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  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    God’s Design For The Family

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017
     | 11,149 views

    God has designed the family

    Genesis 2:15-25 Introduction: Illustration “Two Paddle Boats” I. The Family Is Divine in Origin. Illustration “Mishaps” A. God created human beings in His own image. - “Then God said, ‘Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness’… So God created man in His own image; He created him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Life Seems Like A Deep Disappointment

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 24, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,767 views

    Life is about the choices we make. When we face disappointments they might be a stumbling block or a stepping stone? This disappointment could be an opportunity to trust God's plan.

    WHEN LIFE SEEMS LIKE A DEEP DISAPPOINTMENT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@ol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Text: John 16:33 (MSG) I've told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to experience ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Keys To A Muscle Car Church

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Oct 26, 2011
     | 4,558 views

    We would all love to have a church that has the real "power" God intends the church to have, this sermon explores how.

    All my sermons use illustrations found at www. Sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise stated. KEYS FOR A MUSCLE CAR CHURCH Recently I saw a show on television where a guy was very upset that his 1970 muscle car had been stolen. He was very attached to this powerful car, its ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wise Men, Still Seek Him, Today!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 11, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,284 views

    What God wants most of all, above every thing else is you and me, all of you & me, all of the time!

    Wise Men Still Seek Him Today Matthew 2:1-12 NKJ 1. Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2. saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Let The Past Determine Your Future

    Contributed by Izak Shipman on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 22,577 views

    A sermon about the mess of failure, or a life and how God can create something out of nothing. For people who want to start over again.

    Gen 1:26-28. Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth." 27. So God created man in His own ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lamb As Lord Part I Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 27, 2009
     | 3,545 views

    I fear that American Christians have largely lost their focus on holiness. We have allowed the things of this world and our own personal desires to distract us from loving and serving Jesus Christ as we should. The solution is to allow the Bible to renew

    Revelation 8:1-6; 15:1-8 Purpose: To display God’s wrath against sin. Aim: I want the listener to gain a greater sense of God’s awesome holiness. INTRODUCTION: The Lord is about to unmask the full fury of His wrath against sin. All of man’s vain attempts to excuse or ignore sin will be stripped ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Emile Wolfaardt avatar

    "In The Begining . . ." Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 1, 2009
     | 3,989 views

    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Discovering the phenomenal truth that from everlasting to everlasting, the eternal sovereign God had you on His mind.

    Journeying With John “In the Beginning” John 1:1a I want to welcome you to the start of the one of most profound journeys you have ever taken in your life. I have asked God that this journey will be the most Jesus revealing, truth establishing, perspective shaping, ministry empowering and life ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Life's Toughest Questions

    Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,707 views

    The answers to life’s toughest questions can be found in one simple verse of scripture, "In the beginning God!"

    LIFE’S TOUGHEST QUESTIONS GENESIS 1:1 1. Illus. of my kid’s questions • “Why is grass green? Why is the sky blue? Why do ant bites hurt?” • As they got a little older, “Why is that lady so fat? What’s wrong with that man’s face?” 2. All of us are born with a questioning nature. As children, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Game Changer"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 8, 2013
     | 23,082 views

    Sermon is to encourage the hearers they can become a game changer in their own life. One who makes a difference for themselves and others.

    A Game changer is one who will steps up and makes a big Play that affect the outcome of the game. A play at a pivotal moment in a game that determines victory or defeat Game Changer: WVU Vs. Clemson University in the Orange Bowl CU trailed just 21-17, had gained 256 yards (9.1 per play) in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Spiral Stair Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 9, 2011
     | 4,060 views

    The journey of faith is like a spiral stair, the whole held up by the love of God, but the sequence of steps always the same. Commit yourself to the grace of God. Surrender more of yourself to Christ. And love the people he puts in your path as if he h

    I wish I could play the piano. Not just picking out a tune with my right hand, but really playing - composers like Bach and Beethoven and Mozart. As most of you know, my mother plays. She’ll be back here in May, and Martie’s already agreed to let her play for the service. Even ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dan Carroll avatar

    Ordering Your Private World 1 - Exodus Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011
     | 5,406 views

    The first of a series of three sermons on how Moses’ relationships affected his usefulness to God.

    INTRODUCTION • The hardest thing about ministry is relationships. Many of us are ineffective in ministry because of fractured relationships. • There is no ministry outside of relationship. • God’s order began with people in garden, in authority with dominion. • And it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ordering Your Private World 2 - Exodus Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011
     | 4,463 views

    The second of three sermons exploring how Moses’ disorder of his personal life threatened his usefulness for God.

    INTRODUCTION • The hardest thing about ministry is relationships. • Relating to those above us, beside us and below us is crucial for ministry success. • There is no ministry outside of relationship. • This encompasses all the key relationships in Moses’ life: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tempo Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 11, 2012
     | 6,620 views

    God has a time for everything and he also moves at a different pace. Tempo is an important concept. God is patiently waiting for you

    Tempo Genesis 1 1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 1. The first day 3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Ramlall avatar

    The Presence Of The Lord

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 22, 2012
     | 11,534 views

    We need to seek the presence of the LORD in all our worship and ministry for it is His presence that determines the results of our efforts and ministry.

    1 Corinthians 2:1-16 KJV 1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Great Expectations Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 26, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,171 views

    ?” People with a great life purpose reach forward with great expectations. Here’s the good news: God is able to abundantly exceed all that we ask or think. Said another way: your expectations will never be so great that God is not able to more than meet

    Great Expectations Numbers 13: 1-3, 17-33; Philippians 2:12 In the United States right now, the average life expectancy is 76 years old. So write down 76, and subtract your age. How many years do you have left? I freaked when I discovered I have only 29 years left! Some of you are in the lagniappe ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist