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  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Things That Never Change

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 163 ratings
     | 31,236 views

    Three things about which the Lord will never change His mind.

    Malachi 3:6 Things That Never Change Introduction There are many things that are changing rapidly all around us. We are living in a constantly changing world – and as the years go by the rate at which the changes occur are increasing more and more. Practically every phase of life changes. Travel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Big Is Your God?

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 4, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 14,820 views

    We tend to put limitations on the kind of God we serve. This sermon is an exhortation to "Let God be God."

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- Russell Brownworth, Pastor August 3, 2003 1And they took their journey from Elim, and all the congregation of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    You Have Tasted That The Lord Is Good

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 7, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
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    PENTECOST 7(C) - Now that you have tasted that the Lord is good the believer is invited to drink deeply of God’s Word and rejoice in God’s blessings.

    YOU HAVE TASTED THAT THE LORD IS GOOD ISAIAH 66:10—14 JULY 27, 2003 ISAIAH 66:10-14 10"Rejoice with Jerusalem and be glad for her, all you who love her; rejoice greatly with her, all you who mourn over her. 11For you will nurse and be satisfied at her comforting breasts; you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "You'd Better Watch Your Mouth!"

    Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Aug 11, 2003
    based on 176 ratings
     | 65,995 views

    Our words bring death or life. Therefore, it behooves us to "Watch Our Mouths." Sermon inspired by one listed on Sermon Central by Rev. Timothy Proctor titled: "Somebody Ought to Say Something" Some of this manuscript has been borrowed from his text.

    The book of proverbs is a Christian library and drug store all rolled into one. It’s a book of wisdom, as well as a book of remedy. There is something in this book to instruct or heal anyone who suffers any type of spiritual malady. God here – through Solomon – has condescended (or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Emphasizing God

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 15, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 12,812 views

    Three attributes of God brought out in the book of Obadiah.

    Obadiah 1:1 Emphasizing God Introduction As I have studied and prepared for our study in the book of Obadiah, I began by wondering how I might present this material so that it becomes more to you than ancient history. The Bible says in 2 Timothy 3:16-17, "All Scripture is given by inspiration of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Teachers Go South Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 16, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,644 views

    The danger of false teachers goes all the way back to the beginning, but the Bible shows us several types of false teachers and some are worse than others!

    Just look at where we’ve come thus far in 2 Peter! Chapter one opens with the wonder of God’s provisions that help us become like him… 3-4 His power His provision His precious promises Our participation in his divine nature His deliverance from and protection from corruption Next, we see a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In Search Of A Man

    Contributed by Evangelist Ron Freeman on Aug 17, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,684 views

    To establish that God is always in search of faithful men to go for him unto others who are seeking his will and way.

    INTRODUCTION: A. Aim: To discuss the theme: "In search of a man." B. Pro: To establish that God is always in search of faithful men to go for him unto others who are seeking his will and way. C. Text: Isa 6:8; Acts 8:25ff D. Outline: 1. God Sought For A Man - Found Philip: 2. Philip ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can A Christian Have Demons? Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Aug 20, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,456 views

    The question everyone asks is “Can a Christian have demons within their body and soul or influencing them?”  I saw many people influenced by demons in local churches. I’m not speaking of demonic possessions here, that is another subject. When a person com

    CAN A CHRISTIAN HAVE DEMONS? The question everyone asks is “Can a Christian have demons within their body and soul or influencing them?”  The answer is absolutely YES, but most Christians cannot comprehend that and think this is heresy.  At the Bible School we learn that a Christian cannot have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Affirming Our Faith: The Trinity

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 20, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 9,431 views

    Getting a grip on the Bible teaching - The Holy Trinity

    Have you ever tried to solve a mystery? The teaching on the Trinity is one of them. One woman told this story - After shopping at a busy store, another woman and I happened to leave at the same time, only to be faced with the daunting task of finding our cars in the crowded parking lot. The mystery ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Prepare To Take Some Ground Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Aug 21, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,368 views

    The Gospel of Christ will prepare and enable us to take spiritual ground and build healthier relationships.

    Actively Prepare (Getting Ready to Take Some Ground) Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: This is week four in our series “Eight Essential Exercises for Building a Better Body.” We’ve seen our need to find our strength in the Lord. Without His strength, we can’t even complete the rest of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Thermometer Or Thermostat (Align Your Thoughts With Christ) Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Aug 21, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,320 views

    In your relationships are you a conformer or a transformer, Align your thoughts with Christ and he’ll begin to align your relationships with His will!

    Thermometer or Thermostat (Align Your Thoughts with Christ) Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: This is week six in our series “Eight Essential Exercises for Building a Better Body.” We’re continuing to explore the need to build healthy, God-honoring relationships because all of life is lived out ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "Satan The Opportunist" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 22, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 12,569 views

    Satan specializes in crimes of opportunity. We’re supposed to deprive him of opportunities! (#20 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

    “Therefore, laying aside falsehood, speak truth, each one of you, with his neighbor, for we are members of one another. Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not give the devil an opportunity. The more than a century of feuding between the McCoys of ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Widow's Cruse

    Contributed by James May on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 22,133 views

    God can take our small talents, abilities and knowledge and use them to do great things.

    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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    Culture Shift: Casualties Of War

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 12,066 views

    The story of the rape of Dinah is one that makes us feel uncomfortable. What does such a story have to do with revealing God to us? This sermon explores living as faithful Christians in an ever increasingly violent world.

    Bibliography: Culture Shifts, lesson 5 Our Bible story makes us feel uncomfortable. We are not really comfortable with it being in the Bible. Its a story that seems rather out of place and it doesn’t seem like it belongs. What is it doing in a book that talks about the relationship of faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lowered To Be Lifted Series

    Contributed by James Westervelt on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,877 views

    "It is possible to be too big for God to use you but never too small for God to use you!"

    LOWERED TO BE LIFTED UP When Joy and I lived in Manville, NJ, we had a beautiful magnolia tree in our side yard. However, the roots were so persistent, that they grew right through the sewer pipes and caused a clog that only roto-rooter could fix. So we cut down our lovely tree, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational