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  • Scott Carmer avatar

    It's About Integrity

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,737 views

    Integrity is not what we do. Integrity is who we are.

    It’s About Integrity Matthew 27:11-26 April 10, 2005 You are going to think that I made this up, but I promise you that this is a true story. A few years ago, I got a phone call from the father of a fourteen year old boy. He was the father of one of my son’s friends and thought that I should ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Center That Holds

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 24, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,118 views

    We don’t follow God for a promise of easy life, but simply because God is TRUTH and nothing in life or death can separate us from God’s love.

    The Center that Holds Luke 5:17-26 April 24, 2005 I always try my best to preach out of my own experience, but as I approached today’s sermon, I realized that I was having trouble doing that. I can preach easily about a lot of stuff because I have experience. For example: I sometimes struggle ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Understanding "The Flesh" Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 29, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,165 views

    This is the first sermon in a series of two from the perspective of The Exchanged Life which seeks to help the believer to understand what the programmed flesh is.

    I often hear believers comment as they’re attempting to live the Christian life, “My life seemed a lot easier when I wasn’t a Christian.” Or, they’ll say, “Why am I having such a hard time, when those who don’t live for Christ seem to be so ‘happy go lucky’, they seem to live without a care in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surrender: Smack Down 2005

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,098 views

    What is it going to cost you, surrendering to God?

    William Borden. Heir to the Borden Dairy Estate, graduated from high School in 1904 a millionaire. His parents gave him a trip around the world, Asia, the Middle East and Europe. He wrote home saying, I’m going to give my life to prepare for the mission field. When he made his decision, he wrote ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • RAY MCKENDRY avatar

    Who Knows Jesus And Does It Matter?

    Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Mar 5, 2007
     | 1,850 views

    Discovering who Jesus is and why it matters to your life.

    Who Knows Jesus and Does It Matter? Luke 4: 1-13 4:1 Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 4:2 being tempted for forty days by the devil. And in those days He ate nothing, and afterward, when they had ended, He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Will You Turn Away?" Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 70 ratings
     | 20,354 views

    #22 in the series. This text details three Amazing Attitudes towards Jesus.

    A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 22 “Will You Turn Away?” John 6:60-71 It is amazing to consider that chapter six of John’s gospel began with the amazing reception to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Life Fair? - Job Chapter Six Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,091 views

    This is a study on chapter six of Job.

    Jewels From Job Job Chapter #6 Job will answer the accusations of Eliphaz that are found in Job chapter five. His response is found in Job 6-7. Remember Eliphaz has told Job the he does not suffer for no reason. Eliphaz believes that Job has sinned and that is the reason the he is now ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Possibilities Are Limitless: When You Trust God Series

    Contributed by Aubery Moore on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 23,766 views

    Third in he series, which looks at the new year in the light of limitless possibilites as modeled by the election. The life of Samuel gives us a biblical model by which we examine those possibilities.

    The Possibilities are Limitless: When You Trust God 1 Samuel 7.1-13 This week is labeled super Sunday and the justification is because the 2007/8 football season comes to an end as it crowns its champion. This year different than those of the recent past the entire week is filled with super ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divorce Series

    Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,857 views

    In the finale of the untouchables series, students learn what the Bible has to say about Divorce

    Untouchables: Divorce collision. 4.9.07. gregg barbour One day a young man was looking through the classifieds in search of a used car when he came upon an ad for a brand new Jaguar being sold for only $50. Surely he thought this was typo, but calling the number listed he was assured that $50 was ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Bryan Dill avatar

    The Words Of My Mouth

    Contributed by Bryan Dill on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 118 ratings
     | 30,514 views

    The words we use don’t always have the effect we want. But, unfortunately, there are times when the words we use aren’t intended for noble purposes.

    During the course of his sermon, a preacher wanted to emphasize the brevity of life. He took a long pause, then said, “Every member of this church is going to die.” But, to his ultimate surprise, a man in the back row responded to this statement with a big smile. Well, the evangelist was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    The Submission Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Jul 5, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,787 views

    This sermon spells out what our responsibility is to those who govern us.

    Text: 1 Peter 2:13-17 Introduction: Christians make good citizens. We really do! I believe that if America’s leaders understood that our faith obligates us to this, they would encourage men and women to follow Christ. Permit me to share just a few ways that we bless our country: 1. We pay our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Keith Andrews avatar

    Reconnecting With Your Spouse Series

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jul 10, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,008 views

    First of the Exit Strategies Series: Reconnecting with you spouse following deployment

    Marriage Seminar Reconnecting with Your Spouse All scripture marked NKJV: The New King James Version. 1996, c1982. Nashville: Thomas Nelson. This past week we celebrated an important milestone in American History. Some of you may have missed it. On January 29, 1956, President Dwight D. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Miracles Of Jesus: By The Bay Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,999 views

    The miracle of forgiveness in the restoration of Peter in John 21

    MIRACLES OF JESUS: BY THE BAY JOHN 1:1-19 INTRODUCTION Option 1… CSI Effect (www.sermoncentral.com illustration) A crime scene investigator from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was dusting for fingerprints in a home that had been burglarized. The investigator was challenged by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Who Is The Holy Spirit? Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 19, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,795 views

    The Holy Spirit is the one who comes and stands beside us at all times.

    WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT? Text: Jn. 14:15-26 Introduction 1. Read Jn. 14:15-26 2. Illustration: Wilma had been a member of her church for many, many years. In her later years she needed the assistance of a cane to help in walking. As she was talking with her pastor, she would make points by ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Watching A Screaming Child

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 6, 2006
     | 2,398 views

    God watches as Jesus sceams out in pain. But he watches his son die. Why?

    WATCHING A SCREAMING CHILD THEME: GOD’S SACRFICIAL LOVE IS BEYOND UNDERSTANDING. Most parents are proud of their children. Recently, Charity was on a trip with Gabrielle to West Virginia. On the trip Gabrielle said Apple. Charity called me immediately. You may not think that saying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ