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  • Kelly Benton avatar

    Called To Serve: "honoring The Hearts That Make Ministry Happen" Series

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 5, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 77 views

    To celebrate our volunteers that serve our church body.

    Colossians 3:23-24 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord… It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” TODAY WE CELEBRATE THE QUIET HEROES Let’s just say it straight: Ministry doesn’t happen because of one pastor or one worship team or one Sunday morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    What Are The Benefits Of Hooking Up With Jesus?

    Contributed by Sedaric Dinkens on Feb 21, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,577 views

    In life, we all make good decisions, but falling in love with Jesus is the best decision anyone will ever make.

    I’ve made some good decisions in my life. I’ve made some wise choices in my life. I’ve made some decisions that made a lot of money. I’ve made some decisions that have created relationships that have lasted a lifetime. I’ve made some decisions that have brought me ...read more

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    "I Have A Good Marriage" Series

    Contributed by Dan Kellogg on Aug 3, 2011
     | 4,339 views

    A sermon about what makes a godly marriage and a godly single life.

    EVERYONE HAS QUESTIONS ABOUT MARRIAGE Here are some they have asked me: What do you do when you catch your spouse How do I deal with my husband/wife alcohol Did I marry the wrong person? Can I change my spouse? Singles ask: Should I ask for permission to marry? Where is he/she? To have a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do You Know God's Way To God's Heaven??

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Apr 21, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,250 views

    The Choices needed to make it to Heaven!!

    DO YOU KNOW GOD’S WAY TO GOD’S HEAVEN?? Isaiah 1: 10 - 20 Tonight do you realize that God’s a remedy for your sin??? Men are constantly seeking remedies for bodily illness’s and infirmities.. And when they find them, they are eager to recommend them to other ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Were Shaped For Serving God Series

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,768 views

    Realize God did not create you to be a consumer but to make a contribution to the world

    “WE WERE SHAPED FOR SERVING GOD” Sunday, May 23, 2004 40 Days of Purpose – week 5 We are in the fifth week of 40 Days of Purpose answering the question “What on earth am I here for?” I have asked Karen Yarnall to be a living demonstration of last week’s message, but also this week’s message, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    12) God's Word Perfects Us! Series

    Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 10, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,723 views

    God's Word helps to Perfect the Man of God for all good works. It is an essential part of every Child of God's life.

    THINGS MOST SURELY BELIEVED AMONG US 12) We Believe The Word Perfects TEXT: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Alright brethren what are – “Those things which are most surely believed among us.” (Lk 1:1) Well let’s all now turn to 2 Timothy chapter 3 - and let’s find out. Remember in our study so far we have seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "A Declaration Of War"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 27, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,127 views

    How are Christians to be "peacemakers?" In John 4, Jesus makes five declarations of war in order to establish the peace. As Christians, we need to make a declaration of war!

    Text: John 4:1-19 “A Declaration of War” Introduction: Matthew 5:9 ”Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” Peace does not come unless it is made. If we are to be peacemakers, we need to live to make the peace. Sometimes that requires war. We need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rise Up, Young Believers SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
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     | 2,478 views

    A rallying cry for young Christians to stand up and make a positive impact in their surroundings.

    There is a call for Christian youths to arise and make a mark on their context. Today, we will explore the story of Josiah from the Bible and draw lessons for our own lives. Let us examine how we can respond to the challenges in our society and take our rightful place as young Christians. Josiah ...read more

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    Facing Impossible Task, Big Shoes To Fill

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 16, 2014
     | 6,329 views

    We are walking through some very heavy valleys. The rip tides are dangerous. God will help us to accomplish His plan, we must trust and walk by faith.

    I CAN'T DO THIS? BIG SHOES TO FILL? THIS IS AN IMPOSSIBLE JOB... I CAN'T By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com In the ocean, along the coast lines that are TERRIBLE CURRENTS called RIP-TIDES. Others call these "SNEAKER WAVES." These waves are dangerous because you can not always see them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Got Faith?

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 11, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,948 views

    Abraham and Sarah point us to a kind of faith that can help us make temporary sacrifices for our heavenly home. This faith opens up our eyes to God's activity. And it actually makes God proud of us!

    Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-16 Got Faith? Remember the old milk commercials, with famous people wearing milk moustaches? The caption at the end simple said, “Got milk?” It was catchy. It grabbed your attention. So I thought about that when it came to naming today’s sermon. We’re looking at the famous 11th ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Carr avatar

    No Excuses

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 38,213 views

    I am always amused by the different excuses people come up with to explain their actions or different situations.

    NO EXCUSE SUNDAY. I am always amused by the different excuses people come up with to explain their actions or different situations. Have you ever noticed how we can come up with some really funny excuses? People must put a lot of effort and thought into their excuses. Here is just a sampling ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lies We Believe About Circumstances Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,175 views

    Lie #1: If my circumstances were different, I would be different. Do you believe this?

    2. Opening Story a. In the children’s book by Judith Viorst called Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day the young boy at the center of the story is having a bad day. i. “I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now there’s gum in my hair and when I got out of bed this morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abraham: Persistence In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Oct 29, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 22,410 views

    Series on men and women’s prayers in the Bible made a difference and how prayer truly is a difference maker in our lives. I borrowed the outlines from SermonCentral Pro Contributor Tim Byrd.

    Abraham: Persistence in Prayer Genesis 18:16-18:33 Tonight we are going to be starting a series on prayer. For the next few Sundays we are going to be looking at men and women in the Bible who prayed prayers that made a difference and how those prayers should apply to our own prayers lives and as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Hawks avatar

    E.a.s.t.e.r.--What Does It Mean For Me?

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 23, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,638 views

    What difference could it make in your life if every day you knew, without a doubt, that you were a part of something that is much bigger than yourself? What could Easter mean for you this year?

    E.A.S.T.E.R. What does it mean? What could it mean for you this year? A Sunday School teacher asked her class to write one sentence each on "What Easter Means to Me." One pupil wrote: "Egg salad sandwiches for the next two weeks!" The first words of Jesus Christ were, “Did you not know that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The 7 Prayers Of Matthew 8 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 18, 2006
    based on 86 ratings
     | 15,477 views

    Study on the miracles Jesus wants to do in our lives and in our world today, and how our prayers can make all the difference! Link included to formatted MS Word text and PowerPoint Presentation.

    The 7 Prayers of Matthew 8 This series is called “The Gospel of Jesus”, and we are striving to keep Him the focus all the while…and our Lord makes that easy to accomplish all the time. In today’s text His ministry is in full swing as Jesus descends the mount He gave His great sermon upon and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist