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  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Invitation Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,544 views

    Loving others means that we care about their eternal destiny and their relationship with the Lord

    (This message adapted from The Purpose-Driven Life, by Rick Warren) SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: MATTHEW 28:18-20 TITLE: “THE INVITATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. There once was a fellow that was deeply moved by the preacher’s sermon on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Free Or Not Free?

    Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 3, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,962 views

    "Being a servant of Christ is to be free from the approval of the world"

    Recently one of the TV programmes I enjoy watching is Noel Edmonds “Deal or No Deal”. Has anyone here seen the programme. Bank’s offer could suddenly vaporize. ? Basically there are 22 contestants and each one will get a go in the seat so to speak. There are 22 boxes, each one of them contains a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Oh, Really?

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 12, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,375 views

    Malachi was a prophet of God who prophesied in the last days before the first coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. You and I are living in the last days before the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Oh, Really? Malachi 1:1-14 Malachi is the final book in the Old Testament. Malachi has the last say in the Old Testament times. Malachi is kind of a transitional book. Between Malachi and the Old Testament we move into the New Testament. It is Malachi, the prophet of the Lord, who is used by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Froese avatar

    Climbing The Staircase To Spiritual Greatness

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,936 views

    This sermon defines the struggle we all face, and encourages people to PRESS ON! The climb toward Spiritual Greatness is for the ambitious.

    One typical morning, a respectable, casually dressed man in his mid 50’s got up and headed to work with his usual brief case in his usual Lexus. On this particular morning however, he arrived with a beautiful woman, who was not his wife. When he pulled up to his usual parking space and got out, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Owens avatar

    Money Talks Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,585 views

    What is your use of money saying about you?

    Introduction: A. One evening a husband was balancing the checkbook and said to his wife, “You know the old saying, ‘money talks’? Well, ours just said, ’So long!’” 1. I know that we all feel that way sometimes, don’t we? 2. The world we live in runs on money, and it seems that we never have enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Upside-Down, Backwards, And Inside-Out

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 26, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,845 views

    Utilizing 2 Samuel 5:1-10; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; and Mark 6:1-13, this sermon highlights how the Gospel often seems Upside-down and backwards--but really it is our perspective which needs adjusting.

    When I was a camp counselor during the summers of my High School and College years, I looked forward to the many theme days that we would have throughout the summer. We’d have international food days—complete with French Toast, Tacos, and Hungarian Goulash (that you’d eat with your fingers), or ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ed Pruitt avatar

    What's Love Got To Do With It?

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jul 29, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,972 views

    How is Your Marriage Today?

    DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Dead To Rights

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 8, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,879 views

    What rights do you have as a Christian?

    This week, we will focus on the cause of the offenses that bring us anger. And instead of looking outside of ourselves at the things that hurt us, we are going to do something different…we are going to look inside ourselves, and deal with the root of the problem. 1. Scripture a. You may recall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is Your Samaria?

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 12, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,928 views

    Who are the people you would rather avoid or bypass altogether? Jesus went to those who were on the fringe of society and made a difference. We can do the same as we are empowered by the Holy Spirit.

    April , 2007 Where is Your Samaria? “and He must needs go through Samaria.” John 4:4 INTRODUCTION: The shortest route from Jerusalem to Galilee was on the high road straight through Samaria, but most people would take the longer way around in order to avoid the Samaritans. A strong rivalry and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Another Ugly Good Friday

    Contributed by John Nadasi on Apr 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,482 views

    This is a response to the Virginia Tech murders. It examines our response as Christians and as responsible firearm owners. It also questions what we can do to be part of the solution. Although it is a manuscript, there is a lot to be ad-libbed in this.

    John 21:1-19 Paonia United Methodist Church April 22, 2007 Its been another one of those weeks for this country, hasn’t it? You would have to be a complete alien to have missed it. Another deranged wannabe gangster walks into a college campus and starts gunning down kids sitting at their ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Making Love Last In The Home Series

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,379 views

    I John 3:18-24 gives clear teachings and guidelines on how to make love last in the home and family.

    “Making Love Last in the Home” I John 3:18-24 During the month of May we are focusing on the home and family. From Biblical and secular history the slogan that says “As the Family goes so goes the Nation” is more than a slogan it is a fundamental truth. Nations rise or fall according to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    God Is A Weight Watcher

    Contributed by David Diyanni on May 7, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,447 views

    God is watching our weight. Now that is a bit scary! I always knew God was watching me and knew my every thought and heard my every word, but watching my weight? The Bible says that God does watch our weight and He sees that many people weigh too much or

    God Is A Weight Watcher Dan 5:27 & Heb 12:1, I Sam 2:3, I Samuel 16:7, I Samuel 15:22 Job 3:16, Luke 18:10, Ps 62:9 Introduction 1. We have officially started our health and fitness ministry at Vineyard Community Church. We have started the following ministries: men’s boot camp, women’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

  • Paul Duke avatar

    A Eunuch Experience

    Contributed by Paul Duke on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 20,654 views

    This is about Phillip the Deacon and an experience he had in Act 8 with an Ethiopian.

    A Eunuch Experience Acts 8: 26 – 39 I called this sermon, “A Eunuch Experience.” And Teresa – No, I did not misspell the word “unique.” This is what we call a play on words. I am going to be talking about Phillip the Deacon and an encounter that happened to him. Some quick info from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    When Jesus Enters The Temple

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 2, 2007
    based on 190 ratings
     | 36,506 views

    When Jesus enters the temple (a person’s life) things begin to happen.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A woman’s husband had been slipping in and out of a coma for several months, yet she stayed by his bedside every single day. When he came to, he motioned for her to come nearer. As she sat by him, he said, "You know what? You have been with me all through the bad times. When I got ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Road Signs Series

    Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,614 views

    Learn to Drive Series Week 5: Road Signs is an easy way for people to get a grasp on God’s warnings for our spiritual journey.

    Learn to Drive Series Week 5 Road Signs Tonight in our “Learn to Drive” series, I want to talk to you about road signs. Before you can start to drive on state roads, you must take a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational