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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Technology And The Soul Of Man

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 4, 2017
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     | 10,970 views

    How should the Christian view technology?

    Technology and the Soul of Man Genesis 4:16-24 We live in a blizzard of new technology today. We even wonder how we could live without it. I can remember the surprise snowstorm which hit the South in March of 1993 when the power was out in some places here for a week. It was interesting to see how ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Darkness Before Dawn Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 6, 2012
     | 5,360 views

    Nature gives us insights into who God is and what he does as well as how we are to live before him. In this lesson we recognize that the darkness of night, ths shining of the stars, and the dawn of the sun parallel the darkness of evil that encompasses th

    1. Aggie and Sun Story The rivalry between UT and Texas A&M is well known. While living in Texas, a UT fan told me an “Aggie” joke. “Did you hear about the Aggie” who stayed up all night wondering what happened to the sun? Then it dawned on him!” 2. Psalm 8.2-4 3 When I look at your heavens, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rejoice! Reunion And Relief

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 15, 2012
     | 5,933 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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    The Omnipotence Of God Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 12, 2013
     | 8,859 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

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    The Can’t Do Everything Won’t Do Anything Syndrome

    Contributed by Don Emmitte on May 20, 2014
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     | 4,634 views

    Our history calls us to an optimism that often is difficult to support. We do live in a changing time. The familiar has gone for most of us. Too often this creates within us a feeling of uncertainty and confusion rather than hope and optimism.

    The Can’t Do Everything Won’t Do Anything Syndrome John 6:1-14 Sermon by Don Emmitte – Memorial Day, 2014 – Grace Restoration Ministries Take Your Bibles, Please… After this Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Happy & All Heart

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2013
     | 2,495 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

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    True Love Is Practical Love

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Mar 13, 2014
     | 5,857 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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    Blessed, For The Singers Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,136 views

    When a local Body of Christ opens the door for a song service, they are giving opportunity for Christians and non-Christians to enjoy music that was written for the purpose of blessing the Lord and meant to be sung as a proclamation of His love for us.

    Title: Blessed, For The Singers Introduction: I would like to read to you from 2 Chronicles 25: 1, 6-7, “David, together with the commanders of the army, set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman and Jeduthun for the ministry of prophesying, accompanied by harps, lyres and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gateway To Greatness

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 5, 2014
     | 7,787 views

    A sermon that speaks to the issue of Christian service.

    "THE GATEWAY TO GREATNESS" Matthew 20:20-28 Introduction: In our text we have a situation where Salome, the mother of James and John approaches Jesus and makes a very specific request on behalf of her two sons. In the preceding chapter, Mat_19:28, our Lord had promised his disciples, that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Grateful

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Oct 17, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 44,997 views

    This sermon says that gratefulness is important to our God.

    BEING GRATEFUL Luke 17:11-19 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION Five years ago before he succumbed to cancer, Tony Snow, former political commentator, speech writer and White House press secretary, said the following to the 2007 graduating class at the Catholic University of America: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eulogy Sharon Voik

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 8, 2015
     | 6,748 views

    This is the eulogy of a Christian who found the Lord after a rough battle with addictions.

    Eulogy Sharon Voik by Rick Gillespie- Mobley 2 Timothy 4:6-4:9 Sharon Volk Sharon came to our church with a twinkle in her eye and a smile upon her face. There is a song that tells the story behind the smile everyone could see on Sharon’s face. The words were, “What a day that will ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Conflict Resolution God’s Way

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 17, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,544 views

    If we remember the words of Jesus, especially when we are in conflict with our fellow man, we will change the world. Loving our neighbour fulfills any and every other divine command, for genuine love does no harm to its neighbour.

    There was a church where the pastor and the minister of music were not getting along. As time went by, this began to spill over into the worship service. The first week the pastor preached on commitment and how we all should dedicate ourselves to the service of God. The music director led the song, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Healing & Wholeness: Faith Is More Than A Feeling. Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,268 views

    Feelings are real – we truly experience them. We don’t imagine them and God has created us with the capacity for an incredibly wide range of emotions and feelings. If we regularly read the Bible and think about God’s promises, our faith will increase.

    Faith is more than a feeling How do you feel right now? Have you ever thought about how many emotions and feelings we can have? Do you find it easy to express emotions? For example do you often watch a movie and find yourself crying tears of joy or sadness. Be honest, when you watched the film ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Palitha Jayasooriya avatar

    The Christmas Light That Brings Hope

    Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Dec 17, 2015
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,299 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 End

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,275 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