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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Belonging To Another Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Aug 29, 2011
     | 5,063 views

    We can try to live by a code of rules or we can live by a relationship. We could put it this way: True release comes from a relationship with Jesus, not from rules.

    Belonging to Another Romans 7:1-6 1 Do you not know, brothers-- for I am speaking to men who know the law-- that the law has authority over a man only as long as he lives? 2 For example, by law a married woman is bound to her husband as long as he is alive, but if her husband dies, she is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Knows

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 24, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,786 views

    As we go through life’s hardships and difficulties and we are to be turning to Jesus but you might wonder, can Jesus really relate to what I’m going through? Let’s see what Jesus knows about the various things we go through in our lives.

    JESUS KNOWS INTRODUCTION: Back in the late 80’s and early 90’s there was a baseball/football player named Bo Jackson. In 1989/1990 he had a series of commercials where the slogan was Bo knows. They depicted Bo knowing how to do other sports, activities and so on. Today, I switch Bo ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Like A Thief In The Night

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011
     | 10,257 views

    Today I want to speak to you about a touchy subject; today we will be dealing with the issue of prophecy about the Lord’s return.

    Today I want to speak to you about a touchy subject; today we will be dealing with the issue of prophecy about the Lord’s return. But before proceeding I wish to make a clarification. I want it to be very clear that I’m not a prophet, and I definitely don’t know the date of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Phillip Smith avatar

    Gallery Or Balcony Christians, A Revised And Edited Sermon By Phillip Smith Series

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Sep 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,537 views

    Addresses the Church and its failing acceptance of all

    I"I did not come to invite the pious but the irreligious" Matthew 9:13 It was 8:15 on a March morning. Jo Betts unlocked the door of his fish shop. The sign over the door read: BETTS AND SON Quality Seafoods, Wholesale-Retail Serving Washington for Forty Years Jo pushed open the door, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    Getting A Grip On Life

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 25, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,547 views

    We get a grip on life when we develop the proper frame of mind.

    “Getting A Grip On Life” John 21:1-23 I confess that I have never watched a full episode of the once popular television series The X Files. But I saw enough of it to know that it dealt with the super natural and the unexplainable in life. In its own unique way it demonstrated the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Tolerating Sin Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 28, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,838 views

    Sometimes toleration is good and sometimes it's bad. One thing Jesus will not tolerate: Toleration of sin in the life of the believer.

    Tolerating Sin Sermon 3 in the Series “You’ve God Mail” Chuck Sligh July 17, 2011 For the PowerPoint for the sermon, write me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Revelation 2:12-17 INTRODUCTION Illus. – Sometimes toleration is a good thing. * There are habits or quirks your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hot Time - Trouble In The City Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 28, 2011
     | 5,948 views

    A study of chapter 4 of the Gospel of Luke verses 14 through 30.

    Luke 4: 14 – 30 Hot Time, Trouble In The City 14 Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news of Him went out through all the surrounding region. 15 And He taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all. 16 So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Crying That Stopped The Parade.

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Mar 29, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,295 views

    This is a sermon for Psalm Sunday. It looks at the people along the parade route and we see the same people in our churches today.

    THE CRYING THAT STOPPED THE PARADE. LUKE 19:28-44. I don’t know of anyone who doesn’t like a good parade. When I was a Boy Scout I was always involved in the Parade That they had in the small community where I grew up. In later years if the community that we were living in was having ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Critical Spirit

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 13, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,909 views

    A critical spirit is An obsessive attitude of criticism and fault-finding, which seeks to tear others down The person with a critical spirit usually dwells on the negative, seeks for flaws rather than good

    The Critical Spirit Luke 6:37-6:42 Illustration: Guilty as sin! It happened just a few years ago. The banks in New Jersey had been robbed systematically, one after the other. What made the robber stand out was his politeness. He just gave the tellers a note which said, "Please place your money ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Working Toward A Great Marriage, Part 1 – Six Principles We Can All Apply

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,830 views

    First in a two-part series on marriage.

    Working Toward a Great Marriage Part 1 – Six Principles We Can All Apply Various Scriptures May 16, 2010 Me: In our year-long emphasis called, “The Year of the Family,” we’re focusing on how we can become a stronger family within the family of God, and also looking at ways ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Manger Matters!

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Dec 2, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,477 views

    How relevant could a baby born 2000 years ago really be to us in the 21st century? Does Jesus’ birth really impact me today? If so, how? Answer the questions your audience is asking by preaching this sermon.

    Introduction You may have heard of what happened to a Christian church in Denver, Colorado last week. According to the Denver Post, George Morrison, who pastors the 4,000 member FAITH BIBLE CHAPEL was inspired to propose a float last spring after he attended last year’s parade and didn’t see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    The Price Of A Secure Peace

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,082 views

    Peace is secured if a nation will repent, think realistically, and work to produce righteousness. The support of Christian missions is a step for peace.

    In a few days the leaders of two great nations will sit down for a summit conference, designed to promote the cause of peace. One of those nations is passing through unprecedented trials. A year ago who would have predicted that the Soviet Union would look shaky and might even break apart? Six ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    The Challenge Of Obedience Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 1, 2009
    based on 31 ratings
     | 14,434 views

    Have people considered the cost of what it truly means to be an obedient follower of the Lord?

    This series is based upon a series by Nelson Searcy and the Journy church. This sermon however, is my own. The Challenge of Obedience Obediently following Christ is costly Obediently following Christ is to be prioritized Obediently following Christ is to be continual Slide Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good Joy Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,715 views

    What do you find joy in? Perhaps the answer to that question reveals who you are. Are you wise or foolish? What makes for a good time reveals what our minds and heart are made of.

    Proverbs 15:20-24 Good Joy 7/28/02 D. Marion Clark Introduction What do you find joy in? Perhaps the answer to that question reveals who you are. Are you wise or foolish? Do you have it together or are you still missing what life is about? Are you at heart good or bad? What makes for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Deciphering Discipleship

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 17, 2011
     | 4,027 views

    We are all called to be floowers of Christ, but do you really know what it means to be a disciplke of Jesus?

    (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) DECIPHERING DISCIPLESHIP You and I are called to be Disciples of Christ, followers of Jesus. We are told throughout scripture that this is the way, the only way to get to heaven. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ