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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    How Can It Be?

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 13, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,544 views

    Stress is a Christmas killer. Is Christmas the problem?

    December 15, 2002 34Mary said to the angel, ¡§How can this be¡K Luke 1.34a (NASB) Rick and Judy Armstrong had a hectic holiday schedule; [they have] careers, teenagers, shopping, and all the required doings of the season. Realizing that she would be short of time, Judy had the stationer print ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Warren Bird avatar

    Guidance

    Contributed by Warren Bird on Dec 15, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 16,112 views

    How does God guide us in the decisions we have to make? This sermon provides an outline of a Biblical model of guidance, using Colossians 3.

    Introduction I don’t suppose many of you are old enough to remember the original TV Quiz Show, “Pick-a-Box”. It was hugely successful back in the very early days of television in Australia in the 1950’s and 60’s – so, yes, all the episodes were in black and white. The big moments in “Pick-a-Box” ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jonathan Twitchell avatar

    We Need A Hero?

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 25, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,846 views

    This sermon takes a look at the David & Goliath narrative with a contemporary eye to the Zorro and Superman movies.

    It’s funny that as we grow up we sometimes develop tastes that we never had as a child. For instance, I never liked salad as a child, but developed a taste for Caesar Salad as an adult. While I still don’t like broccoli, somewhere along the way I developed a deep enjoyment of good coffee. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    Now What Do I Do?

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,084 views

    Asks and then Answers the question.

    “Now What Do I Do?” February 25, 2007 Have you ever been in a situation where you asked yourself, “What do I do now?” I think that was just the situation that Sandy found herself in last week when she found herself hanging upside down in a turned over car. She couldn’t get the seatbelt ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    You Are What He Ate Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 28 ratings
     | 22,600 views

    Adam’s sin had a terrible effect on mankind. Romans even says that his sin made us sinners. What does that mean?

    OPEN: In the 14th century, in the land we now call Belgium, there was a duke by the name of Raynald III.. Raynald was grossly overweight and was commonly called by his Latin nickname, Crassus, which means "Fat." Now, it seems that Raynald had a violent quarrel with his younger brother Edward ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Hands Holding Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 5, 2008
     | 4,817 views

    For World Communion Sunday: God restrains us from destructive behavior; but even if we ignore that, His hand continues to hold us back.

    You may have noticed that I am a creature of habits. I do what I do according to the clock and by the book. If it is time for staff meeting, I will be here, seldom early, sometimes late because of traffic, but I will be here. It’s on the calendar, so I do it. I am a creature of habits. If it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jofrey Bustamante avatar

    Starting New Things!

    Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Jan 23, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 27,907 views

    What we have this year may be the same as what we had last year. But we can make the old things new, with new perspective, new heart and new attitude. In the heart of a person, old things become new.

    Introduction: Our Gregorian calendar was arranged in reference to the ancient Roman calendar. Each month had a meaning. February was named because that was the time of the year for a feast called "Februa", which usually culminates on the 15th. Most of the months were named after the gods that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    Love

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 3, 2009
     | 5,707 views

    Jesus said that he came so that we could have life and have it more abundantly. God loves us, so that we can love ourselves, in order to love others.

    How can we love ourselves Things we don’t like about ourselves Tattoos People don’t like my preaching I intentionally hurt another person Other person intentionally hurt me I’m overweight I’m out-of-style Psychologists say that everyone of us has things that we keep hidden from the outside ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • John Sears avatar

    Green Means Go Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Feb 16, 2012
    based on 15 ratings
     | 22,218 views

    The last words we speak are important. Join the adventure as we learn how Jesus disciples moved from fear to faith in their journey to follow Jesus’ final words.

    Introduction: My wife and I were nervous about our mission trip to Globe, AZ. It wasn’t the trip itself. It was because this would be the first time we had left our children in the care of another person for such an extended length of time. So like any parent, before we left we made sure that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    Tyranny Of The Good Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2012
     | 3,234 views

    Priorities, grace, vision, others

    TYRANNY OF THE GOOD James 2: 14-17 (p855) February 12, 2012 INTRODUCTION: Here is an amazing statement I believe with all my heart…. “One of the worst enemies of Christians can be good things in the church.” Here is how David Platt begins his book “Radical ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Robinson D avatar

    Ragging Sauls Series

    Contributed by Stephen Robinson D on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,227 views

    This sermon will help those that feel like the devil is out to steal, kill and destory you.

    If you remember in the first lesson David told us how to defeat our giants. Do you remember how to... - face them head on - get to the head of the problem - be brave no matter what the circumstances or situation looks like - Not be scared - Keep your focus on Jesus, rather than your giants - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Getting Beyond First Base

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,262 views

    This sermon examines the responsibility of following through on your faith commitment to Jesus Christ.

    Several years ago I attended a t-ball game and observed an interesting behavior. A t-ball player brought the crowd down in laughter. His behavior proved he had more to learn about playing ball. This little guy was excited about the game. He was intent about hitting the ball. He tensed his muscles ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Collins avatar

    Overcoming Guilt Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,070 views

    Part 13 of "Being the Church," focusing on the terrible power guilt has over many of our lives and how God overcomes guilt with the power of His grace.

    Stephen N. Collins Millville – 09/05/08 Being the Church Overcoming Guilt Scripture: Acts 23:1-23, 1 Timothy 1:12-15 Icebreaker: A wedding guest bubbled over with accolades to the bride as she passed through the receiving line. She said, “Oh, you look so lovely, my dear. I’m so pleased that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Choices

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 8, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 24,267 views

    Moses is preaching some of his final words to the people of Israel before they enter the Promise Land. He knows that they will be faced with choices...the most important choice being to follow God or go their own way; which leads to destruction. We have

    (Note: I enjoyed reading the introduction of Lee Huddleston's sermon here on Sermon Central; so I have borrowed his introduction, and used my own material for the body.) Introduction I’m not a big Country music fan… but I did go through a country music phase in my teens... whether you ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Louis Pantelis avatar

    Creation And The New Creation

    Contributed by Louis Pantelis on May 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,890 views

    This sermon focuses on the God of Creation. God speaks light into darkness, order into chaos, and fills the emptiness. God works in these ways as He makes us into new creations. He sheds light onto our sinfulnes, brings order out of our chaos, and fills

    Creation & The New Creation Genesis 1:1-5 One day a group of scientists got together and decided that man had come along way and no longer needed God. So they picked one scientist to go and tell Him that they were done with Him. The scientist walked up to God and said “God, we’ve decided that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God