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  • Mark Haines avatar

    For Her Life He Died Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Apr 18, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,597 views

    Telling people God loves you seems tired and pointless. Most of our friends and neighbors act as though that's his job. I have to respect the doubters who say it's arrogant to believe a Supreme Being would care about us. They get it. The idea that God

    Series Introduction & Review: We’ve been going to Jesus’ cross as we work our way to Easter Sunday’s celebration of his resurrection because it is the essence of our gospel message. His death is the central idea of our faith. So far, we’ve found that Jesus’ death on ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Healthy Church Part 1 (Study) Series

    Contributed by James Parker on May 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,206 views

    "42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers."

    "The Healthy Church" Part 1 "Study" Acts 2:42 Last week we began to look at what a healthy church should look like. We had noted that there are many books about growing the church available out there. Many written by pastors of huge churches, so obviously they must know something about growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ministerial Gifts Series

    Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,804 views

    Continuing to look at the Ministerial Gifts within the local church and their true purpose and whether or not these gifts are still vital today.

    Eph. 4:11-12 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Everything God does, he does well. Not only in the creation, but also ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Where Is God When We Need Him?

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 28, 2004
    based on 108 ratings
     | 11,932 views

    God answers this question Himself.

    The story of how God worked with and through Gideon is one of the most remarkable in scripture. Yet often overlooked is the honest way Gideon questioned God and God’s encouraging response to him. "But sir", Gideon replied, "if the LORD is with us, why has all this happened to us? Where are all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Interpretation Of Scripture

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,083 views

    There is reasonalbe differentiation on biblical interpretation and then there is the loony.

    Neighborhood Junk Mail. We get a lot of junk mail – don’t we all. This one is from a local realtor – they use a lot of fill. Important dates for January. (sorry I threw out the junk mail and don’t have the info for sermon central here, but it is not that relevant to the sermon. But the realtor ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Greatest Mother Of All

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 27, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 6,299 views

    Five godly qualities which Mary possessed that mark her off as perhaps the greatest mother of all time.

    The Greatest Mother of All Luke 1:46-49 The producers of the TV program, “The Simpsons” have gone too far in my estimation. In a recent broadcast, they portrayed Mary, the mother of Jesus as someone who intervenes in a fight by beating up all the combatants. She settles the melee by using ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Mockers In The Last Days Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,694 views

    Live expectantly for the return of Jesus Christ.

    1. I’ve shared this before but it’s worth repeating again, I really believe we’re living in the LAST DAYS. • The FINAL DAYS leading up to the coming of the Lord, the rapture of the church! • We’re seeing things in our generation that were never seen. • Israel, Technology, Knowledge Increasing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sacrifice Of Motherhood

    Contributed by Darrell Coats on May 7, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,859 views

    A Mother’s Day sermon, based on the story of Hannah that briefly makes three observations about motherhood.

    The Sacrifice of Motherhood 1 Samuel 1 Introduction: No one deserves a special day all to herself more than today’s Mom. A cartoon showed a psychologist talking to his patient: “Let’s see,” he said, “‘You spend 50 percent of your energy on your job, 50 percent on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Vessels Of Wrath

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 9, 2008
     | 3,872 views

    How do we understand the wrath of God?

    Introduction… For me, Romans 9 has always been an especially troubling chapter, one I’ve avoided till I saw that it contains a message of hope. Paul appears to be describing God as less than loving. He seems to be teaching a kind of “double predestination”, with God deciding how many people He ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Elders, Deacons, And The Congregation Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,827 views

    In this installation service we briefly examine the qualifications and duties of elders, deacons, and the congregation.

    Scripture It is our great joy today to install one man, who has been duly elected by the members of this congregation, into the office of Ruling Elder. The church is a living community of people redeemed by Jesus Christ. No one is more visible to the watching world than those who are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Yield To The Holy Ghost

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on May 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,762 views

    We must yield to the Holy Ghost

    Yield to the Holy Ghost Acts 7 In the setting of the text, it is an exciting time for the church. People are getting saved daily literally by the thousands. Everyday is a new adventure, as you never know what kind of miracle you are going to see. The lame are starting to walk, demonic spirits ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be Always Prayful Series

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 67 ratings
     | 9,102 views

    One of the most neglected parts of being a Christian is often our prayer life

    “PRAY CONTINUALLY” 1 Thess. 5:17 Pray without ceasing. A young boy once made a point on the importance of praying with a family who had invited him to dinner. The boy at age six had been taught that it was important to give thanks to God before each meal. As the host family sat at the dinner ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Struggling Joy

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,352 views

    How can I make sound Christian decisions?

    21For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain. 22If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which I prefer. 23I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; 24but to remain in the flesh is more ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    A God-Focused Goal

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 31, 2010
     | 4,216 views

    A God-focused Goal of Salvation and Sanctification being Practiced, Proclaimed, and Reproduced.

    Intro: 1. From 1932 to 1955 Robert Woodruff was the president of Coca-Cola. After World War II he led the company to adopt his goal, which as he put it, “That during my lifetime, I want every person in the world to taste Coca-Cola.” 2. The Apostle Paul also had a goal, a much more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Wallace avatar

    Fair Weather Christians Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,599 views

    Like fair weather friends, fair weather Christians only serve God when the going is easy.

    Fair Weather Christians Job 2 (Series: Serving God in Difficult Times) Has anyone heard the phrase “Fair Weather Friend”? Can you tell me what it means? OK lets apply it to Christians walk with the Lord. What do you think a fair weather Christian would be? Lets examine the second chapter in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan