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  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Sinfulness

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 21, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,449 views

    An Ash Wednesday Sermon

    Ash Wednesday Psalm 51:1-18 Sinfulness 51:1 ¶ To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, according to thy steadfast love; according to thy abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Science Of Addition

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 6, 2006
     | 6,427 views

    The focus of this meesage is to "spur on" the believer to a life of dedication, desire, and discipleship.

    1 Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours: 2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. 3 His divine power has given us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Chase avatar

    How To Hear From God!

    Contributed by Johnny Chase on Mar 11, 2006
    based on 50 ratings
     | 10,027 views

    Did you know that every believer can hear from God? Not only can we hear from God but we should hear and recognize his voice speaking to us regularly. I have heard people say, “I pray but God doesn’t speak to me.” I have known many who have been frustrate

    How to hear from God 1 Samuel 3:1-11 The LORD Calls Samuel 1 The boy Samuel ministered before the LORD under Eli. In those days the word of the LORD was rare; there were not many visions. 2 One night Eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Study To Learn And Know

    Contributed by James May on Mar 12, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,421 views

    God expects His people to study His Word and divide truth from error so that we may be vessels of Gold and Silver, useful in His Kingdom.

    Study to Learn and Know By Pastor Jim May 2 Timothy 2:15-21, "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. And their word will eat as doth ...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
     | 4,971 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
     | 29,101 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
     | 7,610 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
     | 15,019 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

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    The Perfect Storm

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 16, 2005
    based on 445 ratings
     | 126,771 views

    1. Storms will come. 2. Jesus will be with us in the storm. 3. Jesus will calm the storm. 4. It is only in the storm that we really know who Jesus is.

    It has been interesting to watch the blame game during the recent disasters which hit the southern part of our country. The mayor was to blame. No, it was the director of FEMA. No, it was the governor of the state. No, it was the people who refused to evacuate. No, it was the people who built ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Marks Of Maturity

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 116 ratings
     | 20,421 views

    A description of four marks of Christian maturity.

    I found a poem on the internet that I would like to share with you. It bears some striking resemblances to a very well-known poem. Listen carefully, though, because it is not quite the poem that you might expect. One night, I had a wondrous dream; One set of footprints there was seen. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Waiting 101 Series

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 15,011 views

    Most miracles are forfeited because we give up too soon.

    A Course in Miracles: Waiting 301 05.20.05 Pastor Mark Batterson This evotional concludes A Course in Miracles. Our next series will be The Game of Life beginning in June. To check out old evotionals visit the evotional archive @ www.theaterchurch.com. Waiting Rooms I went to see the doctor ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Adonai - Lord Of All Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 22,538 views

    A message on the name Adonai - the Lord of All.

    Lord of Ass Adonai – Gen. 15:1f Video: Hot and Cold clip – Is your life making a difference. Does it produce a reaction? Trans: I believe the answer to this question can be answered by determining who is on the throne. Truth is, no one has ever done anything great for God until they settled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jehovah Shammah- The Lord Is There Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 21,683 views

    a message on teh name Jehovah Shammah - the Lord is There.

    Hello I Love You… Jehovah Shammah – Ezekiel 40:1-5 – 48:35 Intro: In our series on the God’s names we’ve discovered many truths about Him. Elohim – The Eternal Creator who by Him all things have their being. Adonai – The Ruler of all – nothing escapes Him or catches Him by surprise. El Elyon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    How To Deal With Difficult People

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,695 views

    This sermon looks at how best to deal with difficult people by seeing how we should not be difficult ourselves.

    My wife used to work at a Wal-mart in Hattiesburg, MS in the jewelry department. Now many of you know Wal-mart’s policy, that the customer is always right. There may be the case on paper, and it may be great for the overall business of the company, but what do you do when a customer takes full ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Aage Larsen avatar

    God's Gift

    Contributed by Aage Larsen on Nov 1, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,210 views

    God deliver’s the Gospel to needy sinners from infants to adults.

    Ephesians 2:1-9 “God’s Gift” We are living in a time of grace. It is a time where God is patiently waiting for the full number of people to be gathered by the call of His Word. God is using those of us who trust Him as witnesses to His grace. We are people who were formally numbered among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran