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  • Doane Brubaker avatar

    The Forgiveness Wager

    Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Jun 28, 2007
     | 2,429 views

    Asks listeners to identify with four characters who will challenge the current state of their faith.

    The Forgiveness Wager Luke 5:17-26 This is a great story for challenging your faith by identifying with some of the characters. Am I most like the optimistic friend, willing to go to great lengths and inconvenience to help a friend get in front of Jesus because I’m confident it’ll make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    "Experiencing The Presence Of God"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,487 views

    Life is filled with hopless situations. (illustration Harry Truman election) The two disciples on the Road to Emmaus felt hopless. Their encounter with the Living God shows how God through his Holy Spirit would enable us to have the same experience.

    In Jesus Holy Name April 6, 2008 Easter II Redeemer Text: Luke 24:13-35 “Experiencing the Presence of God” He is risen! He is risen indeed! The word of the angel spoken at the empty tomb of Jesus tells us that God has, in His Son, gives us hope for the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Do Not Grieve The Holy Spirit Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,077 views

    Part 2 of this series.

    Our Personal Relationship With God Part 2 Do Not Grieve The Holy Spirit Of God Scripture: Ephesians 4:30; James 1:21; John 7:3-5 Introduction Last week I started this sermon series that is focused on how we can build a better, more fulfilling personal relationship with our Heavenly Father. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Ready For The Tough Times? Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,162 views

    This is the first in a series of 4 messages from the book of Job.

    “ARE YOU READY FOR THE TOUGH TIMES? Job 1:6-22 (Begin series – “Life is Tough – God is Good”) INTRO – What is your definition of a tough time? The toughest thing you could think of possibly going through? Well, guess what? That very thing could happen to you. When I went to seminary at New ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Still Moves Stones

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 20, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,775 views

    We all need to see the stones in our lives moved. When they are moved out of the way, we see the power of God and will believe.

    HE STILL MOVES STONES TEXT: JOHN 20:1-9 THEME: GOD REVEALS HIS GLORY TO THE WORLD Sometimes I become discouraged about the church and church people. Sometimes I become discouraged over the level of Christianity in this world. I can become overly focused on the negative aspects of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Rise Of A World Power Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 3, 2009
     | 2,930 views

    This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire Bible. It is based upon the study guide from an older Chuck Swindoll series. This message surveys Joshua-2 Samuel.

    Today, we set out on the second segment of our journey on God’s Route 66. This segment will be quite historical. These five historical books that we are going to survey today trace Israel’s transformation from a band of twelve wandering nomadic tribes to a powerful united nation. Also during this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The End

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,419 views

    How to prepare for the end

    The End How To Prepare Matthew 24:1-51 True or false: spiritually and morally ... Things are worse today. than they have probably ever been! Probably 99.99% of you would say ... True! True or false: When our grandparents established a home it was more secure with a better chance oflasting. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Love Is Practical Love

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Mar 13, 2014
     | 5,977 views

    God's love for us is not abstract but real, practical and eternal; so when Jesus says we should love our neighbour it means our love for those around us should also be real and practical.

    OT Reading - Deuteronomy 6 v.1-9 NT Reading - 1st Corinthians 13 v.1-13 SERMON: True love is practical love The Pop charts always seem to include many love songs, such as “All you need is love” and “Love, love me do” by the Beatles in the 1960’s; "Love me tender, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Christmas Light That Brings Hope

    Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Dec 17, 2015
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,667 views

    I preached this sermon last Sunday, December 13th, 2015, at our Christmas Carol Service. It is shown here mostly as it was presented. The sermon talks about the Light of Jesus that brings hope for more than a season.

    THE CHRISTMAS LIGHT THAT BRINGS HOPE (ISAIAH 9:1-7, MATTHEW 4:13-16) INTRODUCTION – Good evening friends, it’s so nice to have you at our Christmas production 2015, “Christmas Hope – for more than a season”. I want to speak tonight about a hope that lasts beyond a season. One of our musicians told ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Omnipotence Of God Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 12, 2013
     | 9,008 views

    A sermon on Psalm 139:13-24 on God's omnipotence (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, God Most High, pg. 102- 106; Also from Sermon Central's Matthew Kratz at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/print_friendly.asp?ContributorID=&SermonID=124757)

    HoHum: I have a very good friend who recently shared with me that on one occasion she, out of sincere concern over sin and desire to be what God wanted her to be, she prayed, "God, show me the sin in my life. Show me what I really am." She said that in a couple of weeks she began to pray, "Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Steps To Success

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 30, 2010
    based on 45 ratings
     | 14,822 views

    It is one of the most successful building projects ever. How did it go from vision to fruition in 52 days? And how will these same principles help us build a church, or a good home, or a business? Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, Powerpoint.

    Steps to Success Nehemiah 2:1-10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Steps2Success.html Nehemiah heard the sad news of Jerusalem and her walls lying in ruins, and he was heartbroken, asking God to use him to fix the situation. Many of us pray to God to fix things and what we mean is, I’d like to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Spiritual Gifts Round 1

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 31, 2011
     | 3,545 views

    Exposition of 1 Corinthians 12 regarding 4 of the 5 non-miraculous gifts in this text. Saving prophecy for later, and going to deal with the miraculous gifts (tongues, miracles, and healing) in a different sermon.

    Text: 1 Cor 12:7-11, Title: Spiritual Gifts Round 1, Date/Place: NRBC, 10.29.11, AM A. Opening illustration: Slowly, the barber’s business began to dwindle. He just couldn’t compete. In a last ditch effort to save his business, he hired a business consultant. The consultant spent a day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rejoice! Reunion And Relief

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 15, 2012
     | 6,016 views

    Salvation is not something; it is Someone!

    REJOICE: REUNION AND RELIEF REVELATION 19:1-21 Big Idea: Salvation is not something; it is Someone! Supporting Scripture: Psalm 23:5; REVELATION 19:1-21 1After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying out, "Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    No Tears In Heaven

    Contributed by David Nolte on Aug 14, 2016
     | 13,921 views

    Reasons to know there will be no tears in Heaven.

    “No Tears In Heaven!” Revelation 21:1-4 David P. Nolte Tears. They flow sometimes in grief, sometimes in pain, sometimes in regret, sometimes in sympathy, sometimes in weariness, sometimes in anger, sometimes in fear, sometimes in relief and sometimes in joy. But the day is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Happy & All Heart

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2013
     | 2,526 views

    A sermon on the second beatitude.

    Happy, Happy, Happy: Happy and All Heart Matthew 5:1-2, 4 You’ve heard the ten rules for happier living? 1. Give something away (no strings attached) 2. Do a kindness (and forget it) 3. Spend a few minutes with the aged (their experience is a priceless guidance) 4. Look intently into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist