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  • Davon Huss avatar

    The Spite House

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,978 views

    A sermon on the parable of the unmerciful servant from Matthew 18:21-35 (Many SermonCentral Contributors helped with this one along with an article in Bible Study Magazine)

    Evening Service for 11/22/2009 Matthew 18:21-35 HoHum: A. I read a psychologist who said that Christians were very much like porcupines on a cold winter’s night. The cold drives them to huddle together to keep warm, but as soon as they get close to another they start jabbing each other with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Are You Waiting For? Series

    Contributed by James Bohrer on Jan 14, 2009
     | 4,370 views

    Real faith has real results.

    WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Hebrews 4:1-11 Pastor Jim Bohrer June 1, 2008 MAY 28th WELLINGTON, New Zealand- Grant Stubbs and Owen Wilson, were flying up the sloping valley of Pelorus Sound in New Zealand admiring the beautiful panoramic view. Then there was a cough, “Bless you Owen.” “For what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Second Of Four Things That Will Change Your Life...obedience 2 Series

    Contributed by Clayton Beck on Jan 16, 2009
     | 4,506 views

    Disobedience to God, always takes you where you don’t want to be!

    Four Things that will Change Your Life…2b…Obedience… We began talking last week of the second thing that will change your life…obedience. First, there was faith, and we learned that we must have faith to please God. Second, we must be obedient to Him and His Word. Let’s spend a little more time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Through The Years

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,282 views

    Our life is like a book. What kind of story have been telling?

    Through The Years Psalm 90:1-9 1 Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. 2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God. 3 Thou turnest man to destruction; and sayest, Return, ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rodney Burton avatar

    Barriers To Prayer

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,406 views

    What things in our lives stand in the way of our prayers?

    WE HAVE TALKED A LOT LATELY ABOUT THE NEED FOR THE CHURCH TO ARISE TO A PLACE OF WARFARE AND BATTLE AGAINST THE WORKS OF DARKNESS THAT PREVAIL IN OUR SOCIETY. THE ALARM OF GOD IS SOUNDING LOUD AND CLEAR TO RALLY THE TROOPS TO THE BATTLE AT HAND. OUR GREATEST WEAPON AS BELIEVERS IS PRAYER. IT IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Cosmic Battle For Authority

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,649 views

    Jesus came to conquer and disarm Satan. Mark 1 is about "authority". The minisrty of Jesus actively engages and defeats satan and his demons. The ultimate defeat was the cross and resurrection.

    In Jesus Holy Name February 1, 2009 Epiphany IV Redeemer Mark 1:21-28 “The Cosmic Battle for Authority” There is an ongoing cosmic battle happening in the world around us as Satan seeks to possess and destroy the lives and souls of men, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steve Smith avatar

    What Does God Require Of Me?

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 31, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
     | 13,575 views

    A review of God’s charge against Israel allows us to review why we live as we do. It’s not about "works" but instead a "matter of the heart".

    INTRODUCTION 1. CHURCH PLAN For the last 4 weeks, we have been looking at many of the different parts of church ministry and relating it to the necessary ingredients of becoming not only successful in church but prepared and equipped to live a life outside the church that is available and prepared ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Amazed By Jesus

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jan 31, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,008 views

    4th Sunday after Epiphany: Jesus is amazing! He amazed people by what he taught and what he did. Does he amaze you?

    Many years ago – in the confines of a barracks room a young sailor decided not to go out partying with his friends. He invested that evening reading the Bible - very specifically – reading the Gospel of John. The room was mostly dark except for the light of the little study desk in the room. Up ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Justification Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 1, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,415 views

    How do you know if your good is good enough? What do you compare your goodness with to know? Get answers to these questions as Paul bursts some "human" bubbles.

    Many years ago, prior to 9-11, as a reporter I would need to go to crime scenes or get into events in order to get good shots and interviews—do my job essentially. But sometimes there were security types who somehow didn’t believe that a news truck, news camera, and reporter/photographer made up an ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Get Out Of The Way!

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Feb 8, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,714 views

    The Holy Spirit is hard at work in the lives of others. We need to make sure we are being a helper in the work of the gospel and not a hindrance.

    -Have you ever been judged unfairly by others? -Has anyone ever looked down on you for something they thought you did? -Have you ever received a punishment for something that you didn’t do? -That is what the Apostle Paul is dealing with in chapter 9 of his first letter to the Corinthians -A number ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Carl Allen avatar

    A Marriage Made In Heaven Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 11, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,167 views

    The second of two great events that will take place in Heaven while the tribulation is taking place on earth.

    A Biblical View of the End Times A MARRIAGE MADE IN HEAVEN Revelation 19:1-9 Intro: We all know what a spectacle a wedding can be. Thousands of dollars are spent trying to produce a perfect moment in time that will join a couple together in marital bliss. It is a special moment in the lives of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Jesus Touches…

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,284 views

    Jesus does not need nor want an audience in order to heal. He heals to bring people into service. He cures death to bring us to new life today.

    When Jesus Touches… Mark 1:29-37 This morning it was so tempting to start off with a mother-in-law joke. But, I have several problems. First, I have been assured that it would be in very poor taste. Second, it would be a horrible thing to make light of this woman that was reported to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Ultimate Faith

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Feb 13, 2009
     | 5,007 views

    Excellent faith has as its example these who gave everything for their faith in God and their willingness to go the distance.

    Ultimate Faith Griffith Baptist Church – 2/15/09 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:32-40 Key verse: Hebrews 11:38a - Of whom the world was not worthy: . . . Premise: Excellent faith has as its example these who gave everything for their faith in God and their willingness to go the distance. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deaton avatar

    Herman Wise Had Freckles

    Contributed by Michael Deaton on Feb 16, 2009
     | 3,476 views

    Cleansing Lepers

    Herman Wise Had Freckles Mark 1:40-45 A leper came to him begging him, and kneeling he said to him, ‘If you choose, you can make me clean.’ Moved with pity, Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, and said to him, ‘I do choose. Be made clean!’ Immediately the leprosy left him, and he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Abram: A Man Of Integrity Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 16, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,487 views

    There is a word in the English language that we hear used from time to time. Yet, this is a word that we rarely see modeled in our day. That word is the word "Integrity." It means the following: "possession of firm principles: the quality of possessing an

    Abraham: Following In The Footsteps Of Faith ABRAM: A MAN OF INTEGRITY Genesis 14:1-24 Intro: There is a word in the English language that we hear used from time to time. Yet, this is a word that we rarely see modeled in our day. That word is the word "Integrity." It means the following: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist