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  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    It's Closer Than You Think

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Aug 30, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,195 views

    I endeavor to explain the "7000 year" plan for human history. Starting with eternity before creation, ending with eternity after the millennium. Focusing on the importance of spiritual readiness.

    August 31, 2003 Title: It’s Closer Than You Think! Text: Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm on my holy hill. Let all who live in the land tremble, for the day of the LORD is coming. It is close at hand-- Joel 2:1 (NIV) Introduction 1. This morning, I would plan an ambitious ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Do You Think Of The Christ

    Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,705 views

    This sermon considers several possible answers to the Pharisee’s question in Matthew 22:41, "What do you think of the Christ?" Here, I encourage the congregation to make up one’s mind on Christ’s identity.

    “What do you think of the Christ?” Matthew 22: 41-46. By Matthew Everhard, originally delivered at Hudson Presbyterian Church October 27, 2002. Words 2117 Forensic science is now the perfect compliment to crime investigation. Recent advances in the art and science of forensic investigation has ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Thinking Biblically About Freedom - The Vote Series

    Contributed by Charles Lane Iii on Oct 16, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,838 views

    With so many candidates and issues demanding our support today, how can we make biblical decisions about today’s social and political issues?

    THINKING BIBLICALLY ABOUT FREEDOM: THE FREEDOM, THE RIGHT AND THE RESPONSIBILITY TO VOTE. -- The freedom to vote. -- The right and responsibility to vote. -- The necessity (obligation) to vote rightly (righteously) and responsibly. Text: Proverbs 29:2; Isaiah 10:1. When the righteous are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Who Do You Think You Are

    Contributed by The Most Rev. Kelvin C. Brooks on Nov 26, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,831 views

    Identity is majorly important to a persons effectiveness in the kingdom. This particular message delivered 5 youth in my church from Homosexuality, under the bases that you’re nothing until you find out who God says you are, and God says, "you’re not gay.

    “Who Do You Think You Are?” Matthew 16:13 I) Introduction a) There is an overwhelming sense of failure looming over our people b) Caused by a lack of confidence c) Caused by an identity crisis d) Jesus knew that identity was important and crucial to purpose e) There are three (3) facets ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Attitude Of Gratitude

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 29, 2021
     | 4,789 views

    The men of Jabesh-gilead provide an excellent example of gratitude. To develop an attitude of gratitude we need to practice two things: mindfulness and humility.

    Introduction: A. I hope everyone had a very happy Thanksgiving Day. 1. Of all the American made holidays, Thanksgiving is perhaps the most spiritually oriented. 2. But did you know that having an attitude of gratitude is something that God commands? 3. 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 says: “Rejoice ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reflection D.1 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? Starting To Look At Revelation

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jun 3, 2020
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    If we think coronavirus might be God's judgement or a part of 'End Times' then we need to know what God's judgement and 'End Times' look like. We now turn to Revelation. This Reflection provides an introduction.

    Today we start on Revelation. However, before diving in I’d like to do a quick introduction. When we start to talk about Revelation we quickly find that there are a lot of different views. The main views are ‘preterist’, ‘historicist’, ‘idealist’ and ‘futurist’. Preterists believe that most of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lectio Divina Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,970 views

    The Company We Keep, prt. 8. Dave teaches about the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, or "divine reading." This is a way of reading scripture that is more likely to produce transformation than the informational way most of us read it currently.

    Lectio Divina The Company We Keep, prt. 8 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 20, 2009 I have to admit a fear to you. I mean, I’m doing great on conquering fear, but I have this fear that my attempts to nudge you toward a life of practicing the means of grace may backfire. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Who Am I, & Why Am I Here?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 23, 2019
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,872 views

    It is not just students! Many adults, like Peter Sellers, ponder such questions as "Who am I?", "Why am I here?" & "What is the meaning of my life anyway?"

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is a revised & updated version of a message that I contributed to Sermon Central several years ago.) TEXT: Psalms 8:1-9; Colossians 2:10; Job 12:10 ILL. Some years ago, Time ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Grant Adams avatar

    The Palace Of Mirrors

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Dec 30, 2022
     | 1,740 views

    Have you ever looked into a pond and seen your reflection? We are surrounded by many mirrors reflecting many different things.

    This text relates to an experience which is common. All of us at one time or another, have looked into still waters of a pool or pond and have seen our reflection. God says it is the same way with the hearts of others and to which we may look. It reflects or mirrors our own heart. We are prone to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gist PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 709 views

    Encourages perseverance in faith and spiritual growth, despite failures or disappointments, drawing inspiration from the dedication and determination in Luke 2:22-40.

    Good morning, church. It's a joy to stand before you today, as we gather in this place of worship, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to draw nearer to Him. As we gather today, we find ourselves in the early days of a new year. A time of hope and expectation, a time when many of us are ...read more

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    Consider Your Ways

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 20, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,724 views

    Consider where you have been, where you are going, what you are doing there, when will you come home to Christ?

    How many of you have dreamed of growing wise and mature? Maturity and development seem to be two of the most necessary traits of human beings and also two of the most neglected after childhood. We hear many things on this subject such as girls mature faster than boys but what about when people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Who Do You Think You Are? Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 26, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,280 views

    Who we are meant to be as shown by the book of Ephesians

    Who Do You Think You Are? Series: Becoming Who We Are Brad Bailey - January 12, 2014 Introduction [1] It's a great big new year so we're going to start with a great big question: Who do you think you are? That is, what is your ultimate identity? How would you finish the most basic statement: "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon – Hope In The Day Of Adversity (Responding To Loss)

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 19, 2024
     | 740 views

    God calls us to reflection in times like these. Consider Ecclesiastes 7:14, “In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider: God has made the one as well as the other, so that man may not find out anything that will be after him.”

    Sermon – Hope in The Day of Adversity Introduction - The coronavirus, civil unrest and violence, looming national and personal debt, strained family relationships, and corruption within political parties have provoked a rising tide of fear and an increasing sense of vulnerability in the peoples of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Amazing Grace!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 8, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,442 views

    ‘Amazing Grace!’ - Nehemiah chapter 9 verses 1-38 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Confession: it was a time to get right with God. (vs 1-2): (2). Adoration: it was a time to worship God. (vs 3-5). (3). Reflection: it was a time to learn from past mistakes (vs 6-37) (4). Commitment: it was a time to move forward with God (vs 38). SERMON BODY: ill: ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    New Year;new Hope

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 20, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 30,395 views

    If you do not do anything different from last year, don't blame God that nothing has changed.

    New Year; New Hope 2 Corinthians 5:11-5:17 Philippians 3:12-3:14 Prayer- Introduction- Scripture- 2 Corinthians 5:11-5:17 Philippians 3:12-3:14 Happy New Year! When we say Happy New Year what are we saying to someone? We are saying that we hope this New Year will be better than the year ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene