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  • Rev. Randy Barker avatar

    Proud Or Humble

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Oct 6, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,775 views

    proud or humble

    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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    Matthew 17:19-20 – Why Don’t I Have Enough Faith? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Oct 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,990 views

    Is faith just optimism draped in impotence? Jesus faith is positive and powerful? Is their faith a bonsai faith, kept small and so stunted that it is inept; dwarfed by the enormity of circumstances that are in need of a miracle? How could this be? Midget faith is not mustard seed faith!

    Matthew 17:19-20 – WHY DON’T I HAVE ENOUGH FAITH? Why are some people healed and others not healed? Is it my faith that is deficient? Jesus is asked a similar question by His disciples when they had not been able to heal a little boy. In Matthew 17:19-20 (NLT) they ask “Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He Restoreth My Soul Series

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 17, 2014
     | 11,425 views

    We need relaxation, recuperation, and rehabilitation.

    Psalms 23:3 Monte T. Brown Introduction 1. He Restoreth My Soul Restoreth means to renew or bring back to a place once enjoyed. There is the doctrine of restoration taught in the Bible. The word "Meshibah" "restoreth" is translated in Psalms 19:7, converting. There is Restoration from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do You Look For In People? Series

    Contributed by Rob Hall on Dec 1, 2014
     | 4,484 views

    challenge our perspective of people

    What do we look for and what do we see in people? Text: Mt. 11:1-9 Intro: 1. Consider some of the statistics about attractive people 2. Jesus asks a good question in Mt. 11:7 What did you go out to see? I. JESUS AND JOHN Mt. 11 A. John the Baptizer was in prison and sent disciples to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is Believing In Christmas Enough? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 22, 2014
     | 3,570 views

    Believe in the totality of who Jesus is!

    Christmas time is fun isn’t it? We have Christmas colors! We have Christmas lights and decorations! We have Christmas music and carols! We have Christmas clothes! We have Christmas parties with food, drinks, and games! We have Christmas gifts! We have Christmas vacations! We have Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Feeds The Five Thousand

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 25, 2014
     | 5,445 views

    A drama for children: Jesus Feeds The Five Thousand

    Jesus Feeds The Five Thousand (This children’s address is based on John 6: 1-15.) A Theology: Jesus’ miracles of feeding the five thousand and walking on water give relevance to the meaning of his sermon at Capernaum. In his sermon Jesus said, “And this is the will of him who ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Acceptance And Rejection Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 3, 2015
     | 6,778 views

    The Magi come to worship the King, but Herod rejects Jesus' claim to the throne.

    Matthew 2:1-12 “Acceptance and Rejection” INTRODUCTION The glittering packages that were neatly arranged under the Christmas tree have been transformed into brown boxes, clothing and other items, which now lay in a helter skelter pattern. Gifts have been given and received. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Handling Ridicule Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 12, 2015
     | 5,812 views

    there will always be people trying to ridicule God and Christianity; how should christians respond?

    We return to our study of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. The Israelites wanted a king to rule over them just like other nations. Although God was not pleased with this, God chose a king to teach God’s Chosen People Israel a lesson; and of course, God has preserved His Word for us to learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Intro To 1 Corinthians Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 27, 2015
     | 5,767 views

    This series is configured for a short 15 minute study or message. We will be taking a close look at the instructions, counseling and guidance that were given, in writing, to the Corinthians.

    Tonight begins a walk-through of Paul’s letters to the Corinthians. For the next year or so we will be taking a close look at the instructions, counseling and guidance that were given, in writing, to the Corinthians. But before we get into this study, we need to know a little background ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consider God In Everything Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 9, 2015
     | 6,465 views

    Be aware that we Christians are in a constant battle and we must always consider God.

    Some of you are not on Facebook, so you were not able to read about the statement I made during my last message; I just want to make sure I make this clear. I made this statement, When a person or a nation depends on God’s power, good things will happen; but when a person or a nation depends ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Love Never Pretends!! (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 11, 2015
     | 4,118 views

    Doesn't matter if you can preach good, or use long 50 cent words, that nobody understands, if they don’t love! What good is it? I've known preachers, that love to hear themselves talk, but I'm not sure, they love the ones they're talking too!!

    1 Cor. 13:1-3-Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace In A World Full Of Trouble

    Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Jan 16, 2014
     | 11,650 views

    HOW WE MAY EXPERIENCE PEACE EVEN IN TODAY'S WORLD.

    “PEACE IN A WORLD FULL OF TROUBLE” John 16:33 Introduction: Let me take a moment to tell you that this is a cruel and mean world. The old blues singer once wrote a line that talks about the Attraction of the world and this world order: "Bright Lights and Big City gone to my baby’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don’t Be Manipulated: Choose The More-Than-Sufficient Jesus

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 20, 2014
     | 3,297 views

    False teachers are constantly trying to manipulate us in their direction, but we much choose our alternative from a position of strength and truth, not by guilt trips, fads, emotional manipulations, or slick presentations.

    Don’t Be Manipulated: Choose the More-than-Sufficient Jesus (Colossians 2:16-23) 1. Because people seem confident does not mean they know what they are doing. 2. SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Jan. 16 (UPI) -- Three men who attempted to steal a Massachusetts delivery driver's car found their getaway ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Joy Inexpressible And Full Of Glory, Part 4 Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 30, 2014
     | 4,836 views

    Foreigners in a Foreign Land Joy Inexpressible and Full of Glory, part 4

    Foreigners in a Foreign Land Joy Inexpressible and Full of Glory, part 4 1 Peter 1:8-9 David Taylor Our current series, “Foreigners in a Foreign Land,” from 1 Peter, who describes us as aliens, strangers who are in a place that is not our home. Everything in this epistle relates to us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Principles And Patterns Of Submission: The Power Of The Gospel To Create Su Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014
     | 3,632 views

    Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Principles and Patterns of Submission: The Power of the Gospel to Create Submissive People

    Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Principles and Patterns of Submission: The Power of the Gospel to Create Submissive People 1 Peter 2:18-25 David Taylor We are in our second of three mini-series in 1 Peter, “Living on Mission in a Foreign Land,” from 1 Peter 2.11-4.11, where ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational