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  • David Heflin avatar

    Narnia: The Dawning Of Spring Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on Dec 29, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,649 views

    This is the third of three sermons based on "The Chronicles of Narnia."

    The Dawning of Spring Narnia 3 (1 Thes. 4:13-18 12/25/05 Introduction: Always winter and never Christmas. 1. Imagine a land of perpetual winter. When the four Pevensie children entered Narnia they learned that it was always winter and never Christmas. Christmas is the most anticipated time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cast Of Characters

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 6, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,477 views

    A Sermon for the First Sunday after the Epiphany The Baptism of Jesus

    First Sunday after the Epiphany The Baptism of Jesus Mark 1:4-11 "The Cast of Characters" 4 John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 And there went out to him all the country of Judea, and all the people of Jerusalem; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Word Of The Cross Is Foolish

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 21, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,362 views

    That the Son of God should die on a cross is pure foolishness to many people. But for Christians, it is the sign of the power of God.

    The Word of the Cross is Foolish I Corinthians 1:18-31 January 22, 2006 A pastor colleague of mine received a call from a worried mother some time ago. “Pastor, can you come over to talk to my daughter? She’s been acting strange ever since she went away to college. Now she has joined the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Just Keep The Oil

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 60 ratings
     | 14,237 views

    Everyone has a job to do. Some are not in the forefront, but all are noticed and honored by God. We all can keep the oil of the Lord!

    From The Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA JUST KEEP THE OIL 1 Chronicles 27:25-34 Intro: What we have in these verses is a list of the officers who served in David’s court along with the duties each carried out. It must have been a great honor to be chosen by the king for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Boasts And Excuses Series

    Contributed by John Gaines on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,009 views

    Discipleship involves serious commitment; boasts and excuses won’t get the job done.

    BOASTS AND EXCUSES INTRODUCTION 1. Matthew 8:19-22 (NKJV) Then a certain scribe came and said to Him, "Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go." 20 And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head." 21 Then another of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let's Fall To Pieces Together

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,532 views

    When tough times come and we fall to pieces, we will nto survive unless we gather around each other to comfort, support, love, and model Jesus.

    Let’s Fall to Pieces Together Luke 22:39-46 January 22, 2006 There is a medium sized city in Indiana which has a Methodist Church in the heart of the downtown area. Members of the church include some of the leaders of the community: Business owners, entrepreneurs, city politicians, doctors, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    More Tolerable Than Sodom Or Gomorrah Series

    Contributed by John Gaines on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,838 views

    Jesus sends the Twelve on the Limited Commission to Israel and teaches us valuable lessons about our accountability.

    MORE TOLERABLE FOR SODOM AND GOMORRAH 1. Matthew 10:1-15 (NKJV) And when He had called His twelve disciples to Him, He gave them power over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease. 2 Now the names of the twelve apostles are these: first, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Commitment

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,349 views

    Christians make commitments to God inorger to receive the opromises of God. However., while God keeps his side often take our part for granted and faile to listen to God as to our part of the bargan.

    Commitment Means Doing Something James 1:19-1:25 This morning we are looking at another word. Commitment We all make them. We buy things and are committed to paying the bill. We pay taxes every time we turn around. Most of us have made commitments to other people in situations like ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    What Does It Mean To Live A Christian Life

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Feb 7, 2006
    based on 101 ratings
     | 35,287 views

    Many people claim to be a Christian, but few really know what it means to live a Christian Life.

    From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA What Does It Mean To Live A Christian Life? Matthew 16:21-25 Intro: In this passage Jesus begins to tell the disciples about the will of the Father for his life. He goes further also to tell them about the will of God for their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beware Of False Prophets And False Teachers.

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,728 views

    Speaks about False Prophets and False Teachers.

    BEWARE FALSE PROPHETS AND FALSE TEACHERS 2ND PETER CHAP 2 Listen Children tonight what God is telling you!!! What is the opposite of True?? ITS FALSE!!!!! ONLY GOD IS TRUE!!!! In today’s Society False Prophets and False Teachers Are Deceiving God’s Flock!!!! THEY ARE BRINGING DAMNABLE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "God's Foolishness And God's Wisdom" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 21, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,868 views

    How do we view the cross during this Lenten Season that speaks to us in a meaningful way? Is the cross applicable to our 21st century life?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Church Third Sunday of Lent February 27, 2005 “God’s Foolishness and God’s Wisdom” I Corinthians 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION: Story: When a group of churches advertized their Easter services, no reference was made to the cross. This omission was deliberate. One church ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Scott Malone on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 20,572 views

    The power of prayer in spiritual warfare

    A tale is told about a small town that had historically been "dry," but then a local businessman decided to build a tavern. A group of Christians from a local church were concerned and planned an all-night prayer meeting to ask God to intervene. It just so happened that shortly thereafter lightning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    The Greater Promise Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 7, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,934 views

    The New Covenant is Greater because it is an INNER, RELATIONAL, INCLUSIVE, and ETERNAL Covenant.

    The Greater Promise Hebrews 8 SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 8:6-13 INTRODUCTION: I was talking to one of the Pueblo Group leaders this week and they mentioned that their group “had a lot of fun last week with Melchizedek.” Maybe we should have called the lesson, “fun with Melchizedek.” To ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William Mouser avatar

    A Mystery That Blesses

    Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 11, 2005
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,785 views

    Israel’s blindness is not total, nor permanent. Moreover, it is the avenue by which God’s salvation comes to the Gentiles.

    Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity Romans 11:25-36 Mystery that Blesses For some time now, as I have been reading about trends in spiritual fashions, as it were, I’ve noted that one of the currently fashionable things is “mystery.” As near as I’ve ever been able to tell, “mystery” in these ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Csi Our Faith Series

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,902 views

    My series on Tube Theology examines the theological undertones of popular shows. We examine the claim of the resurrection.

    This sermon is from a series on Tube Theology. I have researched sermoncentral as well as other sources. I use an expanded outline in preaching though it is not exactly a manuscript. I also use a sermon outline for the congregation to fill in. CSI: OUR FAITH NOVEMBER 7, 2004 Jay Robison 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist