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  • Wayne Burnett avatar

    The Light Of The Church In The Hour Of Darkness

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 3,932 views

    "TRAGEDY" - SERMON CENTRAL READER, PLEASE READ MY NOTE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS OUTLINE CONCERNING THE ARTICLE "BALANCING GRACE AND TRUTH"

    THE LIGHT OF THE CHURCH IN THE HOUR OF DARKNESS 1 COR 13:13 & LUKE 13:1-5 I. LIFE AND TRAGEDY A. The terrorist attacks against America and declaration of war 1-there always has been war and there will continue to be war until Christ returns -Job 5:7 Yet man is born unto trouble, as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Excellence Or Obedience? Series

    Contributed by Charles Newman on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,010 views

    This is a sermon designed to preach to a group of pastors.

    Excellence or Obedience? Sermon by: Charlie Newman Introduction What in your life would you define as excellent? Do you enjoy excellent food? Do you have an excellent family, maybe even a few excellent friends or a church that excels in fellowship? I’m looking forward tonight to an excellent meal ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Standing On The Premises Instead Of The Promises?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 30, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,935 views

    We can learn to come to God’s premises and easily fail to stand on His PROMISES. GOD’S PROMISES ARE EXCEEDING GREAT AND PRECIOUS!

    STANDING ON THE PREMISES BUT NOT ON THE PROMISES. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com One of the chief reasons for spiritual leanness and spiritual anemic weakness is we do not know God’s promises and we do not accept His promises are for me today. Why worry when you can pray? We come ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Walk The Talk

    Contributed by Paul Cull on Sep 3, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,477 views

    Walking the talk of authentic Christianity

    James 1:17-27 Walk the Talk The story is told of five frogs are sitting on a log that is floating in a pond. The five frogs have a committee meeting and decide that they are going to jump into the water. So how many frogs are there on the log? The answer is five because talking about a jump into ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Effective Leadership Requires The Right Attitude Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 16, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 13,684 views

    A look at the necessary building blocks for effective leadership.

    An optimist has been defined as a person who, falling from the top of a forty-story building, says on the way down, “All right so far!” You do not need to ignore or overlook the facts to be able to look upon the bright side of life. Realism is necessary. But for the Christian, God must figure in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Taking Up The Cross

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 7, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,595 views

    The importance of ’denying oneself’ and ’taking up the cross.’

    TAKING UP THE CROSS MARK 8:27-38 INTRODUCTION... How do you work this thing? There’s the story of a soldier frantically digging in during battle as shells fall all around him. Suddenly his hand feels something metal and he grabs it. It’s a silver cross. Another shell explodes and he buries his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robbie Parsons avatar

    Judgment In The Garden Series

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Sep 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,002 views

    This message in Genesis tells us of man’s original sin. Our first message told us about the original sin that was committed by Satan. This message will focus in-depth into how Satan tempts us to doubt, deception and desire that results in damnation. Bu

    DOUBT Verse one gives us a red flag warning from the very start about the character of Satan. He is identified as the serpent in this passage. This is an obvious case of Satan manifesting himself in the form of an animal. Angels are able to take physical forms; remember that Abraham was ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Are You A Murderer

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,297 views

    A look into man’s relationships with fellow-man, dealing with anger and controlling his life

    ARE YOU A MURDERER? Text: Matthew 5:21-26 INTRODUCTION: 1. Jesus contrasts the words of the ancients with his teachings. 2. He says that things go deeper than our actions. 3. He tells us that we should watch what we say. 4. He tells us to correct our anger quickly. 5. The implications of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Playing The Fool Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,458 views

    Saul played the fool by 1)Ignoring godly counsel 2) Disobeying God 3) Giving into negative emotions

    Playing the fool 1 Samuel 26:23 1. Illus. of Alfred Nobel • In 1866 Nobel invented dynamite and built up companies and laboratories in more than 20 countries all over the world. In the process, he amassed a considerable fortune. • When Nobel’s brother died, the newspaper made a mistake and ran an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Payne avatar

    True Christianity: Three Distortions In Christianity

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 19, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,669 views

    There are forces at work undermining the Christian faith. Paul suggests that the forces seemingly come from within our Christian faith.

    Body of Lies Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe Plot: A CIA operative, Roger Ferris, uncovers a lead on a major terrorist leader suspected to be operating out of Jordan. When Ferris devises a plan to infiltrate his network, he must first win the backing of cunning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Brown avatar

    The Temptation Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,155 views

    Part 7 in preaching through the book of Matthew. Looking at the temptation of Jesus.

    Sermon-2/4/07-Matt. 4:1-11-The Temptation of Christ Intro. 2 examples of How to avoid temptation: 1) Joke 2) Benedict of Nursia (c. 480-543 AD) sought to avoid temptation by wearing a rough hair shirt and living in a cave for 3 years, where his food was lowered to him on a cord. He once threw ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How To Defeat Temptation Series

    Contributed by Clark Frailey on Apr 15, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,102 views

    Sermon 1/2 in the Introduction to James Series

    How to defeat Temptation Scripture: James 1:12-18 Introduction: I am reminded of a little boy and his mom. She had just baked some fresh cookies and placed them on the counter to cool. The little boy made the comment to his mother about how good the cookies smelled. The mother told him he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Elkins avatar

    Rediscovering God's Blessings

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Feb 15, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,513 views

    God wants to bless us. This message gives insight on finding His blessing. Isaac found his father’s wells. We could find some wells from our Father also.

    A man and his wife were walking in a crowd. The husband delighted his wife by taking her had. She asked, “You don’t want to lose me?” He replied, “I don’t want to have to look for you.” Hodgin, Michael. 1001 Humorous Illustrations # 824 P.312. Isn’t that the way we are? We don’t want to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    "Joseph In Potiphar's House" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 30,252 views

    Taming temptation

    "Joseph in Potiphar’s House" -Pastor Bob Leroe Joseph moves from the status of favorite son to slave; yet we hear no cry of despair, no accusation or complaint from him. His silence indicates character—he is trusting in God’s higher plan. We’re often quick to accuse God of being unfair or not ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Introductory Message On The Lord's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 711 ratings
     | 110,012 views

    For many people, the Lord’s Prayer is simply a prayer to recite. But as we discover this prayer, we can find this model prayer to be a life-changing experience.

    The Lord’s Prayer for His Disciples Introductory Message; reading-Luke 11:1-4 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts "Lord, teach us to pray." There was a program on British television about the state of religious experience among children. It told about a ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational