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  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    The Gift That Started It All Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Nov 21, 2007
    based on 59 ratings
     | 17,951 views

    Gift giving at Christmas started with God the Father’s gift to us of His Son.

    --*ILL>A ten year old girl named Jenny went with her family and friends to see the Christmas light displays around the city. At one church they stopped and got out to look more closely at a beautiful nativity scene. Her grandma said to her, “Isn’t that beautiful! Look, Jenny, at all the animals, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making A Commitment - Part Two Of Four In Series "Firstfruits" Series

    Contributed by Wade Leonard on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,345 views

    The scriptures teach us that another critical part of our giving to God involves making a commitment

    A young man went into a jewelry store. He poured out all the money he had and said “I’m looking to buy something special for my girlfriend for Valentine’s Day.” So they searched the store and then he saw a necklace with a heart-shaped pendant and said “That’s the one!” The clerk asked if he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Celebrating A New Life Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,326 views

    The life of every child is precious to God. #3 in a 4-part series.

    Title: Celebrating A New Life Series: New Beginnings for the New Year Text: Psalm 139:13-16 Introduction: A Pro-Life President President George W. Bush signed the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act into law November 5, 2003, vowing that his administration would “vigorously defend this law against any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 1: Anger Series

    Contributed by Chris Carroll on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,422 views

    This sermon helps us to understand what anger is and how we can tame this deadly monster. I. It is Okay to Get Angry Sometimes. II. Anger must be resolved. III. Some anger can lead to bad decisions.

    There is a story of a girl who had to write a paper for school dealing with anger. She went to her father and said Dad what is the difference between anger and exasperation?” The father replied, "It is mostly a matter of degree. Let me show you what I mean." With that the father went to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T. Michael Crews avatar

    Who Is This Girl And Why Is She Singing?

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 46 ratings
     | 27,867 views

    Exposition of Luke 1:46-56

    Who is This Glad Girl and Why is She Singing? Luke 1:46-56 All the Whos down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot But the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville did not… So begins the classic tale How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Theodore Geisel, a. k. a. Dr. Seuss. Do you know the story? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    The Crucifixion Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 3, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,132 views

    In this sermon I review the events leading up to the crucifixion, talk about the significance of Jesus’ death, and then talk about our response.

    Introduction: A. It was a day when the world seemed to stand still. 1. The date was November 22, 1963. 2. President John F. Kennedy sat in the rear seat of an open limousine as it traveled down the streets of Dallas, Texas. 3. At 12:30 p.m., the cars approached an expressway for the last leg of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Advent: Joy

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 37,190 views

    The good news of great joy for all people is shocking news that we dare not get used to.

    Humans are complex creatures, aren’t we? Those we love we tend to hurt. We love God and yet we sin against God. We have goals and aspirations that are noble and strong , and yet we get tripped up by our own weakness along the way to fulfilling our goals. We can never seem to outrun the allure of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Passion For Your Name

    Contributed by J John on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,220 views

    It really is a mystery. How could such a gifted and trusted being as Lucifer (whose very name means ‘light bearer’ or ‘son of the morning’) cause the first church split and take a third of the congregation with him?

    SermonCentral Editor’s note: J.John, a Greek Cypriot, has been described as "The Billy Graham of Great Britain," speaking to more than 300,000 people in person each year. He has authored 21 books and has more than one million copies in circulation. You may learn more about his ministry at: ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Crucifixion, The Foundation Of Our Faith

    Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,663 views

    If Jesus had refused to suffer the shame and reproach of the Cross, and if the Crucifixion had never taken place, then our sins could not be forgiven … remitted. As a matter of fact, there wouldn’t be a gospel, for the gospel stands on the foundation of t

    The Crucifixion, The Foundation Of Our Faith John 19:1 Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him. 2 And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe, 3 And said, Hail, King of the Jews: and they smote him with their hands. 4 Pilate ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Owens avatar

    Hope For The Hopeless

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,188 views

    Because of the resurrection, there is hope for the hopeless.

    A. Today, I want to focus our complete attention on the resurrection of Jesus and the hope that it provides. 1. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the good news that although Jesus was crucified for our sins, and was buried in a tomb, on the third day He came back to life. a. That’s the Gospel – the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    The Resurrected Lord.

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,623 views

    This sermon looks at the resurrection and the implications for believers and non believers in his presence.

    THE RESURRECTED LORD – TO BE IN HIS PRESENCE. • SET THE SCENE THE RESURRECTION MORNING It was the first day of the week the resurrection morning, the disciples were locked away in a house in Jerusalem in fear of the fellow countrymen the JEWS. For the disciples it is the fight or flight ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do All For God's Glory

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 28, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,198 views

    Paul, Pt. 6

    DO ALL TO THE GLORY OF GOD (1 CORINTHIANS 10:23-33) A farmer wanted to breed his three sows (adult female hogs). He had a friend who owned a few boars, so they made arrangements to get the sow and boars together. One afternoon the farmer loaded the sows into his pickup truck and hauled them over to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    One In The Spirit

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,019 views

    Paul, Pt. 7

    ONE IN THE SPIRIT (1 CORINTHIANS 12:12-26) Once upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel. Green said “I am the sign of life and of hope. I was chosen for grass, trees, leaves - without me, all animals would die. Look over the countryside and you will see that I am in the majority.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Urgent Action Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 85 ratings
     | 13,161 views

    This message is a call to urgent action. It is a call to urgently accomplish our mission--both as individuals and as a church.

    1. The first reason we can confidently accomplish our mission is our authority 2. The second reason we can confidently accomplish our mission is our assignment 3. The third reason we can confidently accomplish our mission is our assurance MATTHEW 28:16-20 Back in the ‘80s, there was a big push in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship: An Act Of Community Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 6, 2008
     | 3,681 views

    Worship is less a private choice and consideration than it is a communal invitation from God to join together in adoration and service.

    Sermon for CATM – April 6, 2008 – “Worship – An Act of Community” There’s a fellow who about ten years ago was a regular attender at CATM. Since then he’s had tremendous legal and then medical problems, and he’s been out here on Sundays only very rarely; I’ve been quite involved personally over ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational