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  • Paul Decker avatar

    An Embarrassing Failure

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,026 views

    We are to practice humility.

    AN EMBARRASSING FAILURE John 18.15-27 S: Peter’s Denials C: Failure Pr: WE ARE TO PRACTICE HUMILITY. TS: In our study of John 18.15-27 we will find how Peter’s weakness is exposed. Type: Inductive I. UNDERCOVER (15-18) II. UNDERHANDED (19-24) III. UNDERCURRENT (25-27) IV. UNDERSTANDING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Know You Are Watching Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 18, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,762 views

    We think of God’s watching us as His attempt to hurt us, to shame us, or to rescue us. But it is His availability when we trust Him. Preached at Luther Rice Memorial Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD

    “I can’t let you out of my sight for one minute!” How many parents here have ever said that? “I can’t let you out of my sight for one minute.” You said it to a small child, bent on doing something that would hurt. You said it to a teenager, on the phone instead of doing homework. You maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The High And The Mighty

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 76 ratings
     | 7,677 views

    Consider these thoughts about the high and mighty of all ages: 1- They throw their weight around 2- They portray themselves as great 3- They seek the praise of men 4- BUT...They are no match for God

    INTRO.- ILL.- During the 1964 Presidential campaign an elderly woman was said to have told a reporter that she intended to vote against Senator Barry Goldwater because “he’s the guy who’s going to get rid of TV.” “But, madam,” said the reporter, “I think you’re making a mistake. Senator ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Current Cirumstances And A Fortunate Future Series

    Contributed by Clint Meade on Nov 18, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,644 views

    An exposition od Col. 3:1-4

    Cornerstone Baptist Church November 18, 2007 Clint Meade Colossians 3:1-4 My brother has a great big motor home. Many times this summer he has driven it by our house on his way to a local racetrack while blowing the horn profusely. The motor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    24.21 His Healing Touch Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,699 views

    Jesus healed 2000 years ago but does he still heal today?

    It had been a full day. Jesus had spent the morning teaching the group that followed him to the hill overlooking the sea of Galilee then had healed a leper on his way back to town, then there was the entire incident with the Roman Centurion that we looked at last week, that ended with the healing ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Who Is This Girl And Why Is She Singing?

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 46 ratings
     | 27,896 views

    Exposition of Luke 1:46-56

    Who is This Glad Girl and Why is She Singing? Luke 1:46-56 All the Whos down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot But the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville did not… So begins the classic tale How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Theodore Geisel, a. k. a. Dr. Seuss. Do you know the story? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3 Christmas Presents You Don't Have To Wait To Open

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 146 ratings
     | 118,825 views

    Exposition Luke 2:1-20

    3 Christmas Presents You Don’t Have to Wait to Open Luke 2:1-20 (v. 10-14) It’s Christmas Eve—almost time to open the presents. A little boy wanted a watch very badly for Christmas. Each day, the boy asked about his watch—“Dad can I please have a watch? Mom I really need a watch”, Every time he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unreliable Evidences Of Saving Faith Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,382 views

    In this sermon we consider some unreliable evidences of saving faith.

    Scripture When I was a seminary student at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School I had a class with D. A. Carson, Professor of New Testament. Dr. Carson was teaching us that God saves sinners by his grace, and that there is nothing that we can do to earn salvation. One student challenged Dr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Passion For Your Name

    Contributed by J John on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,242 views

    It really is a mystery. How could such a gifted and trusted being as Lucifer (whose very name means ‘light bearer’ or ‘son of the morning’) cause the first church split and take a third of the congregation with him?

    SermonCentral Editor’s note: J.John, a Greek Cypriot, has been described as "The Billy Graham of Great Britain," speaking to more than 300,000 people in person each year. He has authored 21 books and has more than one million copies in circulation. You may learn more about his ministry at: ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Consecration Power Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,644 views

    Where does spiritual power come from? Does it come from saying the right words, and doing the right deeds? Or is there something else?

    Encountering God #15: Consecration Power People are searching for supernatural power! Fallen man’s desire is to “be like God.” You don’t have to look much further than your television screen to find such titles as Heroes, Spiderman and Fantastic Four – where ordinary people possess ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ministry Of Financial Giving

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,674 views

    The motivation for giving is love.

    2 Corinthians 9:6-15 The Ministry of Financial Giving OPENING ILLUSTRATION: What did you get for Christmas? Of course someone gave you something for Christmas. You gave someone else a gift for Christmas. We accept the fact that we exchanged gifts with one another. Let me tell you what I got for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Drake avatar

    This Body Was Made For Walking Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,839 views

    Because of who Christ is and who he has called us to be in His church, we must walk worthy of His calling.

    1. The first step to walking Jesus’ call is a worthy walk. 2. The second step to walking Jesus’ call is a well-disciplined walk (4:2-3) 3. The third step to walking Jesus’ call is a worshipping walk (4:4-6) EPHESIANS 4:1-6 One of the most memorable moments in a parent’s life is when your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformation Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,034 views

    When Christ saves us, He transforms even the very details of our lives.

    1. The first transformation is from lying lips to a truthful tongue. 2. The second transformation is from wrath to righteous anger. 3. The third transformation is from stealing to sharing. 4. The fourth transformation is from destructive to constructive words. 5. The fifth transformation is from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Doing The Walk Or The Talk?

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,375 views

    This sermon was preached at the time of celebrating the passing of 200 years since the abolition of human slavery and asks the question should Christians be involved in social Justice?

    What does God require of us? Micah 6:8 • Two hundred years ago, on 25th March 1807, the British parliament voted in favour of a law that would have consequences all around the known world. This new law was the abolition of human slavery. This act of 1807 was one of the most humanitarian pieces ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Palm Sunday--More Than A Sunday Drive

    Contributed by Robert Donato on Mar 28, 2007
    based on 78 ratings
     | 41,634 views

    There are basically only two main roads to travel in life; the road that leads away from God, and the road that leads to Him. Which road are you on?

    Palm Sunday—Much More Than a Sunday Drive Isaiah 35:8-10; Matt 7:13-14 Text Luke 19:28-44 Have you ever gone on a Sunday afternoon drive? Every once in a while Bea and I will jump in the car and take off on a Sunday afternoon. We have no particular destination in mind. We just start driving ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene