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  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Hanging In There Through Misunderstanding Series

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,138 views

    Everyone has been misunderstood at one time or another. This sermon seeks to help us to "Hang in there" when that happens.

    1 Samuel 18:5-9, Psalm 140 Few things are more difficult to live with than being misunderstood. Sometimes it’s downright unbearable. When you are misunderstood, you have no defense. And have you noticed that when you are misunderstood, no matter how hard you try to correct the misunderstanding, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Witnesses

    Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Nov 4, 2007
     | 3,927 views

    This is an exploration of how the power of God worked incredibly in the early church.

    We Are Witnesses Acts Chapter 1:6-11 Kelly and I were on a little weekend get-away last week; dear friends of ours gave us a two night stay at a bed and breakfast on Kelley’s Island. We had a wonderful time, being able to clear off the schedule, drop our children off at the grandparents, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cost Of The Cross

    Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Feb 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,580 views

    what it cost you to be Christian

    THE COST OF THE CROSS Years ago when I was in the College, accommodation on campus was very scarce. It was very difficult to get accommodated throughout one’s study period. But no sooner I stepped into the University that I learnt from “satellites’ that it was possible to get accommodated ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Seven Deadly Sins: Lust Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Feb 3, 2008
    based on 38 ratings
     | 15,760 views

    Lust in Scripture, especially in the New Testament Epistles, is human “desire for what God has forbidden.” It is an “obsessive sexual craving.”

    The Seven Deadly Sins: Lust --Galatians 5:16-26 The late Rev. Dr. John Rowan Claypool IV served as a pastor for 47 years, first in Southern Baptist Congregations in the South and then from 1986 to 2000 as the Rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Birmingham, Alabama. In his sermon entitled ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Visit Of The Magi (Matthew 2:1-12)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,347 views

    These guys are the wrong people, from the wrong religion! What are they doing in the Christmas story? ...

    The Xmas season is over! We’ve wished each other a Merry Xmas AND a Happy New Year, and now the festive season is PAST. The holidays (for most of us) are over. The time for singing carols and wishing peace and goodwill to all is finished. The presents have been handed out. The cards have all been ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    You Can't Have One Without The Other! (A Sermon On The Book Of Amos)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 13,905 views

    People says to me, "Dave, as a Christian I am not interested in politics", and I can say to them in all honesty, "neither am I". ...

    I sorta promised someone in the parish that I’d choose a more cheery passage next time I preached. “Come unto me all ye who labour and are heavy laden” was suggested - a message of encouragement and hope. This is not that sermon. Inspired by our set lectionary readings, for better or worse, I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Forget About Bailing, Just Keep Paddling

    Contributed by James May on Feb 26, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,901 views

    When the storms of life seem as though they will drown us, that’s the time to keep paddling instead of bailing out on God.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Tree Ripened Fruit

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 15, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,405 views

    The story of Zacchaeus is more than a children’s song. It is the truth of the impact that a life saved by grace should be making in the world.

    March 16, 2003 Morning Service Text: Luke 19:1-10 Subject: Salvation Title: Tree Ripened Fruit This morning I want to share with you the story of Zacchaeus. This is not the same story as the children’s song you all know but it is the power and kind of humorous story of a man looking for meaning ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Thinking Like Jesus Does”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 90 ratings
     | 5,103 views

    If Jesus had a passion for "sinners" why do they feel so unwelcome in our churches today?

    Illus.: Four Preachers Confess Four preachers met for a friendly gathering. During the conversation one preacher said, “Our people come to us and pour out their hears, confess certain sins and needs. Let’s do the same. Confession is good for the soul.” In due time all agree. One of them said that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You A Revolutionary? Part 1

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Aug 22, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,051 views

    In 2005 George Barna, the founder and director of the Barna Group, a research and resource firm that provides valuable information to ministries and corporations, wrote a book titled Revolution. It is a book that discusses the paradigm shift that is happe

    (This message was inspired by George Barna and his book, Revolution. I also found Sermon Central contributor, J. Martin’s messages on this topic helpful.) In 2005 George Barna, the founder and director of the Barna Group, a research and resource firm that provides valuable information to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Zacchaeus Was A Wee Little Man

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 8, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,364 views

    A sermon about Zacchaeus. (Focused on Children’s Song: Zacchaeus was a wee little man)

    Sermon for 8/27/2006 Zacchaeus Was a Wee Little Man Luke 19:1-10 Introduction: Zacchaeus was a wee little man … Sing the song. WBTU: A. Jesus was often in the company of notorious sinners. (Luke 15:1 NIV) Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear him. (Luke 15:2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    What Is God Like? Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 11, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,818 views

    Discover qualities found in the God of John 3:16.

    The next four weeks I am going to share a series of messages based on John 3:16. . There are four phrases in John 3:16. I will build a sermon around each of those phrases. The four messages are: What Is God Like? Why Did Jesus Die? What Does It Mean To Believe? What Happens After Death? John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Navigating Life In A World Of Change

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,994 views

    > I want to continue in a similar way with what the Lord has to say to us about going through CHANGES in life

    Last week we considered the subtle settling of our expectations. > I want to continue in a similar way with what the Lord has to say to us about going through CHANGES in life To help us realize just how much change we live is… consider the foolowing changes over just the past 11 years.. 100 YEARS ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Miracles Of Jesus: Fishin' With The Lord Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 8, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,819 views

    You see, for those of us to desire to follow Jesus, similar to Simon Peter and the other disciples, it means that Jesus is the Lord of our lives. The Lordship of Jesus Christ is an important issue and doctrine in the life of each and every Christian.

    Miracles of Jesus: Fishin’ With The Lord Luke 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION... This miracle of Jesus comes at a time when Jesus is still calling the disciples to follow Him. In fact, this miracle happens before Matthew is even called to join the 12 disciples (he is called in Luke 5:27-32). So the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Blue Print For Lasting Friendships

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on Jul 9, 2006
    based on 53 ratings
     | 8,435 views

    This sermon deals with Our Friendships and Gives insight to what a True Friend Is.

    Gods Blueprint for Lasting Friendships Proverbs 18:24 and Selected Passages A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. 1. One of the most severe epidemics of our time is loneliness. Though most of us are surrounded by ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God