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  • Rev. Randy Barker avatar

    Invite Those You Know

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Sep 11, 2014
     | 7,390 views

    invite people to church

    Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Are You Headed In The Right Direction?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 26, 2013
     | 9,085 views

    Ask yourself these questions: 1. Have I realized the importance of repenting? (vs. 1-2 & 7). 2. Have I examined the essentials? (vs. 2-6). 3. Can I find any fruit in my life? (vs. 5-9). 4. Have I trusted in Jesus to turn my life around? (vs. 10-12).

    Are You Headed in the Right Direction? Matthew 3:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 2, 2013 *One time I heard Bill Stafford preach at a conference in Jacksonville, Florida. Bill was talking about being stubborn, and he said, "I used to be so stubborn, that if I was riding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    ¡§christmas Contentment¡¨

    Contributed by Todd Blair on Dec 30, 2013
     | 4,751 views

    There is a time to be still and know He is God and there is a time when we are seeking the prize of contentment that we need to flee, follow and fight.

    Have you ever played the game called "Would You Rather..."? We played it as kids and I played it just the other day with one of the youth. You make up your own questions but it goes something like this. Would you rather be fat and have a nice face or have a nice body and be ugly? Would you rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Holy Heroes: Iron-Man Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,387 views

    This fun sermon series uses comic-book heroes as modern-day parables, uncovering hidden spiritual messages in the stories of superheroes like Superman, Batman, and Spider-man. Most of these sermons are expository, alliterated and have PowerPoint!

    Holy Heroes: Iron-Man Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/3/2013 Good morning and welcome to Blooming Grove. If you are visiting with us today, I hope you feel right at home—like a part of the family. These past several weeks I’ve been preaching about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Greatest Thing

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
     | 5,716 views

    An intelligent teacher approached Jesus and asked Him what was the greatest of all the commandments that God had given to man. The greatest thing we can ever do is love God with everything we are.

    The Greatest Thing Mark 12:28-34 28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, "Of all the commandments, which is the most important?" 29 "The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Christ's Redemptive Sufferings Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 19, 2014
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     | 17,411 views

    Christians are called to follow Christ's example in suffering even while doing what is right. Christ Himself suffered unjustly & left us an example of how to suffer & that good can be brought about through suffering.

    1 PETER 2: 21-25 [Renewing Hope Series] THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST'S REDEMPTIVE SUFFERINGS [Luke 24:25-27; 44-47 / Matthew 5:9-12] In Peter 2:21-25 God redirects the attention of suffering Christians to the sufferings of Christ. By looking to Jesus the Christian who suffers unjustly receives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Opened!

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 23, 2014
     | 9,996 views

    Ever feel like you are trapped in a box? We all have something that traps us, we need to be freed, we need the door to be opened.

    BE OPENED! Mark 7:31-7:37 31 Again He went out from the region of Tyre, and came through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, within the region of Decapolis. 32 They brought to Him one who was deaf and spoke with difficulty, and they implored Him to lay His hand on him. 33 Jesus took him aside ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    If I’d Known Grandkids Were This Great, I Would Have Had Them First

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 27, 2014
     | 3,874 views

    Focus on Abraham's faith and how we can consciously apply such faith to some area of life that is dependent upon God.

    It began when he was 75. God’s first call to Abram came with a look into the future. "I will make you a great nation." (12:2-3). So Abram packed up and left, just as God told him to do. He arrived in Shechem, and once again God told him it was coming: "To your descendants I will give ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thank God For The Go-Between! Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 27, 2014
     | 8,849 views

    Our great need for a mediator is met in the work of Jesus Christ. This sermon focuses on Job's realization of this need and points us to every person's need for a mediator.

    I want to know Jesus, don’t you? I want to see Him from different angles. I want to hear Him described by different people. I want to see the different ways He has touched other people. Today we begin a series of messages for the month that will have us looking at Jesus – only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Helps For The Hazards Of Freedom Or I’m Free…help! Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,164 views

    While grace sets us free, it carries a lot of hazards. Here are some helps with those hazards

    Some dogs chase cars. Have you ever wondered what would happen if a dog ever caught one? What would he do with it? -This sort of thing actually happened. Imagine, if you will, that you’re a racing greyhound. You have spent your entire life being trained to chase an electric bunny that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is Coming Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
     | 5,334 views

    A look into the Messianic prophecies as a means of encouragement and reassurance

    There are a lot of funny things to be said this time of the year. Christmas does things to you. You can either laugh about it or get run over by it. It makes you act like a kid and age faster at the same time. Speaking of being a kid… You’ve heard of the 3 stages of man: He believes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Confronting Your Ten Foot Challenge With Grace Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
     | 7,056 views

    A message to help people identify their most difficult challenge in life right now and to approach it unafraid and with the Lord’s empowerment

    Today we are introducing a new series entitled “Lessons for Life from the Shepherd King.” In other words, for the next 4 weeks, we’re going to be looking into a few scenes from the life of David. Poet, shepherd, musician, singer, statesman, warrior - King David is more than just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peace (2-3 Lessons) Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 14, 2014
     | 3,262 views

    Part 3 in a study of the Fruit of the Spirit, covering peace.

    Fruit of the Spirit—Peace Series: Fruit of the Spirit Teaching Series Chuck Sligh May 18, 25, 2014 TEXT: Galatians 5:22-23 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Getting Along Despite Our Differences

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 15, 2014
     | 6,311 views

    With God's help, Christians can walk hand in hand when we do not see eye to eye.

    Title: Getting Along Despite Our Differences (Food Fights) Text: Romans 14:1-12 Thesis: With God’s help, Christians can walk hand in hand when we do not see eye to eye. Introduction I’ve only been in one food fight and it was an impromptu event. It occurred at our kitchen where we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Serve The Same Savior - Who Is Jesus? (Pt 1) Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 22, 2014
     | 5,161 views

    We are on the same team, we have all been called out of sin by God to serve Him. Every team has a leader, a coach, one who is the driving force behind the team... ours is Jesus!

    Sermon Details: Series Title: We Serve the SAME God Sermon Title: We Serve the SAME Savior! (Pt.1) Sermon Text: Colossians 1:13-20 [ESV] Introduction: Last week we looked at how we as the church are ALL called by God to serve! We are on the same team and we are expected to serve. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist