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  • James Tetley avatar

    Back To Slavery Or Forward To A Christ Filled Life

    Contributed by James Tetley on Feb 15, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,379 views

    BIG IDEA: The formation of Christ in us should be our life’s desire and work BIG RESPONSE: To see the formation of Christ as our TOP priority

    INTRODUCTION Have you ever noticed how all of the recent blockbuster hits at the cinema have at their core a battle of good vs. evil. In Harry Potter its Potter vs. Voldamort, in Narnia its Aslan vs. the White Witch, or going back in Star Wars we see Skywalker vs. Darth Vader. Here in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are The Meek Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Aug 24, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,374 views

    Grimaced faces. Hurried living. Curt answers. These are all indicators that someone needs a revival of meekness (gentleness).

    “Blessed are the meek [in spirit], for they will inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5) “28Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” (Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Goalie

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 29, 2004
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,590 views

    A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (Some illlustrations taken from other SermonCentral contributers)

    Sermon for 3/28/2004 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Introduction: A. Vs. 8 in some translations talks about being sober. In many worship services we have that one down. Nothing will move us. This is not how people in the New Testament were. When Paul went before Festus, he called Paul mad. When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tex Cox avatar

    "The Meek Shall Inherit The Earth"

    Contributed by Tex Cox on Apr 19, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,413 views

    Now, I want to tell you that there are some great teachers out there, but Jesus is the Master Teacher! Old E.F. Hutton doesn’t have a THING on Jesus – when Jesus talks, you better listen! So listen up!

    The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth I heard a story at the yesterday that I just could not keep from sharing with you – An old Florida farmer decided to visit a pond in the back of his property that he had not visited in a long time. As he neared the pond, he heard voices shouting and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rob Peterson avatar

    A Life Changed By God Series

    Contributed by Rob Peterson on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 11,060 views

    intro to a series on Ephesians

    Today intro on the Apostle Paul, the author of Ephesians and about 1/3 of the NT is either about Paul, or written by him. After Jesus, Paul is clearly the most influential person in the history of Christianity. Some would say Paul wrecked Christianity, more would say that what Paul did prevented ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mary Lewis avatar

    Prime Directive

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Feb 18, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
     | 5,062 views

    The greatest commandment: to love God with all our heart, mind, soul & strength

    Prime Directive Introduction I came across an article recently that was a response to a letter written by someone who was in anguish over trying to figure out how to live the Christian life. This is part of that letter: "He made us a perfect world that works according to physical laws that we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Victorious Like Nehemiah

    Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 24, 2000
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,816 views

    A sermon that looks at some of the things that pave the way to the victory Nehemiah experiences.

    Victory - This morning on the overhead screen you can see the New Zealand Athlete of the century winning a victory in a running race. Victory is something that is greatly sought after in so many fields of human endevour. Recently the American Political machinery has almost ground to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Pay It Forward Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,152 views

    This is the third installment in a series I preached on I Corinthians 13, entitled "Love of Another Kind", and deals with KINDNESS.

    ¡§Pay It Forward¡¨ I Corinthians 13:4 December 1, 2002 Love of Another Kind ¡V I Corinthians 13 ¡§Everybody talkin¡¦ ¡¥bout Heaven ain¡¦t a-goin¡¦ there¡¨, the old preacher said. Similarly, everybody is talking about love, but many fail to understand what love is all about. We began a couple ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Of Whom Shall I Be Afraid?

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,618 views

    Fear can overwhelm and paralyze. God’s love - perfect love - drives out fear.

    Sermon for Suites by the Lake – September 26, 2008 – “Perfect Love Drives Out Fear” Psalm 27:1 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation-- whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life-- of whom shall I be afraid?2 When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, when my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Carry The Light – Session 1

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,825 views

    Described by Christ as the "light of the world", how are we - his disciples and body on earth - doing at the start of 2008? Actually, we suck pretty badly, if what the latest study shows is true...

    Carry the Light – Session 1 Being the Light of the World Matthew 5:14-16 Described by Christ as the "light of the world", how are we - his disciples and body on earth - doing at the start of 2008? Actually, we suck pretty badly, if what the latest study shows is true... A report by The Barna ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go! And… Be A Community That Loves Jesus And Welcomes Everyone Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 26, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 409 views

    Our world is hungry for authentic love - Jesus calls us to be: a community that loves Him passionately and welcomes everyone intentionally.

    Go! And… Be a Community that Loves Jesus and Welcomes Everyone (A Christ-Exalting Vision for the Church) Introduction – A Vision of Welcome and Love Imagine walking into a place where you feel instantly at home—not because you know everyone, but because everyone seems to know Jesus. A place where ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Portrait Of A Godly Christian

    Contributed by Brandon Park on Oct 13, 2006
    based on 12 ratings
     | 9,877 views

    The Tools God Uses to Develop His Character Within Us

    A Portrait of a Godly Christian The Tools God Uses to Develop His Character within Us INTRODUCTION: - What makes a man of God? A woman of God? - Certainly he must be saved and a committed follower of Jesus Christ, but what are the traits or marks that distinguish that person as being different to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • S Henriques avatar

    Jesus Lifts Us Up

    Contributed by S Henriques on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 9,128 views

    John 15:2 has been the cause of a lot of confusion for many Christians. We read that “He cuts off every branch in Me that does not bear fruit,” and we wonder what type of “fruit” is He talking about? If I fail, will He cut me off?

    Jesus Lifts Us Up John 15:1-5 by S. M. Henriques Have you ever felt as though you needed a fresh start? Well, who hasn’t? President John Kennedy found himself wishing once that he could start over. In 1963 he visited West Berlin, and made an impassioned speech which would be remembered for years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerry Pratt avatar

    Attitudes

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 25, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 14,197 views

    The attitudes which Christians display towards their fellow man will have a great bearing on our relationship to God.

    Webster defines attitude as: 1. A manner of acting, feeling, or thinking that shows one’s disposition, opinion, etc.. A. Our attitudes may be socially acceptable and good, or they may send very strong warnings to every- one around that we reject what others think or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rob Willis avatar

    "Election Changes Our Perception" - Too Good Not To Be True-Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rob Willis on Jan 26, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,603 views

    Part 2 of a 4 part mini-series on blessings we have in Christ from Ephesians 1, focusing on election. I purposefully avoid the controversy and state the significance of this blessing for our lives.

    I want to begin my message with a hate speech – about the Yankees. (elaborate on how they are the Sox nemesis; you admire them because they get the best players; but the responsibility after they have an all-star at every position is for them to play. They have everything they need to win, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist