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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Will Work For Perks

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 26, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,420 views

    Who do you work for and why?

    Will Work If Perked If you live in a metropolitan area, you will see people standing on corners holding various signs. They might say, "Will Work For Food" or something similar. One person was at least honest and the sign said, "I Need A Beer, Not Work." Ironically, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Receive From God

    Contributed by Terry Owens on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 8,044 views

    There’s more to receiving from God than just hoping, there’s faith, learn how to receive from God in this message.

    How to receive from God 2 Corinthians 1:20 There are a lot of questions that come to people’s minds when it comes to receiving from the Lord. Some people would rather not believe that God still meets needs so they don’t have to exercise any faith to receive what they need from the Lord. If the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Neighbours From Heaven - Christmas 2001

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 2,191 views

    A sermon that in story form looks at the events and simple transforming message of Christmas.

    Christmas Day. Sermon/story. I "test drove" this story by putting it on sermon central - the response was luke warm - I have altered this as a sermon and am interested in readers ongoing response particuarily as I am considering sharing it this christmas. If you would like to comment to me ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Expectations And Let-Downs At Christmas Time

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,199 views

    John the Baptist wasn’t sure if Jesus was the one he was to be expecting. Sometimes, our expectations don’t come true either, especially at Christmas.

    Matthew 11:1-11: GREAT EXPECTATIONS, AND RECOGNIZING THE MIRACULOUS “Why do I feel depressed right now, when I’m supposed to feel happy?” “Why do I feel frustrated right now, when I’m supposed to feel joyful?” “This isn’t the way it was supposed to be. This isn’t what I was expecting.” What ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    No Neutrality

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,377 views

    There are no spiritual mugwumps. You are one one side or the other. Do you know which one?

    No Neutrality As a retired soldier and a bit of a history buff I know a little about warfare. I also know that in every war there are people who do not want to get involved for various reasons. They may be theological or political pacifists or just folks too young or too old to participate. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Heart Of Worship Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 16,684 views

    The Woman with the Alabaster Jar illustrates the HEART of Worship.

    Purpose Series #6 (Six Sessions on God’s Purpose for Your Life) The Heart of Worship Luke 7:36-50 SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 7:36-39 INTRODUCTION: This is the 6th week of our study in “Beginning Life Together.” This study is taken from the book, The Purpose Driven Life where Rick Warren gives 5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lion And The Lamb

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 17, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,400 views

    Isaiah 9:6 talks about two aspects of Christ in one verse and appears to blend them into one event while in reality the verse combines elements of both the first advent and the second advent of Jesus Christ. It speaks of His birth and earthly ministry as

    THE LION AND THE LAMB ISAIAH 9:6 Introduction: Isaiah 9:6 talks about two aspects of Christ in one verse and appears to blend them into one event while in reality the verse combines elements of both the first advent and the second advent of Jesus Christ. It speaks of His birth and earthly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go The Distance

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,871 views

    This is about total commitment to Christ.

    I am sure you have seen that wonderful bumper sticker that says something to the effect, “Whoever dies with the most toys wins.” It seems that is the way many people think about life. The chief goal in life for many people is comfort and luxury. Many of the “poor” in the United States have ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Mind Blowing Experience!

    Contributed by Cathy Mangum on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 13,195 views

    This sermon deals with the results of our faith and trust in God.

    A MIND BLOWING EXPERIENCE! Acts 12:5-11 Acts 12 5So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. 6The night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries stood guard at the entrance. 7Suddenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Self-Examination: A Spiritual Checkup

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 51,524 views

    How do you know if you have only a head knowledge of Christ or are truly born again? Is there merit or value in questioning one’s salvation? The Bible gives the reason for self examination and the measures to use.

    SELF-EXAMINATION: A SPIRITUAL CHECKUP 2 CORINTHIANS 13:1-6 (DISCERNING HEAD KNOWLEDGE FROM HEART RELATIONSHIP) Introduction: Recently I was asked, "How does one know whether one merely has a head knowledge of Christ or has been truly born again and has a true heart relationship with the Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David And Jonathan Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 85 ratings
     | 29,086 views

    Here is the story of a friendship that transcends personal ambition, family differences and even the circumstances of war. It’s a friendship based on a recognition of God’s will for his people Israel, expressed through one man, David. It’s a friendship th

    Well, it’s been 3 weeks since we looked at the story of David and Goliath and a lot has happened since then. If you remember David came along at just the right time for Saul and the Israelite army. The Israelites were being humiliated by the Philistines and their champion Goliath, but David, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Develop Your Rhino Skin

    Contributed by James May on Mar 2, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,569 views

    God will help us develop a "thick skin" to resist the fiery darts of the devil. He is our all. This sermon speaks of some of the different names of our Jehovah God.

    Develop Your Rhino Skin! By Pastor Jim May Life is filled with circumstances that are all too often beyond by control. We often have to walk into some very rough paths. I thank God for the mountains, when I feel like I’m on top of the world and everything is going my way. But the problem is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steven Ostrowski avatar

    Spiritual Law

    Contributed by Steven Ostrowski on Mar 5, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,769 views

    The importance to follow Christian Law and to not be afraid to openly share it.

    Spiritual Law Matthew 5:17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill. The reality of our society is that we cannot impose faith on others. The Constitution of the United States forbids a state sponsored religion. While the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Propitiation

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 11, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 14,391 views

    Three facts about propitiation

    Romans 3:25 Propitiation Woodlawn Baptist Church December 11, 2005 Introduction 1 John 2:2 “And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.” 1 John 4:10 “Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Broad Or Narrow … What Road Are You On?”

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 16,628 views

    Some times it is easy to go along with the crowd and not really want to take on the sacrificial life which Jesus calls us to … but the consequences are disastrous because we could find ourselves on the wrong road.

    “Broad or Narrow … What Road Are You On?” Scripture Reading Matthew 7:13-29 Matthew 7:13-14 (text) Congregation in the Lord Jesus Christ, Finish this sentence in your head. “Life is a … …?” I wonder how many of you said something like, “Life is a journey”? It is a common way to think about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist