. But Christians are not called to patch our old way of life. Do you know what we’re to do instead?

    OPEN: I’ve noticed over the years that kids love jokes that are plays on words. For example, when I was a kid (now I never did this myself, you understand), but I’ve known kids who would call a neighbor and ask: “Is your refrigerator running?” (pause). When the person on the other end of the line ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ