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  • Eyriche Cortez avatar

    Do Something

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 18, 2009
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     | 9,020 views

    To trust is to obey.

    Let us imagine that you are the president of a company. You need to travel abroad and stay there for an extended time. Before leaving, you instructed your employees, “I want you to take care of business. I will e-mail you regularly on what you should do from now until I return from this business ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waffles And Spaghetti

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,296 views

    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Looking at the differences between men and women = powerful concept.

    Waffles and Spaghetti Romans 15:7 This morning I want to start a brand new series that I have called "Fireproof" - a title I borrowed from an awesome film on the circuit right now on relationships in general, and marriage in particular. Like you, I have discovered that relationships can be the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Funeral Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009
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     | 49,287 views

    The prodigal’s return and acceptance by the Father.

    As the family and friends of xxx xxxx we are gathered today in the presence of God both to remember him and also to find comfort from the word of God during this service of remembrance. The Lord Jesus said, “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    180 At The Big House Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 13, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,396 views

    Christians are not immune to pain and disappointment and attempting to look on the bright side of life is not going to make the pain go away.

    Olympic bronze medalists are happier then Olympic silver medalists….so says Dr. Vicki Medvec from the Kellogg School of Management, at Northwestern University. Medvec studied Olympic medalists and she discovered that bronze medalists were indeed happier than silver medalists. Here's what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Saints Alive And Alert

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
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     | 3,488 views

    Let no-one……… (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Colossians chapter 2 verses 4-15. Ill: A reporter was interviewing an old man on his 100th birthday. • “What are you most proud of?” he asked. • “Well, “ said the man, “I don’t have an enemy in the world.” • “What a beautiful thought! How inspirational!” said the reporter. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Get Set, Go! Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Feb 28, 2011
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     | 7,180 views

    Part two in my challenge for the church towards leadership. But I warn you that my definition of church leadership that I am challenging you with today is a little different from what you might be thinking leadership within the church is all about.

    Let’s pray. Father, Open my eyes so I can see Your truth. Open my ears so I can hear Your voice. Open my mind so I can understand Your Word. And open my heart so I may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN Last week we took up the topic of being a leader. We are examining the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Message For Home

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Nov 29, 2011
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     | 5,406 views

    Jesus comes to us with a message to reach out to those who are on the edge of society but also to realize that we are in need of his ministry of healing from sin.

    I had arrived only a couple weeks before in the Czech Republic and was living with a retired Czech couple in a small village. Being the only American in the area I was somewhat a celebrity. One day a couple elders from a local church visited me to ask if I would preach in their church later that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Things Disease Cannot Touch

    Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 30, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,416 views

    A sermon preached for "Pink in the Pew Sunday" recognizing Cancer Awareness

    THINGS DISEASE CANNOT TOUCH (Sermons2011/Things Disease Cannot Touch) NCBC 5/1/2011 Mark 5;24b-34 Pink in the Pew Sunday Storms left us with lots of stories this week. Cancer leaves everyone with a story. Introduce you to my Aunt Millie. She was full of life and laughter. We spent every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Persistent Friends Series

    Contributed by Harry J. Colegrove on Oct 23, 2012
     | 10,484 views

    Even when faced with the impossibility of getting through the crowds these friends did not give up, they just got innovative! We all need persistent friends that are willing to do whatever it takes for us to get what we need

    Gospel of Luke 5:17-26 - The Power of Persistent Friends (portions of this message were taken from a message here on Sermon Central. I do not remember the author or the sermon title - my apologies!) We are in a message series on the Gospel of Luke The word “gospel” literally means “good ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hidden Treasure Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 8, 2012
     | 6,973 views

    A study of the Gospel of Matthew 1: 1 – 17

    Matthew 1: 1 – 17 Hidden Treasure 1 The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham: 2 Abraham begot Isaac, Isaac begot Jacob, and Jacob begot Judah and his brothers. 3 Judah begot Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez begot Hezron, and Hezron begot Ram. 4 Ram begot ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Commitment Versus Involvement

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 28,591 views

    We live in an overinvolved and under committed church culture. Hear the words of Jesus speak to this truth.

    Commitment Versus Involvement Luke 9 * It’s an old story: The chicken and the pig were talking in the back lot one day. The chicken said, “We have a great life here.” The pig responded, “Yes, it’s nice.’ The C: “Our farmer takes great care of us. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    That's Your Lord!

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jun 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,525 views

    Jesus is introduced for his glory, power, majesty, and as head over the church his body. The point is that we get to know him better and glorify and praise his name.

    Do you know anyone famous? Maybe relatives or ancestors who did something incredible? Once I worked part time at a luxury condo in Minneapolis as a security guard letting residents in and out of the complex. One late night a man entered whom I didn’t recognize. As he began walking past me at ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Finally! Good News!!!"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 20, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 25,923 views

    A sermon for Easter Sunday.

    John 20:1-18 Acts 10:34-43 “Finally! Good News!” by Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org I don’t know about you folks, but I am getting sick of THE NEWS!!! And I am one who has always had a sort of love affair with news. As a young boy, I ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Salt Baths

    Contributed by Andy Beech on Mar 29, 2008
     | 3,641 views

    This sermon portrays the value of salt in our spiritual and physical lives.

    Salt Baths Text: Matthew 5:13-16 There is a saying that is often told that: ‘You are what you eat.’ If that is the case then I reckon I’m going to turn into a Chicken!! As a result of ill health, my diet has been drastically reduced of late. I can’t eat fatty foods, dairy products, fibre, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christian Hospitality

    Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Sep 11, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,782 views

    Be hospitable to strangers without grumbling. Open your homes to people and use it as a chance to minister. Have a fervent love for one another despite our faults.

    I Peter 4:7 – 10 reads, “But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. And above all tings have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.” Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. As each one has received a gift, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist