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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Sweet And Sour Christians Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 9, 2007
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    Although leaders in a church are crucial, the real strength or weakness of Christianity is found in its laymen, those who populate the pews and live out their Christian values throughout the week.

    Sweet and Sour Christians (I Thessalonians 5:15) 1. A society cannot be governed if most of its members do not buy into its laws. The English philosopher, John Locke, who set the tone for the American Revolution, in his Second Treatise, wrote "the ruling power ought to govern by declared and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Praise Primer

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 30, 2007
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    A sermon on praise from Psalm 150 (Compiled from various SermonCentral Contributors, Thanks!)

    Sermon for 7/29/2007 Psalm 150- A Praise Primer Introduction: Two newspapers now in town. WBTU: Journalists are trained to answer 5 W’s and an H when reporting on an event. Thesis: Let’s answer the What, Where, Who, Why, When and How of Psalm 150! For instances: 1. What? (Is Praise; Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Last Final Exam

    Contributed by Stephen Owenby on May 18, 2009
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    This is a sermon for graduates; I read a sermon on this site by Greg Buchner and it got my thoughts going so, I want to give him credit for helping me get started

    YOUR MOST IMPORTANT FINAL EXAM INTRODUCTION: Today these young adults are filled with so much hope. They have dreams to pursue and they are ready to begin a new journey. However, having hopes and dreams does not guarantee that one is ready to start this journey. For one to see their hopes and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min avatar

    The Free Gift

    Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Jul 13, 2011
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    God has given us his very best, and it didn't cost you a thing, So why don't you try doing the same thing, and give your very best when it's time to.

    “The FREE Gift” John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Introduction: We’re living in a day and time when one frequently receives a card in the mail, or hear a message ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Could Peter Evangelize The Family Of Malchus

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 23, 2015
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    Could Peter Evangelize the Family of Malchus

    Could Peter Evangelize the Family of Malchus John 18:10 (KJV) 10 Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus. You pull up to a traffic light and there is a young man with tattoos all over, pink hair, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Jim Kilson avatar

    Dead People Go To A Better Place Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014
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    Part 10 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

    INTRODUCTION: For a moment I’m going to pick on those of us who are preachers! Preachers get a bad rap (often deserved) for running roughshod over statistics, manipulating them to fit their desire ends. In fact 73.6% of all statistics are made up on the spot including the one I just gave. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Stop Doubting And Believe

    Contributed by Joe Farnella on Apr 6, 2016
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    This is a sermon on Thomas. A play on the word Didymus Means twin. And using the Illustration from Austin Powers Mini me (The unbelieving side of us) I am sure this is not original as many have preach on this message at some time or the other.

    Stop Doubting and Believe John 20:24-29 - Do you believe in miracles? Do you believe in honest-to-goodness, old-fashioned acts of God? - Of all Gods Miracles this is the BEST. - People have asked me have I seen Miracles before. My answer is YES! -Besides seeing His physical power I see Life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Labor Pains

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 4, 2016
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    A sermon on job satisfaction. Do you have a dead-end "job" or a holy "vocation"? Work worthy of your calling.

    I’d like to read to you a workplace memo on the subject of “Absenteeism”… “The frequent absences by personnel have been brought to the attention of the company executives, and the following changes will be in effect immediately: -Sickness: There is no excuse. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    It's Either All For God Or Not At All Series

    Contributed by David Hanna on Sep 15, 2013
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    Galations, Romans, and Revelations..it's either all for God or not at all

    For every boy and girl, man and woman, for the uplifting of the Body of Christ who's under the sound of my voice, not for a big name or a reputation of mine own, I testify to God that with the only True non foul-able edifying Word of God that.. this is my Bible it's trust-worthy and true, right ...read more

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    When Hell Comes To Planet Earth

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 27, 2012
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    We shouldn't be surprised by the increase of evil in the world today; it was predicted by the Apostle Paul in 2 Thess. 2:1-12. Its growth indicates how close the Rapture of the Church is.

    WHEN HELL COMES TO PLANET EARTH 2 Thess. 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WE’LL CALL YOU It's tough enough getting a job. Try not to commit these interview gaffes, as reported by actual hiring managers: "The candidate arrived in a cat suit." "The candidate sent his sister to interview in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tim Walker avatar

    Christmas Eve - No Room At The Inn

    Contributed by Tim Walker on Dec 23, 2020
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     | 10,109 views

    This is a Christmas Eve sermon that shows us how Jesus will test our faithfulness

    Christmas Eve No Room at the Inn I would like to share a story with you that comes from Westminster Presbyterian Church in Trenton, New Jersey, about a little boy in their Sunday school program named Wally. Now, Wally was kind of big for his age of nine years old. He was kind of a slow learner, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Matthew Rings avatar

    Jesus Claims To Be Equal With God

    Contributed by Matthew Rings on Oct 18, 2012
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    Jesus claimed to be equal with God in John and this sermon is one that is interactive and creative to engage the audience and draw them deeper. I put together a power point keynote presentation, handouts and a mini devotional for the week after the teach

    John 5:16-47 (Order some foam fake stones for this visual illustration) Good evening, My name is Matthew Rings I have been in youth ministry for 19 years now and I’m used to speaking to teenagers, so if I say anything blasphemous I want you to feel free to stone me. Deal? Ok, before we read the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Properly Approaching (American)privilege-5 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2017
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    5 of 8. Thru this parable, Jesus highlighted/clarified a proper approach to an God-ordained privilege. How should America approach her God-ordained privilege? Approach your (American)privilege with...

    PROPERLY APPROACHING PRIVILEGE-V —Matthew 21:33-46 OR: A CHRISTIAN APPROACH To AMERICAN PRIVILEGE Attention: Your Deacon Chairman—Jack—He, above all other people I can think of, is absolutely adamant about FBCC offering three services a week! He will be at every single one of those services if at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    Rigtheous Faith Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Sep 11, 2022
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    Do you trust that God will make ALL things right if you surrender to His will? Do you have “righteous faith” … a faith based on your trust in a “righteous” God? Good!

    [This is part of a series on Reinhold Niebuhr's prayer "The Serenity Prayer" (long or full version). This sermon is based on the line, "trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His will."] Abram and Lot stood on the ridge and looked out over the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Keith Manry avatar

    The Great Cover Up - Once For All Victory Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,257 views

    Experience the victory that could only be obtained one way; a victory which we could not have won; a victory which must be accepted in order to free us from our bondage to sin.

    “The Great Cover Up – Victory Once for All” Romans 4:13-25 Last week we began a series on Breaking the Stronghold of Sin in our lives. I challenged you last week to uncover the lie that you’ve been living. We discovered that we often believe that we’re ok on our own, that we’re not that bad and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist