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  • David McGowin avatar

    The Great Pretender

    Contributed by David Mcgowin on Mar 30, 2006
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    We often pretend to be someone that we’re not, but probably someone we would really like to be.

    The Great Pretender Mt. 27:1-5 03/26/06 You are all familiar with the 1956 song by the Platters ‘The Great Pretender’ with the lyrics, “Oh yes, I’m the great pretender, pretending that I’m doing well; My need is such, I pretend too much; I’m lonely but no one can tell.” I’m sure that this song ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Testing, 1,2,3"

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Nov 12, 2001
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    A message to challenge church-goers to examine the legitimacy of their conversion.

    “Testing 1,2,3” II Corinthians 13:5 November 11, 2001 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas qgmorrow@st-andrew.com Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Communication Or Miscommunication Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010
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     | 8,891 views

    For thousands of years God has kept trying to communicate His love The sad thing is that many people do not understand the concept of His love, because we do not let Him get through to us.

    2010 02 21 Ashingdon PM Communication Hebrews 1:1-4 Have you ever miscommunicated your thoughts when trying to tell them to someone? Most of us have, and then the following confusion can be very irritating, if not dangerous. Sometimes, miscommunication can be very frustrating. ‘A man ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Adams avatar

    The Narrow Door

    Contributed by Michael Adams on Mar 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
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    "Someone" (vs 23) asks a general question but God desires personal questons... Thoughts on our walk toward the Narrow Door. Can be a very fun sermon. A call for people to have a deeper walk with God. Concluding sugestions at the end of sermon.

    In some of our previous messages I shared from: 1) Luke 13:31-35 where Jesus weeps for Jerusalem. The Pharisees have a pretense of caring for Jesus by warning Him of Herod's plans to kill Him, all while they themselves desire to do just that. We also talked about the animal imagery used in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    Growing A Beautiful Mind Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,734 views

    We need a new way of thinking. We need a new mind. We need to put away the pattern of this world and be renewed in our thinking to see life how God sees it.

    GROWING A BEAUTIFUL MIND Do these words sound familiar to you? “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will” (Rom 12:2). You have heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Article #9 - Justification, Regneration And Adoption Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
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    Number Nine in a 16-part series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith, this sermon deals with those things that occur during our conversion.

    Article of Faith #9 - Justification, Regeneration, and Adoption Date: Sunday, July 25, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell Before we begin our study on the Ninth Article of Faith this morning, I’d like to take a moment for a very quick review of the first eight articles. We began our study ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Galatians 4:12-20, Tell Me The Truth! Series

    Contributed by Eldron Gill on May 26, 2008
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     | 9,051 views

    Galatians 4:12-20, Tell me the truth!

    Galatians 4:12-20 Tell Me The Truth! Intro – * Friends are like good health; you don’t realize what a gift they are until you lose them. * Friends are only friends if they are willing to tell you the truth. Otherwise, they are just mere acquaintances. * Sadly though, some people don’t want the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    How Can I Experience God?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 22, 2006
    based on 64 ratings
     | 13,044 views

    1. Confession 2. Repentence 3. Conversion 4. Faith

    I just spent a horrible week in the Ozarks. Two friends and I planned a canoe trip and had been preparing for months. If you followed the weather two weeks ago, you know there was a line of storms that kept sweeping through the South, one right after the other. Our campground had to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Clay Hallmark avatar

    Your Time Matters- To Your Family Series

    Contributed by Clay Hallmark on May 30, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 19,428 views

    This is the 3rd Message in a series called "Your Family Mattes." This message deals with the importance of the time we give our families.

    “yourtimematters!” Psalm 90:1-12 (Message # 3) The issue before us today is time. Not only does your family matter, but your time with your family also matters! We are a people who live by the clock because time is very important to all of us (stop looking at your watches I just got started!). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Twenty Dollar Words"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 11, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,351 views

    sermon on Justification, Regeneration, and Adoption

    "Twenty Dollar Words" Article of Faith #9 Justification, Regeneration, and Adoption May 17, 2009 Last Sunday, I had the chance to sit in on the Sunday school lesson for a little bit. The one who was suppose to teach had another obligation she had to take care of – so the class was faced without ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • John Lowe avatar

    Four Anchors

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 30, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,892 views

    Life is a hodgepodge of experiences—some good, some bad. There are people who say that life is a struggle, and others say life is good. I have heard different people say that life has its hills and valleys, or they say it has its ups and downs. Bu

    4-16-04 Title: Four Anchors Text: “Then, fearing lest we should run aground on the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern, and prayed for day to come.” (Acts 27:29). Bible Reading: Acts 27:13-36 Introduction Life is a hodgepodge of experiences—some good, some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Stapleton avatar

    Titanic Thankfulness

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,829 views

    This Thanksgiving we need to see that God has given us provision, protection and power and be thankful in Titanic proportion.

    (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) TITANIC THANKFULNESS Thanksgiving is a day set aside each year for us to give thanks, of course most of us know that scripture tells us we should be thankful always and at all times. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Are You Backsliding?

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
     | 6,960 views

    A sermon that causes self-examination by asking "are you backsliding?" The sermon focuses on Absalom and Ahithophel.

    2 Samuel 18:18 KJV Now Absalom in his lifetime had taken and reared up for himself a pillar, which is in the king's dale: for he said, I have no son to keep my name in remembrance: and he called the pillar after his own name: and it is called unto this day, Absalom's place. I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim White avatar

    Once Dead, Now Alive Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 1, 2015
     | 5,543 views

    The work of redemption is simple, yet complex, shows the ugliness involved to present the beauty that results.

    Once Dead, Now Alive! Ephesians 2:1-7 When God first created mankind, he created within him an active spirit. This spirit (life) was able to commune with a Holy, righteous God. God said, “If you eat of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, you will surely die.” He was speaking to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    Giving Thanks: The Will Of God For Your Life Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,562 views

    Thanksgiving, joy, God's will, prayer

    GIVING THANKS: THE WILL OF GOD FOR YOUR LIFE! 1 Thess 5: 16-18 (p837) Nov. 13, 2011 INTRODUCTION: I have some genuine questions as I approach this text this morning…As Paul wraps up his first letter to the church in Thessalonians he hits on some specific but essential ingredients for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ