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  • William D. Brown avatar

    Easter

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,504 views

    I want to try and show us today that the word “Easter” has nothing at all to do with the resurrection of Jesus, in fact Easter is another word for the pagan goddess [ASHTEROTH] that we read about in the O.T.

    ACTS. 12:1-4 EASTER 3-22-08 Well as we all know tomorrow is the Sunday that we recognize the “resurrection” of our wonderful Lord and Savoir Jesus Christ, let me say that most people the world over refer to this day as “Easter”. I want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Safe & Secure In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,538 views

    We are safe and secure in our Savior, Jesus Christ.

    1. You never really think about pain & suffering & receiving salvation through faith in the same breath. • Yet that may be the way we came to Jesus, in great pain & suffering. Our lives were a mess. Situations were overwhelming. • Look down at v18, Peter describes our lives as aimless wanderings! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Impatience With God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 4, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 30,222 views

    At times it is hard not to get impatient with God. It’s hard to wait for Him to move. But such impatience can cause us to act rashly and our rashness can cost us dearly.

    OPEN: Caitlin was a 4 year old and an only child. She really wanted to have a baby sister and kept pestering her mother asking when she could have one. One morning Caitlin told her mother, "Maybe if we both prayed out loud, God would hear us." So they prayed together. As soon as they finished, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Reasons For Christmas" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 124 ratings
     | 36,464 views

    Why did Christ come to earth by being born as a man?

    A Sunday school teacher asked her class of kindergarteners to draw a picture of the manger scene at Bethlehem. In the corner of one student’s sketch was a very plump, jolly-looking fellow. “Tell me about this person,” requested the teacher, pointing to the portly character. “Oh,” replied the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Through Worry And Anxiety

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,200 views

    Is what the Apostle Paul says in Philippians 4:6 reasonable: “Don’t be anxious about anything…?” When overcome with worry and anxiety we can either let anxiety knock us down like a bowling ball getting a strike or we can work through our anxieties and wo

    Getting Through Worry and Anxiety Philippians 4:4-9 A small boy was struggling over his homework, and finally turned to his father and said, “Oh, what’s the use of going to all this bother of getting an education anyway?” “Son, it’s mighty important,” the father replied. Before you’re too much ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    When The Rumors Become True: Easter Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jun 15, 2009
     | 4,935 views

    EASTER AND THE RUMOR OF THE RESURRECTION AND OUR RESPONSE TO IT IS THE PIVOTAL POINT IN EVERY PERSON’S SPIRITUAL JOURNEY.

    When the Rumors Become True -- Easter INTRODUCTION I’d like you to take a quiz. Which of the following stories is true? Woman Marries Eiffel Tower. Erika Eiffel said Her love of the Eiffel Tower is somewhat recent, and two years ago the San Francisco woman had a commitment ceremony and changed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The True Seed Of Abraham - 3:16 & Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 20, 2005
    based on 68 ratings
     | 12,421 views

    Galatians 3:16 talks about the fact that Jesus was the fulfillment of the promise to Abraham’s seed? But why did Paul say that and what can it mean to us today?

    OPEN: In my files I have list of some unusual laws: · In Birmingham, Alabama, it is illegal to drive a car while blindfolded. · In Detroit it’s unlawful to tie a crocodile to a fire hydrant. · Natchez, Mississippi has a law that forbids giving an elephant beer to drink. · And if you tie your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Are You Afraid Of?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,202 views

    What should Christians be afraid of.

    What are you afraid of? Matthew 8:23-27 Being a man I hate to admit that I might be afraid of any thing. So my first reaction to talking about fear is to tap into my childhood. My physical childhood, I still am mentally child like. I was probably afraid of the dark, and lots of other normal ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Paul The Preacher To The Gentiles.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 28, 2011
     | 4,225 views

    Paul the Preacher to the Gentiles. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The Mystery Concealed (vs 1-5) • (2). The Mystery Revealed (vs 6-9) • (3).The Mystery Fulfilled (vs 10-11) SERMON BODY: Ill: Joke - Prison life versus a full-time job • In prison you spend the majority of your time in an 8’ X 10’ cell. • At work you spend most ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Find The Rare Jewel Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Sep 20, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,275 views

    God empowers contentment for those who learn to trust in his plans.

    Scripture Introduction Once upon a time, a great king suffered terribly from a painful ailment. His astrologer told him that the only cure was to find a contented man, get his shirt, and wear it night and day. Messengers speedily traveled the whole of the king’s realm, searching for such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Faithful And Wise Servant

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,420 views

    We must be faithful and wise in our calling.

    Matthew 24:45-51 KJV Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? [46] Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. [47] Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    My Lord & My God!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 18, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,981 views

    Why are we concerned about our purpose as a church, & what we are trying to do? To answer that, let me tell you of something that happened here about 9 years ago.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2020) TEXT: John 20:24-28 As most of you who are present here this morning know, our Wed. Evening Bible Study group, before we had to stop meeting because of the Covid regulations, was using Rick Warren’s book, “The Purpose Driven ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Bathroom Battles

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 9, 2016
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,132 views

    Gender confusion & Gender Clarity (Adapted from Grace Christian Fellowship at: http://gcfonline.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/7-Gender-sermon-for-web.pdf and: http://gcfonline.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/160403-Gender-For-The-Glory-of-God.pdf)

    HoHum: Steve Bailey was with my family a couple of months ago. All 6 males had to go to the bathroom and we were standing in a line waiting for the men’s bathroom. No one was in the women’s bathroom. A worker at the convenience store came through and encouraged us to use the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Gullick avatar

    There's Something About Mary

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 15, 2015
     | 5,437 views

    Advent sermon that talks about the need for humility and explores how to practise it. Contains a number of resources I got elsewhere on sermon central.

    There's something about Mary. No not the movie - Mary. Jesus Mum. Mary – Mary has been treated strangely by history. People pray to her – people make statues of her and pray to the statue – People get it wrong – Mary is a signpost who like the Prophets of old point to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Camesha Handy avatar

    Failure Is Not An Option

    Contributed by Camesha Handy on Nov 29, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,754 views

    I delivered this message at a graduation service for an anti-gang group known as the Youth Reclamation Committee.

    Failure is Not an Option • Give Acknowledgements • Explain the Theme • Explain the history of the quote • Explain speech • “People fail because they don’t know what they’re supposed to be doing. What their purpose is, why they even exist. “My ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal