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  • Jay Robison avatar

    Dealing With The Mess Of Ministry

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,802 views

    Ministry can be messy, but Jesus can be glorified in us. Church conflict is inevitable. In the conflict we must look for God’s power.

    I have used www.sermoncentral along with several other resources in this message. DEALING WITH THE MESS OF MINISTRY October 21, 2007 Jay Davis Robison 1 PETER 3:8-12 Today our church honors support staff Often in the background but essential to who we are Often times clean up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Smith avatar

    Preparing The Heart Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007
     | 5,017 views

    We can look at the steps of preparing for Christmas to explain the necessary steps of "preparing for a spiritual celebration". a) a cleaning b) a rearranging c) the redocorating and d) the celebration.

    INTRODUCTION A. SERIES: Preparing for Christmas 2007 1. Part 1: The Truth About Traditions A Reminder not to allow our Customs and Traditions to Cover up the Real Celebration! 2. Today: Preparing the Heart B. What do you do to prepare for Christmas? Deb loves to decorate at Christmas. The first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turn Turn Turn

    Contributed by David Ward on Dec 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,275 views

    A year’s end/New Year’s message adaptable to many occasions. BIG IDEA: "God’s got it, even though we don’t get it"

    “Turn Turn Turn” Ecclesiastes 3:1-17 INTRODUCTION: "End of Year" Lists are everywhere in the media as a new year approaches: Most Newsworthy Events of the Year, Famous People Who Have Died This Year, Most Notable Sports Stories of the Year, Most Annoying People of the Year (Paris, Britney, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Anyone Got A Light?

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 30, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,231 views

    The only way to get out of or avoid the dark is to find a source of light. Where is yours? How reliable is it? How easy is it to find? Once you do, how bright is it? How long and wide is its’ beam?

    ANYONE GOT A LIGHT? Sunday Morning, May 15, 2005 Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: Light Bulb jokes Why joke so much about light bulbs? Why are these jokes so common and why do we keep laughing at them? Let me suggest it is because laughter helps to dissipate the deep, natural fear of the dark ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heaven Or Earth Bound?

    Contributed by Chew Chew on May 31, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,205 views

    Living a consistent Christian Life

    Title: Heaven or Earth Bound? Text: NAS Colossians 3:1 If then you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. 3 For you have died and your life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why God Gives Us Gifts?

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Aug 2, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,991 views

    This sermon explores why God gives us gifts and how we should perceive them in our lives

    As a child I loved Christmas and I loved birthdays, and not just my own birthday because there were plenty of gifts around. Gifts are an important part of life. Birthdays and Christmas were times of us ripping off the paper to discover the gifts we had been given. Then we’d play with them, use ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Surrender: Victory In Retreat

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 10, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,970 views

    Full and unconditional surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

    SURRENDER – Victory in retreat “Until you have given up your self to Him you will not have a real self.” - C.S. Lewis Surrender is the act of giving up or yielding oneself or the possession of something to the power of another (Meriam-Webster dictionary). It is both the result and the cause of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living A Life That Matters Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 7, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 21,523 views

    Solomon, the wisest and richest man to ever live gives us some insight on how we can live a life that has meaning.

    Living a life that matters Ecclesiastes1:1-11 + selected Scriptures Introduction: I hope the title of the message caught your attention. I am sure in some way that this is our prayer. Living a life that matters. We will look at Solomon this morning. The son ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Part One: Pray! Series

    Contributed by Andy Stanley on Feb 23, 2009
    based on 144 ratings
     | 57,839 views

    The first in a four-sermon series about the Biblical response to uncertain times.

    Looking for more sermon ideas from Andy Stanley? Visit www.andystanleysermons.org. ****** Introduction 1. When the fasten seatbelt sign comes on, it means one of three things: You are taking off, landing, or experiencing turbulence. All three are critical times during a flight. Why? Because all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Heaven's Door Is Narrow

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 13, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,253 views

    Pentecost 14 (C) - Heaven’s door is narrow. By only trusting in God’s grace alone will believers live to make every effort to enter.

    HEAVEN’S DOOR IS NARROW (Outline) September 6, 2009 -- PENTECOST 14 -- Luke 13:22-30 INTRO: Today Jesus points out that the door to heaven is narrow. This does not mean that heaven is full. The Lord’s will is to see all mankind saved. But not all people are saved! Why? When left on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Nate Herbst avatar

    Life, Death And An Eternal Perspective

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Sep 18, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,071 views

    This is a great message for anyone wondering about these topics or dealing with the loss of a loved one; it gives an encouraging Biblical insight into death and eternity while focusing on the life that perspective will motivate today.

    Eternal Perspective This past week was difficult. Life is short You aren’t invincible Gulvas schedule, Last week as were were sitting in this room...the story. Death is final!
 Processing and understanding death is hard. 
 Death is necessary because of sin.
 But 1 Cor.15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understanding Being Born Again Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,790 views

    Part 2 in the series of getting to the basics. What it means for a Christian when He/She claims to be Born Again.

    10/4/2009 B.A.S.I.C Part II Understanding being “Born Again” John 3:1-8 Read and pray Last week we began a series of becoming a servant in Christ. (BASIC) We centered our attention on ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Blessed Are The Merciful

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,224 views

    A sermon on forgiveness taken from blessed are the merciful and blessed are the peacemakers.(Taken from John Baker’s Book, Life’s Healing Choices on Choice #6)

    Evening Service for 4/19/2009 (Mat 5:7) Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. (Mat 5:9 NIV) Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Introduction: One Sunday morning during announcements, the preacher said, “I need to make a correction to an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    How To Let God Care For You Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,695 views

    How to let God care for you.

    The problem is not usually the problem. The problem is often our lack of information or our failure to focus on the information. We're in the series, "Does God Care?" and we're considering the letter of Hebrews written to Christ followers of the First Century who were discouraged. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are The Meek

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,708 views

    A sermon on Blessed are the Meek (Taken from John Baker’s Book, Life’s Healing Choices on Choice #3)

    Sermon for 3/8/2009 Matthew 5:5- Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Introduction: A pet store delivery truck driver was traveling down the road. Every time he came to a stoplight, he would get out of the truck and grab a 2 X 4. Then he’d run to the back and start beating on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ