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One Of Them Turned Back

Contributed by Marv Mutzenberger on Oct 12, 2004

based on 17 ratings

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Begin with imaginative rationale for nine who did not return, and conclude with the gospel of God’s great mercy and the human response of worship

ONE OF THEM TURNED BACK Luke 17:11-19 When we meet new people, we ask questions like, “Where did you grow up? Did you live in town or on a farm? Where did you go to college? We ask questions like that because place and background are important. Are you German or Norwegian or Polish? In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

The Road To The Cross

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Mar 3, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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This "triumphal entry" was actually a road of sorrow He chose for himself. It too was an inspiring sight for those who can see it for what it was.

THE ROAD TO THE CROSS Palm Sunday) © 1997 by Mark Beaird Text: John 12:9-19 It was one of the most inspiring sights of World War II. Four chaplains were standing on the deck of the USS Dorchester, hand-in-hand, singing the old hymn ...read more

Scripture: John 12:9-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Commitment To The Church" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

based on 54 ratings

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The church needs to be able to count on us.

Impact Series #2 Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches “Commitment to the Church” Ephesians 2:13-22 Acts 4:32-35 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever felt like an “outsider” in some groups that you were in? Sometimes you feel that no matter what you do, you are not “in on the conversation--don’t know the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22, Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Methodist

The Road To The Cross

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Mar 24, 2003

based on 354 ratings

| 37,610 views

This "triumphal entry" was actually a road of sorrow He chose for himself. It too was an inspiring sight for those who can see it for what it was.

THE ROAD TO THE CROSS Palm Sunday) © 1997 by Mark Beaird Text: John 12:9-19 It was one of the most inspiring sights of World War II. Four chaplains were standing on the deck of the USS Dorchester, hand-in-hand, singing the old hymn ...read more

Scripture: John 12:9-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who You Give God Your Lunch?

Contributed by Jeffery Karnes on Nov 26, 2002

based on 34 ratings

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A semon about having faith that what you give to God (money, time, talents, etc....) will be used to glorify his kingdom

Would you give God your lunch? John 6:1-13 I am going to talk about giving this morning. Now don’t get up and walk out, I know a brand new youth pastor giving his first sermon in church doesn’t need to start telling the congregation how they need to give more money, so that is not what I am going ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13, Mark 10:43-45

Denomination: Methodist

Who Is Responsible For This

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 27, 2006

based on 25 ratings

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From Ezekiel’s prophecy to the people the Bible teaches us to: Stop the Blame Game and Accept Appropriate Responsibility for our Life.

I have used Sermon Central as well as many other resources for this sermon. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS? February 26, 2006 Jay Davis Robison Ezekiel 18:1-4, 30-32 Presidential Advice lame duck Pres met successor Oval office in transition near end presented incoming leader 3 numbered ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Reign Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Aug 6, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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How the Kingdom should reign in us and the responses we should make to its reign.

The Reign of the Kingdom of God. Mark.1:14-20. Mark has clearly laid the foundations for us about the gospel v1. We have seen the arrival of John the Baptist confirmed through the prophets. We see in the baptism of Jesus his inauguration and identification. In his temptations we see further ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Golden Rule

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 26, 2005

based on 135 ratings

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This sermon shows what the Golden Rule really means, and how we might be better examples of it in our daily lives.

I am sure that all of us have shopped at J.C. Penney at some time or other, but I want to tell you something that you probably did not know about Penney’s. It used to be known as “the Golden Rule store”. In fact, when Mr. Penney first started, his first several stores were called that. Mr. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: *other

Keeping A Proper Perspective

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 8, 2005

based on 78 ratings

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Our attitude is crucial to living our lives for Christ

Keeping A Proper Perspective Philippians 4:4-9 October 30, 2005 Morning Service Introduction When I was a youth minister, one of my teens had earned his pilot’s license and offered to give me a plane ride. Honestly, I have to admit that I was less than enthusiastic. Here was a young man that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Christ Breaks Down The Dividing Walls

Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005

based on 44 ratings

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So many people today live "without hope and without God" (Eph. 2:12), yet we build up walls that divide us from sharing the gospel with them. Christ tears down these walls and builds up the true church in its place.

[I started the sermon at the altar rail that goes across the entire width of the front of the sanctuary.] Imagine, for a moment, that when you walked into church this morning that you received a big surprise. Imagine that in the past week, a wall had been erected, right about where the altar rail ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Methodist

Wake Up Sleepy Head Series

Contributed by Bud Rose on Nov 26, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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The third message in a series on the Holy Spirit. It’s about waking up the church.

WE’VE GOT THE POWER – 3 “WAKE UP SLEEPY HEAD” Text: Ephesians 5:14-21 Introduction: Over the past few weeks I’ve been preaching a series called, “We’ve Got The Power”. This morning, I want to continue with the third part of this series called, “Wake Up Sleepy Head”. But before moving on, let me ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fishing

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 17, 2005

based on 41 ratings

| 9,443 views

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany The call of the first 4 disciples

3rd Sunday after the Epiphany MATTHEW 4:12-23 "Fishing" When Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, he returned to Galilee. 13Leaving Nazareth, he went and lived in Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali&endash; 14to fulfill what was said through the prophet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

It Is Finished-Into Thy Hands I Commend My Spirit Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Mar 7, 2005

based on 34 ratings

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Jesus said, "it is finished." What was finished? There was alot of things finished when Jesus made this statement. He made the statement and commended His spirit to God.

IT IS FINISHED-INTO THY HANDS TEXT- John 19:30 & Luke 23:44-49 Introduction The date was may 10th, 1869. That was the day the first Intercontinental Railroad in the world was finished; and it here in the USA. About 6 years earlier, the Central Pacific RR set toward the east-from Sacramento, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's The Purpose For Those Walls

Contributed by Juan Lane on May 19, 2005

based on 15 ratings

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Sometimes we build walls that keep our help from getting to us.

What’s The Purpose For Those Walls? Are you trying to hold God in or keep Him out? Scripture Reference: Joshua 6:1-5 (KJV) Joshua 6:1-5 1 Now Jericho was straightly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in. 2 And the Lord said unto Joshua, See, I have given ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being The Church To The Unchurched

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 27, 2005

based on 26 ratings

| 13,383 views

A sermon on essentials to reaching the unchurched.

Being The Church For The Unchurched Mark 6:7-12 For the past several weeks off an on, we have studied the Unchurched. We have looked at their attitudes about religion, about God, about Christians, about the Bible.......about church. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-12, Mark 6:1

Denomination: Baptist

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