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  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    Balance In Listening For God's Guidance Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 10, 2021
     | 3,314 views

    Hearing God must be tested through commanding scripture, common sense, counsel of the saints and core supporters

    HEARING GOD – BALANCE IN LISTENING FOR GOD’S GUIDANCE A family was driving to Tampa, Florida. As far as the eye could see, orange trees were loaded with fruit. When we stopped for breakfast, I ordered orange juice with my eggs. "I'm sorry," the waitress said. "I can't bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    "four Universal Effects Of Sin"

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 13, 2021
     | 2,355 views

    This is from a series I preached on Romans.

    Title: “4 Universal Effects of Sin” Script: Romans 3:9-18 Type: Series/Expository Where: GNBC 2-21-21 Intro: The late well-known preacher Harry Ironside once asked a man after a gospel meeting, “Are you saved, sir?” “No, I really can’t say I am, but I would like to be.” “Why would you? Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Habits Of Pruning, Part 2: Fasting (Matthew 6:16-18) Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Feb 13, 2021
     | 4,013 views

    Fasting is probably the least understood of the spiritual disciplines. But it has the potential to be one of the most rewarding.

    [I am very grateful to SermonCentral contributor Jim Luthy for his sermon "To Fast or Not to Fast." His opening illustration and structure formed the backbone of this sermon.] Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Matthew 6. How many of you are tea drinkers? I know we are in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Love Of God-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 16, 2021
     | 2,219 views

    1 of 5. Paul highlighted the necessity of self-giving love to the proper outworking of Christian living. Self-giving love is essential to true Christianity, but How or in what ways is it essential? As A Christian, the Love of God must...

    The LOVE Of GOD-I—1Corinthians 13:1-13 Attention: Valentine’s Day is upon us, & our society is confused about the meaning of ‘love’, because it can carry a variety of meanings. In our society ‘love’ is most often portrayed thru books, movies, & television in a sentimental sense or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #38 Ministering In The Valley Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 22, 2021
     | 4,309 views

    When Peter, James and John were up with Jesus experiencing the Transfiguration, what were the other 9 disciples doing? They were down in the valley ministering in Jesus’ name…unsuccessfully. This sermon examines why they were unsuccessful in healing and casting out a demon from a man’s son.

    #38 Ministering in the Valley Series: Mark Chuck Sligh February 21, 2021 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Believers

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 1, 2021
     | 4,690 views

    Next in series on John, examines the difference between believing in Jesus and being a believer in Jesus. It looks at what it means to be a true follower of Jesus Christ.

    John 8 (3b) A True Disciple - Read John 8:31-47, 59 I stand before you today, upset, because of what I have to share with you; but also grateful to a merciful God Who allows me to do so. Did you notice how verse 31 began? “Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in Him.” Now notice how the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do I Know It's God?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 7, 2021
     | 3,732 views

    Next in series on John. Examines how one can recognize God's voice when He's speaking to you.

    HOW DO I KNOW IT’S GOD? - Read John 10:1-6 In this passage, Jesus says in verse 2, “the sheep listen to His voice.” In verse 4, “and His sheep will follow Him because they recognize His voice.” These are 2 very important statements. The sheep listen to His voice and the sheep recognize His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    La Fe De TomÁs

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Apr 22, 2020
     | 3,504 views

    Tomás no debe ser condenado o incluso criticado por su insistencia en la evidencia empírica. Tomás proporciona un modelo ejemplar del cual podemos aprender más sobre la naturaleza de la fe convincente.

    Cuando pensamos en el apóstol Tomás, a veces pensamos en él de manera algo negativa. El evento que involucró a Tomás en Juan 20: 19-31 ha dado lugar a la frase, «no seas un Tomás tan incrédulo». El incidente que involucra el rechazo de Tomás de ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    You Have An Inheritance, I Promise! Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 27, 2020
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     | 11,150 views

    If you are a child of God, then you have a priceless and limitless inheritance. As children of God we are heirs of God and coheirs with Christ. We are trust-fund kids! Let's live like it!

    A. One day, two friends happened upon each other walking down the street. 1. One of them looked sad and was almost on the verge of tears. 2. The other man said, “Hey my friend, what is making you so sad today? 3. The sad fellow said, “Let me tell you - three weeks ago, an uncle died and left me ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Accession Of Jesus

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 2, 2020
     | 2,829 views

    Luke Chapter 24 verses 50-53 by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: FIRST: The Narrative of the Ascension. (1). A Blessing (vs 50). (2). A Departure (vs 51). (3). A Feeling (vs 52). (4). A Gathering (vs 52-53) SECOND: The Theology of the Ascension. (1). It marked the end of his earthly ministry. (2). It showed success in his earthly work. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Accession Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 2, 2020
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     | 3,956 views

    Luke Chapter 24 verses 50-53 by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: FIRST: The Narrative of the Ascension. (1). A Blessing (vs 50). (2). A Departure (vs 51). (3). A Feeling (vs 52). (4). A Gathering (vs 52-53) SECOND: The Theology of the Ascension. (1). It marked the end of his earthly ministry. (2). It showed success in his earthly work. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    How Our Savior Prayed In The Shadow Of The Cross - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 6, 2020
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     | 5,037 views

    First, Jesus prayed for Himself. Then He prayed for His followers. Notice how the Lord prayed for us: 1. Jesus prayed for our protection (vs. 11-15). 2. Jesus prayed for our sanctification (vs. 16-17; 19). 3. Jesus prayed for our mission (vs. 18).

    How Our Savior Prayed in the Shadow of the Cross Part 3: How Jesus Prayed for His People The Gospel of John John 17:6-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church – April 4, 2018 (Revised May 6, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 17. Here God's Word continues an in-depth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Excellence, Honor & Respect--Happy Mother's Day

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 9, 2020
     | 6,159 views

    Jesus transforms broken women into women of excellence who are deserving of honor and respect.

    Excellence, Honor, Respect By Rick Gillespie- Mobley May 10,2020 Psalm 139-13-18 Colossians 3:12-17 Today is Mother’s Day which is a time in which we say thank you to all the mothers and special women in our lives who have made us better than what we were. God chose to send every one of us into ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Mrs. Zebedee

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 10, 2020
     | 9,756 views

    “Mrs. Zebedee,” the mother of James and John, gets a bad rap for her request to Jesus for places in the kingdom on the right and left hand of Jesus. Actually, there are some good qualities for mothers on Mother’s Day to emulate.

    Mrs. Zebedee A Mother’s day sermon Charles Sligh May 10, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives NOTE: Adapted from a sermon by Melvin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Examine Yourself!

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 14, 2020
     | 10,013 views

    Paul exhorted the Corinthian Church to examine themselves to see if they were in the faith.

    Title: “Taking Life’s Test” Scripture: II Cor. 13:5-6 Type: Expos. Where: GNBC 5-10-20 Intro: Life is full of tests. I don’t mean the challenges of relationships, financial shortfalls or health failings. I mean, actual, literal tests! We start taking standardized tests of basic skills in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible