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  • James May avatar

    Born Again

    Contributed by James May on Sep 10, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,361 views

    Nicodemus’ encounter with Jesus gives us our hope of being a part of the Kingdom of God. We must be Born Again. What does that mean?

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You Were Made For A Mission Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 13, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 10,473 views

    One in a series on Rick Warren’s Purpose-Driven Life book. Our mission is to drive with others toward a destination. But between invitation and destination there is hesitation, born of diversion, dissension, and dissipation.

    People who are on a mission move; people who are on a mission let nothing stop them. They are not distracted by side issues, they focus all their energies on getting their mission accomplished. People who are on a mission do whatever it takes to get to their goal. But people who are not on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rejection Of The Shepherd

    Contributed by Paul George on Sep 17, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,183 views

    In the previous chapters Zechariah was an ambassador sent to promise peace. In this chapter he is a herald sent to declare war.

    In the previous chapters Zechariah was an ambassador sent to promise peace. In this chapter he is a herald sent to declare war. Israel will recover its prosperity, and shall flourish for a while. The people will be very happy looking forward to the coming of the long expected Messiah, in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Follow God's Plan For Holding Marriage Together

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Sep 17, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,767 views

    A look at the different roles that God gave the wife and the husband and how he empowers each to carry them out as they look to Jesus, their Savior from sin.

    Follow God’s Plan for Holding Marriage Together Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Word of Truth through which the Holy Spirit guides us is Ephesians 5:21-31 [And keep being filled with the Spirit] as you submit yourselves to one another in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Love - A Visible Response"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 18, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,422 views

    This sermon shows us that if we love Jesus, we will demonstrate it ... and we will care about what Jesus cares about.

    “Love – A Visible Response” Luke 7:36-50 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on ‘Great Events In The Life Of Jesus’. TONIGHT – We take a look at a prostitute who has an encounter with Jesus. 7:36 – The Pharisee’s name was “Simon” – 7:40. Pharisees were self-righteous Jews … separatists who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Content With What You Have

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 23, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,600 views

    PENTECOST 15(C) - Be content with what you have because our Savior will never change but believers can always change.

    BE CONTENT WITH WHAT YOU HAVE Hebrews 13:1-8 - September 21, 2003 HEBREWS 13:1-8 131Keep on loving each other as brothers. 2Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. 3Remember those in prison as if you were their ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Get Out Of The Boat"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,256 views

    Jesus is with you in the storms of life. Jesus wants you out of the boat and to come to Him.

    “Get Out Of The Boat” Matthew 14:22-33 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on ‘Great Events In The Life And Ministry Of Jesus’. The last few weeks, we have seen Jesus do a great many things. We have seen Him perform miracles … cleanse the Temple … heal the sick … forgive sins … change ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Sep 28, 2003
    based on 141 ratings
     | 23,970 views

    1. Background on Ephesus 2. Revealed Characteristic of Christ 3. Compliments of Christ 4. The Weaknesses of Church of Ephesus 5. How to fix the problems 6. Warning 7. Reward for faithfulness

    September 14, 2003 Title: Ephesus Text: Rev. 2:1-7 Introduction Last week, we looked at the picture of Jesus Christ; standing among the 7 candlesticks each one representing one of the 7 churches that we will be studying... Walking among them... inspecting them congratulating them ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Contend For The Faith

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,846 views

    People who follow Christ must embrace truth

    Jude 1:17-23 ¡§Contend for the faith¡¨ ¡§People who follow Christ must embrace truth.¡¨ Sunday Morning Sermon ¡V After receiving a nasty letter a preacher sent it back to the church member with this note attached: "The enclosed letter came to me a few days ago. I am sending it to you because I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Help! I Can't Love Others Because I Don't Love Myself Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 7, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,055 views

    Energizing biblical approaches to self-worth.

    Help! I Can’t Love Others Because I Don’t Love Myself Part 4 of 6 in the series, "When Relationships Disappoint You, How to Find God’s Peace in the Pain" Does Anybody Feel Small? You’re Not Alone! Have you ever felt inadequate? Have you ever sensed that this feeling of inadequacy has hindered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mom, You Are Number One!

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on May 12, 2007
    based on 94 ratings
     | 5,071 views

    A Mother is at the top of the list in my book. AGodly Mother is even higher than that. May God bless everyones Mother today and every day

    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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    Living Right Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,001 views

    Peter called his readers to fortify their testimonies with two crucial aspects of righteous living: 1) a personal, godly discipline that is inward and private, and a 2)personal, godly deportment that is outward and public.

    The Topeka, Kan.-based Westboro Baptist Church (WBC), which is not affiliated with any national Baptist organization, announced plans to protest at Virgina Tech victims’ funerals only hours after 32 people were killed in the worst mass shooting in U.S. history. They also may protest at other events ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • James May avatar

    Wanna' Bet?

    Contributed by James May on May 20, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,761 views

    Most Christians hate gambling and all the evil it brings upon mankind but what about the serious gambling that many do with their soul?

    Wanna’ Bet? By Pastor Jim May Gambling is big business in America today. Right now, in the city of Baton Rouge, there is another large casino and resort that is trying to make the people of the area believe that the end justifies the means. A gambling conglomerate by the name of Pinnacle is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jennifer Casto avatar

    Are You A Grasshopper Or A Giant Warrior?

    Contributed by Jennifer Casto on May 21, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,272 views

    So many people in this life want everything but without putting forth any effort...nobody wants to sweat anymore...everyone wants things the easy way...they don’t want to fight their giants--- Yes God wants to prosper you and bless you, but sometimes you

    So many people in this life want everything but without putting forth any effort...nobody wants to sweat anymore...everyone wants things the easy way...they don’t want to fight their giants---they just wanna lay down and let someone else do it...and then whine and complain about things the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Using The Bible In Raising Children Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on May 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,513 views

    The purpose of this message is to help parents understand how to use the word of God in the process of raising children.

    INTRODUCTION: A. I am deeply concerned for the family. 1. It is my hope that this session will help you, as parents and teachers to understand how to train up children God’s way. 2. The key is the Word of God and it is to be an essential part of every stage of life, from infancy to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist