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  • Greg Bryan avatar

    The Real War

    Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,511 views

    I want to talk about the real war we’re in. You hear a lot on the news about the “War on Terror” and the possible “War with Iraq” but there’s another war that’s far more important that’s happening right now. It’s the spiritual warfare for the eternal so

    “The ‘Real’ War” Text: Ephesians 6:10-24 INTRO: Show clip from Matrix movie “What is real?” “Welcome to the desert of the real.” Tonight I want to talk about the real war we’re in. You hear a lot on the news about the “War on Terror” and the possible “War with Iraq” but there’s another war ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Confronting Modern Pharisees: A Call To Christian Liberty

    Contributed by Jim Miller on Aug 7, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,503 views

    Pharisaism is alive and well in the 21st century. Who are these people who would take away our liberty in Jesus Christ? An overview of a central Christian doctrine.

    Confronting Modern Pharisees: A Call to Christian Liberty Galatians 5.1-14 INTRO. The Apostle Paul wrote, "You have been called to liberty." Exactly what did he have in mind? What is Christian liberty, this thing to which all Christians have been invited? Responses to this important question have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Letting Go To Receive

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,477 views

    To receive God’s gifts and grace we need to let go of things, attitudes and even our understanding of how things should be.

    The sermon began with the following visual “I have asked Andy Broom to help me with today’s sermon.” Like every other journey we go on throughout our journey in life we pick up many packages and things. We pick up: The package of WHAT PEOPLE THINK & SAY ABOUT ME!!! The package of WHAT I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living Above The Law

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007
     | 3,970 views

    The scripture passage today talks about how to live as free people, which fits right for the occasion of the Independence Day.

    Galatians 5:1, 13-25 1 For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. 13 For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, but through love become slaves to one another. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Messiah Of Influence Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,436 views

    As Jesus disciples, we are to influencers not the influenced.

    A Messiah of Influence Text: Matt. 5:13-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: Historian Philip Schaff, described the overwhelming influence which Jesus had on subsequent history and culture of the world: “This Jesus of Nazareth, without money and arms, conquered more millions than Alexander, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Between A Rock And A Hard Place

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,913 views

    The biggest enemy we have in the church is not the Bible...It is fumbling, insensitive extremists who wave judgmental fingers and presume themselves to be the conscious of God for the world.

    Between a rock and a hard place Meaning: To be forced to make a decision between two undesired options or as an another source puts it, “stuck between two opposing forces” (www.goenglish.com) Origin Gary Martin, author of Meanings and Origins provides us with the US origin of the phrase. He traced ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Abortion And The Sanctity Of Life

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 28, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,765 views

    This sermon was preached just prior to the 2008 election. It deals with (1) the question of when life begings, (2) the widespread horror of abortion, and (3) the forgiveness availble to those who’ve experienced its ravages.

    This sermon was delivered right before the 2008 Presidential election. It draws from several other sermons listed here on Sermon Central. Abortion by Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church With the upcoming presidential election many of you have undoubtedly been watching the presidential ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Grace In Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,131 views

    Simply put, grace is God’s best for our worst.

    Grace In Christ Text: Eph. 2:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: Put bluntly: the American church today accepts grace in theory but denies it practice. We say we believe that the fundamental structure of reality is grace, not works – but our lives refute our faith. By and large, the gospel of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Stumbling Stones Or Building Blocks - Your Choice!

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,376 views

    How can we build people up...and why should we?

    Audio File: http://player.sermoncentral.com/c/bethanyumcpastor/audio/178053_15567.mp3 -------------- 1Now concerning food sacrificed to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. 2Anyone who claims to know something does not yet have the necessary ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Pride And Humility Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 29, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 26,048 views

    A message from James chapter 4 dealing with pride and humility

    Pride and Humility James 4 CHCC: November 21, 2010 INTRODUCTION: At the center of this chapter, James quotes a Proverb: God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. James 4:6 from Proverbs 3:34 God gives grace to the humble is because they submit to Him. In other words, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sermon Outline - Spreading The Good News Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 2, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,774 views

    We’ve been entrusted with the responsibility of spreading the gospel.

    Spreading the Good News (Acts 14:21-23) Saul of Tarsus underwent a radical transformation—the zealous persecutor of Christians became a passionate follower of Christ. Later known as Paul, he dedicated his time, energy, and talent to spreading the gospel message. What motivated him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Healing At The Spa.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 20, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,690 views

    Do we really want the touch of Jesus in our lives?

    A HEALING AT THE SPA. John 5:1-9. The miracle [literally ‘sign’ (John 4:54)] of the healing of the boy at Capernaum is immediately followed in John’s account with another healing, this time at an unspecified feast in Jerusalem (John 5:1-9). THE NEED (John 5:1-5). A man who had had an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reasons To Stay

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006
     | 3,633 views

    Paul tells his readers that he is committed to his calling to Ephesis

    Three Values To Stay In Ephesus I Corinthians 16:1-9 1 Now about the collection for God’s people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. 2 On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income, saving it up, so that when I come no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    The Traitor Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,231 views

    As a traitor truly serves only himself, we serve only ourselves if we refuse to take a stand with Christ against Satan and his influences

    We must stand firm in the fight for God in our world today. I. Stand Up for God and Ourselves (10-12) A. As salt and light in the world around us B. As we daily check in with the enemy around us 1. Fight God’s fight, not just our own battles 2. We are not so much a hospital as a barracks II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perseverance In Adversity Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 3, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,043 views

    Nehemiah persevered when the chips were down

    III: PERSEVERE IN ADVERSITY Neh. 2:10 & 19 & 20. Sanballat the Horite and Tobiah the Ammonite opposed him. Both non-Jews. Not part of the OT covenant. Jealousy and fear of the consequences. Nehemiah would become powerful. Note Nehemiah rebukes them, not by name calling but merely by ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican