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  • Monty Newton avatar

    Being Human: Bummer Or Blessing

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 29, 2007
     | 3,450 views

    The good neews is that where we are, God is and is at work in our behalf.

    Title: Being Human: Bummer and Blessing! Text: Hebrews 2:10-18 Thesis: The good news is that where we are, God is at work in our behalf! Introduction The Merriam-Webster Word of the year in 2007 is “w00t.” It is a new word that emerges from online gaming and is an acronym for “we owned the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Using What God Has Given

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,971 views

    Parable of the Talents (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Using What God has Given Reading: chapter 25 verses 14-30. Quote: “The word ‘Faith’ in the Bible is spelt ‘R.I.S.K.’” Quote: To laugh is to risk appearing the fool To weep is to risk appearing sentimental To reach out for another is to risk involvement To expose feelings is to risk exposing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Heart Of Our Prayers Series

    Contributed by Roy Newton on Nov 15, 2010
     | 3,312 views

    Continuing the series on the Lord's Prayer, this sermon looks at the heart or foundation of all our prayers ... Our Father in Heaven.

    "Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us today the food we need, and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. And don’t let us yield to temptation, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer / Evangelism

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,617 views

    Jesus Teaching on Prayer. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 11 verses 1-13. Ill: Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson went on a camping trip. • As they lay down for the night, • Holmes said, "Watson, look up into the sky and tell me what you see." • Watson said, "I see millions and millions of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Joseph Stapleton avatar

    Who Am I?

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 16, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,099 views

    Who are we? Those who claim Christ are promised so many things, and yet do we stand upon the pormises? This sermon speaks loudly about who we are.

    WHO AM I? (ALL my sermon use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and ALL scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) ** This sermon was preceded by a Special “Who AM I” by Casting Crowns ** Who Am I? For many teenagers, this is a question that is routinely asked. In High School ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Road Less Travelled

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Oct 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,864 views

    This sermon compares the narrow road that leads to life with the broad way that leads to destruction.

    Title: The Road Less Traveled Text: Matthew 7:14-15 Date: September 6, 2009 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Children’s Sermon: Good morning boys and girls. Show a Tom Tom GPS and ask them if they know what it is? That’s right it’s a GPS and if you aren’t sure how to get somewhere ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    Advance Notice Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,726 views

    Jesus is the Messiah of Israel, present, predicted, and presaged in the Old Testament.

    “Advance Notice” Luke 24:13-49 January 17, 2010 Judas of Galilee…Theudas…Simon bar Kokhba…Menahem ben Judah…Moses Botarel…Asher Kay…David Reubeni…Solomon Molcho… Mordecai Mokiakh…Jacob Querido…Judah ben Shalom…and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Planning For The Kingdom

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,090 views

    God desires us to advance his kingdom through witness and service

    “Planning for the Kingdom – Luke 12:13-34” Gladstone Baptist Church – 9/1/07 am 1. We plan for our financial future, but we don’t plan for God’s kingdom. Vs 33b-34, 29-31OOPS We are now half way through January and most of you have returned to work. There has undoubtedly already been a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking Free Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009
     | 5,146 views

    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Breaking free from addictions that like parasite, demand much from us and give nothing in return. Its promises are vain and its pleasures empty....

    Breaking Free Fireproof Your Relationships: Sermon Four 1 Corinthians 10:11-13 Good morning! Today’s message starts with something I have never spoken about before from the pulpit. I want to talk with you about parasites! Has anyone here ever picked up a parasite? The South Africa military field ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Call Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,911 views

    The background and commission of the prophet Jonah.

    The Call Jonah 1:1-3 1. I have read several commentaries and over the years and I’ve also heard many people speak about Jonah. He’s been described as everything from a reluctant prophet to a rebellious one. One writer went so far as to suggest Jonah was one of the first foreign missionaries to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Temptation, Sin, And Consequences (Pt. 2) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,842 views

    Nathan confronts David. David repents, is forgiven, but must still face the earthly consequences of his sin.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a young child at a Catholic school who went to confession. 1. Because the younger children at the parochial school often forgot their sins when they entered the confessional, the teachers would have the students write down a list of their sins. 2. As the boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Montgomery avatar

    Why Did The Eternal God Put On Human Flesh? Series

    Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Apr 28, 2008
     | 7,318 views

    Jesus laid aside his glory and power and put on human flesh to save us from sin and make us holy, to destroy the dvil and free us from the fear of death, and to bcome our merciful and faithful high priest.

    Why Did the Eternal God Put on Human Flesh? Hebrews 2:5-18 By Dr. R Bruce Montgomery Solomon, at dedication of the temple which he had built for God, asked the question: But will God really dwell on earth with men? The heavens, even the highest heavens cannot contain you. How much less this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joe Friend avatar

    Would You Be Blind? Series

    Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,483 views

    The message today might seem a bit harsh but Jesus spoke and we have to preach it. I admit I am more comfortable whispering repentance and shouting grace.

    TEXT; MATTHEW 5:27-32 TITLE: “Would You Be Blind” INTRODUCTION: Most Sundays I am excited to preach. I’m usually fired up to prepare a message and present it. I have to admit that it’s not really the case today. The passage we’re going to study this morning is a tough and controversial ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ivan Casteel avatar

    A Saved Soul - A Wasted Life

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 10, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,419 views

    TO POINT OUT THAT A SAVED PERSON CAN WASTE THEIR LIFE.

    PP0917 DATE "A SAVED SOUL, BUT A WASTED LIFE" 2 Pet 2:4-8. 2Pe 2:4 For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment; 5 And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Beware Of Bad Advice Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,737 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series on the fallout from King David’s decision with Bathsheba. Bad Advice can lead us astray. See the video or download audio at www.glenvillenewlife.com

    Made For A Mission-Beware of Bad Advice April 27, 08 2 Samuel 13:1-9 Philippians 4:4-9 There is only one thing worse than some bad advice, and that’s getting some bad advice and following it. How many of you have ever gotten some bad advice in your life? You were made for a mission, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed