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  • Henry Shellman avatar

    Where Am I And Where Am I Going

    Contributed by Henry Shellman on Sep 4, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,725 views

    This sermon encourages one to consider where they are in their spititual life and where they are going,

    Joh_14:4-6 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Where Am I? I have here four different ...read more

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    Handling Rejection

    Contributed by Randall Parker on Sep 26, 2011
     | 10,281 views

    Are you wondering why Rejection resides in you?Here is the answer for you!

    How to overcome rejection Correcting a mistaken identity This is such a big cause of demonic bondage, and it's one of the most common things to address in being set free. I had one highly experienced deliverance minister tell me that spirits of rejection are among some of the most common demons ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Less Of Me, More Of Him Intro Series

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 27,233 views

    This is a re-write of a series I wrote many years ago, about giving God room to work in our lives, the intro sermon speaks of selfishness giving way to service in God's kingdom

    LESS OF ME . . . MORE OF HIM (All my sermons us illustrations found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) (This series of sermons, is a complete re-write of another series I wrote years ago called, When We Move Out God Moves In) Many years ago, a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Think-God Thinks Series

    Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,984 views

    A message in the series time to decide. We need to make up our minds in serving the Lord.

    YOU THINK-GOD THINKS Isaiah 55:6-9 Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving Up Billy Mcfarland

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 1, 2010
     | 3,166 views

    a sermon on sacrifice

    Giving Up Billy McFarland A sermon on sacrifice TCF Sermon August 8, 2010 When I was about five years old, I lived in Pittsburgh, PA, where I was born. We lived in one of those classic eastern row houses - you know, where the houses are all attached to each other kind of like a duplex, except ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dare To Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,190 views

    If we are going to recapture our spirit of adventure for God, we must be willing to sacrifice for the Kingdom of Christ

    Last week I shared the story of Helen Keller and her incredible spirit and inspirational life. We are to tackle life with the same kind of spirit or tenacity. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. This week I want to look at the life of one of the most influential, conservative ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Peter: The Power Of Peer Pressure

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,138 views

    Calverton Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, 1983: Our denials, like Peter's, reflect our confusing loudness with loyalty and our seeing ourselves as victims rather than victors. But Christ is able to look at us, evoke repentance, and turn us around.

    The fire crackled in the crisp air, casting shadows on the walls not five yards away. It looked inviting, this bonfire, for not only was the night air chilly, but also this whole episode had been so draining, so terrifying, that the body cried out for comfort, for something, anything, that would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Sets Christianity Apart

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 3, 2010
     | 3,249 views

    All of the religions of the world have works at their core; all except Christianity. Here is a great story of Jesus confronting the self-righteous works righteousness of His day, and ours!

    Passage: Matthew 15:1-20 Intro: Christianity is unique among the religions of the world. 1. and we are going to see why it is in this passage. 2. it is a conversation of intense conflict, so much so that it made Jesus’ disciples nervous. 3. in an atmosphere of love and grace, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Gluttony

    Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,890 views

    Tonight I want to preach on Gluttony and give you a Scriptural picture of what it is and how we need to make sure it is not a part of our lives, as followers of Christ.

    Gluttony 1 Cor. 6:12-20 Introduction Many of you will have heard of the called ‘Dieting under Stress’ diet. It goes something like this: Breakfast: half a grapefruit, 1 slice dry whole wheat toast, 8 oz skim milk Lunch: 4 oz lean boiled chicken, 1 cup steamed spinach, 1 cup herbal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Picture Of Selfishness- The Younger Son Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 4, 2010
     | 7,239 views

    From the younger son we will see the issues that follow those who chose to live a selfish life.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Over the next three weeks we are going to examine the interesting interactions of a family. This is a story of a father and his two sons. We have a father who owns what is likely a vast amount of property. His sons worked the land with him. • The younger of the two sons ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    04 The Secret To Loving Life Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,543 views

    Winning the lottery is not finding life but loving Christ who gives us life.

    It is easy to become disillusioned in this life. Life seems to not to work. Dreams remain unrealized. Hopes dashed. Heartaches come. Our world is full of unhappy and dissatisfied people. We will try anything to rid our lives of emotional, and psychological disorders. Anything goes for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You A Murderer

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,878 views

    A look into man’s relationships with fellow-man, dealing with anger and controlling his life

    ARE YOU A MURDERER? Text: Matthew 5:21-26 INTRODUCTION: 1. Jesus contrasts the words of the ancients with his teachings. 2. He says that things go deeper than our actions. 3. He tells us that we should watch what we say. 4. He tells us to correct our anger quickly. 5. The implications of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One Man's Junk Is Another Man's Treasure

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Aug 3, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,687 views

    In the kingdom of darkness - the souls of men are merchandise. But in the Kingdom of God, they are a treasure. Encourages people to let Jesus "buy" them!

    Revelation 18:10-13 (esp. "SOULS OF MEN") contrasted with Matt 13:44-46 The first text we read in Revelation, describes the fall of Babylon, which throughout scripture depicts the kingdom of Satan. Notice that merchants from all over the world bemoan the loss of her varied commerce: precious ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are We Becoming A Dead Church

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 1, 2012
    based on 134 ratings
     | 29,443 views

    Paul writes that in order to live for God, we must first die to sin and then die to self.

    Are We Becoming a Dead Church Romans 6: 11-14 Intro: Back in the early 1990’s there was a movie that came out about the Jamaican bobsled team that was trying to qualify to race in the Olympics. Now I know that sounds much like an oxymoron but it’s true. There was a Jamaican bobsled team. I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Value Engineering

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012
     | 3,856 views

    No servant is above his master, and the disciples of Christ are called to follow Him to the Calvary, however costly this may be.

    Who’s coming off of a great week? Me too. But my brother made me homesick with a photo of the beach where we grew up. Living in Hawaii, I was never much of a surfer, but I did enjoy boogie boarding. There’s nothing quite like catching a wave, sliding along the waters’ azure arch. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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