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  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Parables Lamp, Seed, Mustard Seed: The Mysterious Principle

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 13,229 views

    The three parables are examined in detail. These parables are eschatological in nature. These parables are written to give us reassurance in our faith right now and also to give us insight concerning the nature of the coming of the kingdom of God.

    Today in our Scripture Jesus teaches us three short parables which all tie together to form a fuller understanding of who God is and how he operates in our lives. You’ll notice as we read the Scripture today there are some verses that are quite difficult to understand and on a first reading we may ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Vacation Taught Me

    Contributed by Craig Eidson on Aug 3, 2007
     | 5,691 views

    Lifes highway and journey is tough, so how do you maneuver through it all.

    WHAT VACATION TAUGHT ME. BY CRAIG EIDSON Genesis 1:1-2:3 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. 3 And God said, "Let there be light," and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Choosing A Bible Version Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,480 views

    This sermon explores how to choose a Bible version. It presents an argument for choosing an essentially literal translation of the Bible.

    Scripture The past few Sundays we have been looking at Romans 3:1-2. I would like to do so again today. The Apostle Paul asked, “What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision?” (3:1). How responded by saying, “Much in every way!” (3:2a). And then he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mike Rexroat avatar

    "Lost Sheep Need A Shepherd" Series

    Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Aug 5, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 20,568 views

    A look at the Parable of the Lost Sheep...from the view of the sheep.

    Ok, good morning! We have two items of business to take care of before we get started this morning. First, we have to wish Laurie and her husband Jim a Happy Anniversary for this coming Thursday. Last week it was her birthday and this week it is her anniversary.... so she pretty much gets all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Avoiding The Mistake Of Rebellion Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,742 views

    In this lesson we look at the way God reacted when Israel rebelled against Moses on two occasions. God wants us to submit to and cooperate with the authorities he has placed in our lives.

    Introduction: A. One of my embarrassing ministry mistakes came early on, while I was still in school at Harding. 1. I was working part-time as a minister for a congregation outside of town named the Highway Church of Christ. (Yes, it was right next to the highway.) 2. Anyhow, I was teaching a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    Being An Example In...

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 34,111 views

    This sermon explores the five areas that the Apostle Paul encouraged Timothy to set a good example for others to follow.

    Title: Being a good Example Text: 1 Timothy 4:12-16 Date: 8/5/2007 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: Tomorrow is the first day of School in Simpson, County, and I know everyone is excited about that. But those of you who are parents know some children need a little extra ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Brewer avatar

    Becoming Loving & Sacrificial Series

    Contributed by Scott Brewer on Aug 7, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,515 views

    Loving others well is the chief evidence that one is a Christ follower.

    An Incarnational, Missional People Becoming Loving & Sacrificial 1 John 3:11-24 Is there enough evidence to convict you of being a Christ-follower? Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge John Burlew was on the bench in April when Eric Hine, 43, of Cincinnati, came before him on a charge of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing To Build - 5

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Aug 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,336 views

    Seeing the Vision . . . Seeing the Cross

    Preparing to Build - Part 5 Seeing The Vision…Seeing The Cross We continue our series today…PREPARING TO BUILD, SEEING THE VISION, LIVING THE DREAM. We started this series on July 8 for the purpose of getting ready to see God move in our lives and our church. We chose the builder, we talked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The Church? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 11, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,188 views

    This sermon is the first in a short series of messages on the church, and it examines what the church of Jesus Christ is.

    Scripture For the next four weeks or so I would like to interrupt my series in Paul’s letter to the Romans and preach a short series of sermons on the church. I am doing so for the following reason. Over the course of this past year the Session of the Tampa Bay Presbyterian church has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When We Don't Know What To Pray Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 12, 2007
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,722 views

    You’re not alone when you’re in the ’groan zone.’

    When We Don’t Know What to Pray Romans 8:26-27 Rev. Brian Bill 8/12/07 www.pontiacbible.org On August 1st, a terrible tragedy brought strangers together to pray. I’m reading from the StarTribune.com out of Minneapolis-St. Paul (8/6/07): “Lori Peterson, jogging on the path on West River Parkway, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Pruitt avatar

    Do You Ever Get The Spiritual Blahs?

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Aug 12, 2007
    based on 76 ratings
     | 4,699 views

    Do you ever feel like you have lost your touch with your Christian experience and you just don’t know which way to turn?

    DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Giant Sized Challenges

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 17, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,070 views

    Seeing our challenges from God’s perspective instead of our own.

    Numbers 13, Joshua 14 Max Lucado, in his book, In the Eye of the Storm, opens his book with the story of Chippy the Parakeet. Chippy’s cage was being cleaned out one day by his owner when this particular event occurred. Chippy’s owner had the vacuum cleaner out...had the attachments removed...and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Allen avatar

    The Beatitudes Series

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Aug 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,079 views

    This is a study of the Sermon on the Mount. This is the 1st sermon in the series.

    Sermon on the Mount Pt 1 The Beatitudes Matthew 5:1-12 And seeing the multitudes [v. 23-25], He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. (2) Then He opened His mouth and taught them saying: (3) Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Jonah Sulks Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,008 views

    Jonah’s heart is revealed as not right and God is concerned with the conversion of people more than we are.

    Jonah 4 What makes you angry? Do you get angry very easily? Anger is such an important emotion but it is also a very revealing emotion. It tells us something is wrong – the problem is it does not tell us if the thing which is wrong is outside or inside us. We get angry because something is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    The Widow At Nain

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,475 views

    Some things we need to remember about sorrow.

    Luke 7:11-17 The Widow of Nain Woodlawn Baptist Church November 5, 2006 Introduction Read Luke 7:11-17. There are many great and inspiring texts in the Scriptures – passages that take us to lofty heights and leave us there on the mountaintop for a while, allowing us to gaze on the majesty and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist