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  • Anthony Seel avatar

    Blessed To Be A Blessing

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Aug 16, 2011
     | 10,724 views

    Sermon of the sovereignty of God over the nations.

    The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost August 14, 2011 Proper 15 A St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Psalm 67 Blessed to be a Blessing On August 13, 1961, Berlin woke up to discover East German soldiers blocking off streets and erecting a wall of cemented paving stones ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Seven Words Every Christian Should Know! Hesed-Love Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 21, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,803 views

    Understanding the word Hesed from the Old Testament will help us to better grasp the New Testament concept of love that God shows us.

    INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP Les Mis. • SLIDE #1 • We spend a great deal of time in the New Testament, as we should. In the New Testament, we learn a great deal about Jesus. • In the Old Testament, we can learn a great deal about the character of God as well as gaining a deeper understanding of what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Living A Fantasy

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 9, 2017
     | 7,361 views

    God had sent one prophet after another to warn Israel of impending judgment. Rather then heeding the many warnings, they continued to live in a fantasy world, void of reality. Sadly many today continue this path, refusing to admit their great need.

    Living a Fantasy Hosea 6:4, 7:8ff As you study the book of Hosea, God’s love for His people is easily discovered. While they had turned their backs on him, seeking the gods of this world and the pleasures of the flesh, God continued to pursue them by His grace. In the chapters between our last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Agents Of Grace (Jonathan) Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,093 views

    Jonathan models true friendship and also serves as a picture of how Jesus is a friend to us.

    A few sermons ago we started with a little game called “Declare the Pair.” When I said, “bacon” you were to declare its pair or partner. So in the case of bacon you said…“eggs.” Bacon and eggs are a recognized pair on any breakfast table. We also listed ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Cracked Pots"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 31, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,869 views

    A sermon about rejoicing in how God uses us.

    2 Corinthians 4:5-12 “Cracked Pots” How many of you are, as Mary Poppins described herself, “Practically perfect in every way?” How many of your friends or the people you love the most, care about the most and have been most touched and influenced by are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Freedom From Broken Relationships: Make Peace Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on May 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,880 views

    1 Offence is inevitable. but 2 Peace begins at home-with you. 3 Trust God. Leave vengeance/retribution in the LORD’s hands. 4 Relationship is more important than the Right, Power, Riches, Respect 5 Replace Anger with Love-Watch your Words.

    Freedom from Broken Relationships –Make Peace The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: . . . hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions, and envy . . . and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • James Lee avatar

    Wanted; A Few Troublemakers Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,609 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    “EBC Needs a Few Troublemakers” Acts 17:1-9 If you paid any attention to the sign, as you turned in this morning it may have shocked you. The title of the message is “EBC Needs a Few Troublemakers.” I know what you’re thinking, “Pastor, you’ve been in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Law Of The Garbage Truck

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 9, 2021
     | 4,352 views

    What can we do to maintain a positive outlook? These 4 beliefs will help us (Rework of an earlier sermon: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/i-m-a-believer-davon-huss-sermon-on-possibilities-149880?_ga=2.228478683.776084012.1612903332-805630847.1612903332)

    HoHum: David Pollay- One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by inches! The driver of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Noel Schreuder avatar

    Fear Or Faith? Hope Or Despair?

    Contributed by Noel Schreuder on Jan 19, 2021
     | 4,264 views

    What does your year ahead look like? Is it a year full of faith and hope? Or is it a year full of fear and despair? I think we would all like to say that it is a year full of faith and hope, but the reality of life is that for many people it is just another year of fear and despair ...

    What does your year ahead look like? Is it a year full of faith and hope? Or is it a year full of fear and despair? I think we would all like to say that it is a year full of faith and hope, but the reality of life is that for many people it is just another year of fear and despair ... Because we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Cycle Of Redemption Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 9, 2022
     | 1,949 views

    The Christian life is not believing in the cycle of birth but there is a cycle of redemption, a cycle of reformation, a cycle of resurgence and revival. I would like to leave with you three spiritual insights as Corrupted people, Compassionate God, and charismatic leaders in the cycle of redemption.

    Theme: Cycle of Redemption Text: Judges 2:10-23 Greetings: ‘The Lord is good. His love endures forever.’ Introduction to the book of judges: This book is part of former prophets (Joshua, Judges, 1, 2 Samuel, and 1, 2 Kings). Judges are called Sophetim. It describes the exploits of the number of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "A Naked Man And A Bunch Of Crazy Pigs”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 9, 2025
     | 1,121 views

    Our Gospel lesson today is a powerful story of Jesus confronting evil. There are several truths: The first truth is that evil is real. The second truth: When Jesus changes your life…. You will not be able to keep Him a secret. also a personal story about pigs.

    In Jesus Holy Name June 22, 2025 Text; Luke 8:27,32 Redeemer “A Naked Man and a Bunch of Crazy Pigs” Our Gospel lesson today is a powerful story of Jesus confronting evil. It is an event in the ongoing education of the disciples. It’s a great story full of surprises and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Our Mission Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 909 views

    Based on Matt 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, & 2 Tim 2:2 - Challenges the church to consider the biblical mission of the Church

    “OUR MISSION” Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; 2 Timothy 2:2 FBCF – 2/9/25 INTRO – “Your mission, should you choose to accept it…” – Famous movie line – “Mission Impossible.” Most people think about Tom Cruise when they hear it. But us older folks remember it from way back when. Was actually a TV ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    No Hiding Place

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 18, 2010
    based on 12 ratings
     | 17,436 views

    Achan discovered the reality that sin has no hiding place and carries with it dire consequences not only for the offender but that are widespread. One man’s sin can destroy a family, a church, and even a nation.

    No Hiding Place – Joshua 7:1-12 Introduction: The actions of a few can have positive or negative consequences for hundreds. This is powerfully illustrated in the life of a man named Achan. His attitude may have been the same as many today: what I do is nobody’s business but mine. Achan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing The Storms Of Life May Be Easier Than You Think.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Aug 13, 2023
     | 1,233 views

    Peter and experienced fisherman was trying to endure a bad storm, yet he went from fear and terror to hope and encouragement in an instant, and we can follow likewise, by keeping our focus on him and on success.

    “Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our strength, and our redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14) Introduction: In today’s reading, we hear of Jesus walking on water, a reading we have heard many times before, but it ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    What’s It All About?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 19, 2012
    based on 118 ratings
     | 151,685 views

    What is life meant to be and how was it meant to be lived?

    This past week we heard about the death of Whitney Houston, one of the most talented and most beautiful women who has ever lived. I thought she was a wonderful person in many ways. She absolutely had it all: talent, beauty, wealth and the adoration of the world. We still don’t know about ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist