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  • Bill Stonebraker avatar

    Beginning In The Beginning

    Contributed by Bill Stonebraker on Mar 5, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,940 views

    Unpacking the Creation Story

    In the beginning, God created the heavens & the earth. Quickly, God faced a class action suit: no Environmental Impact Statement. Officials eventually granted God a temporary permit. But a “cease & desist” order stopped creation of Earth. So God went on with creation of the heavens. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Don't Be Surprised Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,780 views

    5th in the series "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians." Focus is on Being Ready for the Lord’s Return.

    1 Thes. 5:1-11 Having a baby—Not surprised. Been preparing for awhile—vitamins, books, nursery, bag packed. Even though we didn’t know the day nor the hour, we knew the day was coming and we were living our lives looking forward to that day. In our Scripture this morning, we are instructed ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 14,567 views

    Funeral sermon for one who has died in the Lord

    John 14:1-6 1 ¡§Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 In my Father¡¦s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What A Contradiction!

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,841 views

    A Sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent, Series C

    3rd Sunday in Advent, December 13, 2009 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the power of you Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds to your Word, that we might hear your truth and prepare ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus: The Way Series

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Apr 8, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,902 views

    This is part of a series of sermons that depict the "I am" statements of Jesus. This one focuses on Jesus as the Way, the Truth and the LIfe.

    Jesus: The Way John 14:1-6 Intro.: A. Imagine if you would, what it must have been like if you were one of the Disciples traveling with Jesus. You would have seen Him perform great miracles (water into wine, healing a blind man, raising Lazarus from the dead, feeding 1000’s of people with just a ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    "Everything Is New”

    Contributed by John Harper on Nov 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,524 views

    We are destined to go to a place where everything is new, not just recycled.

    “EVERYTHING IS NEW” Revelation 21:1-27 April 13, 2008 Warden Assembly of God Pastor John L. Harper INTRODUCTION: When we came to Christ we were promised that all things are new speaking of our destiny. Our destiny will be complete when we see the New Heaven and the New Earth, and we have new ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Place Called Heaven

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 10, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,005 views

    Some people ask me, 'Are you one of those narrow-minded Baptists who think only Baptists are going to Heaven?' And I say, 'Dear friend, I'm more narrow minded than that. I don't think all the Baptists are going to make it.' Author: Mike Huckabee

    John 14:1-6 Verse 2-In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. A Prepared Place-A bride and groom many times prepare place for themselves to live! Jesus is the groom and we are His bride! Jesus prepared a place for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled

    Contributed by Chew Chew on May 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,417 views

    Funeral message for an elderly Christian brother

    Text: NAS John 14:1 "Let not your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 "In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. 3 "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Being Ready

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 30, 2019
     | 4,067 views

    We must live each day ready to receive Christ Jesus when He returns.

    Being Ready – Matthew 24: 36 - 44 Intro: One day a bishop was approached by his assistant priest who said, “A woman claims to have seen a vision of Christ Jesus in the church sanctuary. What should we do?” Without hesitating a second the bishop answered, “Look busy!” --- The bishop’s answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Therefore Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 12, 2006
     | 2,315 views

    A Study in First Peter

    I. Therefore - we must stop and ask ourselves, “What is the therefore there for?” A. Conditional statement – everything that follows is based on the truth of the former. – Socrates “Common Master” Therefore Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary adv 1: (used to introduce a logical conclusion) ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Nature Of Acceptable Worship

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,222 views

    Jesus’ conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well about acceptable worship.

    THE NATURE OF ACCEPTABLE WORSHIP John 4:24 INTRO: The text that we just read is part of a conversation between Jesus and a Samaritan woman. This conversation related to the place of public worship. The Samaritans contended that God should be worshipped ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Holy Family - Joseph Series

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Dec 9, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,390 views

    This is the first in a series on the Birth of Christ. Joseph was a man who was chosen of God to be a part of the Holy Family. I also have this in Powerpoint aviailable upon request.

    A Holy Family Joseph Mathew 1:18-25 Over the next couple of weeks we will be talking about A Holy Family. As the Christmas story unfolds in the Gospel of Matthew, we begin with Joseph. I. He was a man of Prophecy. Vs 18 A. Jesus would be born of the house of David. Isaiah 9:7 B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practicing Patience

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Oct 14, 2010
     | 7,423 views

    The Bible tells us many ways we can practice the spiritual fruit of patience, this sermon deals with three tings we must do in order to display the fuit of patience.

    PRACTICING PATIENCE (All me sermon use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Many times I pray for Wisdom - to understand my teenagers; Love - to forgive them; Patience - for their mood swings; Because, Lord if I pray for Strength, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Getting Ready For Something Big"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 25, 2002
    based on 286 ratings
     | 41,035 views

    A sermon for Advent.

    ISAIAH 64:1-9 Mark 13:24-32 “Getting Ready For Something BIG” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church One of the most popular t-v game shows is The Price Is Right hosted by good old Bob Barker. When you receive tickets to attend this highly-watched, fast-moving game ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    You Can Learn A Lot From Ants

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 207 ratings
     | 113,005 views

    This sermons speaks of the lessons that may be learned from ants !

    You Can Learn A Lot From An Ant Prov. 6:6-9, Prov. 30:25 Proverbs 6:6-9 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest. Pro. 30:25 The ants are a people not strong, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist