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Certainly -- At A Distance

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 18, 2003

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For Good Friday: sometimes we no longer see things because we are too close to them. The disciples saw the cross "at a distance", but the centurion saw it through his callousness, cynicism, and skepticism, and affirmed, "Certainly".

Sometimes when you are too close to something you cannot see it. Or at least you cannot recognize what it is. You can be so close that you do not know what you are looking at. You need somebody else to give you a fresh perspective. My wife and I buy grocery items when they are on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Baptist

When You're Sweatin' It

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2002

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In the midest of pain, suffering, doubt, disbelief, and even disobedience Jesus is there bringing peace that makes a real difference in life.

Sermon: When You’re Sweatin’ It John 20:19-31 April 7, 2002 I. Introduction A. I don’t know how many of you noticed but a couple of my family members now look like a lobsters. Yes, we have just gotten back from a week’s vacation. It was wonderful but let me tell you something there is ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Living Like There Is A Tomorrow

Contributed by Dennis Jones on Aug 10, 2003

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George Bernard Shaw once wrote, “The statistics on death are impressive. One out of one dies”. As a Christian we must come to grips with the idea of mortality. Most people live like there is no tomorrow. We need to live like there is a tomorrow.

George Bernard Shaw once wrote, “The statistics on death are impressive. One out of one dies”. As a Christian we must come to grips with the idea of mortality. Hebrews 9:27 And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment. We must accept the fact that there is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Jesus Reveals Himself Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Aug 26, 2003

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What happens when Jesus reveals Himself through us to others? Studies in the Gospel of Mark

WHEN JESUS REVEALS HIMSELF Mark 2:6-12 INTRO: Behavior and belief - If you don’t live it, you don’t believe it. Steven Manley: “A holy person ought to be like a suit that would unzip and all that you see is Jesus.” Is it very clear to others that Jesus is with us? Do our actions allow Christ to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:6-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Building A Bridge Of Community Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 5, 2002

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To effectively live the Christian life, it needs to be done in community.

Building a bridge to tomorrow means laying down the planks of community today. Almost every person alive has a desire for community. They even know how they want that community to be shaped…listen to this… (play theme from Cheers) Many of you could sing the theme, and most of you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Counting The Cost

Contributed by Giles Mullen on Feb 8, 2002

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Trust in Jesus; how far will your trust in Jesus Christ carry you in todays society? Will you be seen as a commited to discipleship, or like Judas--an uncommitted pretender?

COUNTING THE COST Luke 14:25-35 Counting the cost of discipleship. That is something that we don’t like to think about too often. But, everything comes at a cost. For an athlete, they must decide early in life just how serious he/she wants to become in their sport and train accordingly. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What A Real Celebrity Looks Like

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 28, 2002

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Using John 12:20-26 I talk about genuine servanthood. (A pre-mission trip sermon.)

What A Real Celebrity Looks Like John 12:20-26 Intro: Our world is mesmerized by celebrities. We want to know what they wear, eat, do on vacation, who they are marrying or divorcing. Maybe its because we sometimes think celebrities are almost superhero. Maybe we want to see ourselves in them. I ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

"A Cure For Contempt" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

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Finding our place in God’s plan (Also commenting on 9-11)

Psalm Steps> Psalm 123, “A Cure for Contempt” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Introduction Chaplain (COL) Bob Jenkins had just finished morning devotions in the Office of the Secretary of Defense in the Pentagon on September 11th when he heard “a very ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

"Forgiveness-God's And Ours" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

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God’s forgiveness frees us to forgive others.

"Forgiveness-God’s and Ours" Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A driver placed a note under the windshield wiper of his illegally parked car which read: "I’ve circled the block for 20 minutes. I’m late for an appointment, and if I don’t park here I’ll lose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

I'm So Excited (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Jul 15, 2002

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THE WORLD DOESN’T NEED ANY MORE LONG FACED CHRISTIANS. THEY NEED SOME ONE EXCITED ABOUT WHAT GOD CAN DO AND IS DOING.

TITLE: I’M SO EXCITED TEXT: PSALMS 122:1 INTRO: In the 80’s there was a song that said: “I’m so excited and I just can’t hide it; I’m about to lose control; and I think I like it.” We have come here today to Celebrate the presence of our God in our lives. We have a reason to be excited ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not My Donkey You Don't!

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Jul 30, 2002

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Learning from the Triumphant Entry of Jesus Christ to Jerusalem by learning from the donkey he rode on.

****This message was inspired by the following contributors to SermonCentral.com---Kieth Linkous, Thomas Monroe, and Guy Caley, Thanks to you and the Holy Spirit, I too was able to write a ?Donkey Sermon!?**** NOT MY DONKEY YOU DON?T!!!--- Luke 19:29-35 JOKE--- Fred and his brother walk into a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-35

Denomination: Baptist

Misidentifying The Enemy

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 8, 2002

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Many misidentify who our real enemy is, and thus fall into spiritual traps.

MISIDENTIFYING THE ENEMY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Job 42:10 And the Lord turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before. Romans 12: 14 Bless them that persecute you, BLESS, and curse not. 15. Rejoice ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:10, Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding True Joy

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Oct 27, 2001

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A look at Romans 14 to determine what Christians can do to encourage others in the faith while growing towards Righteousness in our own lives as well.

So often, the things that the world considers to be joy giving are in very stark contrast to the message of the gospel. It is perhaps no more clearly illustrated than in our scripture reading for today. Looking at the political world, the business world, the financial world, the world of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

"The "Image” Of God.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 14, 2001

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Year C. Christ the King November 25, 2001 Colossians 1: 11-20 Title: “The “image” of God.”

Year C. Christ the King November 25,2001 Colossians 1: 11-20 Title: “The “image” of God.” After the customary thanksgiving to God following the letter’s opening remarks, Paul tells his readers that he constantly prays for them that God will give them knowledge of his will in verse nine, and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Dirty, Dumb, And Defenseless

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 4, 2001

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3rd in a series on shepherding.

Sermon for 6/3/2001 John 10:1-15 Dirty, Dumb & Defenseless Introduction: The “Candid Camera” TV show went to an exclusive prep school where all of the students were well above average. The “Candid Camera” people posed as career consultants who were going to advise these brilliant young men ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-15, Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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