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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Dealing With Anxiety Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 1, 2021
     | 4,423 views

    During these days of COVID, Anxiety seems to be an ever-increasing problem, here are some suggestions for dealing with them

    Have you ever been afraid of tomatoes? I mean, other than after watching the movie “Attack of the Killer Tomatoes”? Today, you might not like tomatoes, but chances are you’re not afraid of them. But things were different in the 1700s. During that period in history, a large percentage of Europeans ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Herod And The Wise Men Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 9, 2021
     | 4,898 views

    The wise men were religious outsiders who traveled a good distance while the religious insiders were sitting on the front porch of Bethlehem but failed to take another step. The religious insiders watched the religious outsiders pass right by them.

    Today, we begin a short Christmas series entitled The Characters of Christmas. All throughout the story of Christmas, there are major and minor characters who play an important role in making the story of Christmas great theatre. Now, I love to watch a good movie, and I imagine many of you are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Our Elders Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Mar 6, 2023
     | 2,228 views

    For the love of family, we cannot forget about members of our family who are getting older. Scripture teaches us that those who do not care for their relatives have denied the faith. We need to learn what it means to love our elders.

    Video Ill.: “Everybody Loves Raymond: Golf for It”, Season 8, Episode 23, 11:00 - 14:11 31 Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by living a Godly life. (Proverbs 16, NLT) 29 The glory of the young is their strength;?    the gray hair of experience is the splendor ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Sort Of Homecoming

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 20, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 10,045 views

    On Palm Sunday this year, we need to give Jesus the kind of homecoming he really deserves.

    Palm Sunday March 23, 1997 INTRODUCTION A little bit less than two months ago, a certain professional football team named the Green Bay Packers returned home to their loyal Wisconsin fans as champions of Super Bowl XXX. It had been 29 years since the Green Bay fans had been able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He's Alive! So What?

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Mar 26, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 6,572 views

    The Resurrection is not just an event. It is a transformation event that has consequences for a believers life.

    He’s Alive! So What? Consequences of the Resurrection 1 Corinthians 15:30-34, 58 It was the first day of the week. Probably a little bit earlier than a sunrise service. Three women were making their way through the dimly lit streets of the community. As I approach these women, I hear them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dropping Rocks

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,859 views

    Find out the keys to accepting others in this message on the "woman caught in adultery."

    Dropping Rocks How to Accept Others 6/25/03 I. Introduction While waiting at the airport terminal for her plane to begin boarding, a woman sat reading a newspaper. Earlier, she had purchased a package of cookies in the airport snack shop to eat after she got on the plane. Out of the corner of her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Time Is Running Out

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 59,336 views

    Paul declared many years ago, "Time is running out." Looking back over history, there are some startling signs that point to the end of this age. Look at the following sequence of events: -From the sailboat to the steamboat-5,000 years -From the steambo

    TIME IS RUNNING OUT SCRIPTURE: Romans 13:11, 12 INTRODUCTION Paul declared many years ago, "Time is running out." Looking back over history, there are some startling signs that point to the end of this age. Look at the following sequence of events: -From the sailboat to the steamboat-5,000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Goalie

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 29, 2004
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,394 views

    A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (Some illlustrations taken from other SermonCentral contributers)

    Sermon for 3/28/2004 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Introduction: A. Vs. 8 in some translations talks about being sober. In many worship services we have that one down. Nothing will move us. This is not how people in the New Testament were. When Paul went before Festus, he called Paul mad. When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do You Just Talk A Good Game?

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,406 views

    Following Christ calls for realistic action and not just rhetorical rambling

    (Based on a message by James W. Moore taken from his book Yes, Lord, I Have Sinned But I Have Several Excellent Excuses) TEXT: MATTHEW 23:23-28 TITLE: “DO YOU JUST TALK A GOOD GAME?” INTRODUCTION: A. Friday was Veteran’s Day 1. Recognize veterans ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Without Hope On A Sea Of Grief

    Contributed by James May on Mar 23, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,051 views

    This sermon was written in preparation for the Easter message where Jesus Rises Again to bring new hope and eternal life and the hope of the Resurrection. It can be adapted as part of evangelistic message also.

    WITHOUT HOPE ON A SEA OF GRIEF By Pastor Jim May Last week we began a journey toward Calvary that began with Jesus standing on the hill weeping over Jerusalem. At that time we spoke about the preparations for the Passover meal that Jesus would enjoy with his disciples in the Upper Room in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Sacrificial Faith Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 16, 2002
    based on 299 ratings
     | 84,340 views

    The story of the sacrifical faith of the woman who fell at Jesus’ feet and washed his feet with her tears.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 18 A Sacrificial Faith Luke 7:36-50 We have before us this morning a record of the worship of woman who falls at the feet of Jesus in worship. We are never told her name. Luke does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    Finding Faith Filled Friends Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 7,339 views

    small group series #3

    Finding Faith Filled Friends #3 of the Core values of Christian community Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ October 20, 2002 Sophie and Shirley, two elderly widows in a Florida adult community, are curious about the latest arrival in their building -- a quiet, nice looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Old Rules Uncloaked

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 13, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,854 views

    MLK Sunday: In the beloved community we no longer need to think of over and under. The old way is a prison; Christ sees us as sinners in need of grace, and therefore all children of His, family.

    When our children were small, they liked to play games with us. But they liked it best when they could win. Whether it was crazy eights, or chutes and ladders, or just hide-and-go-seek, our children loved to play games as long as they could win. If they lost too much they would burst into tears and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Away In A Manger Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,533 views

    Christmas

    AWAY IN A MANGER (LUKE 2:1-21) The second last day of our 2003 summer vacation in Canada was a disaster. Our plan was to visit Doris’ alma mater in Kingston and then head to Montreal and Quebec, but we had no hotel reservations beyond Toronto. My wife had said, “Let’s not plan. Let’s make it an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    You Gonna Fish? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 36 ratings
     | 27,316 views

    Up until this "fishing trip" with Jesus, Peter has only had a casual relationship with Christ. On this day, Jesus challenged him with the question: "Are you gonna talk, or are you gonna fish?"

    OPEN: There’s an old joke about two fishermen out in a boat. The day was calm and the lake was isolated enough that they were the only fishermen there. The first man baited his hook, threw it into the water and watched the bobber bob on the waves. Suddenly there was a terrific explosion just a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ