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  • Richard Francis avatar

    The Foolishness Of God

    Contributed by Richard Francis on May 7, 2006
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    So what is this message, what is the wisdom of God that transcends mans wisdom, this is the foolishness that is preached, so that God is pleased through the foolishness of what is preached to save those who believe

    What would you have done? Allow your mind to open for a moment, drift with me and consider If you were God, think of it if you had the power to create all things as he has and the power to know all things as he does and no one could tell you what to do… Then In your wisdom oh mighty one what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Be Strong In The Lord & In His Mighty Power Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 9, 2009
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     | 5,227 views

    never take for granted the victory over sin that Christ has won for us. Never underestimate the devil. He’ll oppose us at every opportunity. Never give up in the fight against sin and evil. But always remember the power of God and the armour with which he

    Do you remember when we looked at Paul’s prayer in Eph 3 that I commented how difficult it is to achieve the sort of unity that God wants from his church. In fact I pointed out that that’s why Paul prays the way he does: because only by God’s power can this miracle come about. Paul knows that apart ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Joseph Stapleton avatar

    Titanic Thankfulness

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 8, 2011
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    This Thanksgiving we need to see that God has given us provision, protection and power and be thankful in Titanic proportion.

    (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) TITANIC THANKFULNESS Thanksgiving is a day set aside each year for us to give thanks, of course most of us know that scripture tells us we should be thankful always and at all times. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    The Freedom Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 3, 2014
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    Forgiveness is a choice we make. It is rooted in Christ's sacrifice and it brings freedom.

    THE FREEDOM OF FORGIVENESS The first Friday of 1982 was a day that Kevin Tunell wishes he could forget. He was at a party and had too much too much to drink. On his way home he hit and killed an 18 year old girl. He was convicted of drunk driving and spent time in jail for manslaughter. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Donnie De loney avatar

    The Message You Cannot Afford To Ignore.

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 5, 2014
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    Living for the Lord-Make sure we are carefully following Him

    ONE MESSAGE YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO IGNORE Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23 Intro: Sometimes I will hear a TV or radio preacher make this startling claim, “You need to get a copy of this message! It may be the greatest single message you will ever hear! This is the one message that you cannot afford to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Gullick avatar

    How To Dine Well Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Jun 2, 2014
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    A sermon that looks at Psalm 23 verse 5. God has prepared a table before it but we need to come to it in the right way. I have included more than I preached because I thought the extra illustrations would help others.

    Ever run a marathon or made a major physical effort? When you finish a marathon you become desperate for a drink and a meal and indeed while you are running you mind is often going ahead of you that the banquet ahead of you is worth finishing the race for. I remember once walking about 15 miles ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    I Lift My Eyes To The Hills Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 23, 2013
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    We look to the Lord for help in life. And what does He do for us? 1- The Lord will keep us from slipping 2- The Lord will watch over us always

    INTRO.- ILL.- Week after week, a man came to his preacher with a big problem. He said, “When I go to bed, I can’t sleep because I’m afraid of monsters under my bed. I know it’s silly, but I can’t help it.” His preacher recommended prayer, reading the Bible, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joe Tilton avatar

    Service To Humanity Series

    Contributed by Joe Tilton on Nov 1, 2013
     | 9,616 views

    New concept introduction! There are some who love to be of service and others are content to absorb good feelings in church. for the "doers of the Word," this is good news. Audio is available Sundays at 9AM (central) at www.newstalk1290.com.

    Message Service to Humanity Nov 3, 2013 Two police officers saw an old woman staggering down the street. They stopped to see if she was okay, when they realized she had far too much to drink. Instead of taking her to jail, they decide to just drive her home. They put her in the back seat of the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Wake-Up Call

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 1, 2013
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     | 7,101 views

    Every believer has three enemies - the world system, the flesh, and the Devil. If we don't wake-up, heed and act on Biblical warnings, we will not only be spent but also taken down. God's truth is the best protection against Satan's lies.

    Opening illustration: As we moved to our new home in the Middle-East after the government transferred Maureena and me to a previous location in the mountains, we never expected the place to be hiding scorpions which would show up regularly in our bathrooms and poisonous snakes that would appear in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Commissioned & Empowered Witnesses Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 8, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 26,337 views

    In these final instructions Jesus declares the church's mission of worldwide evangelism and discipleship. Jesus has completed His mission of dying as the Lamb of God for the sins of the World (Jn. 1:29). Now Jesus commissions His disciples with a mission.

    LUKE 24: 44-53 COMMISSIONED AND EMPOWERED WITNESSES [Luke 18:31-33] Having assured the disciples of His physical resurrection (vv. 36-43), Jesus now gives them the great commission. In these final instructions Jesus declares the church's mission of worldwide evangelism and discipleship. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Building Hedges Of Spiritual Protection

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 28, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 21,710 views

    Hedges in biblical times were special barriers/fences placed around grape vineyards.They served many purposes (Keep out insects, bugs, rodents, birds, or thieves from coming in and stealing the harvest).Spiritually, a hedge is God’s wall of protection pro

    Building Hedges of Spiritual Protection A Hedges in biblical times were special barriers/fences placed around grape vineyards. 1 They served many purposes (Keep out insects, bugs, rodents, birds, or thieves from coming in and stealing the harvest). a Ezekiel 13.5 “ You have not gone up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Carr avatar

    What Are You Going To Make Out Of A Bad Situation?

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Jun 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,272 views

    I preached this sermon during the "Flood Fight of 2011 in Bismarck/Mandan ND" Four benefits that come from bad situations.

    Pray Father, Open my eyes so I can see Your truth. Open my ears so I can hear Your voice. Open my mind so I can understand Your Word. And open my heart so I may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN I think we all know and understand that being a child of God does not automatically excuse ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • JB Hall avatar

    Beautiful Scars

    Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,405 views

    This sermon teaches us that our scars are simply reminders that a wounding has occurred; but that a healing has taken place; a healing that lifts us higher than we ever could have risen without the wounding.

    Beautiful Scars Proverbs 27:6a By: JB Hall Introduction: Scars are usually not considered to be a beauty mark. People often try to hide their scars with clothing or make-up. And yet scars have a story to tell. Scars serve as a demarcation line between the past and the present; between what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Waiting For Jesus: Wise Men Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,585 views

    The wisest men on earth were brought to their knees by the Son of God.

    Good morning. My name is Caspar, and I’m a senior fellow at the Babylonian Institute for Astrological Studies. We - that is my colleagues and I - have waited a long time to tell the story of our long journey to Palestine because, I tell you frankly, we didn’t know what to make of it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • C M MacKinnon avatar

    Lost Hope

    Contributed by C M Mackinnon on Sep 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,524 views

    Hope is vital to an abundant life, but there are three reasons we are losing our hope, and shattering the foundation of our lives.

    On Wednesday nights we’ve started the DVD study by John Ortberg entitled, The Me I Want To Be. In that study he relates a medical term, a three-letter acronym: F.T.T. It gets entered into the chart of an infant who, often for unknown reasons, is unable to gain weight or grow. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal