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  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Journey From Then Til Now Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 126 ratings
     | 4,580 views

    4th in Christmas Series. Written and Preached Christmas Eve by Associate Minister, Steve Higgs.

    From Then Till Now 12/24/02 Have you ever noticed how Christmas a very polarizing holiday? People either really love Christmas or they really dislike it. Let me give you a few examples: For every person that says, “I can’t wait to be able spend some extra time with my family”, there is another ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Praying For The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,694 views

    Seeking the gift of the Holy Spirit - for non Charismatics :)

    Nov. 9 - Praying for the Spirit Ever have something you didn’t need - sports car- power tool - computer 0-60 or 120 mph - solitaire - mail, phone - typewriter - library Most Christians have no use for the Holy Spirit - (not that we don’t need Him) Today we will pray for the Spirit - but be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Palms And Walls

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,281 views

    A sermon on Isaiah 49:14-22 for Baby Recognition Sunday. (Thanks to many SermonCentral contributors for illustrations and ideas)

    Sermon for 8/1/2004 Baby Sunday Isaiah 49:14-22 Introduction: A. Isaiah is the Shakespeare of the Old Testament. Start reading here and go through to the end of this book we see wonderful descriptions of Jesus Christ, of salvation, and of the New Israel (the Church) and of heaven. B. Vs. 14- ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Word On The Word: Offensive Or Offensive Part I

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,251 views

    THE WORD OF GOD SHOULD NEVER BE OFFENSIVE TO US!

    A WORD ON THE WORD: OFFENSIVE OR OFFENSIVE PART I LUKE 9: 18-27 AUGUST 29, 2004 INTRODUCTION: OFFENSIVE: 1. offending. 2. attacking. A famous Methodist evangelist named Peter Cartwright was known for his uncompromising preaching. However, one day when the President of the United States, Andrew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Morgan avatar

    Graduation 2000: Regrets And Decisions

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 16,493 views

    John Greenleaf whittler, one of our most astute poets, wrote: “For of all the sad words of tongue or pen, / The saddest are these: ‘It might have been.’”

    TEXT: Malachi 2:13 TITLE: REGRETS & DECISIONS (Graduation 2000) Barry Levinson, a famous Hollywood director, took a chance many of his colleagues passed up. They thought the script about an autistic middle-aged man and his younger brother was too much of a drag for sophisticated American ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Salvation Of The Gentiles, Pt. 2--The Soulwinning Servant Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,660 views

    God used the SCALPEL OF SIMON [the tanner] and the FORCEPS OF FOOD to remove prejudice from Peter in this radical spiritual surgery! Powerpoint at website.

    The Salvation of the Gentiles, pt. 2—“The Soul-Winning Servant” Acts 10:1-16 Prejudice back then wasn’t white against black, but Jew against any non-Jew! A searching Gentile soldier. [Cornelius] A soul-winning gospel servant. [Peter] A surprising Gentile salvation. Cornelius is a perfect example ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bulldog Faith

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,722 views

    To encourage the Christian to have the faith that hangs on regardless of what they are going thru

    BULLDOG FAITH by George Crumbly Hebrews 11: 1-3 Sunday AM August 5, 2001 Sheridan, Arkansas I preached a message several years ago about a Bloodhound; today I want to talk about a Bulldog. I believe that God uses any and everything in order to explain to us how we are to serve Him. Bulldog: "A ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chad Reister avatar

    What Is In A Name Series

    Contributed by Chad Reister on Dec 17, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,042 views

    the first in our advent series

    What is in a Name? I have stated before that I was going to do a sermon series for the month of Thanksgiving and then for the month of Christmas and so today we begin the series for Christmas. In doing so we will explore and celebrate Advent. The word “advent” means coming. . Christians know and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Homesick"

    Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Aug 20, 2003
    based on 218 ratings
     | 26,644 views

    A eulogy for a saved person. The name of the deceased has been removed. Insert any name of any deceased saved person and this sermon will preach!

    “But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.” (1 Chron. 2:9) I want to talk to you about "Home." Not an earthly home, but a heavenly home. I want to talk to you about the hope of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Spiritual Negligence

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 27, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 12,107 views

    We are warned of the dangers of spiritual negligence. Why is spiritual negligence devastating? 4 Dangers of Spiritual Negligence

    THE DANGER OF SPIRITUAL NEGLIGENCE—Hebrews 2:1-4 1938 WA legislative election/Republican ‘Boston Curtis’—New man on ticket—Elected by 51 votes/Actually a mule/Placed in running by Democrats to prove how negligent voters are. Country in danger if Mules in office. We are warned of the dangers of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Not Many Fathers

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 11, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 15,545 views

    Men need to arise to the High office of being a Father.

    A MESSAGE TO FATHERS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Cor. 4:15, For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many Fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the Gospel. Today, I ponder: WHAT IS A FATHER? Our THOUGHT will be, NOT MANY ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    "Ehud The Assassin" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 17,788 views

    God uses unlikely people for His purpose

    “Ehud the Assassin” Judges 3:12-23 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Although we’re not going to study the brief account of the judge Othniel, I’d like to point out one important fact in verse 10: “the Spirit of the Lord came upon him”. The Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Claud Owens avatar

    Correcting And Forgiving

    Contributed by Claud Owens on Aug 5, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,503 views

    What to do when a brother or sister in the faith sins.

    CORRECTING AND FORGIVING SIN Scripture Reading: Psalm 103: 1 - 7 Gospel Reading: Matthew 18: 15 - 35 In today’s gospel reading Jesus addresses the question of what to do when you find a member of the congregation in sin. Our English translations of the bible have it, "When a brother sins ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Mark Elkins avatar

    Declaring The Testomony Of God

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on May 14, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,018 views

    Why do we not witness like we should? Let’s look at Paul and discover how he overcame his inadequacies in this area.

    What keeps us from sharing the good news? Nothing stops good conversation like the word Jesus. Why? There are several reasons. However, I believe one main reason is the fear of the unknown. What could/ would Jesus do? To those who are lost, there are several unknown characteristics about Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stagnant Pond Or Flowing Waters?

    Contributed by John Beehler on May 22, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 11,684 views

    Do you share God’s love with others?

    Stagnant Pond or Flowing Waters? I wonder why it’s such a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring, but not to tell her she looks like the end of hard winter. Isn’t that the same thing? I wonder why it pleases her to say time stands still when you look into her ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed