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  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    This City Makes God Cry

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,965 views

    God goes to the City that makes Him cry because of you and I.

    “This City Makes God Cry” Luke 19:41 We come today in our Lenten Journey to the point where Jesus is about to enter Jerusalem triumphantly. His ministry and life has been prophecy fulfilled. Jesus ascends the Mount of Olives, a mountain range on the eastern boundary of Jerusalem. Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Making The Most Of The New Year

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,723 views

    As you transition into the new year are there questions on your mind. There are on mine. What I believe to be a very important question for my life and the life of the church. Did I make the most of 2007. 2 terific truths from God’s word show us how w

    Intro: As we transition into this new year a question has been on my mind. Did I make the most of the last year. It is not a question for the faint at heart. It is an examining question, it is a difficult question. Will I be honest enough with myself about this hard question? As I look over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Making Christianity A Burden To Others Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,317 views

    Jesus gives us insite in Matthew 23 as how not to conduct ourselves. This messages explores how we can make Christianity a burden instead of a blessing.

    INTRODUCTION • OPEN WITH VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • That guy had gone a little off course didn’t he? I hope that we do not become “Fat Christian” as we saw in our video! • If we are not cautious, we can gradually slip away from what God wants us to do with our lives. • Many times we subtly slip into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Selvan John avatar

    Making The Most Of Every Opportunity

    Contributed by Selvan John on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,893 views

    Opportunities in life are not to be missed since it might bring in unexpected blessing.

    The sermon that I want to preach to you today will be on “Making the most of every Opportunity.” I remember someone tell me about the Japanese culture of eating, their ways of doing it will surely give an insight into how best we make use of the opportunity. When they sit around the table, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Daniel Harman avatar

    Teamwork Makes The Dream Work!

    Contributed by Daniel Harman on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 125 ratings
     | 184,625 views

    A sermon promoting the explosive power of teamwork in our Families, Churches, Communities & Work Place - it encourages working together in unity & co-operation to fulfill God’s plan & purpose not only for our own lives, but also for the lives of those in

    TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK MEDIA CLIP (optional suggestions): Chicken Run, Toy Story 2, Gladiator fight scene OR get 2 people to carry a large box/table for a visual demonstration Introduction (the hook to get attention): How many people would like to see this church packed every Sunday? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Carroll avatar

    Let Us Make Man

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,823 views

    GODHEAD

    Let Us Make Man This is one of the most common arguments that is used by Trinitarians to prove multiple persons in the godhead. When God said let us make man they insist that it be a multiplicity of divine persons. I shall endeavor to explain this text of scripture. Gen 1:26-27 26 And God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Extreme Make Over

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jan 14, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,546 views

    GOD’S DIVINE SPIRITUAL RENEWAL OF MAN.

    GOD’S EXTREME MAKEOVER PSALMS 51 1.THE TEXT. DAVID’S DISPOSITION REFLECTED HIS CONDITION. a)HE WAS BURDENED AND BESEIGED BY GUILT THAT RADIATED FROM A SINFUL HEART. b)DAVID WAS GUILTY OF ADULTERY WITH BATHSHEBA AND HAVING HER HUSBAND MURDERED IN ORDER TO CONCEAL HER PREGNACY. c)SIN DRIVES MEN AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Jones avatar

    Core The Making Of A Healthy Church Series

    Contributed by Terry Jones on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,683 views

    In this focus on developing a healthy church, Pastor Terry begins a series focused on developing CORE within the Body. What is CORE? Check it out.

    2009, I believe, is going to be one of the most interesting years for the Church, and for the individual members of the Body of Christ. I don’t get into these internet “prophets” as a general rule, but I have been particularly interested in what some have had to say regarding the current and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Greg Irby avatar

    Make This Valley Full Of Ditches

    Contributed by Greg Irby on Jan 30, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,234 views

    If we will trust and obey the Lord, then the victory will come.

    Text: 2 Kings 3:16 2 Kings 3:16 (KJV) 16 And he said, Thus saith the LORD, Make this valley full of ditches. Introduction: 1. THE PEOPLE INVOLVED (VS 1-8) 2 Kings 3:1-8 (KJV) 1 Now Jehoram the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat king of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Stapleton avatar

    What Makes God Smile?

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Feb 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,628 views

    A sermon designed to mak us think of ways to please Our God and Father in heaven.

    WHAT MAKES GOD SMILE? (All my sermons use illustrations from Sermon Central and scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Have you ever wondered if by something you said, or by your actions, you have made God smile? I know as a parent there are things that my children do and say that make me ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    When God Makes An Appearance

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 24,427 views

    When God Makes An Appearance 1) We say, "WOE!" 2) But He says, "NO!" 3) Then He says, "GO!" God’s unconditional love moves us to unconditional service (Sermon theme adapted from sermon theme by Professor James Tiefel of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in Me

    (Sermon will begin by playing the opening bars of Also Sprach Zarathustra, the theme song from the movie “2001: A Space Odyssey.”) When you hear this music, don’t you expect the arrival of something awesome? Indeed today we do get to preview an awesome sight: the glorious God of the universe. We’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Scott Terrell avatar

    You Can Make A Difference

    Contributed by Scott Terrell on Jun 26, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,987 views

    We can all make a difference in the lives of the lost in ouur communties.

    You can make a difference Jude 1:23 Verse “22..Be merciful to those who doubt; 23…snatch others from the fire and save them; to others show mercy, mixed with fear-hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.” Does anyone here have 57 cents? Oh no the preacher is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Jacobs avatar

    What A Difference A "W" Makes

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 94 ratings
     | 11,414 views

    Prov. 29:18 WHERE THERE IS NO VISION THE PEOPLE PERISH.

    "What a Difference a "W" MAKES" ISA. 6:1-8 Prov. 29:18 WHERE THERE IS NO VISION THE PEOPLE PERISH. Tell the story of the church that let their "W" fall off. A church in a community brought a piece of property and built a building. They were exciting about serving the Lord. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    What Makes Jesus Mad Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 110 ratings
     | 20,783 views

    Monday reveals a side of Jesus many would rather not have to deal with. Everybody likes a Jesus who teaches us to love our neighbors and takes little children into his arms. People honor a miracle worker who heals the sick and promises to answer our pra

    Day by Day with Jesus Series What Makes Jesus Mad Mk 11:11-19 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO On Sunday, Jesus entered the city riding on the foal of a donkey. But he came in humility. Warrior kings rode in on prancing stallions. Jesus came on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Making The Most Of Your Time

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,508 views

    Believers can honor God by using their time wisely

    Making the Most of Your Time Eph. 5:16 July 23, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A In a magazine article: Based upon an average 71 year old life span. 1 You will spend... a 23 years sleeping (8 hours a day) 6 years in a car 3 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist