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  • Paul Decker avatar

    Why Come?

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 4, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,427 views

    It is time to follow the King

    WHY COME? John 12:12-26 S: Jesus as King Th: Following the king Pr: IT IS TIME TO FOLLOW THE KING. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of John 12:12-26 three reasons why it is time to follow the King. The _____ reason to follow Jesus is He (was)… I. BROUGHT OUT (12-19) II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Rules Seem Backward Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 10, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,892 views

    The rules of Kingdom living are different from the rules of worldly living.

    Stories Jesus Told: When the Rules Seem Backward Matthew 20:1-16 (This sermon works best if you have video capability and can show a brief clip from The Andy Griffith Show episode entitled “The Big House.” This clip is of Barney sharing the rules of the jail with new prisoners who have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Longing For Something More Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,076 views

    Faith is a journey of letting go of all to follow Christ.

    Longing for Something More, Luke 14:26-33 Introduction My house seems always to be filled with activity. From an active two year old boy, a smiley baby boy, a goofy Saint Bernard, and all of the normal and abnormal happenings in my home I often take advantage of the quiet hours after everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Ship Of Dreams: Titanic Series

    Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,964 views

    Although, stereotypically, we think that young women are looking for romance from films, while men crave for adventure, in fact all of us, if we are honest, long for both.

    --note-- 1997, 20th Century Fox Director: James Cameron Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet - - - - - I wasn’t very keen to see Titanic when it first came out. A few particularly bad experiences of sea sickness in small boats, miles from land, coupled with thoughts of how terrifying it would ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    If It Feels Good, Do It Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,239 views

    Discover the counter-cultural ethic that Jesus utilized as he ministered and saved the human race.

    IF IT FEELS GOOD DO IT! Mark 5:1-20 From the Sermon Series: “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” Sermon Objective: To offer a solution to the “feel good” philosophy and quest for sensual gratification that drives our culture. We are in the final stages of our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Walk In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 12, 2009
    based on 84 ratings
     | 45,121 views

    If we would develop the Fruit of the Spirit we must walk in the Spirit. This message helps one learn how to walk in the Spirit.

    Galatians 5:24-25 WALK IN THE SPIRIT [Mark 8:34-38] Not everyone who calls themselves Christian is producing Fruit of the Spirit.... Did you know that? It’s available to every Christian, but I hope you have learned by now that there’s nothing automatic about the Spirit’s ministry. Every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Happiness Of Humility Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 8, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,442 views

    God’s favor rests on those who recognize how much they need Him. I. The Poor in Spirit Are Humble Minded II. The Poor in Spirit Are Highly Regarded III. The Poor in Spirit Are Heavily Rewarded

    Living in the Father’s Favor: The Happiness of Humility Matthew 5:3 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Intro: After the church service a little boy told the pastor, "When I grow up, I’m going to give you some money. "Well, thank you," the pastor replied. "But ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Faith Of Jabez Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 3, 2016
    based on 13 ratings
     | 123,985 views

    This sermon looks at the faith of Jabez when he prayed. There are five points: 1. Jabez had a life of FAITH 2. Jabez prayed for God to BLESS him 3. Jabez prayed to have MORE than he had 4. Jabez prayed to have God’s PRESENCE in his life 5. Jabez prayed for God’s PROTECTION

    The Faith of Jabez Did you know that God never meant for us to live an average life. He has designed us for excellence. He has created us for success. He wants us to live above the norm. Each one of us is uniquely created by Him and for Him. Instead of being one in a million, you’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Who Am I, & Why Am I Here?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 23, 2019
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,053 views

    It is not just students! Many adults, like Peter Sellers, ponder such questions as "Who am I?", "Why am I here?" & "What is the meaning of my life anyway?"

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is a revised & updated version of a message that I contributed to Sermon Central several years ago.) TEXT: Psalms 8:1-9; Colossians 2:10; Job 12:10 ILL. Some years ago, Time ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life's Greatest Influences

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,114 views

    This message examines scripture that describes Life’s Greatest Influences. Three influences lead people away from God and one influence leads people to God.

    Three Verses One -Life’s Greatest Influences- Matthew 13:18-23 This morning I want to examine scripture that describes Life’s Greatest Influences. I’m titled the message, “Three Verses One.” I want us to look at three influences that lead people away from God and one influence that leads people ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    On The Cutting Edge

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 28, 2025
     | 222 views

    The Holy Spirit, wielding the Word like a scalpel, cuts away our games and pretensions and rationalizations and shows us what we are really like. Jesus is the reason why the knowledge of our sinfulness does not lead us to despair.

    My Dad was in the foreign service when I was a kid and my family was stationed in Argentina for a couple of years. We lived in a city called Rosario, about 4 hours north of Buenos Aires. The weather was fabulous, the schools were good, the streets were safe, and there was a club with an Olympic ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad World

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 29, 2023
     | 1,567 views

    I think one of the most effective weapons the devil has ever forged against Christians is this weapon of intimidation

    In verse 14, literally, “Do not be intimidated or disturbed; unsettled.” Simply what the apostle is saying is, “Don’t let the world intimidate you.” I think one of the most effective weapons the devil has ever forged against Christians is this weapon of intimidation. The world can be very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Real Meaning Of "i Can Do All Things"

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 24, 2025
     | 531 views

    Often misunderstood as a guarantee for success, this sermon on Philippians 4:13 reveals the verse's true power: a divine strength from Christ to find contentment in every circumstance of life.

    Introduction: A Familiar Promise This verse is arguably one of the most famous in all of Scripture. We see it on bumper stickers, t-shirts, and social media. It is quoted by athletes before a big game, by entrepreneurs before a big meeting, and by students before a final exam. On its own, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    New Things

    Contributed by James May on Dec 31, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,776 views

    In this final sermon of 2006, the message is that Jesus can make all things new. As the old things pass away, Jesus replaces them with New things, if we will only give our hearts to Him.

    New Things By Pastor Jim May As we enter this New Year of 2007 I thought it would be good for us to think about having some new things. Don’t you just love being able to have something new? I love the fresh smell of a new car, before the aroma of French fries and hamburgers lost under the seat ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Scapegoat

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 23,897 views

    A message to be preached the week before Easter. It works with the type of the scapegoat in Leviticus.

    The Scapegoat Leviticus 16:21-22 KJV And Aaron shall lay both his hands upon the head of the live goat, and confess over him all the iniquities of the children of Israel, and all their transgressions in all their sins, putting them upon the head of the goat, and shall send him away by the hand of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal