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  • Gordon McCulloch avatar

    God Is Love And We Are His Children

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on May 1, 2013
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    God is love, and we should be living in that love, but many people do not understand that how it works, and it is such a natural process, yet it is cannot be demonstrated by the world.

    Two weeks ago my Sermon was on ministry, our ministry to exact, and it was based on Jesus asking Simon Peter if he loved him: and as he did, we examined the overflow of this love, God’s love, onto the lives of others. Today I would like to continue with that sermon and see how faithful and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The Perfect Hole

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 29, 2012
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     | 5,156 views

    A different understanding of "Be ye perfect" (Matt. 5:48) that talks about 1. The perfection OF Christ, the perfection IN Christ and the perfection LIKE Christ.

    The Perfect Hole Matthew 5:38-5:48 In the last sentence of our passage today, Jesus says something that is very confusing… "Be perfect, therefore, as your Heavenly Father is perfect." Be Perfect! Doesn’t that make you scratch your head? How can we possibly be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Invitation To Abundant Life

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 17, 2011
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     | 9,318 views

    Understanding that the power of God has to be working in our lives. That we must accept the invitation God has to live a more abundant and fulfilling life.

    Invitation to abundant life Isaiah chapter 55:1-11 Introduction- (Some ideas taken from fellow coleagues of Sermoncentral) Isaiah 55:1-11 Most invitations are restrictive. Weddings are family and close ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    His Name Shall Be...jesus - Savior Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
     | 6,177 views

    An examination of the name "Jesus" geared to help the audience understand the huge significance of the saving work of Jesus on the cross and embrace His work as our Savior

    What does your name mean? If you’re not sure, you can probably look it up on the internet and find out pretty quickly. Surnames in particular often meant something about a person’s ancestors - Many names tell us about a person’s parentage, like O’brien, Anderson, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    His Name Is Wonderful Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
     | 4,535 views

    a message to help my audience understand the ways that God’s name is to be rightly used and to take deliberate action to make that happen in their worlds

    Story - 2 elderly women in a church were discussing the problems of growing older. One said, "The worst thing is when your memory starts to go. I've known you all my life, and I can't think of your name. What is it?" The second lady thought for a moment and said, "Do you need an answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Four Friends

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 30, 2010
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     | 17,126 views

    These friends were willing to do whatever it took to get the hurting man to Jesus. Are you seeing the need, overcoming the obstascles and understanding the real problem?

    FOUR FRIENDS A recent television documentary pointed out that the cheetah survives on the African plains by running down its prey. The big cat can sprint seventy miles per hour. But the cheetah cannot sustain that pace for long. Within its long, sleek body is a disproportionately small heart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Power To Sin No More (A Waterfall Of His Grace)

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 14, 2010
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     | 5,274 views

    Understanding grace and learning the benefits that flow from Christ unto every believer is essential. This word will help every believer to grow in their relationship with Christ.

    (A Waterfall of His Grace) The Power to Sin No More John 8:1-12 1 But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 Now early in the morning He came again into the temple, and all the people came to Him; and He sat down and taught them. 3 Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Prayer Is Seeking Our Father Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 11, 2011
     | 3,052 views

    If we understand that prayer is primarily to glorify God, and if we love the Lord, then we will want to know HOW to pray so He can be glorified.

    Purpose: To show that a relationship with God is a requirement for prayer. Aim: I want the listener to see prayer as a way to put God on display. INTRODUCTION: Why should we pray? The purpose of prayer is to put God on display. John 14:13 "Whatever you ask in My name, that will I do, so that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lifting The Veil -- Introduction Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 18, 2011
     | 6,052 views

    Idioms within the Bible give us insight into the mind of God. This lesson introduces a series on Idioms to help us better understand the word of God.

    There are many pictures of Mt Taranaki in NZ it looked beautiful. It may be difficult for one to see it for oneself as it is generally covered in clouds. When the clouds are removed the sight of the mountain takes one’s breath away. Many know a lot about the Lord and they enjoy His beauty ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Condemned!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 6, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,077 views

    There is someone who understands! There is someone who cares! While there are people ready to throw stones, ready to condemn, but Jesus is there ready to offer forgiveness and love!

    John 8:1-11-But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. Now early in the morning He came again into the temple, and all the people came to Him; and He sat down and taught them. Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. And when they had set her in the midst, they said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Jesus Costing You? Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,313 views

    This series uses the acquaintance thru marriage relationships to help individuals understand where they are with their relationship with Jesus Christ. Part one focuses on acquaintance rleationships.

    What Is Jesus Costing You? Part 1 Scripture: Philippians 4:19; Matthew 21:23-27; John 4:7-45 Introduction We have entered into a new year and a new decade. This year I want to encourage you to look closely at your personal relationship with Christ so that you know. We need to know and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    Creeds Of The Early Church: Didache And Apostles' Creed Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 21, 2014
     | 10,128 views

    The Didache and the Apostles' Creed are two important documents from the early church and helpful in our understanding how early Christians understood and practiced their faith.

    Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Lesson 3: Creeds and Confessions of the Early Church - From the Didache to the Apostles’ Creed So far, in our study of church history we have seen an overview of the past 2,000 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Wright avatar

    Be Good/ Identity Check Part 10 Series

    Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 21, 2014
     | 4,339 views

    I want you to understand this morning that God's primary focus in your life is not for you just to feel good; he wants you to be good.

    If you have your Bible, I want you to open with me to the book of Acts. We're going to go to chapter 5. We come out of our Easter series, and I want to finish up Identity Check, Part 10. We're going to be in 1 Peter 4:1-11 today, but I want to open this morning with the book of Acts. I want you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    God's Favor To Face Life's Pressures Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 11, 2015
     | 9,193 views

    What do we do when God works differently than we expect or understand? Find out in this sermon from the book of Daniel.

    Intro: What do we do when God works differently than we expect or understand? Everything that we see in the book of Daniel is Daniel trusting God when life doesn’t make sense. Being carried off to captivity 900 miles from where he was born and raised. Placed in a foreign country and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Liar, Liar, Pants On Fire

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 28, 2015
     | 5,182 views

    All of us struggle with lying, and some of us have surrendered to it. Understanding lying is a first step toward being victorious over this sin.

    Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire ( topical, I Timothy 4:2) 1. A lawyer invites his cousin from the Czech Republic to come and stay with him in Canada. Soon they decide to go hiking in the woods. Suddenly, a big grizzly bear appears. The bear kills the Czech cousin and then eats him. The lawyer runs to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible