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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Clothes Make The Man

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,031 views

    A sermon on Isaiah 61:3, 10 on the garments that we need to be wearing as Christians (garments of salvation, robe of righteousness, and garment of praise) Material adapted from various SermonCentral Contributors, Thanks!

    Sermon for 3/18/2007 Clothes Make the Man Isaiah 61:1-3, 10-11 Introduction: A. Clothes are important in our society. In the third world they are thankful just to have clothes but here we must have a certain brand of clothing or we are not happy. What we wear says a lot about who we are and what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being And Making Disciples

    Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007
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     | 5,972 views

    A biblical explanation of why being a follower is not enough. We need to first be disciples of Christ, and then make disciples.

    By a show of hands this morning, how many of you have ever played golf? That includes on a course, at the driving range, or even putt putt. Now, how many of you like golf? Trust me, playing golf and enjoying golf do not always go together. I seem to enjoy golf much more when I in my office ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    You Make The Call

    Contributed by Jason Winters on Dec 8, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,871 views

    Deciding where to be in relationship with God

    You Make The Call Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. John 6:68(NIV) Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making The Jesus Connection Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007
     | 4,209 views

    Listening to Jesus’ words about the way He relates to the Father can help us understand the way we’re supposed to relate to the Father, and to Jesus

    ding-dong! I went to answer the door. It was a Saturday morning. There on the porch stood a young man carrying some brochures. “Hello. I’m from a group that is concerned about our treatment of the environment. Do you mind if I ask you a couple of questions?” OK. “Are you troubled by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making Promises That Sitck

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,706 views

    Making promises and keeping promises are two different things. How can we see positive changes in our lives?

    Making Promises That Stick Psalm 76:11 Purpose: To describe the importance of making promises to God. Aim: I want the listener to pick out one change that they should make and thoughtfully promise the Lord to make that change. INTRODUCTION: How would you like 2008 to be better than 2007? One ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Difference Easter Makes

    Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Apr 19, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,603 views

    This sermon looks at how the women on Easter Sunday remembered the words of Jesus and this made all the difference to how they felt.

    Introduction Imagine the women visiting Jesus tomb on Easter Sunday felt. They were already heartbroken, Jesus was dead, and they were depressed, afraid of the Jews. Now they just wanted to do one last thing for Jesus, to take care of his body. When they get there he’s gone. The bible says Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Making Better Choices

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on May 16, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,692 views

    Some decisions have little impact on us, but others are decisions that will impact our life and the lives of others. I am convinced that with these type of decisions we make better choices when we rely on the Word, on Jesus and on the Holy Spirit in our

    Making Better Choices By Greg Johnson May 16, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Last Friday, I went with my wife Becky to the fresh fruit and vegetable market that we like to shop at occasionally. The task assigned to me was to pick out seven apples. It took me as much time to pick out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Christ Known

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,104 views

    How are we to approach the task of making Christ known? Peter suggests this should be done through Revelation, proclamation, and demonstration.

    MAKING CHRIST KNOWN 1 Peter 2:9-12 INTRO: The population of our world is growing at an alarming rate. Statisticians tell us that by the year A.D. 2050 the population of the world will be 14 billion, or more than twice its present size. Unfortunately, our evangelistic efforts are not keeping pace ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Make It To Friday

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 29, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,653 views

    Facing troubles and tests in our daily walk drains our energy. We wonder if we can even make it to Friday. Three things from I Peter show us how to get there.

    May, 2007 How to Make it to Friday I Peter 1:17-23 INTRODUCTION: In this scripture Peter is writing to Jewish Christians who were driven out of Jerusalem and scattered throughout Asia Minor and to all believers everywhere. This writing took place as Christians were being tortured and killed for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    You Are Able To Make It

    Contributed by Scott Ellis on May 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,726 views

    Teaching your congregation that the ccan make it thruogh Christ

    Title: You can make it. Introduction: This passage tells us three things today that we need to know to fight Satan and win. If we look back in the chapters before we see David’s life. How God had used him to kill the Lion and the Bear. (I Samuel 17:34-36)Always remember where you can from so you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Makes A Father

    Contributed by Scott Epperson on Jul 1, 2007
     | 4,611 views

    IN ALL OF GODS GREATNESS, IN HIS CARNATE MANIFESTATION, EVEN HE CHOSE FOR HIMSELF A FATHER AND A MOTHER.

    What Makes a Father Rev. Scott Epperson 6-17-07 ILLUSTATION.- Harmon Killebrew who used to play for the Minn. Twins said, “My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say, ‘You’re tearing up the grass.’ Dad would reply, ‘We’re not raising grass, we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Making A Name For Ourselves

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jul 10, 2007
     | 5,415 views

    It is natural, when living in the flesh, for people to want to make a name for themselves. We want to “stand out” among our peers: academically, socially, behaviorally, athletically, etc. Christianity, however, teaches just the opposite.

    Making a Name for Ourselves Theme: Whose name are we trying to promote: ours, or God’s? INTRODUCTION A. It is natural, when living in the flesh, for people to want to make a name for themselves. 1. We want to “stand out” among our peers: academically, socially, behaviorally, athletically, etc. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jonah Makes A Comeback Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,810 views

    The campaign to reach the city of Ninevah was nothing less than the work of God since Jonah obviously had no heart for these people.

    Jonah makes a comeback Jonah 3 A man went to his doctor and said, "I don’t know what to do about my wife. She’s deaf as a doornail and she won’t do anything about it." The doctor said, "I’ll tell you what to do. When you go home tonight peek your head in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Room For Christmas

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,022 views

    The good news this Christmas is that you can be God’s child, if you will receive Him into your life.

    [ Matthew 1:18-25; 2:1-6 - Read at start of worship ] I want to again express a special welcome… especially to those who may have come for the first time. I know it’s no small thing to come to a gathering with people you don’t yet know. I’d like to reassure you that most of those here are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making A House Into A Home

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,155 views

    When Christ is really the Head of the home, each one’s love for the Lord Jesus and love expressed towards others in the family will turn any house into a home because of the attitude of those in the family.

    MAKING A HOUSE INTO A HOME--Colossians 3:18-25 Proposition: When Christ is really the Head of the home, each one’s love for the Lord Jesus and love expressed towards others in the family will turn any house into a home because of the attitude of those in the family. Objective: My purpose is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist