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  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Respectable ... But Deadly Sin

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 6, 2007
     | 2,426 views

    It takes more than knowledge of Jesus Christ for salvation. It requires a personal relationship with Him.

    If I were to ask you if you are a sinner, what would you think of? Murder, adultery, theft, drunkenness, or some other of the most obvious evils? If so, the chances are that you would insist you are not guilty of any of these. One man said he felt it was an insult to call him a sinner. Obviously, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Story

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,548 views

    Why is so much of God’s word narrative? Why did God chose story to instruct us and call us to Christ? There is power in a story. God’s story has the power to save us.

    As we study through the gospel of Luke, or any of the gospels for that matter, we find God’s word communicating with us on a different level than direct instructions. God has chosen to use a wide range of literary genre as he inspired his Word to us. The gospels are more than historical stories ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Growing Kids God's Way Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,500 views

    Parents have an awesome task. I am confident that every parent here felt the weight of that responsibility the first time they held their child. Everyone mother and father—and grandmother and grandfather—knows what I am talking about. If we feel over

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Family Classics Series 2006 Growing Kids God’s Way Luke 2:21, 39-42, 51-52 Introduction: The most powerful job in the world is not the president of the United States, the Secretary General of the United Nations, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 3, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 40,334 views

    Be careful what you ask God for, for you may get it in abundance!

    THANKSgiving! Numbers 11 Are you a grateful person? Some years ago, a well-meaning customer of the famed Neiman-Marcus Department Store felt prompted to send Stanley Marcus this letter: Dear Mr. Marcus: I have been receiving beautiful and expensive brochures from you at regular intervals. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Why Me, Why Now? Series

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Jan 5, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,851 views

    People are complaining about their status, position and way of living. Do we really have room to complain?

    *The test used in reference for this message was a thought received from a message on the 7 test of Joseph submitted by SermonCentral.com contibutor, Derek Vreeland. Why Me, Why Now? Genesis 39:16-20 Joseph was placed in a position where he had to make a choice – one that would determine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Won By One

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 1, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,051 views

    We must study the importance of personal evangelism and reaching the lost and dying. Are you a personal soul winner?

    WON BY ONE! WILL WE HEAR THE CRY OF THE LOST? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Think when you enter that beautiful city, and the saved around you appear. Think when one comes to you and says: IT WAS YOU WHO INVITED ME HERE! It is easy to underestimate the role of the individual in SOUL ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Spiritual Blessings” Series

    Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 26,727 views

    this is the first in a series of sermons talking about spiritual blessings we don’t normally think of

    Seven Spiritual Blessings Part 1 “Spiritual Blessings” Foundational Text: Eph. 1:3-14 Text: Eph. 1:3 Intro: In this text we find reveled Gods plan for the entire world Eph. 1:1-3 deals with Gods will for our personal lives Now He begins to deal with the world as a whole - His eternal plan - It ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Justification Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 1, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,486 views

    How do you know if your good is good enough? What do you compare your goodness with to know? Get answers to these questions as Paul bursts some "human" bubbles.

    Many years ago, prior to 9-11, as a reporter I would need to go to crime scenes or get into events in order to get good shots and interviews—do my job essentially. But sometimes there were security types who somehow didn’t believe that a news truck, news camera, and reporter/photographer made up an ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Thunder Rolls Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 20, 2010
     | 8,009 views

    Exposition of Ps 29 about how David views God's power as a storm

    Text: Psalm 29:1-11, Title: The Thunder Rolls, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/5/10, AM A. Opening illustration: video ill, what words would you use to describe that? Story about the commentator’s son who did a back flip while watching the storm after a close bolt and a loud peel of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Awakening In The Body And Blood

    Contributed by James Cloud on Mar 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,734 views

    How many times do we neglect the sacrament of the Eucharist (Communion) for the "thrills" of the modern age? This is a call back to the Early Church and what they held about this Most Blessed Sacrament.

    Awakening in the Blood and Body St. John 6:44-59 (ESV) “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day. It is written in the Prophets, ’And they will all be taught by God.’ Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to me— not ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Fish Gate Series

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 28, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,475 views

    The Fish Gate reminds us that we are to get involved in evangelism because we have been called to be ‘fishers of men’.

    “The Fish Gate Message 2” The Spiritual Application of the Gates Nehemiah 3:3 Monte T. Brown August 3, 2014 Sunday Evening Stapp Zoe Baptist Prelude It is important to mention that the Word of God is ever living and ever speaking to us through each word on these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Would See Jesus

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 8, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,592 views

    Many in the Church have lost sight of Jesus. Many don’t even realize they have lost that vision.

    We Would See Jesus Jesus came to Jerusalem and a lot of people followed him with palm branches crying: V. 13 Ho-sanna blessed is the king of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord. Joh 12:20 And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    #2 Truth & Error Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 19, 2015
     | 4,018 views

    How do I know the difference between what is true and what is false?

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Truth & ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Jesus Is The One!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 13, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,921 views

    Jesus Is The One! 1) Look at his works; 2) Listen to his words

    He has a decent job. He’s kind to my cat. He enjoys my parents’ company. He even knows the difference between baking powder and baking soda. Is he the one? She’s intelligent. She makes me laugh. She likes to go camping. She even buys her clothes at Value Village. Is she the one? ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lovers Leap Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 28, 2022
     | 2,190 views

    The lack of an apostrophe in the title is not an error: it's a simple declarative sentence. Lovers of Jesus take the leap of faith.

    I love the Indiana Jones movies. I think my all-time favorite will always be the first one, Raiders of the Lost Ark, but the third one, Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade, is almost as good. How many of you have seen it? Sean Connery (who played Indy’s father) was almost as gorgeous as Harrison ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed