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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    He Came To Serve Others

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
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    He came to serve others

    Reading: Matthew Chapter 20 verses 27-28. • If there is one word in the English language that is sure to cause a debate when spoken, • That word is “greatest.” • In fact, take two people, any people, • And you can always stir-up trouble by using this simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    He Came To Serve Others

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
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    He came to serve others

    Reading: Matthew Chapter 20 verses 27-28. • If there is one word in the English language that is sure to cause a debate when spoken, • That word is “greatest.” • In fact, take two people, any people, • And you can always stir-up trouble by using this simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    A Greater Sanctuary.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
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    A Greater Sanctuary. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    A greater sanctuary Reading: Hebrews chapter 9 verses 1-28. Question: What do we mean by the term ‘Sanctuary’? Answer: ‘A specific holy place’. • In the Old Testament: • The sanctuary was primarily the tabernacle and then later the temple in Jerusalem. • The tabernacle was often called the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Betty Johnson avatar

    I Am The Vine

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Feb 15, 2016
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    This message looks at the I AM statement of Jesus that he is the Vine. The message considers the action of the Gardener and the actions of the Branches.

    I Am the Vine (many of the ideas in this message come from various messages at sermon central with the same or similar title, contributed by K. Edward Skidmore, SC Smead, and Douglas Phillips) Scripture: John 15:1-8 This is the seventh of our series on the “I Am” statements of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Buffy Cook avatar

    How To Understand & Defeat Temptation Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 25, 2015
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    "For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

    Christianity For Dummies: How To Understand & Defeat Temptation James 1:13-18 I. Introduction A. Well, we've just started our series "Christianity for Dummies" based on the Book of James. We talked about the fact that this series title is not meant to insult but is rather a term of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Into God's Word (3) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 27, 2013
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    The Bible is the most-read, most-loved and most controversial book of all time. Almost everybody has one and everybody has questions about it. This three-sermon series will help Christians get into God's Word and get God's word into them.

    Getting into God’s Word (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/27/2013 If you haven’t been here all this month, I started off this year talking about the Bible. Like it says in your bulletin, the Bible is the most-read, most-loved and most controversial book of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Navigating The Waves Of Doubt

    Contributed by Joel Smith on May 25, 2015
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    A little doubt will do you good if you learn to navigate its waves.

    Navigating the Waves of Doubt John 20:24-31 This morning I want to introduce an idea to you that is so counterintuitive, you won’t believe me when I first tell you. I’m going to talk to you about doubt today and you’re going to doubt the truthfulness of my main point. Here it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Behaving Badly... But Jesus Is Coming! Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 1, 2014
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    Realizing our alienation from God reminds us of our need for mercy and grace... in Jesus.

    20141130 the 1st Sunday in Advent B Web Site Title: Behaving Badly… but Jesus is Coming Text: Isaiah 64:1-9 Thesis: Realizing our alienation from God because of our sinfulness reminds us of our need for God’s mercy and grace… in Jesus. Introduction Americans have a reputation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Heart-Eye Coordination

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 9, 2011
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    Our ability to see clearly is dependent on the condition of our hearts, which are made and kept pure through Scripture, worship and prayer.

    How many of you wear glasses? I’ve worn mine since I was seven years old. I was able to wear contact lenses for about 20 years but after about 40 they don’t work so well. And even contacts with the new technology, entails juggling with reading glasses, since I have to wear bifocals. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mike Parry avatar

    The Dawn Treader: Aslan’s Country Series

    Contributed by Mike Parry on Dec 11, 2010
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    As the crew of the Dawn Treader move towards Aslan’s Country they find the longing, the glory, and the Lamb.

    Introduction: C. S. Lewis’ masterpiece, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is the third book in the Chronicles of Narnia. It comes to the big screen the weekend of December 10. We are actually purchasing a large block of tickets for 5 pm showing of the movie on Saturday, December 11. The tickets ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    Hot To Trot Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,730 views

    When God’s leaders, whether secular political, secular business, or church religious leaders, fail, the result is disastrous for both God’s people and those around them.

    Some of you are bound to be offended at the title of this sermon. If you are familiar with the slang of a couple of generations ago, this was the ‘40s and ‘50s description of a person who had cast moral considerations aside and wanted to have a hot and heavy affair. It usually denigrated women as ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Walking In The Light

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 9, 2013
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     | 11,077 views

    A sermon examining the importance of and how to walk in the light of Christ.

    Walking In The Light I John 5:5-10 Earlier in the year, my son planted some sunflower seeds. Early on we were not sure if they were going to grow; but as time went on those plants began to rise from the soil. Throughout the summer those plants continued to grow and at their peak some of them were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sam McCormick avatar

    Following Jesus

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 28, 2017
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    Jesus said, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me." He also said, "Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple." So following him is vitally important. How is it done?

    Note: I have prepared some simple slides the I used in delivering this sermon. If anyone is interested in them, send me an Email at sam@srmccormick.net with the words "Following Jesus slides" in the subject, and I'll send the PowerPoint file directly by Email. FOLLOWING JESUS WHAT DOES IT ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Church Anatomy Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 11, 2012
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    Though we are one in Christ, we are also diverse in gifts.

    Introduction Our previous verses impressed upon us our unity through the Holy Spirit. We may be different, but we are one in Christ. Our next verses emphasize the reality and importance of our diversity. Text For the body does not consist of one member but of many. The basic point of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Standing Firm

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 30, 2018
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    On the mountain top of blessings one often feels secure in one's faith but Paul said when you feel like you are standing firm then be careful or you will fall!

    Standing Firm 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Are you confident that you are standing firm in your relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ? Standing on the foundation of God’s deliverance, sustenance and divine presence has led many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist