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  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Discovering The Call Of God Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009
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     | 3,245 views

    There is a call to every life that seeks to break us out of our isolation and independence. Apart from God we are like actors without a story…and this series is about rediscovering the story that defines our lives.

    Illustration – This past week…Dodger Baseball game with my two older sons and a friend of theirs. My oldest, Travis, wants to take his glove… to catch a ball. I try to reset the expectations in reality. As the game ends.. the players leave the field… he goes down to the lowest railing near the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Death Seems Better Than Life

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 12, 2007
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     | 4,466 views

    Suffering is part of the experience of everyone’s life. Consequently, the suffering question is one of the most profoundly disturbing factors today.

    For the first eight years of my life, I lived on the south side of Dallas, TX. Across the street from us lived the Hicks family. They had four children, all of them older than we were, but we occasionally played with them, until they got too big for us and then we moved away. When I was in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Amazing Grace: God Calls Us! Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 2, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,485 views

    God’s prevenient grace calls us to a relationship with Him.

    Amazing Grace: God Calls Us Isaiah 49:1; Jeremiah 1:4-5 John Newton penned the famous hymn Amazing Grace in 1779. We discovered last week that God’s salvation is made real in our lives because of His amazing grace, but we also discovered that God’s gift of grace is not a one time offering. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Can You Tell Me Your Weaknesses?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 23, 2006
    based on 68 ratings
     | 28,503 views

    A sermon on 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 focusing on Paul’s thorn in the flesh. (Material taken from Sermon Central Contributors and especially C. Bouwman)

    Sermon for 5/21/2006 Can You Tell Me Your Weaknesses? 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Introduction: Tell the story about how interviewing a prospective campus minister: Elaborate on your strengths was my first question. My second question was, Elaborate on your weaknesses. Guess what, he wisely refused ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Beatitudes

    Contributed by James Cloud on Oct 6, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 19,849 views

    A sermon detailing what Christ is truly saying to us through the Beatitudes.

    The Beatitudes By Fr. James Scripture reference Matthew 5 The Beatitudes 1Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them saying: 3"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Me? ... A Sheep!

    Contributed by Matthew Mobley on Mar 28, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,575 views

    A perspective on Psalm 23 aided by a real-life shepherd.

    Me? ... A Sheep! Psalm 23 April 29, 2007 Pastor Ben Patterson of Santa Monica, California shares the following story about his 5-year old niece, Olivia, who along with her best friend Claire were participating in a Christmas nativity play at school. Claire was playing Mary and Olivia was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Hear The Voice Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 30, 2012
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    Message about Authentic Christianity: Those who listen to the leading of His Spirit.

    Title: How to Hear the Voice of God Theme: To show how to hear the voice of the Lord and to listen Text: 1 Samuel 3:1 Introduction Over the last month or so we have been talking about Authentic Christianity. We have been working on an understanding about what it is to be an authentic ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    I Will Be Patient Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 1, 2015
     | 7,592 views

    A sermon designed to help up to become more patient with people and with circumstances.

    "Relaunch 2015" pt. 4 - I Will Be Patient Galatians 5:22-23 Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Introduction: I want to welcome you this morning to part 4 of a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hollywood Endings Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,142 views

    Sometimes, we want a Hollywood ending in life and we don’t get one. This is the problem with the Parable of the Prodigal Son as we look atb it from the older son

    Hollywood Endings Luke 15:25-32 How many of you like Hollywood endings when you go to the movies? You know, the joy-filled, love engaged and relationship mending that leaves you with a warm, feel-good heart and smile on your face? The problem is, life doesn’t always give us a Hollywood ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Facing A Holy Satisfaction

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014
     | 4,505 views

    Sometimes we face a HOLY DISSATISFACTION drive us to change and move forward. The Father's plan is to be a fruit tree, not fire wood.

    WHY DO PEOPLE FACE A HOLY DISSATISFACTION? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Dissatisfaction... make discontented, lacking contentment, restlessness, lack of ease, distress, Finding no rest or peace, uneasy, agitated, tense, nervous. I. MY FRIEND WE NEED THE HOLY SPIRIT TO BEGIN A NEW ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Seeking, Yet Questioning

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012
     | 4,138 views

    Another reaction to Jesus’ claims from the Jewish crowds.

    Last Sunday evening we looked at how to overcome any mocking or unbelief when it comes to us being Christians. We looked specifically at the response of Jesus’ half-brothers. Tonight we look at another reaction to Jesus’ claims from the Jewish crowds. The Jewish crowds including both ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Neighborly Advice

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 17, 2010
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     | 4,266 views

    This sermon examines the parable of the Good Samaratan and gleans principles that are pertinent for Christian living.

    NEIGHBORLY ADVICE LUKE 10:25-37 INTRODUCTION Sam Ross, a writer and traveler, was taking a trip through England. Weary and thirsty, he came upon a small unpainted house standing on a hill. Near one side of the road was a signpost that pointed to a path and also a sign that read: “Come in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Responsibility Of The Redeemed Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 3, 2013
     | 8,316 views

    As followers of Christ acting naturally will lead to falling and failing. Our old nature tends toward rebellion not obedience. Paul is encouraging us to fuflill our responsiblity and cooperate with God to grow and mature in Christ.

    Intro: There is a story about a little girl who proudly wore a shiny cross on a chain around her neck. One day she was approached by a man who said to her, "Little girl, don't you know that the cross Jesus died on wasn't beautiful like the one you're wearing? It was an ugly, wooden thing." To which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Squealers

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 5, 2019
     | 2,495 views

    A study of Psalm 54: 1 – 7

    Psalm 54: 1 – 7 Squealers To the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Contemplation of David when the Ziphites went and said to Saul, “Is David not hiding with us?” 1 Save me, O God, by Your name, and vindicate me by Your strength. 2 Hear my prayer, O God; Give ear to the words of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    21st Century Captives

    Contributed by Alfred Beck on Aug 11, 2015
     | 3,662 views

    Message about Biblical Finance

    21st Century Captives Psalm 102:18-22 Matthew 6:16-24 Jesus said, “I have come to seek and to save the lost.” He said, “I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” And in the church today, we acknowledge that there are times when we lose ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational