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  • Ron Murphy avatar

    God's Life Altering Gift

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jan 3, 2007
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    Thanks to the Sermont Central Contributor for the "G.I.F.T." format. God’s gift of faith is a life altering gift.

    God’s Gift is Imputed I. When you open your gifts on Christmas morning, remember the word “Imputed.” II. Think of the word “Imputed” as meaning, A. Not given according to your own merits, but rather according to someone else’s. B. In other words, I’m not getting a gift I deserve, but rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Quenching The Wrath

    Contributed by Jeff Poms on Jan 23, 2007
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     | 3,497 views

    God is a man of war and the lion of the tribe of judah

    Quenching the Wrath of God I. Wrath – What is it? A. Websters = Wrath - intense anger (usually on an epic scale) 1. Think of times where you may have been wrathful. 2. Was that a positive experience? For you? For the other person? B. Strong’s Concordance = Wrath 1. {3709 orge – or ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Come Walk With Me

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on May 5, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,557 views

    Learning how to have a 24/7 walk with God through prayer

    INTRODUCTION “And all this we ask in the name and through the merits of Jesus Christ thy Son, Our Savior. Amen.” That was the closing words and the first prayer in the Congress of the United States of America. Communicating with God is a powerful thing … prayer is us saying to God that we “need ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Indicative Versus The Imperative

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,883 views

    Sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter

    6th Sunday of Easter, May 25, 2003 "Series B" Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through your free gift of grace, which your Son, Jesus the Christ, revealed to us, you have redeemed us from sin and death, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Making A Difference

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Feb 17, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,331 views

    Easter message that gives three reasons Jesus made such a difference to this world.

    Acts 1:1-9, Luke 24:1-53 Making a Difference Intro: No person who has ever lived on the earth has made a greater impact than that of Jesus Christ. I don’t think anyone, Christian or non-Christian would dispute that statement. Certainly we could name some famous men (Scientist, Philosophers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "God's Gift Of Mercy”

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009
     | 4,203 views

    Matt 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.”

    “God’s Gift of Mercy” 4/29/2007 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez – pastor_rr@yahoo.com Matt 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.” “Bienaventurados los misericordiosos: porque ellos alcanzarán misericordia.” We live in a society of self. All revolves around self. Me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Greater Works Shall You Do

    Contributed by Chew Chew on Aug 2, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 29,546 views

    We are to do the works of Christ

    Title: Greater Works Shall You Do! Text: John 14:12 C.I.T: God has purposed his people to do the work that Jesus did, and has provided his people the anointing to do so. Purpose: To challenge the congregation to do the works Christ did and to show them how they can do that. Introduction Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Love Looks Like Series

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Aug 9, 2009
     | 4,950 views

    We all have ideas of what love is, but Jesus uses an unlikely person by Jewish standards to illustrate what love looks like.

    Karl Marx the philosopher, social scientist, historian and revolutionary is without a doubt the most influential socialist thinker to emerge in the 19th century. He gained a reputation as a socialist and seemed to be concerned about the poor and the working class while he himself sought a middle ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Door

    Contributed by James Hayden on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,811 views

    A door has two functions, it opens and it closes

    THE DOOR John 10:9 9) I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. What is a door? When we think of a door, we usually think of the opening in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ, The Solid Rock

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on May 16, 2008
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     | 26,947 views

    ACCORDING TO GOD’S WORD; EVERY INDIVIDUAL, WHEN HE OR SHE COMES TO THE AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY, MUST MAKE A DECISION: 1. EITHER TO STAND UPON THE SOLID ROCK OF SALVATION THROUGH CHRIST JESUS OR 2. REMAIN UPON THE SINKING SAND OF SPIRITUAL DESTRUCTION.

    5/18/08 CHRIST, THE SOLID ROCK TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 10 VS. 1--4 INTRODUCTION: ACCORDING TO GOD’S WORD; EVERY INDIVIDUAL, WHEN HE OR SHE COMES TO THE AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY*** MUST MAKE A DECISION. 1. EITHER TO STAND UPON THE SOLID ROCK OF SALVATION THROUGH CHRIST JESUS OR 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Watch What You Ask For!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 1, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,290 views

    It is all about God being served, not you!!

    Mark 10:32-45 (NKJV) 32 Now they were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was going before them; and they were amazed. And as they followed they were afraid. Then He took the twelve aside again and began to tell them the things that would happen to Him: 33 "Behold, we are going up to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Celebrating Trials Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 24, 2014
     | 3,933 views

    Jesus is tempted by Satan

    Celebrating Trials After Baptism - Jesus must narrow focus Luke 4:1-13 Led by the HS into the wilderness expressly to be tested/tempted. Three Environments - Wilderness - High Place - City Monks went to desert for Spiritual warfare. Tested - what does success look like? After 40 days - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Study Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 23, 2015
     | 1,919 views

    The Study Of The Gospel

    The Study Of The Gospel 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: "And He said to them, Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Final Exams

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 25, 2014
     | 3,952 views

    The final exam called the particular judgment is in essence a look into our hearts for evidence of love.

    Final Exam Ascension Sunday 2014 I can see a swath of sinners settin' yonder And they're actin' like a pack of fools Gazin' into space lettin' their minds wander 'Stead of studyin' the good Lord's rules You better pay attention, build your comprehension There's gonna be a quiz at your ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Evangelism At A Local Watering Hole

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 9, 2020
     | 3,885 views

    Who can spread the Gospel? Let’s see that the Gospel is spread by ordinary people who have had an encounter with Jesus. Let’s examine the woman at the well in John 4:5-42.

    Who can spread the Gospel? Let’s see that the Gospel is spread by ordinary people who have had an encounter with Jesus. Let’s examine the woman at the well in John 4:5-42. An Unbiased Savior John 4:5-9 Eventually he came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the field that Jacob gave to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist