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  • Ed Cole avatar

    The Personality Of Courageous Manhood

    Contributed by Ed Cole on Sep 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,366 views

    The second of a three-part series on courageous manhood.

    Introductory Texts 1. 1 Corinthians 12:1-6 – Diversity in the Spirit 2. 1 Corinthians 15:1 – God is a God of variety 3. Proverbs 13:17 – Reliable communication permits progress Diversity 1. Diversity in the Spirit 2. God has also given us diverse personalities The Diversity Found ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Celebration And Praise During Palm Sunday Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 10, 2011
     | 12,097 views

    Message about the celebration on Palm Sunday. Why the Pharisees were upset at Jesus

    Title: Celebration and Praise During Palm Sunday Theme: To show how to praise, and people who praised on Palm Sunday Text: Matthew 21:1-12 Read this Between Matthew 21:11 & 12 Luke 19:39 And some of the Pharisees called to Him from the crowd, "Teacher, rebuke Your disciples." 40 But He answered ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Behold Your God - Omnipotent Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
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    Behold Your God - God's power. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Ephesians chapter 3 verses 14-21 • This morning I want us to centre our thoughts on just two verses; • That we read in Ephesians chapter 3 – they are verses 20&21. • These two verses are about like gun powder; • They might be small but boy are they filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Bethlehem's Best - The Shepherds Song

    Contributed by Donald Cantrell on Dec 2, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,968 views

    This sermon depicts the story from the shepherds point of view. The shepherds were chosen to promote the wonderment that happned on the starry Christmas night.

    Title: “Bethlehem’s Best - The Shepherds Story” Theme: “The Christmas story from the shepherds point of view” Text: “Luke 2: 8 - 20” I - The Shepherds & their Humble Vocation (8) A) Nomadic Workmen “Their Many Fields” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Eternal Gift Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 6, 2010
     | 4,877 views

    Jesus’ gift to us is an eternal gift that we get to keep for ourselves and pass on to others at the same time.

    This morning I want to ask you to think about your favorite Christmas gift ever. Maybe it was a little red wagon or a shiny new bicycle. Maybe it was an article of clothing or the latest video game. Now let me ask you a question. Where is that gift today? Chances are, we have no idea. Toys become ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ehud

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 23,549 views

    A look at the story of Ehud.

    -before I begin today I have to make a disclaimer. Lorie has asked that it be known that she holds no responsibility for me picking this story. This was not her choice, this was all me, just so you all know, don’t blame her if you don’t like the story. -but today it’s my turn to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Son’s Gift Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 9, 2010
     | 4,851 views

    Christ gives every believer the Holy Spirit who delivers us from the penalty and power of sin, dwells within us to give us a different attitude and destiny, and directs us to intimacy with our Heavenly Father. This is the true Spirit of Christmas.

    Just a few days before Christmas one year, a postal worker at one of the main sorting offices found an unstamped, handwritten, messy envelope addressed to God. Curious, he opened it and discovered that it was from an elderly woman who was in great distress because all of her savings – $200 – had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "Church Life"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,256 views

    Spiritual life in the true church is much simpler than we try to make it

    “They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” Church function has taken many forms in time and many rituals and practices have been implemented. They have then evolved for the good or the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Less Of Me, More Of Him Intro Series

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 28,291 views

    This is a re-write of a series I wrote many years ago, about giving God room to work in our lives, the intro sermon speaks of selfishness giving way to service in God's kingdom

    LESS OF ME . . . MORE OF HIM (All my sermons us illustrations found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) (This series of sermons, is a complete re-write of another series I wrote years ago called, When We Move Out God Moves In) Many years ago, a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    New Years Promise

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,030 views

    Go into this new year with Gods plan, Purpose, and provision.

    NEW YEAR PROMISE Jeremiah 29:11-29:13 New Year’s 2012 Jeremiah 29:11 English Standard Version (ESV) 11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for wholeness and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Introduction: I read a humorous and thought provoking ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hotel Bethlehem Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,232 views

    Why Bethlehem - it was God’s plan and arrangement – He set everything in motion for it to happen right there in that town, in those conditions – it was in God’s eyes a perfect birth for the King of Kings. It was not a mistake or bad luck on the part of Ma

    Message: Hotel Bethlehem Scripture Text: “And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn” (Luke 2:7 KJV). Opening Introduction: It’s obvious from researching the times of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Knowing Him - The Word Dwelling Among Us Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Jan 10, 2012
     | 7,499 views

    Something remarkable happened in the birth of Christ - God became flesh and dwelt among us! Jesus reveals the heart and mind of God to mankind. He is the light that has come into the world. How will you respond to the light?

    Knowing Him – The Word Dwelling Among Us – John 1:1-18 – December 25, 2011 Series: What’s Jesus Got To Do With Christmas? #3 Rev. Kevin Haley tells a story of a memorable event that happened to him one December day. He says, “When my son was just 5 years old, he and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Don't Look Back Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 30, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 28,818 views

    Put the past behind if you want to move ahead.

    Don’t Look Back Haggai 2:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 1/29/12 How many of you can remember the “good old days”? Do you find yourself longing for what used to be and lamenting how things are today? 50 years ago, the top discipline problems in high school were talking, chewing gum, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Quest For Integrity Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Jan 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,211 views

    Paul writes that we are "Christ's Ambassadors." That is a high and holy calling and to do that well the way we live must mesh with what we believe. We can live with integrity as we let our "yes" be our "yes" and our "no" be our "no." Are you a person o

    The Quest For Integrity - Matthew 5:33-37 - January 29, 2012 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #15 I’ve always been fascinated by history and by those things that have gone before. Because of that, there are many places in this world that I would like to see; many ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Messiah And Facing Crisis Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 1, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,379 views

    God is our ever-present help in time of need, and prayer is His hot line.

    The Messiah and Facing Crisis Text: Matt. 26:36-46 Introduction 1. Illustration: This week I officially started my new business as an Aflac insurance agent. One of the most important things that Aflac programs do is to assist people when they are going through a crisis situation like an accident or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist