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  • Paul Wallace avatar

    Christianity Isn't For Sissies Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 13, 2008
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    It is commonly thought that Christianity is just for sissies not real men. However, the evidence shows that is far from true.

    Christianity isn’t for Sissies Debunking Myths of Christianity Sermon #1 Matthew 10:16-39 For many years Satan has used the lie that Christianity is just for sissies and cowards. He has got many people to believe this Myth and propagate to others. They say, “real men don’t follow the wimpy ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Value Your Ministry Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 28, 2009
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    Paul is motivated to preach the Gospel, even in the midst of harsh realities. Learn to see your ministry as significant and special, and do not build your worth or significance upon the state of your ministry.

    Paul did not really have a good start into the Christian life and ministry • Not like many of us, we are brought up in the church, we know Christ from young. We are placed in Christian families with good Christian environment. • But that wasn’t Paul’s experience. He fought Christianity and was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Building A Good Resume' Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Aug 28, 2010
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    Building a good Christian reputation is vitally important, and this is done through careful consideration of the message we speak through our actions.

    BUILDING A GOOD RESUME' GALATIANS 1:10-24 INTRODUCTION How important is a good resume'? Some would say a good resume' is very important in landing a good job. Classes are given and programs written on how to compose a good resume'. Now what does a resume' do? A resume' tells who you are. It tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Regular People"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 5, 2009
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    The purpose of this sermon is to inspire the hearers to affirm to others that God uses regular people to do His work.

    5 April 2009 Sixth Sunday in Lent/PASSION Sunday U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: One of the common themes throughout the Bible is that God uses regular people to do His work. REFERENCES: Jeremiah 29:11 ESV ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Thankfulness On Display Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 23, 2012
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    Thankfulness, witness, attitude, praise

    THANKFULNESS ON DISPLAY 1 Timothy 1:12-16 (p 839) Nov. 6, 2011 INTRODUCTION: If I asked you to name the “Worst” person whose ever lived…what names would you throw out…”Hitler” Sure! Nero? Saddam Hussein, Osama Ben Laden? Maybe one of the terrorists on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Faith-Book Pages Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 8, 2012
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    The Bible is, of course, the key to our understanding God and his instructions for our lives. It follows that we follow.

    1. Ignorance and the Bible (S. Shepherd Committed to the Bible; SermonCentral.com) NEWSWEEK had an article entitled, “No Allusions in the Classroom.” The article told about 26 people in the college classroom, ranging in age from 18 to 54. All of these people had completed at least ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finishing Well

    Contributed by Stephen Evans on Mar 13, 2012
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    Anybody can start something, it's another subject altogether to finish something. It's yet another thing to finish well! Learn Paul's steps to finishing the race of life well.

    Title: Finishing Well Text: 2 Timothy 4:6-7 Date: March 11, 2012 Place: Washington A/G Introduction I. Starting Things A. It’s easy to do 1. We start projects 2. We start routines 3. We start new disciplines B. Everyone does it II. Finishing Things A. An altogether different subject 1. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Availability Of Jesus

    Contributed by John E Miller on Mar 31, 2012
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    God's provision for the sinner's need

    The Availability Of Jesus 1st reading - Isaiah 33: 14-22/53:1-5 2nd reading - Luke 23:39-43 Jesus is always available to everyone who needs Him. Since he revealed Himself in His public ministry there have only been three hours, the hours of darkness on the cross, when he has not been freely ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gift Of The Evangelist Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jul 3, 2011
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    In terms of realized eschatology the kingdom has come, the kingdom is coming and the kingdom will co. Ezekiel's vision of the temple is a picture like that of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost and the results that followed.

    12.6.11 THE GIFT OF THE EVANGELIST INTRO Today is Pentecost Sunday -- the day in our Church calendar when we remember not so much the Jewish feast, but what took place on that most memorable of all Jewish Pentecost feasts -- the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. POINT Some of us may associate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Fulfill His Purpose Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 1, 2013
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    When we find that God will empower and prepare us to fulfill His purpose our life takes on new meaning!

    INTRODUCTION • We welcome everyone this morning, so glad you have come this morning. • If this is your first time with us we are nearing the end of a series entitled, “REASONS FOR MY HEAR TO BEAT.” • The past reasons we have examined are To Praise His Glory, To Know ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Smith avatar

    Are You Ashamed Of The Gospel?

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013
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    Paul said that He was not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Can we say the same? Do we show that we are not ashamed how Paul did?

    INTRO I believe one of the greatest evidences of Jesus Christ are the changed lives of the men that we see in the scriptures that claimed to see our resurrected Lord. The greatest of these accounts I believe is the change in the life of Saul of Taurus, later known as the Apostle Paul. We learn in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Guilt Cannot Overpower Us

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 6, 2013
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    It doesn't matter who you used to be. In spite of your past, God loves you, he will change you, and he will use you—if you open your heart to him.

    Guilt cannot overpower us Acts 23:1-11; 1 Tim 1:12-16 Introduction We are called to have a common purpose in what we do -- The purpose is to worship, to love, and to celebrate Christ and share Him always -- That is our challenge, mission, and it is STILL where we find ourselves today ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim White avatar

    Have You Been To Your Cave? Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2015
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    There needs to be a place where we meet with God and look deep within ourselves. For David, it appears to be a cave.

    Have You Been to Your Cave? Psalm 37, 142, 57 and I Samuel , 21 and 22 "Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices! 8 Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Double Destruction Upon Our Enemies

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 1, 2014
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    To show the prayers of Jeremiah against his enemies.

    I. EXORDIUM: Can we pray double destruction for our enemies? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the prayers of Jeremiah against his enemies. IV. TEXT: Jeremiah 17:18 (Amplified Bible) 17:18 Let those be put to shame who persecute me, but let me not be put to shame; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Palitha Jayasooriya avatar

    Living One Day At A Time

    Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Nov 7, 2015
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     | 41,558 views

    This sermon shows a great way to relieve stress in life.It encourages us to live one day at a time trusting God.

    LIVING ONE DAY AT A TIME INTRODUCTION - It is said that a well- known evangelist was once preaching in Chicago on the first day of a series of Gospel meetings. At the end of the sermon, he felt the prompting of the Holy Spirit to give people an opportunity to invite Jesus into their hearts. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God