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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Role-Model Saints" Romans Pt 16 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 25, 2007
     | 3,104 views

    Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices to Jesus. This in turn will make us a hero in the eyes of Kingdom of God.

    Role-model Saints (cont. c) pt 16 Opening Illustration: The greatest hero for the Kingdom of God was Jesus! Almena shares “In the beginning” about how great Jesus was in this Bluefish TV video poem clip. Thesis: Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Competing According To The Rules Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 24, 2015
     | 6,700 views

    Divine rewards demand that we conduct our lives according to God's rules provided in His Word.

    I consider the initial verses of this chapter to be among the most significant verses of the book. They are, as well, perhaps the most neglected verses of the missive which Paul wrote. I confess that I am ploughing quite a narrow furrow in these expositions. Note that the Apostle appeals to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unhurried Spirituality Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 2, 2025
     | 246 views

    A hurried life will make your soul and spirit unhealthy and even toxic. Jesus was never in a hurry and we need to learn from Him how to live our lives with His rhythm.

    Video transition: Finding Peace from this frenzied life - sermoncentral.com Series for the year: Come Alive in 2025 Thesis: We can come back to life – nothing is too dead for God to bring life back into it – nothing is too lifeless for God to breath His life back into it! He is the Creator and He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Greatest Of These

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,191 views

    Unless done in love, all of our work and sacrifice will be for nothing. How can we maintain a motivation of love?

    When you heard today’s text being read, you could be forgiven for wondering if you had inadvertently wandered into a wedding. Because the reading of chapter thirteen of Saint Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians has become as much a fixture of marriage ceremonies as unity candles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Am I

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,799 views

    This sermon deals with Christians being able to state why it is they are Christians.

    Who Am I 9:30 1/23/93 Romans 1:16 Exodus 3:4-14 1 Peter 3:8-16 TOBY Our sermon for this day is on knowing "Why I Am A Christian." Let us pray...O God we ask for the Power of the Holy Spirit to fall and to anoint and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Mary's Response Reflects The Truest Christmas Spirit

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 23, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,972 views

    An indepth reflection on the first few verses of Mary’s Magnificat show the source of her joy prior to that First Christmas.

    December 25, 2004 Luke 1:46-48 Mary said: My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed. When the news media showed video tapes of people in Palestine ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Easy Yoke And Light Burden Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007
     | 6,055 views

    Moses, Pt. 9

    GOD’S EASY YOKE AND LIGHT BURDEN (NUMBERS 11:4-33) A lady from a church I had preached before once approached me and asked me to retell a story that I had supposedly told her congregation. I said, “What story?” She told me the gist of the story and I said, “I did not tell it.” The story was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How We Help Each Other Grow Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,137 views

    Adapted Rick Warren sermon for 40 Days of Community on working together to grow spiritually.

    We are in the fourth week in our 40 Days of Community, we have been focusing on God’s #1 reason for placing us here on earth. What on earth are we here for? To love God and to love each other. Unfortunately, we don’t naturally do this. We don’t naturally love God or other people all the time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Remedy For Loneliness Series

    Contributed by W F on Aug 22, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 22,622 views

    Loneliness is a part of life, but it was never meant to be that way. Scripture shows us how to defeat this giant.

    Key Verse: Psalm 68:5-6. INTRODUCTION Judith Durham was one of Australia’s first international pop stars. As lead singer for The Seekers she toured Australia and the world and had a string of hits, including the first Australian group to have a No 1 hit overseas. Yet while Durham appeared to be ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Are You Looking For A Prayer That Works Part 4

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 66 ratings
     | 3,156 views

    This is the last part of this 4 part series. I would like to thank all of you who joined me in prayer for my brother Earl Pruitt

    DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Envy: The Fear Of A General Lack Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Mar 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,623 views

    Envy is nothing less than the fear that God’s provision isn’t enough. There’s no reason to think that way.

    Title: The fear of General Insufficiency Text: Numbers 11:26-30 FCF: We all fear that there isn’t enough of God’s love to go around, but we’re wrong. Outline: 1) George McCllelan a) John Tyler recommendation (age 15) Graduated 2nd in his class b) Mexican War Engineer, Gen. Scott / outshone by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's A Question Of Loyalty

    Contributed by Doane Brubaker on May 3, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,544 views

    Jesus’ question to Peter, "Do you love me more than these?" could be taken in at least three ways, each posing an important challenge to look closely at our own devotion to the Savior.

    Let’s start with an easy question. Have you ever been betrayed? If so, you know the pain of broken trust. Now for a more difficult question; Have you ever been the betrayer? It isn’t a difficult question because you don’t know the answer, but because the answer can be very painful. If you’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Being Fruitful Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 8, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 16,563 views

    Nature teaches us that if you are going to be fruitful, you have to: 1. Have your roots in good soil. 2. Have a healthy trunk and branches. 3. Have fertilization.

    A wealthy businessman, who was well known for being ruthless and unethical, told Mark Twain that before he died, he wanted to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. He said that when he got there he wanted to climb to the top of Mount Sinai, where Moses received the Ten Commandments, and there read ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christ The King Is Our Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 22, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 19,699 views

    PENTECOST LAST / CHRIST THE KING(A) - Christ the King is our Good Shepherd who searches for and rescues sinners.

    CHRIST THE KING IS OUR GOOD SHEPHERD EZEKIEL 34:11-16 -- November 21, 2004 – Last Sunday of End Time / Christ the King EZEKIEL 34:1-16 11" `For this is what the Sovereign LORD says: I myself will search for my sheep and look after them. 12As a shepherd looks after his scattered flock when he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Easy Yoke And Light Burden Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 5, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 13,857 views

    Moses, Pt. 9 of 15

    GOD’S EASY YOKE AND LIGHT BURDEN (NUMBERS 11:4-33) A lady from a church I had preached before once approached me and asked me to retell a story that I had supposedly told her congregation. I said, “What story?” She told me the gist of the story and I said, “I did not tell it.” The story was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible