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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "What Makes A Saint?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2014
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     | 26,816 views

    A sermon for All Saints.

    Luke 6:20-31 "What Makes a Saint?" One day a man was walking through a beautiful church building with his 4-year-old son. As they walked, the young boy looked around. He stopped and was curious about the stained glass windows that looked so beautiful with their bright colors. As he looked ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Making Much Of Little Series

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 31, 2016
     | 6,684 views

    Little is much when God is in it. Jesus demonstrates His power to use insignificant people and things for His purpose

    SERIES: Miracles with a Message #4 TITLE: Making Much of Little TEXT: John 6:1-15 [vs.1-6] INTRO: Last week we visited the pool of Bethesda, now we are going to Bethsaida. Jesus and His Disciples hear that John the Baptist has been beheaded. They take a boat on a 13 mile trip across the sea of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Art Of Making Peace Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 6, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,882 views

    This sermon in Jesus' Sermon on the Mount deals with the seventh beatitude and how we are to be peacemakers and how we go about making peace.

    The Sermon on the Mount “The Art of Making Peace” Matthew 5:9 A three-year-old boy named Matthew had his friend Luke over for playtime. Matthew, however, was having a tough time. He was arguing about the toys Luke was playing with and became very grumpy. When his mother put him down ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Making Difficult Choices

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 26, 2016
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     | 11,410 views

    How do we make difficult choices and stick with them?

    Intro How do we make difficult choices and stick with them? Purpose There are many factors involved in a difficult choice, but let’s look at a very important place to start. Plan Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions in Luke 9:51-62 and learn a very important consideration in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Make Time For Others

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 22, 2018
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     | 5,453 views

    Me time is a precious commodity isn’t it? Some folks get a lot of me time all day long but are unwilling to do anything extra for anyone else, while others get very little and always make time to squeeze in one more thing someone asked them to do, into their busy day!

    Illus. By sermon central The American minister and writer Philip Brooks (1835-93); was noted for his poise and quiet manner. However, one day a friend saw him feverishly pacing the floor like a caged lion and asked him what the trouble was. "The trouble is," replied Brooks, "that I’m in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Memories In Israel

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 25, 2018
     | 2,180 views

    Sharing two key places in Israel from a recent trip to the Holy Land.

    The Importance of the Land of Israel Exodus 23.31 31 And I will set your border from the Red Sea to the Sea of the Philistines, and from the wilderness to the Euphrates, for I will give the inhabitants of the land into your hand, and you shall drive them out before you. MAPS – Then and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Decision Making And The Will Of God Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 29, 2019
     | 12,961 views

    We must pray and plan, as we trust God's providence. When we obey, pray and stay, God will make a way.

    Decision Making and the Will of God Acts 1:12-26 Rev. Brian Bill September 28-29, 2019 Play WHBF Story About Ruth Darr Ruth has been a member here for about six years and has invited many people to gather with her. I can think of at least 5 people at Edgewood today because of her. Shortly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Those That Make An Impact

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 5, 2018
     | 6,072 views

    Mothers Day 2018. We celebrate those that have impacted our lives. we remember and live out the truths that they have shown us.

    Mothers Day 2018 Those that make an impact Happy Mother’s Day! SermonCentral who have shared some thoughts Introduction- I thank some contributors of Today we celebrate those who have made a difference in your life. Wither that this morning is your mother, was your mother, or a sister, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Jesus Makes An Entrance Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 7, 2018
     | 8,625 views

    Palm Sunday

    JESUS MAKES AN ENTRANCE John and his friend George went golfing together one Saturday morning as they had for 24 years. They were fanatics about their golf game. Later that day, John returned home completely exhausted and plopped down in his easy chair. His wife was quite concerned since he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    You Shall Make It

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 23, 2018
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    God hand-picks one man Joshua and said that he will ‘cause’ Israel to inherit the promised land. That’s something!

    You shall make it Deuteronomy 1:38” Joshua the son of Nun, who stands before you, he shall go in there. Encourage him, for he shall cause Israel to inherit it. “ Though I had read the above scripture many, many times during my walk with God, yet that particular day, when I sat there in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Making A Commitment To The Church Series

    Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 10, 2019
     | 8,867 views

    One of the greatest commitments we are called to make is to the local church, to the house of God, the fellowship of the saints. Through this sermon I hope to show you why, and I pray that you will commit.

    Joshua 1:1-9 God makes two promises to Joshua. God promises to be with Joshua v5, 9c God promises Joshua prosperous and successful and victorious over his enemies v2-5a. God gives two conditions to Joshua. He is to be strong and courageous v6-7a, 9a,b. In other words, to be full of faith. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Make A Memorial

    Contributed by Robert Tallent on May 25, 2019
     | 2,974 views

    The steps that must be taken in order to make a memorial

    How to Make a Memorial Joshua 3:7-13 This is the first memorial made by the Israelite's about what God had done 1.You’ve got to Please God vs 8 He has to be obeyed A preacher named Bill had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Sense Of Suffering

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018
     | 9,328 views

    There is suffering all around us. How do we make sense of all the suffering ? Especially the suffering that good people go through? Where can we turn to when we need to make sense of our suffering.

    Allow me to start with a well-known and (may be poor) joke about marriage. You all know about the three rings of marriage right, It starts with the engagement ring, it gets solemnized with the wedding ring and then continues with… suffering. Right? Leslie and I of course have the privilege of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Stevens avatar

    Make Me A Donkey

    Contributed by Richard Stevens on Mar 20, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,011 views

    I got the outline from a sermon preached by Dr. Joe Arthur, pastor of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle in Jonesboro, GA. preached at Sword of the Lord Conference at Gospel Light Baptist Church. The Donkey had to be BOUGHT, BROUGHT and BROKEN.

    Introduction - Luke 19:29-40 Bethphage and Bethany are across the valley from Jerusalem. It is only populated as people were preparing for a feast in the Temple. Like Madison/Mayodan/Stoneville/Eden before a Martinsville NASCAR race. Jesus is preparing for the “Triumphal Entry” into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Senses Make Sense

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 2, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,802 views

    What is and who are the true church of Jesus?

    The Senses Make Sense 1 John 1:1-4 As this is the Easter season, we take time to reflect on the core of our Christian faith. We might ask the question: “What makes one a Christian? Is a Christian someone who admires the teaching of Jesus, and thinks if we would apply some of these teachings, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible