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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    This Is Love

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 210 ratings
     | 15,235 views

    Paul gives us the meaning of true love in I Corinthians 13.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Here are some children’s ideas about love. - Glenn, age 7 - If falling love is anything like learning how to spell, I don’t want to do it. It takes too long. - Tom, age 5 - Once I’m in kindergarten, I’m going to find me a wife. - Kenny, age 7 - It gives me a headache to think ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Purpose

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 10, 2004
    based on 164 ratings
     | 9,334 views

    We all need to discern God’s purpose for our lives.

    INTRO.- Eph. 5:17 “Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” We all need to understand the Lord’s will or the Lord’s purpose for our lives. If we claim to believe in God the creator and Christ the Savior we must seek to understand their will/purpose for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Does God Hate #2 - Lying Series

    Contributed by John Kycek on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 97 ratings
     | 8,519 views

    Let’s look at Proverbs 6:16-19 for a list of 7 things that God hates; the second being "Lying."

    • I hate it when: o People talk on their cell phones in a check out line o The cardboard subscription cards that are in magazines o Calling an “800” number, pressing a long series of #’s, and being disconnected. • What do you hate? Ask crowd • God hates sin. • It is unbelievable to some people ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Avoiding The Mistake Of Rebellion Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,523 views

    In this lesson we look at the way God reacted when Israel rebelled against Moses on two occasions. God wants us to submit to and cooperate with the authorities he has placed in our lives.

    Introduction: A. One of my embarrassing ministry mistakes came early on, while I was still in school at Harding. 1. I was working part-time as a minister for a congregation outside of town named the Highway Church of Christ. (Yes, it was right next to the highway.) 2. Anyhow, I was teaching a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gearing Down, Gearing Up

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 164 ratings
     | 40,782 views

    From our text, let’s think about some things we can do to improve our lives and our relationship to the Lord. 1- Wake up 2- Shape up 3- Dress up

    INTRO.- ILL.- Do you remember those days when you had a manual transmission and had to downshift in order to help slow the car down? I remember back in 1968 I had purchased a new Pontiac Firebird with a 400 cubic inch engine with 330 horsepower. I drove it on the highway a lot because while I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Good Way

    Contributed by Bobby Bodenhamer on Oct 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,545 views

    Drawing from Jeremiah’s call to the "ancient paths" this sermon encourages the Christian to make sure they choose the correct "way" as they live out their Christian life.

    God’s Way is the Good Way Jeremiah 6:16-21 By Bobby G. Bodenhamer, D.Min. For October 19, 2008 Introduction - A life of "change" Isn’t it remarkable how rapidly things change? In looking at this passage in Jeremiah my mind was drawn back over my life time. I was borne (I think I was born. Dad ...read more

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    The Greatest Of These Is Love Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,510 views

    Paul, Pt. 8

    THE GREATEST OF THESE IS LOVE (1 CORINTHIANS 13) “Darling,” he murmured into the phone, “I love you. I adore you. I’d climb Mount Everest in my bare feet for you. I’d slay dragons for you. I’d walk on hot coals for you. I would endure any hardship for you.” “Oh, Ralph, I love you, too. When will I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Eating Right, What's On Your Plate? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,337 views

    A six part series on making your church a better body

    BETTER BODY BUILDING Part 3 All my illustrations come from SermonCentral and scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted. EATING RIGHT - WHAT’S ON YOUR PLATE ? We are in the middle of building a better body! I introduced this series back in November, and we spoke about how, we, you and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Invaluable Life

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Apr 27, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,425 views

    Having a proper view of the importance of human life will help us make decisions that honor God’s priorities

    We have in our bulletin a list of people who are serving in the military. It’s there for us to remember to pray for them, by name. It’s also there as a reminder that we should be thankful for them and their families. Many of them are deployed and serving in Iraq. We’d all love for them to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    “the Real Out Of Egypt Story” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 8, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,915 views

    This is a part of the Christmas story that is not included in the Christmas carols. I have never seen a Christmas card that depicts this part of the Christmas story, and yet it very real.

    “The Real Out of Egypt Story” Matthew 2:13-23 Last week we examined the story of the Magi as they made the long and dangerous journey following the star to worship the new born ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joyful Decision Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 26, 2009
     | 4,477 views

    This is week five of a seven part series based on Andy Andrews book, the Traveler’s Gift. This week we look at the Joyful decision and how that looks in the beleiver’s life.

    To be like Christ, to be Christ like. That is the goal of most Christ followers, if you ask people who are serious about their faith where they want to go in their spiritual journey they will tell you they want to become more and more like Jesus. But what does that mean? One of my favourite ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Jesus Said About Joy Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 3, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,313 views

    We often talk about the Joy of our faith but what does that Joy look like? And how can we choose to be joyful.

    What Jesus Said About Joy Does anyone remember Balki’s “Dance of Joy”? A few people, does anyone remember Balki and his cousin Larry? The sitcom “Perfect Strangers”? Does anyone know what I’m talking about? I feel so old. And so for all of you who missed ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Out Of The Frying Pan

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 5, 2011
     | 5,158 views

    When the going gets tough, do you go with the flow or stand firm with confidence in God?

    I thought about calling this sermon “Denial is a river in Egypt” but decided after considerable struggle that it was just a little bit TOO clever. Just because you forgive most of my puns doesn’t mean that I have a permanent free pass. But denial is a big part of what this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joseph Stapleton avatar

    Take A Ride Or Abide

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,563 views

    The world offers such temptation and many Christians are walking away from Jesus and toward the world, will you take a ride o ABIDE?

    (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) TO RIDE OR ABIDE? I am afraid that many people who have sometime in their lives made a promise to God and to Christ, have been taken for a ride. I am certain that many Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Truth About False Teachers Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,260 views

    In this sermon, we cover the entire second chapter and attempt to understand the methods and motives of false teachers.

    Introduction: A. The picture you are looking at is of Joe Cervantes, who was an officer with the Kewanee Police Department for 30 years. 1. On the desk in front of him is the assortment of stolen goods recovered from the home and office of a man named Roger “Tank” Harlow. 2. The story ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ