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  • Mike Parry avatar

    The Dawn Treader: Aslan’s Country Series

    Contributed by Mike Parry on Dec 11, 2010
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     | 4,778 views

    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

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    How To Handle A Scandal Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 20, 2008
     | 5,407 views

    In this lesson we discover the necessity of church discipline for both the individual and the congregation.

    Introduction: A. I’m told that Willie Nelson (the country singer) apparently at one time owned a golf course. 1. He said the great thing about owning a golf course was that he could decide what is par for each hole. 2. For you non-golfers, par is the number of hits of the ball you are allowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Inside The Whale's Belly

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Mar 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,895 views

    The purpose of adversities in life and how faith deals with them.

    Charles W. Holt Your comments are appreciated cholt@gt.rr.com Community of Grace Vinton, LA 3-2-08 INSIDE THE WHALE’S BELLY Jonah 1:3,17 Let me define what I mean when I use the phrase Inside the Whale’s Belly. If you immediately think of the prophet Jonah, whose story is found in the Old Testament ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Embracing The Cinderella Within Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Mar 4, 2008
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     | 10,191 views

    Become who you were meant to be: try on the slipper and proclaim the transformation Christ has made in you.

    EMBRACING THE “CINDERELLA” WITHIN The Cinderella story resonates strongly with most young girls. My daughter loves that genre or story type and enjoys the variations of it like Ella Enchanted or Ever After. For many young girls the fantasy builds to include their wedding day and visions of what ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Joel Smith avatar

    Navigating The Waves Of Doubt

    Contributed by Joel Smith on May 25, 2015
     | 7,112 views

    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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    I Am The Vine

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Feb 15, 2016
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     | 15,056 views

    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

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    How To Understand & Defeat Temptation Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 25, 2015
     | 5,564 views

    "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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    Walking In The Light Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 20, 2014
    based on 9 ratings
     | 34,980 views

    A sermon examining the importance of walking in the light.

    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

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    Standing Firm

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 30, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,401 views

    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

  • John Oscar avatar

    I Love My Church-Sharing Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 7, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,661 views

    This sermon is adapted from the sermon's provided in the "I Love My Church" series developed and marketed by Outreach Ministries

    I LOVE MY CHURCH SHARING Key Passage: Matthew 5:13-16 (Projected Aim: Help people see that loving the church impacts the community for the Gospel.) Has anyone here every dreamed of going somewhere for a long time, only to be disappointed in it when you finally got to go there? For years I worked ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Following Jesus

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 28, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 72,592 views

    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

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    Heart-Eye Coordination

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,642 views

    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

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Our New Identity Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 9, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,545 views

    Ephesians 2:19-22 gives us a portrait of our new identity in Christ.

    Scripture Today I am concluding a series of sermons on Ephesians 2 that I am calling, “God’s Plan of Reconciliation.” Ephesians 2 has two main sections. The first is verses 1-10, and the second is verses 11-22. Each section addresses our past, our present, and our future. Regarding our past, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Sam McCormick avatar

    The Holy Spirit - Part 8 Of 9 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 6, 2017
     | 302,534 views

    This segment examines the fruit of the Spirit, the Spirit vs. the flesh, and some attributes of the Holy Spirit.

    THE HOLY SPIRIT This nine-part series was originally developed for a class environment, and later adapted for use in a prison ministry conducted via correspondence. Because of that background, questions were developed for each lesson for participants to use in a setting conducive to discussion, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Behaving Badly... But Jesus Is Coming! Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 1, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,825 views

    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