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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Who's The Greatest Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 25, 2013
     | 8,834 views

    If you want to be truly great and make a difference for good in our world, then do what Jesus did: Be the least and serve the least among us.

    Some time ago, I came across this piece written by a child. He imagines what it would be like if he were in charge of the world. If I were in charge of the world, he writes, “I’d cancel oatmeal, Monday mornings, allergy shots. If I were in charge of the world, there’d be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Living A Life Of Privilege Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,672 views

    We are privileged to be God's a part of God's family.

    Living A Life Of Privilege Text: 1 Peter 2:4-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: Can you fathom this? The God of the universe, who holds all things together by the word of His power, who fills all things and is bigger than the universe; bigger than time, literally lives in you. Calls you His dwelling ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Day Superman Died Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 28, 2013
    based on 69 ratings
     | 25,739 views

    Unlike Superman, Jesus came to earth... to die. But there are people who reject Jesus' mission. They refuse to accept the idea that Jesus came to die, to be buried and rise again. Why would they do that?

    OPEN: (We showed a picture on the screen of George Reeves as Superman with a flowing cape) Who is this? (Superman) Of course it’s Superman. This was THE superman. He was the strange visitor from another planet with powers and abilities beyond those of Superman. This was the hero that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Compromise! Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Jul 29, 2013
     | 9,556 views

    The truth is, that how we live, matters to God! Christians are to keep in step with the Spirit and to walk in obedience to God's revealed will - but what's our motivation for doing so? Is it Law or is it Love? And why does it matter?

    No Compromise! - 1 John 3:1-10 - July 28, 2013 Series: That We May Know – Life With Jesus - #9 We’re continuing in our series in the book of 1 John this morning so I’ll invite you to open your Bibles with me to 1 John, chapter 3, and we’ll begin reading in verse 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    “the Wisdom Of The World” Series

    Contributed by Todd Blair on Aug 6, 2013
     | 6,571 views

    The A,B,C's of salvation are simple but not always easy.

    "The Wisdom of the World" -- I Cor. 1:18-20 Luke 23:39-43 (NIV) 39 One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: "Aren't you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!" 40 But the other criminal rebuked him. "Don't you fear God," he said, "since you are under the same sentence? 41 We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Forget Not All Your Benefits Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 9, 2013
    based on 104 ratings
     | 113,370 views

    The Psalmist lists our benefits from God that we must not forget. 1- Forget not your forgiveness 2- Forget not your healing 3- Forget not your redemption 4- Forget not your crowns

    INTRO.- Forget not all your benefits. Have you counted up your benefits lately? Your benefits from the Lord? ILL.- In a speech made in 1863, Abraham Lincoln said “We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of heaven; we have been preserved these many years in peace and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Take God Seriously

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 31, 2014
     | 9,224 views

    To show that we need to remove unbelief in our hearts and practice our faith in every way we can.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you taking GOD seriously? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to remove unbelief in our hearts and practice our faith in every way we can. IV. TEXT: Matthew 17:20 (The Message) 17:20 "Because you're not yet taking God seriously," said ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Turning Problems Into Opportunities Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 5, 2014
     | 12,050 views

    The church turns problems into opportunities when it meet needs, by mobilizing people, so leaders can maintain the priority of prayer and the Word.

    Some time ago, wolves were picking off the livestock of ranchers at an alarming rate, so the state offered a bounty of $5,000 for every wolf killed. It turned Sam and Jed into fortune hunters. Day and night they searched the mountains and forests looking for their valuable prey. Exhausted one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Playng It God's Way!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 11, 2014
     | 2,877 views

    How it benefits us when we live on God's terms' from womb to tomb!!!

    Playing it God’s Way!!! Media was abuzz recently with the release of the autobiography “Playing it my way” by the Icon of Indian Cricket …Sachin Tendulkar. On or off the field the best contribution of this ...read more

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    You Must Be Ready Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 27, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 22,464 views

    The concept of Jesus' return in Luke 12:35-48 teaches us to be ready for his return.

    Scripture Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem from Galilee. He only had a few months left to live before his death. He knew that he was going there to die to pay the penalty for sin. He would sacrifice his life in order to reconcile sinners with a holy God. Along the way to Jerusalem Jesus gave his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    2 Timothy 3:16

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Nov 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,314 views

    2 Timothy 3:16

    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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    Gods Not Dead

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Dec 2, 2014
     | 5,154 views

    Gods not dead

    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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    Good Gifts From A Good God Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 2, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,849 views

    Good Gifts From A Good God - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The worship goes up (vs 1-4); • (2). The witness reaches out (vs 5-8); • (3). The wealth comes down (vs 9-13). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton, MBE (born 7th January 1985); • I am sure you are aware that he is a British ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Can Anything Good Come Out Of Nazareth Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 7, 2014
    based on 34 ratings
     | 35,779 views

    Nazareth would seem to be an insignificant backwater town. That's how most scholars have painted it. The city didn't even seem to make much difference in the life of Christ. But is there more to its story?

    OPEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGlEte0qPFM What you just saw was the opening celebration for last year’s “Christmas in Nazareth”. It’s a 5 day festival that begins with the lighting of a Christmas tree and fireworks. In the following days there are parades, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Evil Vs. Merry Heart

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 14, 2014
     | 3,366 views

    To show that we need to rejoice all the time in the LORD because of His victory in us, an afflicted and broken heart will always lead to anxiety.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you always crying? Are you always rejoicing? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to rejoice all the time in the LORD because of His victory in us, an afflicted and broken heart will always lead to anxiety. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 15:15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal