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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    A Feast Fit For A King

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 4, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,777 views

    It is easy to fall into the trap of gossip, the bait is deadly.

    Galatians 5:15 But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another. Matthew 18:6 Whosoevershall offend one of these little ones which believe in me,it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Sufficiency Of Bible Revelation Series

    Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,313 views

    "To the law and to the testimony, if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them." - Isa. 8:20

    THE SUFFICIENCY OF BIBLE REVELATION LUKE 16:31 A. "AND HE SAID UNTO THEM, IF THEY HEAR NOT MOSES AND THE PROPHETS, NEITHER WILL THEY BE PERSUADED, THOUGH ONE ROSE FROM THE DEAD." - Luke 16:31 1. The words of our text are, as you know, a part of the conversation between Abraham and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Stephen Todd avatar

    Missionary Commissioning Service

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 2, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 16,573 views

    This message is a challenge to a missionary couple and to the church supporting them.

    November 4, 2001 Commissioning Service For the Twinems As I was looking for what I might share today, someone said to me that in all their years in church, they had never been to a commissioning service. This just isn’t an everyday occurrence. It is especially rare to have a pastor who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Aiming Higher By Stooping Lower

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 15, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,553 views

    Having trouble feeling like serving? Remember, we are more likely more likely to act ourselves into feeling than to feel ourselves into action.

    Luke 22:24-27 “Also a dispute arose among them as to which of them was considered to be greatest. Jesus said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors. But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Ten Blessed Areas Of Ministry

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 19, 2004
    based on 134 ratings
     | 7,769 views

    Without the Lord’s enabling, empowering and envisioning we are unable to do the ministries according to His mighty power. We need the mind of Christ to help us perceive,process and perform in a way that pleases Him and bears fruit in every good work.

    Ten Blessed Areas of Ministry (Eph. 4:11,12) For the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry for the building up of the body of Christ The Barna research group found that people want the following from their leaders: 1. 87% want a leader who motivates their people to get involved in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Dying Fire

    Contributed by Charles Clary on Feb 19, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,626 views

    This sermon looks carefully at a highly-trained missionary associate and his #1 problem.

    THE DYING FIRE Text: II Timothy 1:6 It’s just about over for the Apostle Paul. He’s soon to die and he knows it. The executioner’s sword will flash and a great tongue for God will be silenced. The little tentmaker is about to meet his Maker. His own tent is about to be removed. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    The Sins Of Our Children

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 6, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,835 views

    Are we held accountiable for the sins of our children?Designed for ages 19-49.

    The Sins of Our Children. Many say that we are held accountable for the sins of our children. But is that so? The Bible teaches that we will be held accountable for every idle word that we speak. That we must seek out our own salvation, with fear and trembling. There is no verse in scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Raphiel Manenge avatar

    Go Tell That Fox!

    Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 16, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 20,218 views

    A word that you do not need fear threats in life. Tell the devil that with Christ’s power you will live well!

    “At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, “Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you.” He replied, “Go tell that fox, ‘I will drive out demons and heal people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my goal.” Luke 13:31-32 Everyone faces ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    True Encounter

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,984 views

    encounter with Jesus

    Intro: over the last few years there have been a lot of people claiming to have seen UFO’s or to have had encounters with alien beings. Some of these encounters are just a mere sighting, to those who claim they have been taken to other planets and returned back to earth. Most people don’t believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Larry Jacobs avatar

    Oh! That Will Be Heaven For Me

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jul 16, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,383 views

    What do we have that is of heaven and not of this earth?

    NOTE: If you want to email me – the [CONTACT] tab on SERMONCENTRAL will not go through. AOL has a filter that will not allow it to come into my email folder. You will have to email me directly at LarryJ713@aol.com. ------------------------- OH! THAT WILL BE HEAVEN FOR ME John 3:12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Buriff avatar

    Surrender Or Die

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,026 views

    Facing the consequences of sin. Hunkering down behind denial and other defensive walls only delays and compounds the consequences. Surrendering and facing the music (through Realization, Repentance, Restitution) is the path to peace and life.

    I. SURRENDER OR DIE A. That’s The Unpopular Message Jeremiah Gave To Jerusalem 1. Idolatrous & disobedient nation 2. Consequences to be faced a. Jerusalem surrounded by enemy Babylonians b. King of Babylon = referred to as “My Servant” - 3 times (see Jeremiah 25:9; 27:6; 43:10) 3. Life = ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    Suffering For The Church

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 9, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,225 views

    Are we willing and able in this time of death ,to suffer for Jesus?

    Suffering for the Church 2nd Timothy 2:1-21 In a land of plenty, are we willing to suffer for Christ? There are many in the world that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William Noel avatar

    Do You Love Your Neighbor? Series

    Contributed by William Noel on Jun 5, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,235 views

    An examination into our attitude toward Christian service toward those around us, including outside the church.

    “Do You Love Your Neighbor” Luke 10:(25-29) 30-37 Introduction · The word ‘neighbour’ is used 157 times in the Bible. Many of these references are there to give us instruction into how to deal with our neighbors. Consider these: o Mt. 22: 36-40 Master, which is the great commandment in the law? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    Fingerprints Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,782 views

    What about the proverbial "smoking gun?" Is there one? One we could point to and erase all doubt. Where’s the DNA, the fingerprints? Today I want us to look at the "fingerprints" that point to the validity of Jesus’ claims and his resurrection.

    CSI: Easter 3 of 5 in Series Fingerprints of Jesus INTRODUCTION So far, in our investigation of the resurrection we have looked at Biblical, Medical and Historical evidence. We have also looked at the man himself, Jesus of Nazareth. We studied who man claimed Jesus was and who the bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Thomas Miller avatar

    Heaven Second To None

    Contributed by Thomas Miller on May 25, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,467 views

    Sure, we think of heaven when the going gets rough, but how about when good times prevail, do we not hesitate?

    Heaven Second To None 2003 My Father who set wings to my heart. My Father who never ceases to impart. I see through a glass dimly, then face to face. My dreams will come true when I leave this lonely place. For boredom will never find us, nor will depression see our face. The Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God