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  • Joseph Stapleton avatar

    Twas The Night Before . . . ?

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Oct 21, 2010
     | 4,622 views

    On Halloween it seems fitting to speak about Hell, this sermon shows that Hell is a choice, there are no second chances there and Heaven is a much better choie.

    TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE . . . (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Today is Halloween, the night before what has been called “All Saints Day” a supposed time to pray and remember the dead. The History of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Up A Tree And Out On A Limb

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,402 views

    Dramatic monologue, as if Zacchaeus were telling his story. His life was "up a tree", in trouble. He went "out on a limb" to receive the welcome and the salvation offered by Jesus.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC October 30, 1988 Zacchaeus was a wee little man, a wee little man was he. He climbed up in a sycamore tree, the savior for to see.” Oh ... good morning, good morning. Almost didn't see you there. In fact, I've missed a lot of things, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Three Temptations Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 24, 2010
     | 10,388 views

    The temptations that Satan tempted Christ with are common to each of us and we can learn from his response

    Forty days, in the wilderness. Forty days, not four, not fourteen but forty. And all he took with him was what he was wearing. He wasn’t part of a tribe, had nobody to build an alliance with, it was just him, a rugged terrain and God. What did he eat? Did he hunt, or fish, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    An Owner's Mentality

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 24, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,076 views

    Focuses on the differences between having an owner's mentality versus a renter's mentality.

    An Owner Mentality Scripture: John 10:11-13; Revelations 3:20; Matthew 9:37-38 Introduction: Today we celebrate the first step in our transition from this place to the place where God has chosen to plan us. We will leave this place and not return. We have been renters since the inception of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Bookkeeping Nightmare

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,852 views

    Forgiveness is an act of understanding how much God has forgiven us; of the heart, making a changed spirit possible; and of the will, opening up all that God wants to do in us.

    First Baptist Church of Gaithersburg, MD, October 4, 1979; Cresthill Baptist Church, Bowie, MD, June 8, 1980; Calverton Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, May 16, 1982; Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC November 24, 1985 Back in my early teen years I was a Monopoly freak. Not an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Add Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 105 ratings
     | 56,818 views

    If we’re not careful we can allow the "good" thing in our lives to distract us from the most important thing God wants us to see.

    OPEN: Back in 1884 John Henry Patterson formed the National Cash Register Co. and he led the company to prominence and profitability. He made it successful because he paid attention to details and kept an eye on each dept. in the company. At one point, it became apparent that the factory was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Love For His Own

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,722 views

    Jesus demonstrates His love for the disciples by washing their feet and ultimately laying down His life for them

    JESUS’ LOVE FOR HIS OWN John 13:1-18 Although I have been in Japan for a little over 2 years, I have only recently learned the story of Hachiko. A couple of weeks ago I went to Shibuya station to see the statue of Hachiko. I found the Hachiko exit and even asked the station attendant, “Hachiko ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Handling Offenses When They Come

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,366 views

    How Christians deal with offenses.

    Handling Offenses When They Come Scripture: Luke 17:1-4; 2 Timothy 2:24; Matthew 18:15-16 Introduction The topic of this message is “Handle Offenses When They Come.” This message has been in my spirit since February of this year. We, as individuals and as a Church body, need to be fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparation For Promotion Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007
     | 6,428 views

    Part 4 of this series.

    Preparation For Promotion Part 4: Test of Forgiveness Scriptures: Deuteronomy 23:4, 6; Romans 12:14; Genesis 50:14, 15, 19-21 Introduction: This will be the final message in this series on Preparation for Promotion. In this message we will look at the final test, the test of forgiveness. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Does Jesus Grow His Church? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,126 views

    In this text the Apostle Paul explains how Jesus grows his church.

    Scripture About five years ago someone apparently stole several copies of the Miami Hurricanes’ football playbook from an assistant coach’s office. Later, some of the contents from those playbooks appeared on the Internet. It didn’t help the Hurricanes’ opponents! A playbook, as I understand it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Pride & Destruction

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,473 views

    Pride leading to destruction.

    Pride & Destruction Part 2 Introduction Last week I started a message on Pride, the one sin that actually originated in Heaven. God had pride in everything that He created – after each creation He evaluated it and called it good. He was pleased with what He saw. He had pride in His creation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Walk The Line Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,321 views

    "The righteous will live by faith." God never alters the robe of righteousness to fit man; He changes the man to fit the robe.

    Series Title: The Line in the Sand Message Title: I Walk the Line Scripture: Romans 1:17 For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith." Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Discipling The Disciples

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 78 ratings
     | 18,135 views

    And there are many things we can do to disciple the disciples. 1- Number the disciples 2- Strengthen the disciples 3- Charge the disciples

    INTRO.- A disciple is a follower. And we’re all disciples of someone or of something. ILL.- On April 25, 1994, the news section of Christianity Today, reported that some fans of Elvis Presley were actually revering the king of rock and roll as a god. Not surprising, is it? Pockets of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Repentance - The Second Step To Happiness Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 18, 2008
    based on 46 ratings
     | 31,954 views

    This is the second "be" attitude - Repentance. 1. Repentance involves a U-TURN. 2. Repentance involves a CONFESSION. 3. Repentance involves depending on the GOODNESS OF GOD.

    Repentance - The Second Step To Happiness by Tom Shepard Matthew 5:4-5:4 Repentance - The Second Step To Happiness Today we are looking at the “BE” attitudes. They are found in chapter five of Matthew. Follow along with me as I read. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Available To Serve - Must Be Present To Win

    Contributed by Dj Castilleja on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,310 views

    We learn through the experience of Moses that availability is sometimes more useful than ability. God choses to use us in his plan for meeting the needs of a hurting world.

    Available – “Must Be Present To Win” By D.J. Castilleja The last few weeks we have been talking about the Church Family. It is our hopes that you will really grasp and take hold of this concept of church being more than a building, more than a place to go on a Sunday morning, but a loving, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational