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  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Finish Well

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 6, 2017
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    A New Year's Message on how we can FINISH Well this year.

    Title: FINISH Well Theme: Text: John 19:28 – 30, Philippians 1:6, Hebrews 12:1 – 3 Offering: Matthew 6:19-20 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; (20) but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Wickedness That Invites Repercussion-5(2016-17) Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 10, 2017
     | 3,640 views

    5 of 7. Genesis records humanity's wanton wickedness & its repercussions. Wanton wickedness invites repercussion. How does wickedness invite repercussion? 7 aberrations of wickedness that invite repercussion.

    WICKEDNESS That INVITES REPERCUSSION-V—Genesis 6:1-8 Attention: Fruit Wrap—A picky customer went to a small local fruit stand struggling to stay in afloat. They had just received a new delivery of fresh fruit & were thrilled to earn any customer’s business. A customer walks up & says to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Woman At The Well Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2017
     | 14,678 views

    God can see into the depths of our hearts. He wants us to be honest with him. But he doesn’t just leave us there. He expects us to worship him in spirit. So he gives us his own Spirit to dwell in us and cleanse us.

    If you were here last week you may remember how John saw his main role as telling people about Jesus. You may also remember that that task of proclaiming Jesus is also our task. Well today we move on to the next episode in John’s account of Jesus’ ministry. Here we find Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Goats Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 7, 2017
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     | 11,202 views

    This is the judgment of the goats. Those who remain at the second coming of Christ. The King divides the remaining people into two groups, sheep and goats. The sheep are those who love Christ, the goats are the rest.

    Introduction A. Our passage this morning is the same as last week. The judgment of the sheep and the goats. 1. Last week I covered the first two points in this passage a. The Son of Man is coming to judge (v.31-33). b. The judgment of sheep (v.34-40). B. I pointed out that this is what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Sends The Twelve To The Lost Sheep Of Israel Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 14, 2017
     | 11,541 views

    Disciples, Students, then training as apprentices. Then sent as evangelists

    Introduction A. The interviewer examined the job application then turned to the prospective employee. "I see you have put ASAP down for the date you are available to start, meaning as soon as possible, of course. However, I see you've put AMAP down for required salary. I don't believe I've ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Is A Sound In The Land

    Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Nov 23, 2017
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     | 9,047 views

    Ehud, a judge in Israel kills the fat king....and there is a sound of victory throughout the land

    THERE IS A SOUND IN THE LAND: The story of Ehud (AY-HOOD) Judges 3:12-30 12 And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD. 13 And he gathered unto him the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Three Men And A Baby

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 17, 2017
     | 6,546 views

    "3 Men and a Baby" was a spoof movie on how men don't know how to care for babies. The Wise Men seemed that way, but they followed the star, persevered in their search, and entered in to know Christ

    THREE MEN AND A BABY Matt. 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ENTERING HEAVEN 1. Three men died on Christmas Eve and were met by Saint Peter at the pearly gates. "In honor of this holy season," Saint Peter said, "You must each possess something that symbolizes Christmas to get into heaven." 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christmas Story Was In Unimpressive Surroundings - Yet A Spectacular Event

    Contributed by Tim Baker on Dec 19, 2017
     | 5,309 views

    The birth of Christ was in an unimpressive city, with an unimpressive birthing room, with an unimpressive crib, with unimpressive visitors, for the most impressive event in human history. Why did Jesus start with such humble beginnings?

    This message can be heard at https://www.buzzsprout.com/132453/611501-unimpressive-surroundings-spectacular-event Disclaimer. I do frequent Sermon Central and borrow from others works, but often don't remember who. Some parts in here are from the great works of others. This message has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Approaching God With Freedom And Confidence

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 21, 2018
     | 5,338 views

    How do we come to God? How do we approach Him with liberty and confidence? It starts with know God, knowing His nature and responding to His good gift of the Holy Spirit.

    January 21, 2018 Sermon - Approaching God with Freedom and Confidence These are sermon notes, numbered and expanded upon during the message INTRO ILLUSTRATION 001 Start by holding guitar; it’s out of tune. Play out of tune chord. Do you ever feel like your life is out of tune? Maybe you’re out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Killer In The Midst - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 30, 2017
     | 7,330 views

    A narrative about Lucifer's attack on man in the garden of Eden

    A killer in our midst – Part 1 My grandfather was a story teller – well, sort of. A Baptist preacher, he told stories that put you in the Biblical passage. He painted pictures that, at times, were so vivid you not only saw what was going on but you heard what the people were saying. The Bible was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Easter Hope.

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 1, 2017
     | 9,075 views

    Easter gives us hope in four areas; Hope of Forgiveness; Hope of God's love; Hope of Eternal Reward; Hope of Eternal Life

    “Easter Hope” April 2, 2017 1 Corinthians 15:1-23 Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. 2 By this gospel you are saved, if you hold ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Come On Down Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 6, 2017
     | 8,818 views

    A study of the Gospel of John 4: 43 – 54

    John 4: 43 – 54 Come On Down 43 Now after the two days He departed from there and went to Galilee. 44 For Jesus Himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country. 45 So when He came to Galilee, the Galileans received Him, having seen all the things He did in Jerusalem at the feast; ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    They Mystery Of Easter Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 10, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,999 views

    Victory, Hope, Endurance, Death

    THE RESURRECTION QUESTION - The Mystery of the resurrection 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 April 16, 2017 Introduction: It's just a normal Tuesday…you get up, take your shower…trying to be a little quiet as you get dressed so your wife can sleep a little longer. You head downstairs ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Unstoppable Resurrection

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 17, 2017
     | 7,090 views

    The Resurrection was unstoppable because Death had no legal right to hold Jesus, because Jesus was the origin of all life & predated death, and because God the Father prophesied that Jesus would rise, and God's words can't return void!

    THE UNSTOPPABLE RESURRECTION Acts 2:24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Kevin Ramsdell is an airline agent specializing in customer service. While on duty at Detroit Metro Airport, he was approached by a woman so upset that he assumed she must have missed a flight or lost a child. 2. “I left a book on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A New Take On The "Doubting Thomas” Story.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 25, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,074 views

    However you look at this story, the emphasis always appears to Thomas or us doubting, suggesting that we lack faith. It is not all to do with us; God has a role in our faith and we must let him work through us. We just cannot carry that burden alone.

    This sermon was delivered to the congregation in Holy Trinity, in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 23rd April 2017: by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Our reading this morning are: Acts 2:14a,22-32 1 Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31 Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal