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  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Foundation Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 13, 2014
     | 19,044 views

    This is the third in a series of 4 messages designed to help create a new focus on Purpose/Vision/Mission. Thanks to the writings of Dr. Gene Mimms, Dr. Rick Warren, & Dr. Thom Rainer for the 'extra' readings to complete this series.

    The FOUNDATION Purpose for a new year - #3 of 4 Jerry Watts 1 Corinthians 3:9-15 • Today, I begin with a question that is personal as well as collective. Here it is; what type of foundation are you building your life on & are we building this fellowship on? This is important. • The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sandcastles Hebrews 11

    Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,410 views

    A message about looking at our lives to see how we are doing in our walk with the Lord. Regrouping and moving forward in life through a reconstruction of what is most important to us.

    Sandcastles Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    24.18 What Are You Building? Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 29, 2007
     | 3,816 views

    Jesus finishes the Sermon on the Mount by leaving his listeners with a responsibility for what they had heard.

    That pretty well tied up the morning. Jesus has been teaching his disciples about a whole range of subjects involving the kingdom of God and now he ties it up with a pretty bow and hands it to those who were listening and basically tells them, “You are responsible for what you are going to do with ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    The Da Vinci Code: Thrilled By A Thriller Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on May 17, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,041 views

    Decontructing Brown’s conjecture to equip believer’s to share the truth.

    The DaVinci Code – Fact or Fiction Thrilled by a Thriller – 1 Pt. 2:1-3 Insert: Unlocking the DaVinci Code Intro Video Clip Intro: Treachery, religious fanaticism, murder, an ancient conspiracy, secret societies, erotic spirituality and feminism are just a few of the plot lines in the 2003 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Why Christians Fail To Receive Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,451 views

    There are several reasons why Christians fail to receive answers to their prayers. Five reasons are given in this sermon.

    April, 2007 Why Christians Fail to Receive Matthew 7:7-14 INTRODUCTION: There are many reasons why Christians fail to receive answers to their prayers. Some people say, “If you had enough faith you would have received.” Then when people don’t receive, they feel guilty and say, “It was my fault ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Richard White avatar

    A True Church Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,748 views

    John describes what the Lord sees about 7 churches, which one describes us?

    A True Church Revelation 3:7-13 Illustration: Gregory P. Elder tells of his childhood. He spent many hours at the beach and in the sand building sandcastles. Whole cities would appear by his hand, in the sand. One year bullies, or toughies as he called them, appeared and smashed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Two Foundations

    Contributed by Robert Poole on Mar 2, 2016
     | 10,924 views

    Know what the foundation is that your are building your life upon

    Two Foundations Luke 6:46-49 Introduction: Importance of a foundation, especially here in LA I. The story a. End of the Sermon on the Mount as found in Luke b. Two foundations described i. First foundation on a rock- those who hear and acts on His Words ii. Second foundation done quickly on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Graduation 2009

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jun 2, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,504 views

    Advice for Graduating Seniors and us adults alike. Everything I nee to know about walking with Jesus I learned from golf

    GRADUATION 2009 (All my sermons use illustrations from Sermoncentral.com and all scripture is from the NIV unless otherwise noted) This year Rebecca and I graduated our first child, now there are only six to go and we are proud of each of them as they get closer and closer to that day. For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A New Hope Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 9, 2026
     | 265 views

    When your situation seems hopeless, trust God to bring new honor to His name, to give you a new heart, and to give you a new hope.

    A couple of years ago (January 2024), the account for Elmo, the red Muppet from Sesame Street, asked on X a simple innocuous question: “Elmo is just checking in! How is everybody doing?” Thousands of people responded, pouring out their hearts to Elmo: “I’m tired, Elmo,” said one user. “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    If They Keep Quiet

    Contributed by Robert Thomas on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 11,425 views

    Message about the trimphial entry of Jesus into Jerusalem

    "If they Keep Quiet" Luke 19:35-40 Introduction: Looking at this passage of Scripture this morning and trying to pull out some truth that we can use this morning as we strive to serve God, Worship Him, and obey His commands. Introduce these thoughts this morning with some observations about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Surrounded

    Contributed by Terry Stivers on Jun 9, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,412 views

    In the loss of a loved one we need to surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and let Him surround us with His love.

    SURROUNDED Heb. 12:1-2 INTRO: When we were little kids we would play army. We would come upon the “enemy” and yell, “Your surrounded – surrender or else!” God has a plan to surround you and will tell you to surrender or else. We need to surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ or live in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    A Blameless Conversation Series

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Aug 14, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,496 views

    There is an utter necessity for Christians to live a pure and blameless life before a world that wants to demean the name of Jesus. We need Jesus, we need to proclaim Jesus, and we need to represent Jesus!

    Application Points: - We need Jesus - We need to proclaim Jesus - We need to represent Jesus Text: 1 Peter 2:11-12 1 Peter 2:11-12 11 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; 12 Having your conversation honest among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gregory Lilly avatar

    Striving For Success In Service

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Feb 23, 2014
     | 5,350 views

    Everyone of us wants to be successful in our service to the Lord, but oftentimes our success is stopped because we do not readily accept God's will for our lives. How can you be successful in your service for the Lord?

    Philippians 3:14 Paul wrote that living and dying unto Christ should be the focus of our lives always in the theme verse to this book in Philippians 1:21. Paul also wrote that we should become willing vessels through which God can work His will as he shared in this book in Philippians 2:13. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Effort And Universality Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 17, 2014
     | 3,880 views

    Wisdom is worth the work!

    The Effort and Universality of Wisdom (Proverbs 22:17-22) 1. A German Shepherd can take down a skunk at any time, but is it worth it? 2. It is possible to grow kale and other vegetables in the snow, but is it worth it? 3. I make homemade sauerkraut about 10 times a year. I begin with cabbage, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Disappointed With Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 6, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,074 views

    The let down of life will get to us sometime, somewhere.

    Disappointed With Life (Ecclesiastes 1:1-18) Note: This is a revision of my 2003 sermon on the same text. Quite a few secondary changes and refinements. 1. A 5-year-old boy who came to his mother & asked, "Where did I come from?" The mother took a deep breath because she had dreaded the moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible