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  • Jonathan Twitchell avatar

    We Need A Hero?

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 25, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,974 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

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    Eliminate The Distractions

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jul 29, 2006
    based on 57 ratings
     | 29,110 views

    Are we all allowing the distractions of this world to cause us problems with our walk with Jesus Christ?

    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

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    Faith And Healing

    Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,614 views

    Two miracles of healing show us how faith and healing relate to one another in Jesus’ ministry.

    Psalm 112, Deuteronomy 15:7-11, 2 Corinthians 8:1-9,13-15, Mark 5:22-24,35b-43 Faith and healing I’m not sure how the gospel lesson for today got paired with two readings on giving. Even the Psalm for today contains the lines “ 5 A good man deals graciously and lends...” and “He has given to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Putting Others First

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 15,026 views

    A message about putting aside our own agendas for the sake of others and the kingdom.

    Putting Others First Philippians 2:1-11 August 13, 2006 Introduction We live in a very “me-centered” culture, don’t we? I think most cultures are me-centered to an extent, even those where respect for others is much higher than it is here in the United States. There’s a word for being ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • James May avatar

    Power In Reserve

    Contributed by James May on Aug 27, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,992 views

    We have power in reserve, through the Lord Jesus Christ, to overcome every trial and persecution. God will see us through.

    Power in Reserve By Pastor Jim May It seems that there is never a day when we do not hear of someone who is having some problems. Just this week we have seen several of our own church family who have had some hard times. Two of the ladies have had to have surgery. I’m glad to say that both are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Real Insurgency, Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Sep 2, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,954 views

    Second in a series looking at spiritual warfare not on the basis of popular Christian views, but on biblical teaching.

    Two weeks ago I started preaching on this passage, and I told you at the time that as I began to study though it, what I had intended to be a single sermon had grown into at least two. Now it looks like three. And frankly, we could spend many more weeks on the subject of spiritual warfare. As I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    It's All About Me, Right?

    Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Sep 2, 2006
     | 3,934 views

    A sermon on John the Baptist’s imprisonment and on dealing with difficulties in our lives.

    ¡§Me Church¡¨ video: ¡§Imagine a church where every member is passionately, whole-heartedly and recklessly calling the shots.¡¨ (A woman says) ¡§I work a busy week and when Sunday rolls around, I¡¦m tired. How about a church service that starts when I get there?¡¨ No problem ¡V when you arrive, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Intimacy

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,558 views

    Why do I need friends? What is a godly friend?

    Sayings about Friendship ¡ñ True friends are like Diamonds... they are real and rare. False friends are like leaves... they are scattered everywhere. ¡ñ Without humor, life is sad. Without courage, life is hard. Without love, life is hopeless. Without friends, life is impossible! ¡ñ Everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    But If Not

    Contributed by Lionel Gruver on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 60 ratings
     | 33,770 views

    What to do when it seems like your prayers haven’t been answered.

    “….BUT IF NOT” INTRODUCTION I’m going to preach about something tonight that’s not very popular. In fact, when you hear my opening remarks, you might think that I’m questioning God’s power, but please bear with me. I’m concerned that we have heard so many messages about God’s: • Miracle ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Esteban Ulloa avatar

    Sobre Alas De Aguilas

    Contributed by Esteban Ulloa on Sep 10, 2006
    based on 116 ratings
     | 112,577 views

    Necesitamos regocijarnos en el hecho de que tenemos un maravilloso padre celestial que cuida de nosotros.

    TEMA: SOBRE ALAS DE AGUILAS TEXTO: Deut. 32:11 La Biblia tiene mucho que decir acerca de las águilas. Isaías 40:31 dice: “pero los que esperan a Jehová tendrán nuevas fuerzas; levantarán alas como las águilas; correrán, y no se cansarán; caminarán, y no se fatigarán.” Salmo 103:5 “El que sacia de ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Get Rich

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 22, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,014 views

    Examines the spiritual riches of the child of God.

    “HOW TO GET RICH” Gal. 4:1-7 INTRO – Everywhere you look, you’ll find a “get rich quick” scheme that someone has cooked up. Went online just to see what was out there in this area of getting rich: - How to be a “one minute millionaire” - There’s a “free secret website” for the Online Ultimate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Showing No Favoritism Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 30, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,985 views

    The church must be the one place in the world where the things which serve to classify and separate people must not be allowed.

    Introduction: A. I read a story about what happened at a church one Sunday morning. 1. As the congregation began to arrive they found a dirty, old vagrant lying beside the church’s front door. 2. Some looked at him and said how awful that someone looking like that is lying outside our beautiful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    Undying Hope Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on May 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,695 views

    Why does God forbid murder? Because our God is a God of Hope.

    Two weeks ago, Michael Kennedy walked into the police station over in Chantilly. He took out a gun and started firing. Detective Vicky Armel was killed immediately. Officer Michael Garabino lived for a week and half before he too finally died from the injuries sustained on that day. The shooter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    From Generation To Generation - Israel In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 1, 2006
    based on 118 ratings
     | 43,473 views

    Israel turned an 11 day journey to the promised land into a 40 year process of meandering in circles, going nowhere. HOW TO BREAK THE CYCLE! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    From Generation To Generation Psalm 78 Psalm 100:5 For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations. Psalm 145:4 One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts. A Biblical generation is 40 years. That sums ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Thoughts On Heaven

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 11, 2006
    based on 125 ratings
     | 41,964 views

    1.Heven is a place of joy. 2. Heaven is descibed as a city. 3. Heaven takes seriously the difficulties we are facing now.

    I was tremendously impacted by a funeral I once had. The service was for the mother of a member of the church who was a great Christian woman. During the service, one of her former pastors stood to share his gratitude for the life of this woman. He was retired from ministry at the time, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist