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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Hope Of Advent

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 29, 2020
     | 12,117 views

    This is the first part of our Advent series where we look at the four themes of Advent

    I can think of nothing sadder than a life lived without hope. A hope that regardless of how bad things might seem, that things could get better. That ultimately every night has a dawn, every storm has an end, and every mountain has a peak. Author and preacher Max Lucado writes, “We need hope. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Your Walk With God–a Sermon Based On Enoch

    Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,421 views

    Both Enoch and Eve walked with God. But they have very different results. What can we learn about the walk of Enoch

    There are three main types of Bible translations: word-for-word, thought-for-thought and paraphrase. A word-for-word translation attempts to translate each Hebrew or Greek word into a corresponding English word. However, some consider a word-for-word translation harder to understand, particularly ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Owens avatar

    Sermon 7 - Great Is Your Reward In Heaven Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 14, 2025
     | 442 views

    The promised rewards of heaven are given to us from God to inspire and empower us towards faithfulness and perseverance.

    A. Do you know who holds the record for the most homeruns in a single MLB season? 1. The answer is Barry Bonds – he hit 73 home runs in 2001. 2. Mark McGwire holds the #2 and #4 spots with 70 home runs in 1998 and 65 in 1999. 3. Sammy Sosa holds the #3, #5, and # 6 spots with 66 home runs in 1998, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Kairos - How We Hear From God / Prompting And Pain Series

    Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Mar 14, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,669 views

    We don't want to miss the prompting of God. But, what is that like? And why in the world would God use pain?

    This is the 3rd message in the series called, "Kairos". Big Idea: We don't want to miss the prompting of God. But, what is that like? And why in the world would God use pain? A good pilot does what it takes to get his passengers home. A good example of this is the story of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Owens avatar

    The Spirit As Wind Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 25, 2024
     | 1,117 views

    Jesus said that the Spirit is like wind - it is invisible and unpredictable. Wind has the power to transform, energize, and destroy, and so does the Spirit. The Spirit provides the power we need to be who we are called to be and do what we are called to do.

    A. Let’s start today’s sermon with an illustration comparing two amazing women. 1. Katie Spotz and Laura Dekker have a lot in common – they are both endurance athletes and they both have boats. 2. Both ladies made headlines when they completed solo trips – Katie across the Atlantic and Laura around ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Spirit Is Our Teacher Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 18, 2024
     | 1,340 views

    The Holy Spirit first came into the apostles to help them remember and write about the teachings and life of Jesus and the instructions for the church. The Holy Spirit now lives in the child of God in order to help them learn, understand and obey God's Word.

    A. Once there was a teacher who saw one of her students sitting there without a pencil doing nothing while the rest of the class was working on their assignment. 1. The teacher asked, “Where’s your pencil?” 2. The student answered, “I ain’t got no pencil.” 3. To which the teacher explained, “How ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forceful Men

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 99 ratings
     | 30,224 views

    Taking hold of salvation requires a diligence on our part.

    Introduction: When I went to school at Freed-Hardeman, we were required in our English literature class to read part of John Bunyan’s book Pilgrim’s Progress. It is perhaps the most well-known religious allegory ever written. For those of you who never had an English teacher force you to read ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unexpected Journey: Moses

    Contributed by Dr. Ken E. Squires, Jr. on Jun 5, 2013
     | 6,544 views

    A look at the Unexpected Journey God sent Moses on.

    24 By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. 25 He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. 26 He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Influencing People

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 4, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 12,196 views

    Christians must somehow influence others for Christ in a positive way.

    INFLUENCING PEOPLE Col. 4:2-6 Prov. 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” I Cor. 15:33 “Do not be misled: Bad company corrupts good character.” INTRO.- ILL.- A mother took her young son shopping. After shopping in one store, a clerk handed the little boy a lollipop. "What ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The God Of The Do Over

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 24, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 14,232 views

    NOW – I don’t know where you are right now in your life. BUT – maybe you need a do over, maybe you need a fresh start. If so I want you to know that God can handle that…(he’s been doing it for 1,000 of years).

    The God Of The Do Over… This morning what I want to talk how we serve a God who is the God of the do over… NOW - THIS truth that our God, is the God of the do over; is the God of the fresh start – is important in understanding what Central Christian Church is all about. YOU SEE – our motto ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chip Kelly avatar

    When Everybody Plays Their Position Series

    Contributed by Chip Kelly on Jul 1, 2003
    based on 161 ratings
     | 33,106 views

    How God’s power is engaged through servanthood and lay ministry.

    GETTING IN THE GAME! Pt 4 – ‘When Everybody Plays Their Position’ 6.22.03 Well, today we wrap up the series we began 4 weeks ago, called “Getting In The Game!” Here’s what we’ve covered so far: Part one: ‘The Heart of a Team Member’ Part two: ‘Out of The Stands and Onto The Field’ Part three: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Picturing A Joyful Jesus Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,000 views

    A look at another side of Jesus. The side of a joyful, personable man that would take time out of his life to attend a wedding feast.

    (Significant inspiration and segments of this sermon taken from Max Lucado’s writings on this passage.) There was a woman who goes to the post office to buy stamps for her Christmas cards. She says to the clerk, "May I have 50 Christmas stamps?" The clerk says, "What denomination?" The woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Christian Solitude Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,370 views

    The Spiritual Discipline of Solitude strengthens our soul.

    Tilling the Soil of the Soul March 12, 2006 Solitude There are many places in the Bible where we are compared to trees – trees that bear good fruit, like the fruit of the Spirit, or bad fruit. Have you ever looked at your life and wondered why there is so little of the fruit of the Spirit, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Robbed By Relationships Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,494 views

    The first of four messages on the threats to spiritual identity theft.

    Identity Theft March 12, 2006 Robbed By Relationships Intro: I need a volunteer. Did you ever take the ACT/SAT? This will be kind of like that. Have you ever seen one of these? I want you to take a few seconds to put these shapes into the canister. According to our Vandy alumni this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stolen By Success Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,986 views

    The third of four messages on the four greatest threats to our spiritual idenitity.

    Identity Theft March 26, 2006 Stolen by Success Intro: Do you remember the board game – LIFE. I loved to play it when I was a boy. You start w/ nothing but a goal to win and to accrue as much wealth as possible. But along the way something happens… life! And as you experience life – you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist