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  • Darren McCormick avatar

    John: Clearing The Path For Christ Series

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 18, 2013
     | 5,332 views

    This sermon looks at the ministry of John the Baptist and talks about how we need to prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ.

    AM sermon preached at Central Christian Church December 5, 2010 Christmas Begins With Christ sermon series #1 John: Clearing the Path for Christ Show sermon series slide---slide #1 as I’m heading up to the stage. Once I’m on stage show slide #2 sermon title slide Imagine this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who's In Charge Here? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,343 views

    A review of Chapter 8 verse one through seventeen

    Ecclesiastes 8: 1- 17 Who Is In Charge Here? 1 Who is like a wise man? and who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man’s wisdom makes his face shine, and the sternness of his face is changed. 2 I say, “Keep the king’s commandment for the sake of your oath to God. 3 Do not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Accepted(Recognized) Christian Authority-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 27, 2011
     | 2,943 views

    3 of 3. Paul approached Timothy thru an accepted authority. The faithful Christian accepts God’s authority. But How do they recognize Christian authority? A qualifier of an accepted Christian authority is...

    ACCEPTED(Recognized) CHRISTIAN AUTHORITY-III—1Timothy 1:1-2 Attention: Read names slowly. What do the following names conjure up in your mind? Adrian Rogers Chuck Swindoll Erwin Lutzer John MacArthur J. Vernon McGee James Dobson Charles Stanley Rick Warren Henry Blackaby These may cause ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Competent Wife/Woman-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 26, 2015
     | 6,477 views

    3 of ? The writer of Proverbs detailed a successful marriage from the standpoint of a competent wife. A wife’s competence completes a successful marriage. Who is a competent wife? A competent wife/woman...

    A COMPETENT WIFE/WOMAN-part 3—Proverbs 31:10-31 Attention: A guy walks into the human resources department of a large company & hands the interviewer his application. She scans the sheet, & notices that the applicant has been fired from every job he has ever held. She says, “I must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pain And Suffering?

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 25, 2015
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     | 18,716 views

    Satan uses pain to make people doubt God’s goodness. He wants to inject doubt into our minds until we distrust the character and behavior of our heavenly Father.

    25 January 2006 Title: Pain and Suffering? Scripture Reading: Job 1:13-22 This evening I am going to talk about pain and suffering and how to face trouble, because from the cradle to the cemetery, we spend much of our existence trying to avoid pain and stay out of trouble. The longer we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Targeted Generation

    Contributed by Brandon Park on Oct 1, 2015
     | 10,454 views

    When parents learn to shoot straight, our children will hit the mark.

    THE TARGETED GENERATION PROPS NEEDED: Bow (Compound) Quiver of Arrows A Twig (small branch that’s slightly crooked) READ Psalm 127:3-5, “Behold, children are a gift of the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a mighty warrior, so are the children of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Psalm 10 - A Prayer For Justice Against The Wicked Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 1, 2015
     | 11,146 views

    This psalm is one that deals with the matter of the unrighteous wicked who often usurp their control over the righteous. It directs us toward effective prayer in these matters.

    A PRAYER FOR JUSTICE AGAINST THE WICKED TEXT: Psalm 10:1-18 Psalms 10:1-18 KJV Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble? [2] The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined. [3] For the wicked ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Psalm 16 - The Preservation Of A Godly Man Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 1, 2015
     | 16,482 views

    This message is about the ways and means that God preserves the godly.

    THE PRESERVATION OF A GODLY MAN TEXT: Psalm 16:1-11 Psalms 16:1-11 KJV Michtam of David. Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust. [2] O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee; [3] But to the saints that are in the earth, and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dad's Discipline Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 23, 2015
     | 8,420 views

    1) Discipline is a Parental Responsibility (Hebrews 12:5-8) 2) Discipline is Perfect for Respect (Hebrews 12:9-10a) 3) Discipline is Profitable for Results (Hebrews 12:10b-11)

    When you look for Father’s Day cards you tend to see two general types. There are the golf, BBQ, sailboat and classic card variety with some general thanks to dad. Then, there are the humorous type that usually poke fun at him. The one card you never seem to see, is the one thanking dad for ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Defusing Anger Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 23, 2015
     | 5,277 views

    This is # 3 in the Sermon Series - dealing with the issue of Anger - using Scripture and the S. T. O. P. method

    Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-35; Ephesians 4:17-32 Sermon Series - Caring for God's People Sermon # 3 - Defusing the Anger Bomb - S. T. O. P. INTRO: Good morning! I am so glad that you are here today! Radio personality, Dawson McAllister has spend the majority of adult life seeking ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Limitations/Irony Of Worldly Wisdom-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 8, 2013
     | 3,212 views

    4 of 4. Paul related the limitations/irony of worldly wisdom to the Corinthians believers. The irony of worldly wisdom is in its being relegated to foolishness. But How is it limited? Worldly wisdom is limited by...

    The LIMITATIONS/Irony Of WORLDLY WISDOM-IV—1Corinthians 1:18-25 Attention: A cowboy rides into town & stops at a saloon for a Sasparilla. Unfortunately, the locals always had a habit of picking on strangers, which he was. When he finished his drink, he exits the saloon only to find that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praise For Jesus

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 18, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,602 views

    Is there anything that distresses you? Have you been praying about something without getting any answers to your prayers? Then put your case into the hands of Christ. He has never lost a case, and that is more than the best of earthly lawyers can say abou

    PRAISE FOR JESUS (A sermon adapted from the sermons of Charles Spurgeon) “Judah, thou art he whom thy brethren shall praise.”-Genesis 49:8. THESE words were spoken by the patriarch Jacob when he blessed his sons as he was dying; but before he finished Judah’s blessing, he seemed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Up And Sideways Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Rick George on Apr 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,669 views

    We must have a vertical (worship toward God) and a horizontal (edification of the church) philosophy of worship.

    Have you ever wondered “Why do we gather together on Sunday mornings? What is the purpose of carving out of our busy week 2 – 3 hours to come to a place to be with other people to sing songs and to listen to a guy speak?” What is the purpose of congregational worship? I mean, you could be home ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Treat The Good The Bad And The Ugly Series

    Contributed by Dale Harlow on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,148 views

    3 John gives to us a glimpse into the life and struggles of the church of the first century. They struggled with the truth and with personalities. To borrow the words of a New Testament scholar: “Third John is all about the Elder, who wrote it; Gaius, who

    Jay Leno once said that the Christmas tree is the perfect houseplant for him because it is already dead. And that’s probably true for many of us. Growing house plants sometimes is hard work. One preacher was given a Peace Lily for a wedding gift. I don’t know what the symbolism means. Peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fear(Revere) Mom!

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 10, 2011
     | 5,083 views

    God expected every individual of Israel to possess a reverence for their mother & father. What motivates the reverence for one’s mother? Reverence for your mother is found in her...

    FEAR(Revere) MOM!—Leviticus 19:2-3 Attention: Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in Grafton, WV, in 1908 as a day to honor one’s mother. Jarvis wanted to accomplish her mother’s dream of making a celebration for all mothers, although the idea didn’t take off until she enlisted the services ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist