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  • Tommy Estes avatar

    An Achan Heart

    Contributed by Tommy Estes on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,742 views

    The sins that linger in our congregations hold us back from carring our Gods purpose for the Lords Churches

    The subject that I chose to talk about t is something that NONE of us as church members is immune to. Every one of us is subject to this, and God wants us to recognize it and follow the examples that He has laid out for us in the Bible. What I’m talking about is the accursed thing as we will study ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    The Lives Of Holy Branches Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 1, 2013
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    If we have been grafted into the Body of Christ through faith, how should Holy Branches live their lives?

    “The Lives of Holy Branches” Romans 11:16-24 I’m sure we all know the proverb, “Experience is the best teacher.” In life, you often learn “lessons” from an experience, but everyone’s life “experience” is going to be different, so we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discipline For Purity Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012
     | 4,733 views

    Discipline is also for the purpose of protecting the purity of the church. How does one person's sin harm the purity of a whole congregation?

    Introduction This is the last of three sermons on the subject of discipline; you just have to get through this one more sermon. Then we can relax a bit as we go into chapter 6 and only deal with conflict between Christians and Christians engaged in sexual immorality! What is with these people? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Sean Adams avatar

    Experience An Epiphany

    Contributed by Sean Adams on Mar 4, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,101 views

    Theme: What is an epiphany? A Close Encounter with the God-Kind

    Experience An Epiphany Theme: What is an epiphany? A Close Encounter with the God-Kind The Bible: Isaiah 6:1-8 1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. 2 Above it stood seraphim; each one had six ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Original Pyromaniac

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 23, 2019
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    God has a special affinity for fire.

    PYROMANIAC God is the Original Pyromaniac Lk. 12:49,50 49 I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled? 50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished! Lk. 3:16 John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Called To Service

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 4, 2017
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    This message examines Isaiah's call to ministry and his response, then applies principles to God's call on each of our lives. Isaiah's experience with the Lord, recorded in chapter 6, had a lasting effect on his life and ministry.

    Called into Service (10-25-15 www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) Our text this morning is in Isaiah chapter 6. Please turn there in your Bibles. I want to talk about the call of God on your life. God’s calling on your life is more important than your career. Your career may have something to do with ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Wise Up About Sharing Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jun 18, 2002
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    Four reasons why it is wise to share what we have with those in need around us.

    Note: This sermon was introduced with a drama sketch called "The Offering" People share what they have for very different reasons, as we saw illustrated in the drama. Some people share what they have out of guilt. Others share what they have to be seen by others. But still other people give out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When You'd Rather Kill Your Enemies Than Love Them

    Contributed by John Woelfel on Jun 1, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
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    A look at the how and why’s of loving our enemies.

    Southpoint Sermon May 29-30th, 2004 What do you say to God when… you’d rather kill your enemies than love them? Intro: Anyone can tell you, whether they’re a Christian or not, that Christians are supposed to love their enemies. We’re supposed to be nice to everyone, not hate our enemies. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Devilution: Erosion Of Mankind--Dates, Deluge And Dinosaurs, Cont.

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 5, 2004
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    "Geo-Chronology" and 21 proofs for a "young earth". Powerpoint at website.

    DEVILUTION, PT. 6 “DATES, DELUGE, & DINOSAURS The three questions that are most often asked of creationists: (1) The question of THE AGE OF THE EARTH. (2) The question of A GLOBAL FLOOD (3) The question of DINOSAURS • The Bible does speak to the age of the earth...and I believe the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Only One Gospel! Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 11, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,238 views

    There is only one gospel! And that one and only gospel is the gospel of God’s grace. In Galatians 2:1-10 Paul explains that not only he but also his message was accepted and affirmed by the Jerusalem apostles.

    Scripture Today we continue our study in Paul’s letter to the Galatians. Let us read Galatians 2:1-10: "1 Fourteen years later I went up again to Jerusalem, this time with Barnabas. I took Titus along also. 2 I went in response to a revelation and set before them the gospel that I preach among ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Gullick avatar

    Look At The Ripples - What Will Grab Your Heart

    Contributed by John Gullick on May 9, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,578 views

    A sermon that encourages folk to be positive about what God can do by sending ripples of love into the world. Begins with a story that I only realised lacked it’s ending updated 6/04

    Look at the ripples. What will grab your heart. Last week we thought a little about the year ahead and some things we could do in order to front up to that year with some resolve and Spiritual direction that would help us not whittle away the year in trivialities and defeat. This week I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • James Jackson avatar

    Shift, Part 5: Shift Your Paradigm Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 4, 2020
     | 5,968 views

    When you see God as He really is, it helps you deal with the way the world really is.

    Note: I am indebted to Sermon Central contributor David Ward for much of this sermon. I made some modifications to fit better with the SHIFT series, and to talk about our current crises with the Covid19 pandemic, but otherwise this is David’s work, and I am very thankful for it. Good morning! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Borst avatar

    God’s Promises For Every Need: Anger Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 14, 2020
     | 2,688 views

    God promises that in our need to be angry, He will bless us if we follow Him on the narrow road instead of doing what we want on the wide road.

    God’s Promises for Every Need: Anger Proverbs 25:21-22 #EveryNeed ANGER NARRATIVE 1 Your grandchild has been working really hard at learning soccer and playing soccer. They aren’t all that good in all honesty… they just started playing and learning about the sport. No one is good when they start ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Our Arsenal - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,875 views

    The 4th message in a series on spiritual warfare focusing on our arsenal to fight the enemy.

    The Battle is the Lord’s Our Arsenal – Part 2 Review: We’ve been examining the reality of spiritual conflict – we’ve become aware of the battle, our adversary in the battle, and today we’ll continue study on our arsenal for the battle. Trans: We’ve looked at the first 3 pieces of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Telling God My Complaints And Problems Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 16, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,693 views

    This sermon focusses on the family of Psalms known as Laments. In a Lament the Psalmist brings his complaints and problems to God. A Lament is also an occasion when the faithfulness and care of God is questioned. Psalm 88 is the example.

    Telling God My Complaints and Problems Psalm 88:1-18 You can listen to a full recording of this message at http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/responding-to-god-psalms/ Introduction to Reading We are up to our sixth sermon in this series on the Psalms. Through this series we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist