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  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 25, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 32,362 views

    Great Object Sermon! Inspiration and main points for the sermon came from a sermon by Bruce Howell-"Five Kernels of Corn" found here on SermonCentral. I handed out five kernels of feed corn in wedding rice style to all in attendance.

    Psalm 103:1 – 22 INTRODUCTION The observance of Thanksgiving is a tradition that we hold near to our heart as Americans. The tradition of gathering together with friends and family for Thanksgiving began almost 400 years ago at Plymouth Colony. The Pilgrims uprooted themselves and sailed for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Apollos Question

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,527 views

    Which is better Preparing or Participation?

    Acts 18:24-28 The Apollos Question Preparation Or Participation Which is better Preparing or Participation? - With water Balloons it is Preparing and not Participating - With life it‘s defiantly participation not preparing - Ex. - Education preparation is a drag - But participation in what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Spirits That Limit God

    Contributed by Et Tapper on Aug 10, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,630 views

    These are five spirits that limit God’s work in the believers life and the church.

    5 SPIRITS THAT LIMIT GOD INTRODUCTION: PS 78:41 I COR 10:6-13 THESE ARE THE 7 SPIRITS THAT LIMIT CHRIST JAMES 3:13-15 DEMONS DON’T JUMP ON YOU FROM ONE DAY TO THE NEXT. – LIKE FLEAS THE PROCESS OF THE DEVIL’S INFLUENCE ON YOU IS BY INVITATION. THE DEVIL DIDN’T MAKE YOU DO ANYTHING – YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Gifts For The New Year! Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 22, 2004
    based on 427 ratings
     | 43,306 views

    Part 1 of FACING THE FUTURE! God says, I will give you: 1. A new heart 2. A new spirit 3. A new covenant. I want to briefly reflect on what these three gifts of newness mean.

    GOD’S GIFTS FOR THE NEW YEAR Ezekiel 36:22-28 Jeremiah 31:31-34 A new heart I will give you, and a new spirit I will put within you. Ezekiel 36.26 I will make a new covenant…I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. Jeremiah 31. 31, 33 Humor Illustration There was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Beat The Heat Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 209 ratings
     | 9,339 views

    This is the 2nd sermon of this series and this sermon is describing hell.

    Sunday Morning July 1, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, NM Series: Out Of This World [#2] BEAT THE HEAT LUKE 16:19-31 Introduction: 1. I really enjoyed our vacation a few weeks ago, but I was also glad to be home. If there were one thing I could change about Hobbs, It would be the heat. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Signs Of A Great Nation

    Contributed by Scottie Pitts on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 10,602 views

    What will make our nation great once again?

    Signs of a Great Nation Introduction: What makes a nation great? Some would say a booming economy. Some would say a great government. Some would say a strong military. However, I want us to see today three things in the word of God that I believe make a nation great. I. A Great Nation Is A ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Getting Ready For Christ To Come

    Contributed by Billy Cox on Dec 8, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,486 views

    We do a lot to get ready for the coming of Christmas. Shouldn’t we do more to get ready for the coming of Jesus?

    Getting Ready For Christ to Come Mark 1:1-8 Introduction: How do you get ready for Christmas? Lots of folk start by buying a tree and decorating it. I’ve noticed retailers starting earlier and earlier. This used to it was after Thanksgiving (Macy’s parade being the kick-off) and then it began ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How We Got Our Bible Lesson 4: Arguments For God's Existence

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,586 views

    Arguments for the existence of God.

    1. The Bible does not attempt to prove God, but accepts His existence, i.e., “In the beginning God . . .” (Gen. 1:1). 2. “I could no longer disbelieve.” –Sheldon Vanauken -------------------------------- Five Self-Evident Truths (That do not need proof) 1. There is a God with complete power and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Meets An Outcast Series

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,843 views

    How does Jesus deal with a "sinner"? Is it the same way we do?

    John 4 Jesus- meets an outcast Audio at http://jubilee-church.org/sermons/john/samaritanwoman.htm The needy saviour meets a needy woman Jesus reaches out to a woman in need, revealing his need. Far from being independent and self sufficient he makes himself vulnerable, and reveals that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Guilt Pt 2

    Contributed by Milton Smith on Apr 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,569 views

    You can be free from the guilt of your past actions.

    There is a silence in the room and a lean, bold gentleman stands up and bellows, "All Rise. " The people in the room stand as a strong , stately man dressed in a black robe enters the room and instructs: "Be seated." He reviews some papers in front of him and looks toward you with a pointed stare. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Live As A Christian

    Contributed by Joshua Thompson on Jul 25, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,869 views

    One example of how Peter tells us how to live as Christians.

    How to live as a Christian What I would like to do is look at 1 Peter 5:8-9, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    In The Time Of Trouble

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,378 views

    In The Secret of his Tabernacle we encounter him. Finding forgiveness, cleansing from sin, guidance in a darken world. Where there is provision for strength to go on.

    PowerPointAvailable + New Slide > New Transitions ____________________________________________________________ + T.S. Eliot “THE WASTELAND” > APRIL is the cruelest month, breading Lilacs out of the dead land > Pix > University of Texas August 1, 1966, 15 people killed and wounded 31 others ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "(Stretching Forth) Withered Hands

    Contributed by Mark Mccool on May 25, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,264 views

    Open honesty is essential for conversion. Conversion is essential for saint & sinner alike. Many times complete conversion is never manifested in one’s life simply because they have hidden shame, & witheredness, that has never been healed.

    “(STRETCHING FORTH) WITHERED HANDS” Mark McCool TEXT: MATTHEW 12:9-13 9 And when he was departed thence, he went into their synagogue: 10 And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Romans, Part 39 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 15, 2011
     | 3,318 views

    Christians are commanded by God to obey the authorities placed over them, and to give their leaders Godly respect and submission. The challenge today is to examine ourselves and ask, "Are we doing that?"

    Romans, Part 39 Romans 13:1-10 Introduction - We are called to live dedicated to Christ; fully and completely in all things From Wed night: - Spending time in this life fighting against evil with evil never gets us anywhere -- It never draws us closer to God but instead draws us closer to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Oct 5, 2015
     | 9,471 views

    A discussion of the Holy Spirit, His work and function.

    The Holy Spirit John 16:13 A 4 year old boy was visiting his aunt’s home. She was pregnant with her first child and she allowed him to place his hand on her belly and feel the baby kick. His little face scrunched and said, "How does the baby get out of there?" She wanted to keep it simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ