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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    God Has The Answers We Need! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 20, 2021
     | 3,976 views

    1. Go to God for the answers you need (vs. 14). 2. Let Jesus point you to the right priorities (vs. 15). 3. Put your full trust in the Lord's plan for your life (vs. 16-17). 4. Let Jesus do something new in you (vs. 17).

    God Has the Answers We Need! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 9:14-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 20, 2021) (I revised the background on October 22, 2021 to mention the gap between Matthew 4:11 and 4:12.) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 9 some of John the Baptist's disciples went to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Unwitting Prophet Series

    Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021
     | 1,974 views

    An Unwitting Prophet

    Have you ever had something bad happen in your life, that God used to bring about something really great? Or even better than that, have you ever planned out your life perfectly, and decided how everything would work out, just to have God come in and shred your plans up right in your face? I sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Critically Important Contrasts Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 17, 2023
     | 2,409 views

    In this section of the Gospel of Mark, Mark presents some critically important contrasts between Jesus and the Scribes and Pharisees as Jesus clarifies the difference between truth and tradition, and between inward and outward righteousness.

    Introduction: A. Many years ago, the Washington Post carried a story about a man who was working on his farm in Wisconsin, when suddenly something dropped out of the sky into a field near him. 1. The object was blue, frozen, and mysterious. 2. Excitedly, the man chopped off a huge chunk, put it in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Top Ten Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,991 views

    I want to call each of you to commit yourself to helping strengthen the foundations that make our families strong and secure. I know of no better way to do this than to return to the very beginning. Let’s review the Ten Commandments. I know I am preach

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Family Classics Series 2006 God’s Top Ten: Strengthening the Foundation Exodus 20:1-17 It happens unexpectedly. The process actually takes place slowly over weeks, and months, even years. On the surface, everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    David's Mighty Men

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,295 views

    These men were real people. They are not fictitious characters. These are real lives that are being portrayed. These Men were David’s Mighty Men. True: It is never WHAT you know, but rather WHO you know that makes the difference. But even more than that,

    Text: 2nd Samuel 23:8-39 (NASB) Introduction: These men were real people. They are not fictitious characters. These are real lives that are being portrayed. These Men were David’s Mighty Men. True: It is never WHAT you know, but rather WHO you know that makes the difference. But even more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Did Jesus Die - To Liberate Us From Sin Series

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 22, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,267 views

    How to deal with the guilt of sin and walk into freedom.

    ‘Passion for a purpose- Why did Jesus die? To liberate a people to run away from sin Audio version Intro I recently heard Greg Haslam say that as Christians we are left here on earth to cause trouble, to destabilise things. I suppose that is especially true of preachers. According ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Joseph's Journey Of Redemption"

    Contributed by Ryan Sato on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 15,188 views

    Today’s sermon marks our final segment of the journey with Joseph. In Chapter 45, the redemption theme “comes together” and Joseph embraces the reality of what it looked like for redemption to happen in his own life and the lives of his family members.

    Opener: When I was in Nova Scotia this past week, I was talking with one of the Youth Directors and he is in the midst of teaching an Adult Sunday School where he is doing an overview of the Bible in a Year….they read a big chunk of the text (ie: this week they’re reading Psalm 1 – 30) and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Different Perspective

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 77 ratings
     | 26,915 views

    No matter what we are going through, even when it appears as though God is not aware, stand your watch and wait on the Lord.

    Rev. Wayne A. Lawson, M.Min Senior Pastor First Baptist Church Ardmore, OK 73402 (Preached Sunday, July 31, 2005) RevWLawson@aol.com http://firstbaptistok.org/ Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4 1 I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transforming Community

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 30, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,505 views

    Sermon 3 of 6 on the Acts 2:47 church - 24/7! We are called to be salt and light. I used several different Sermon Central sources for illustrations, ideas and comments.

    2:47 – 24/7 Transforming Community Transformers change things. That’s what they do. When my girls were growing up I wanted to buy them "Transformers" instead of dolls. Donna wouldn’t let me for reasons that I don’t remember now. I’m sure her reasons were good - I just don’t remember what they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Balancing Your Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 10, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,955 views

    Keeping all five biblical purposes in balance involves some work, but there are keys to being successful.

    Balancing Your Life Purpose Driven Life #39 Cornwall/Montreal June 12, 2004 We’re drawing to the conclusion of our 40 message series on Living the Purpose Filled Life, and we’ve learned a lot and, hopefully, begun to implement that knowing into our lives- both individually and church-wide. We’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Harvest

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jan 4, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 20,542 views

    Jesus has called his followers to participate in the harvest of souls in our community.

    “Harvest” January 8, 2006 Introduction: Today is a message of vision. What is your vision for Countryside in 2006? What is it that God has called us to do and how are we going to move forward to accomplish that task? Our mission is set. We are a church that does not have many different visions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Home Security

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,691 views

    Protecting the 'home front' of our church from the enemies' attacks from without and within.

    HOME SECURITY MATTHEW 12:22-37 Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, January 3, 2010 AM INTRODUCTION: (mole theme adapted from Pastor Joseph Smith, Sept. 01, sermoncentral.com) Have you ever had a turf war with a mole? Moles are unpleasant, destructive, and even dangerous animals. How? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Self-Discipline Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,130 views

    To run the race Christ has set before us such that we reach the finish line and receive the prize, we need to exercise self-discipline all along the way.

    SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today III. MAINTAINING PROPER DIET & EXERCISE B.) FREEDOM TO CHOOSE FITNESS “SELF-DISCIPLINE” (1 Cor. 10:1-22) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, May 17, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bigger Picture

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,344 views

    As we read through the Bible, from beginning to end, we see the bigger picture of GOD’s plan for humanity, to spend eternity with Him. This is our training ground. We are given the choice to obey or not. We are to be obedient to HIM in this life, and t

    2.17.08 The BIGGER PICTURE by William Akehurst, HSWC 1 Peter 1:13-21 Scriptures Referenced: 1 Peter 1:13-21 Leviticus 11:44, 19:2, 20:7 Matthew 4:10 Luke 16:13 Amos 3:3 Matthew 5:34 Exodus 20 Deut 6:5 Basic Outline: GUARD YOUR MINDS. Our minds must be clear and ready for action 1 Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Day God Cleaned House

    Contributed by David Henderson on May 25, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,855 views

    This message helps us get a Biblical understadning of the nature of God's discipline. We may not like it but we need it. He always disciplines out of love for us.

    “The Day God Cleaned House” John 2:12-22 Parents will often say to their children when they are about to discipline them these famous words, “this is going to hurt me more than it’s going to hurt you.” I never believed that for a moment until it came time for me to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist