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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Muzzle The Dog And Pluck The Chicken

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 6, 2021
     | 1,881 views

    Do not insult the Holy Spirit by attributing to Him manifestations that do not match His character or mission.

    Isaiah 8:19  And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead?  20  To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encounter One. Facing Fear. (Includes Discussion Questions At The End) Series

    Contributed by Paul Hardy on May 3, 2022
     | 1,330 views

    When you live in fear, it will often appear in a sense of seeking power and control. When you encounter Jesus, you will find peace!

    INTRODUCTION: How will I introduce the message? When you live in fear, it will often appear in a sense of seeking power and control. When you encounter Jesus, you will find peace! There are four great impelling motives that move us to action: Fear, Hope, Faith, and Love —these four, but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Daniel 7: Taming The Monsters Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020
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     | 5,743 views

    God has a plan for taking the monsters we face in the world and our personal lives. The SON OF MAN finds fulfillment in Jesus, who overcomes by the cross, resurrection, ascension, and return.

    TAMING THE MONSTERS—Daniel 7 ***When our son was about six, we asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up. His answer surprised us: He wanted to be monster-handler. I can only imagine the monsters he imagined in his room or under his bed, but he thought grownups would have use for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Do Not Fear

    Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Jul 5, 2020
     | 5,531 views

    Jesus died so that we can be free from fear and live a life of peace.

    I asked the Holy Spirit about what He wanted to write on Sermon central. And I heard this in my spirit, do not fear and i got excited about this topic. In this times that we are in so many are actually living in fear. Fear of today, fear of tomorrow and just having a fearful heart. And it's no ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Curtis E. Nester avatar

    Kingdom Power And Glory Series

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jun 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,531 views

    Praying for God to rule in our lives

    SERIES: The Greatest Prayer Ever Prayed #9 TITLE: Kingdom Power and Glory TEXT: Matthew 6:9-13 INTRO: In a small town in Oklahoma there were two churches and one distillery. Members of both churches complained that the distillery was giving the community a bad image. And to make matters worse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Decree Of Cyrus Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 12, 2010
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     | 10,964 views

    Sermon 1 in series. Israel ignored the Sabbath rest principle for the land. God declared that they would spend one year in captivity for each year the Sabbath rest was not kept. Add to this the wickedness and false worship of Judah. God keeps His word and

    The Book of Ezra Study #3 (Ezra 1:1-4) The Decree of Cyrus Introduction • Israel ignored the Sabbath rest principle for the land. • God declared that they would spend one year in captivity for each year the Sabbath rest was not kept. • Add to this the wickedness and false ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Superstition, Luck, And Halloween

    Contributed by Robert Joseph on Oct 25, 2012
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     | 16,835 views

    A warning against mixing the beliefs of the pagan world--like luck and superstition--along with our precious Christian beliefs. Superstition is idolatry!

    A pastor was in line at McDonald’s when the woman ahead of him became very upset. “Quick,” she told the clerk in an upset voice, “Add something to my order.” Usually, when someone wants another sandwich or extra order of fries, they are much calmer about it. So, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Present Perfect Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022
     | 944 views

    God is always love, and I am to reflect him all the time, regardless of how people behave towards me.

    Once upon a time, long long ago, in a galaxy far far away, that passage from Matthew changed my life. Well, it wasn’t another galaxy, exactly, but it was certainly another world. And it certainly feels like a long time ago. I started working for the Pillsbury Company over 40 years ago. But this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Joseph Principle

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 22, 2023
     | 1,981 views

    But that principle does not apply to the story of Joseph in Genesis. In fact, the example of how Joseph succeeded and was used by God is the opposite of the Peter Principle. It is enough different that it deserves its own name. It can be called the Joseph Principle.

    Alba 6-30-13 THE JOSEPH PRINCIPLE Genesis 50:19-21 Have you heard of the Peter Principle? It was formulated by Laurence J. Peter and Raymond Hull in their 1969 book called The Peter Principle. The Peter Principle is a proposition that states that the members of an organization where promotion ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It Will Be Worth It All!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 24, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,692 views

    There are just 2 Major points in this sermon. And to lead us into those 2 points I want to read Isaiah 55:9. “Just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways & my thoughts higher than your thoughts.”

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK IT WILL BE WORTH IT ALL TEXT: Isaiah 55:9-12, Psalms 46 & 121, Romans 8:28, 2 Timothy 1:7 Two weeks ago I was looking forward to celebrating my 92nd birthday the next day. Then you all surprised me with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    This Is Our Story Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 11, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,122 views

    This is Our Story Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – November 9, 2019

    This is Our Story Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – November 9, 2019 Series #46 / Luke 15:11-32 Intro As we continue in our extended season of Encountering Jesus through the Gospel of Luke…we are challenged to face that we haven’t understood the actual story ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Obadiah - The Pride Of Your Heart Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 11, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,437 views

    Don't let pride blinds you to the need of God and the needs of others. Be humble and faithful. We need God's grace and mercy. As we are led by God, let us do the will of God and be instruments of blessings for others.

    Obadiah reveals God’s stern words to Edom, a nation South of Judah. • The Edomites were the descendants of Esau, the brother of Jacob. Esau and Jacob are the twin sons of Isaac. • Remember, Jacob cheated his brother for the father’s blessing? The two brothers were in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Lent: A Ritual Or Preparation

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,592 views

    Evangelical Congregations do not observe the practice of fasting during Lent. But is there meaning beyond the ritualistic nature of the Lent season? How are you preparing to meet the resurrected Lord of the Easter?

    Lent: A Ritual or Preparation? We are part of an evangelical congregation and hence many of us do not observe the Lenten season as done in the mainline churches. But many of you who have grown up , or are used to the ways of the mainline churches will certainly remember the Lenten season. Those of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cuando El Cristianismo Es Falso Series

    Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Mar 27, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,502 views

    The dangers of self deception

    Cuando el cristianismo es falso Texto: Santiago 1:26-27 Lectura Bíblica: Isaías 1:10-18 I. Introducción A. Santiago parece ansioso de explicar a sus oyentes o lectores sobre lo que quiso decir cuando dice, “sed hacedores de la Palabra, no solamente oidores.” 1. En el 1:27 Santiago resume lo ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    This Is God's Wold

    Contributed by Dwaine Evans on Aug 21, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,999 views

    God is still in control of this world even when the world seems out of control.

    This is God’s world 1 Sam:5 I. Adam and Eve had a first hand relationship with God A. God gave them every thing. B. God Walked with them every day C, God allowed them freedom from him 1. We see children held to much become very attached 2. We as parents try to watch our ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness