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  • Jeremy Farmer avatar

    Facing Me

    Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,298 views

    We need to look at ourselves - inward instead of outward.

    Facing the Inside Matthew 26:20-22 Jeremy Farmer Pomona Assembly of God May 5, 2002 PM Service Matthew 26:20-22 “WHEN THE EVENING HAD COME, HE SAT DOWN WITH THE TWELVE. NOW AS THEY WERE EATING, HE SAID, ‘ASSUREDLY, I SAY TO YOU, ONE OF YOU WILL BETRAY ME.’ AND THEY WERE EXCEEDINGLY SORROWFUL, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Defiled Religion, Defiled Hearts"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,923 views

    God is concerned with true worship from the heart, not outward observances.

    “The Pharisees and some of the scribes gathered around Him when they had come from Jerusalem, 2 and had seen that some of His disciples were eating their bread with impure hands, that is, unwashed. 3 (For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they carefully wash their hands, thus ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Growing Old Gracefully

    Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 15, 2004
    based on 159 ratings
     | 54,975 views

    Like it or not, all of us grow older...all of us age. Some enjoy joking about aging....but deep down inside growing old is something many dread....and fear.....and are willing to do anything to avoid.

    Growing Older Gracefully Ecclesiastics 12:1-7 It seems to me that one of the things that some people joke about most in life is aging...One way we do this is by comparing our lives to our children’s lives. All of us have had our parents say things like: • In my day I walked to school up ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    It's All About Jesus! Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Sep 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,072 views

    With a world out of focus, we can focus on the Person of Christ.

    It’s All about Jesus! Introduction – Focus There are many things people focus upon. Today, at the new Cowboy’s Stadium, there will be many who will focus on the trappings more than the team. Jerry Jones wants his team to win but he loves his $1.2 billion stadium! *After a heartbreaking loss, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choosing The Best Part

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,967 views

    A Mother’s day Sermon looking at the differences between Mary and Martha

    INTRODUCTION: Today’s woman has no easy task. More appliances and conveniences are placed within the home with the goal of making the household chores easier. Things have certainly changed from the time that I was a child. There were no micro-wave ovens, icemaker refrigerators, and many of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Frantic Work Or Focused Life

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,477 views

    Wisdom lies in knowing when to be busy and when to be reflective. Both Martha and Mary wanted the affirmation of Jesus. But it always comes by grace alone.

    Author Sam Keen, in his provocative little book called Apology for Wonder, tells us the lesson he learned as young boy swimming in the Indian River inlet on the Delaware coast. Keen says that swimming there was very tricky, because the outgoing waters from the bay met the incoming tides waves from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Busy-Ness

    Contributed by Matt Barker on Nov 1, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,254 views

    Have you become so busy in life that you have forgotten your first love?

    Being too busy Revelations 2:2-4 How many of us have become so busy and weary that we have lost our first love? Show Video == A father and his young daughter were great friends and much in each other’s company. Then the father noted a change in his daughter. If he went for a walk, she excused ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Our Vision? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 3, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,806 views

    So many churches have so many 'irons' in the fire that they simply forget or begin to ignore the 'reason' they are even here... to make disciples! Our vision for 2012 must be focused on the ONE thing God has commissioned us as believers to do... make disc

    Sermon Brief Date Written: January 3, 2012 Date Preached: January 1, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: New Year’s Day Sermon Sermon Title: What’s Our Vision? Sermon Text: Proverbs 29:18 [ESV] “…18 Where there is no prophetic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Needing A Plan

    Contributed by Michael Bolin on Jan 31, 2010
     | 4,414 views

    the local church understanding the need for a vision

    Needing a Plan Have you ever stopped and asked yourself…WHY AM I SO EXHAUSTED? Maybe you can relate to this story. An individual said, “As I awoke this morning I decide to water my garden. As I turn on the hose in the driveway, I look over at my car and decide it needs washing. As I ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Be Like Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 28, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,432 views

    We remain faithful to Jesus by holding fast to Him regardless of circumstances.

    [Show video - “Be Like Mike” commercial] I guess, like many of you, I’m really dating myself when I admit that I actually remember that commercial, which made its debut in 1992. But even today, young aspiring basketball players still want to “be like Mike” because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attitude Makes The Difference

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 5, 2010
     | 6,835 views

    In this sermon we learn the importance of attitude, and we learn how to have a positive, joyful and hopeful attitude.

    Introduction: A. Does this bumper sticker describe you: Warning – I have an attitude and I know how to use it! 1. Today I want to talk about the fact that attitude makes a difference. 2. I preached on a similar topic last Tuesday night out at Camp Hunt’s Work and Worship Week, and some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Better Part

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,790 views

    This sermon examines the dichotomy between the behavior of Martha and Mary.

    The Better Part – Luke 10: 38-42 Intro: Jesse had just returned home after a long, hard day working as an attorney. As she stood in her kitchen trying to mentally unwind and prepare herself for a relaxing evening at home, her husband came through the door. The first words out of his mouth ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Cheap Sunglasses

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Sep 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,398 views

    Wouldn't it be great to see things through the eyes of Jesus? Perhaps if we accept the Cheap Songlasses that come with Grace, we could see others differently.

    CHEAP SUNGLASSES (ALL my sermons use illustration found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture in NIV unless otherwise noted) This morning the puppets performed a song by Brandon Heath called “Give Me Your Eyes” to have the eyes of Jesus. “Give me your eyes for just one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jul 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,923 views

    You have to look at the overall out come and put the small stuff in perspective, Don’t ignore the small stuff but at the same time don’t sweat it.

    Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Joshua 10: 25-26 Joshua 10:3-5 3 Therefore Adoni-Zedek king of Jerusalem sent to Hoham king of Hebron, Piram king of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Destiny

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012
     | 15,318 views

    God wants his people to know that He has great plans for their life.

    Jer 1:4 Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Jer 1:5 Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. Jer 1:6 Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal