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  • Davon Huss avatar

    The Book Of Books

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 12, 2005
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     | 3,652 views

    A sermon on the greatness of the Bible (Taken from an article by Dean Davis in Christian Research Journal called, "Apologetics and the Unity of the Bible")

    Sermon for 12/11/2005 The Book of Books Introduction: A minister was visiting one of his members. The lady of the house was trying to impress him about how devout she was by pointing out the large Bible on the bookshelf and talking in a very reverent tone about how it was the “Word of God.” Her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Transformed

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,661 views

    God wants to give us a complete “make over”... He has provided the means (Jesus’ blood) to remove the deformity of sin and He provides the tools (Bible study, prayer, fellowship) to fashion a new person.

    Be Transformed 07/09/06 AM Reading: Romans 12:1-2 Introduction In Romans 12:1-2, Paul makes the following plea regarding transforming our lives: “Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Timothy And Titus Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jan 7, 2022
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    Paul's instructions to young pastors

    January 08, 2022 Now to the letters to Timothy and Titus. All three letters were likely written around 65/66 AD Paul was entrusting Timothy, in Ephesus, and Titus, in Crete, with the Gospel that he had sacrificed so much to proclaim. Which brings us to My Favorite Thing About 1st and 2nd ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Go! And Find Your Strength In God Alone - Psalm 73:25-26 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 1, 2025
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     | 1,074 views

    Asaph was a man who struggled with doubts when he saw the prosperity of the wicked. Yet, through his struggle, he reached a place of profound trust in God alone

    Go! And Find Your Strength in God Alone - Psalm 73:25-26 Introduction: Today we gather to reflect on a powerful declaration of trust and faith in God, found in Psalm 73:25-26 (NLT): "Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth. My health may fail, and my spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Or What Is Leviathan? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 8, 2011
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     | 12,736 views

    A study of Isaiah chapter 27 verse 1

    Isaiah 27: 1 ‘Doctored’ Photos Of The Antichrist 1 In that day the LORD with His severe sword, great and strong, will punish Leviathan the fleeing serpent, Leviathan that twisted serpent; And He will slay the reptile that is in the sea. I am sure that you are familiar with actor/producer Mel ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    My Brother's Keeper (Obadiah) Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 22, 2025
     | 422 views

    In pain or prosperity, trust your God, love your brother, and hope for your future.

    In 1974, Philippe Petit, the world-famous high-wire artist, fulfilled his dream of walking a high wire between the World Trade Center towers. In 2015, Tristar Productions produced a motion picture telling his story called The Walk. In an early scene from the film, he's under the Big Top in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    One Day Closer

    Contributed by James May on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,247 views

    Each day that passes brings us one day closer to the coming of the Lord. Are we ready, watching and waiting, or will we be left behind?

    ONE DAY CLOSER As we awoke this morning and began to prepare to come to the House of God I wonder how many of us had the thought to run through our minds that this might be the day that Jesus comes to take his Bride away? How many of us contemplated that before this day will end, we could be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Do Not Be Afraid

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Jun 28, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 26,678 views

    Fear can be a powerful motivating factor that can keep us from living out our Christian faith, life and responsibilities. Jesus assures us that we do not need to be afraid and releases us from fear’s bondage.

    Pentecost 5 A Matthew 10:24-33 Do Not Be Afraid 06/23/02 During his years as premier of the Soviet Union, Nikita Khrushchev denounced many of the policies and atrocities of Joseph Stalin. Once, as he censured Stalin in a public meeting, Khrushchev was interrupted by a shout from a heckler in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Manual For Family Living Series

    Contributed by Sue Richard on May 14, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,278 views

    Parents are instructed first in what they need to do before they can instruct their children in the home.

    DEUT 6 GOD’S MANUAL FOR FAMILY LIVING Last Week Wesley gave you a glimpse of how God’s manual for family living from Deuteronomy 4 was relied on in his home. He told you how his family prayed together regularly both in the morning and before going to bed at night ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    All-Present Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 5,358 views

    Part Three of series of the "omni" characteristics of God’s nature. A God who is with us everywhere.

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- March 23, 2003 We have been studying the "omni" words that apply to God. This morning we come to omnipresence. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Ten Commandments – More Than Just A Name Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,582 views

    THE TEN COMMANDMENTS – More Than Just a Name We have been brought into an intimate relationship with God whereby we not only have the privilege of calling upon the Name of the Lord, but we can call God our Father. May we not be guilty of treating the Na

    • Exodus 20:3-17 (NIV) [3] You shall have no other gods before me. [4] You shall not make for yourself an idol. . . [7] You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. . . [8] Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. . . [12] Honor your father and your mother. . . [13] You shall not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    True Faith

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,861 views

    True Faith; looks for God at work around us, leaves the glory to God alone, and lasts in the face of suffering.

    I have used sermoncentral as one of the many resources in preparing this sermon. TRUE FAITH March 2, 2008 Jay Davis Robison ACTS 14:8-22 Few weeks ago began Lenten journey toward Easter Time of reflecting on our faith Considered being Generous, Last week living on Purpose This week ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Soul Cravings Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Sep 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,743 views

    We hunger and thirst after many things in our lives but what does it mean to hunger and thirst after righteousness? Why are those who do so, blessed, and how is it that they will be filled? What is it that we are filling our lives with?

    Soul Cravings - Matthew 5:6 - August 14, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life – Living in a World Turned Upside Down #4 Dr. Samuel Palmer Brooks was president of Baylor University in Texas from 1902 until his death in 1931. On his deathbed he wrote a message to the senior class of 1931. He wrote ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Tremors In The Land

    Contributed by James May on Jan 17, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,409 views

    There is a trembling going on in all of Creation. There are tremors from fear, from weakness and from excitement. Are you trembling for the right reason?

    Tremors in the Land Sunday, January 17, 2010 By Pastor James May Tremors are rocking our world everyday. There is not one day that passes, as we draw ever nearer to the coming of the Lord, when the earth is silent, for even the very ground upon which we walk is crying out for deliverance from ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Don't Be Ignorant

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,012 views

    1- Don’t be ignorant about the deceased 2- Don’t be ignorant about the resurrection 3- Don’t be ignorant about the return of Christ

    INTRO.- ILL.- During a board meeting in a small mountain church one of the deacons said, "Preacher, I think we need a chandelier in this church." "No, I’m against it," said another deacon. The preacher asked, "Well, why don’t you think we need a chandelier in this church?" The deacon said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ