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  • Rev. Randy Barker avatar

    Redeemed

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Aug 19, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,850 views

    Redeemed

    Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Strength Training Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 28, 2010
    based on 48 ratings
     | 45,378 views

    How could my weakness be a good thing? Why would this truth be necessary for me to understand God’s will for my life?

    OPEN: A work crew had been working at a construction site for about a week when the company hired a new man to replace a man who’d been hurt the day before. He was a broad-shouldered, powerful young man and was a good worker… but he was also annoying. He was always bragging that he was stronger ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Nick At Night Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 22, 2021
     | 2,173 views

    If you want to see the Kingdom of God, you must be born again, the Son of Man must be lifted up, and you must believe.

    Through his humor, Bill Waterson has a way to make you think about life. He’s the author of the Calvin and Hobbes comic strips; and some time ago, he drew Calvin (a little boy) hurtling down a snowy slope on a sled with his friend Hobbes (a tiger). Calvin: I'm getting nervous about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Roommates, Bad Dates And Great Mates: Temptation Series

    Contributed by Nelson Searcy on Nov 2, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 20,382 views

    Throughout this series, we have said that God created sex and He wants us to enjoy it, but He created sex to be best experienced between one man and one woman, within the context of a life long committed marriage. And today, we are talking about temptati

    ROOMMATES, BAD DATES & GREAT MATES Temptation “. . .the fruit looks so fresh and delicious” I’m glad you have chosen to be with us today, as we continue our series, Roommates, Bad Dates and Great Mates. Go ahead and pull out your message notes. We have had a lot of fun in this series so far. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love When It Is Undeserved Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 5, 2015
     | 5,078 views

    When the Holy Spirit develops His fruit in our lives He will help us to love, even when it is undeserved.

    Love When It’s Undeserved It’s Time To Grow - 2 You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates his own ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Wounded Warrior Series

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 240 ratings
     | 40,530 views

    Jesus Christ

    “The Wounded Warrior” Isaiah 53:3-5 (READ) When the Son of God came to earth, he surprised a lot of people. His life was marked by humility. He came as a baby, born in a manger. God’s son lying in a cattle stall. Royalty born in poverty. From the time he was born until the day he died, he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Elijah: "The Emotional Roller Coaster” Series

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 22, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 9,585 views

    A look at the dangers of depression, and what God has done to help us in our times of emotional overload.

    Humor: Have you ever heard this expression, "It’s enough to make a preacher cuss." It reminds me of story about little boy trying to sell a lawn mower. The local pastor walked up and he was able to persuade him to buy the worn out lawn mower. The pastor pulled on the rope several times to make sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Success Over Suffering And Power Over Our Problems

    Contributed by David Thompson on Sep 24, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,042 views

    This sermon will help belivers deal with the problems life presents, in a Godly way.

    Success Over Suffering and Power ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Battle For The Future

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 4, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,113 views

    A New Year's Sermon encouraging people to be better.

    Luke 17:31-36 KJV In that day, he which shall be upon the housetop, and his stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the field, let him likewise not return back. [32] Remember Lot's wife. [33] Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Mar 29, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,635 views

    Are we not looking for a simple plan to make our lives easier in Christ? Here IT is.

    IT (All my sermon use illustrations found on www.sermoncentral.com and All scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) All of us what IT, we all need IT, but what is IT? Today’s culture is all about making things simpler, and I personally think there are some things that need to be just a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Armbrester avatar

    The Virtue Of Gentleness (9 Of 10) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 108 ratings
     | 10,607 views

    Gentleness is possibly the most misunderstood virtue. Many people think of gentleness as being weak, timid, or passive. This is not the biblical understanding of gentleness.

    The Virtue of Gentleness (part 9) The Core Virtues of the Christian Life Galatians 5:22-23 Jeff Armbrester Have you ever watched a 2000-pound horse pull logs? A few years ago, a friend called to tell me that a man who lived over the hill from us was having some trees cut out of his yard and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Knight avatar

    Letting God Use Who You Are Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 13,497 views

    A look at the life of Daniel; being used by God.

    Series: When Cultures Collide Topic: Letting God Use Who You Are June 9, 2002 Daniel 2:1-23 In the second year of his reign, King Nebuchadnezzar started having dreams that disturbed him deeply. He couldn’t sleep. He called in all the Babylonian magicians, enchanters, sorcerers, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • James Kelley avatar

    God Its Impossible To Keep Going When I Feel Like Giving Up

    Contributed by James Kelley on Dec 1, 2000
    based on 237 ratings
     | 12,005 views

    This sermon helps identify the common causes of depression and prescribes God’s cure for them.

    I have been feeling a bit "down and blue" over the past few weeks and motivation to do anything has been sadly lacking. But thank the Lord for His amazing grace that reaches even downhearted pastors. I found great solace in an episode from Elijah’s life that is found in 1 Kings 19. Let me share ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resolving Disputes

    Contributed by Doug Couch on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 138 ratings
     | 5,631 views

    All interpersonal conflicts can be resolved if we follow the method Paul used with Philemon and Onesimus

    Resolving Disputes Philemon 12-16 Introduction: "I hate you for what you have done to my life." These words have been thought many times in American culture. We know little or care little about forgiveness. We don’t get mad; we get even! THE major cause of destruction in all relationships ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Opportunity And Opposition

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 13, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,805 views

    Does your witness stand up in the face of opposition?

    Pastor J. H. Crowell, when about sixteen, sailed on a shipping vessel, where he was the only Christian in a crew of twelve. Before leaving his mother, he promised to meet her three times a day at the throne of grace. So regularly, he went below and prayed aloud. He thought he must. His fellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Other