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  • Robert Sickler avatar

    God's Grace

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Feb 2, 2015
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     | 12,457 views

    The entire New Testament is dedicated to revealing the dynamic process of God's grace empowering us with the love and dedication of Jesus.

    Illustration An old man lay drunk in the street causing a policeman to confront him with: “Get out of the street or I am going to run you in.” A young preacher witnessed this and was moved to interrupt the policeman: “If you will allow me I will aid the old man.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Its Your Turn…...no Its Not...well Then...whose Turn Is It?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 14, 2013
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     | 10,449 views

    This is what God says about it; “At the acceptable time I listened to you, And on the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is “the acceptable time,” behold, now is “the day of salvation”— it’s "Harvestime"

    Its your turn…...No its Not...Well then...Whose turn is it? Ephesians 2:7-10 MSG. 7-10 Now God has us where he wants us, with all the time in this world and the next to shower grace and kindness upon us in Christ Jesus. Saving is all his idea, and all his work. All we do is trust him enough to let ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Retrun Of The King: Palm Sunday Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jun 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,363 views

    TRULY CELEBRATING PALM SUNDAY MEANS ACCEPTING WE CAN’T HAVE IT OUR WAY.

    Palm Sunday: 4/5 The Return of the King INTRODUCTION In 1976 upstart Burger King began designed a new ad campaign hoping to push there sales higher in an effort to knock of industry leader McDonalds. With their campaign a new slogan quickly was embraced as the spirit of independent Americans. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Rewards Of Failure PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 711 views

    This sermon encourages perseverance in failure, adopting Christ's mindset, and avoiding complacency, to live a life pleasing to God and beneficial to others.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a joyous occasion to stand before you today, to share in this sacred space of fellowship and learning, and to lift our hearts and minds to the wisdom of God's Word. We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. For in His infinite ...read more

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    The Thankful Heart

    Contributed by Tim Strickland on Nov 22, 2014
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    Calling people from the life of the world to a new life of thanksgiving. Please fill free to use any of the sermon as needed.

    The Thankful Heart God sent his only son to this world, he came to love and give forgiveness, he lived and he died to buy our pardons. We have so much to be thankful for. I have the breath of life in me; and you have the breath of life in you, and an opportunity to serve God in a way that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You A Whosoever? Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2022
     | 1,095 views

    When we accept Christ as our Savior, we become a child of God and have eternal life.

    In verses 1-5: • We know that if we love God and keep His commandments, then we love the children of God • God determines who our family members are, we are to accept and love them • As we love our earthly family, we should love our spiritual (Christian) family • Jesus never promised that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Uses Thorns Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 10, 2009
    based on 29 ratings
     | 45,539 views

    God calls us to accept, own and use our thorns to extend His grace to others.

    GOD USES THORNS Years ago in the northeastern United States codfish was a big commercial business. There is a market for eastern cod all over, especially on the West Coast. The demand posed a problem to the shippers. At first they froze the cod, then shipped them elsewhere, but the freezing took ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Light Of The Church In The Hour Of Darkness

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 3,845 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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    A Pleasant Sweet Fragrance PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 942 views

    Encourages Christians to radiate positivity, pervade their surroundings with Christ's love, and persevere in love and forbearance, embodying the pleasing aroma of Christ.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather here in His presence, just as we are, with hearts open and ready to receive the Word of God. It's a beautiful day, not because the sun is shining, but because the Son is reigning. Today, we're going to look at a passage from the second ...read more

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    Love One Another PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,327 views

    Real love is not just an emotion, but a choice and an action that we must actively live out in our relationships to please God.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to explore the depths of what real love looks like in our lives and how we can actively live it out in our relationships. C.S. Lewis said, "Love is not affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person's ultimate good as far as it can be ...read more

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    Identity Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 18, 2019
     | 12,964 views

    Understanding and accepting who we are in Christ is foundational to the life of abundance Jesus claimed to grant us.

    At the Movies: Identity Understanding and accepting who we are in Christ is foundational to the life of abundance Jesus claimed to grant us. Identity attributes of the Christ-follower: 1. We are favored v.3 2. We are chosen v.4 3. We are adopted vv.5-6 4. We are redeemed v.7-8 5. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Leap Of Faith Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023
     | 1,327 views

    Faith is relationship. “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is.”

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Faith is relationship. “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is” (Hebrews 11:6). 2. Jerry Falwell said, “Faith is stepping out into the darkness, the unknown.” a. Not knowing. “But Abraham ... went out, not knowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Crucified Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 24, 2010
    based on 30 ratings
     | 12,929 views

    We preach Christ crucified. I. Christ crucified - REJECTED II. Christ crucified – ACCEPTED

    Christ Crucified Our text for today is found in First Corinthians chapter one. Follow along with me as I read: “We preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to the Jews and foolishness to the Gentiles. Yet to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is God’s power and God’s wisdom.” 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Writing Is On The Wall

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,270 views

    Pride and blasphemy mean to continue in sin, and to do as one pleases, leaving God out of certain areas of our lives.

    The Writing on the Wall Mar 18, 2012 Dan 5 Intro: There is a fairly common English idiom, you’ve probably heard: the writing is on the wall. It is a portent of doom or misfortune (Wikipedia) – something bad is going to happen; you should be able to see it coming because the writing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon # 1- Go And Make Disciples Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 21, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,355 views

    This series is a sequel to the series of devotions that were shared with me by spiritual friend Michael Collins and is also found on Sermon Central entitled “The Church Called Jonah.” I hope that these sermons will encourage the church at large.

    This is a series that I will be sharing based on the life of Jonah, and the lessons that the church can learn through this book. These messages are the sequel to the series of devotions that were shared with me by spiritual friend Michael Collins and is also found on Sermon Central entitled “The ...read more

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