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  • Alan Smith avatar

    Three Courts Of Judgment

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 11,425 views

    There are many who seek to judge us, but only one really matters.

    Introduction: In Exodus 18, there’s an interesting incident where Moses was visited by his father-in-law, Jethro. During his visit, Jethro noticed that Moses was spending all day trying to settle the questions and disputes of the people of Israel. So he said to Moses, "I’ve got a better idea." ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Kill Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 100 ratings
     | 4,400 views

    What does this command prohibit and how does it fit in our society today.

    A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six year olds. After explaining the commandment to "honour thy father and thy mother," she asked, "Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?" Without missing a beat, one little boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Rich, But Foolish

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,965 views

    If we are concerned only about earthly possessions, we will enter eternity empty-handed.

    Text: “…a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions” (Luke 12:15). I would venture to say that you and I learned a long time ago that material possessions are not the most important items in life. The first ten years of my life was spent in the coal-mining hills of Southern ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Windswept

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 3, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,444 views

    America is a land swept by the winds of change. Are they destructive? Yes, if we invest in religion without integrity and if we accept leaders committed to materialism. But refreshing winds are possible as we the church are in touch with the Spirit.

    In the hills of eastern Kentucky, not far from where we once lived, there is a hidden-away estate called Windswept. If you crawl up the winding grade of US 421 to the wide place in the road called Morrill, off to your left there is a driveway that leads to a lovely stone house. Windswept was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Treasure Principle

    Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,508 views

    This message explores the treasure principle: that the Kingdom of God is so valuable that it is worth any cost in this life, even life itself, to enjoy it more fully.

    “The Treasure Principle” A sermon on Matthew 13:44-45 by Matthew Everhard, originally delivered at Hudson Presbyterian Church, November 26, 2006. The Leg: I grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, a residential city where the houses are all close together, and the backyards small. Our playground, for the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "It's Only Church"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 23, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,207 views

    Does Church Matter?

    Romans 10:5-15 "It's Only Church" On a Saturday evening, last summer, while on vacation with my family, we were trying to decide where to go to church the next morning. I wanted to visit one of the smaller churches in town, others wanted to worship at the bigger church in town. We tried ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    We Would See Jesus

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 22, 2012
    based on 141 ratings
     | 72,081 views

    Call it simple, call it basic, call it elementary: But I call it the greatest theme of the bible, If I can see Jesus (Then I can see who I’m supposed to be.)

    Jesus came to Jerusalem and much people followed him with palm branches crying: Ho-sanna blessed is the king of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord. Vs 20-21 And there were certain greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast: The same came therefore to Phillip and desired him ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Awful, The Bad, And The Ugly Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014
     | 4,437 views

    Defining sexual sin

    Three weeks ago, we started a series entitled "Stand in the Gap", based upon Ezekiel 22:30 above. In short, God looked at Israel and found a very corrupt nation with no man that would "stand in the gap" and stand for what was holy and right. Today, we see the same thing in our country; there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Facing The Roaring Lion

    Contributed by Larry Wise on Aug 1, 2010
    based on 20 ratings
     | 57,080 views

    A message that tells us to be alert to what Satan is doing to oppress us.

    Facing the Roaring Lion I Peter 5:8-10 "Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom" -- a familiar saying in our country. We remember from Pearl Harbor what it's like to get caught off guard. The enemy can be so deceptive: Japan's peace envoys were seated at the negotiating table at the very moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I’ve Prayed...now What??

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 4, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,003 views

    we should be in a continual state of prayer and communication with God! Our prayer life is our umbilical cord and life support system, that makes our measure of faith God has given to us, radioactive for every circumstance we encounter!

    I’ve Prayed, now what? Illus. by sermon central Bill Broadhurst, who entered the Pepsi Challenge 10,000-meter road race in Omaha, Nebraska. Ten years earlier, surgery for an aneurysm is the brain had left him paralyzed on his left side. But on a misty July morning in 1981, he stood with 1,200 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Simeon And Levi, United Then Divided Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 24, 2022
     | 2,411 views

    This message is about Simeon and Levi, the second and third sons of Jacob and Leah. They were very cruel to the inhabitants of Shechem (Gen. 34). Jacob never forgot about it and reminded them before he died.

    Introduction: Simeon and Levi were Jacob’s second and third sons. Leah was the mother of both. These two brothers aren’t mentioned often in Scripture, but both are known for one specific incident of cruelty at Shechem (Genesis 34). Jacob never forgot what they had done and when he was dying, gave a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    True Success Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,773 views

    How should we define "true success" in light of Christ's teaching.

    Intro What is success? What does it mean to you this morning to live a successful life? One of the hardest aspects to having satisfaction with our lives is that we haven‘t really defined what success is. What makes you successful … prosperity? popularity? As a culture we tend to refer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    24.7 Turn It Around Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,430 views

    Week seven of 24 focuses on Jesus teaching about Murder, Hatred and Loving our enemies.

    Matthew 5:21 Jesus Said “You have heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not murder. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment.’” This particular law comes from Exodus 20:13 and Deuteronomy 5:17. And we would think this one is a no brainer, after all one of the basic tenets of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Anatomy 101

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 25, 2007
     | 2,953 views

    The Apostle Paul addressed the proper and healthy functioning of the Body of Christ by talking about the three "D’s" - Design, Diversity, and Display.

    Anatomy 101 I Corinthians 12:12-31a January 21, 2007 Our bodies are truly wonderful things, yet they can also be the source of some really gross smells, noises, and other stuff. I think that I have told you before that I spent seventeen days in the hospital at Mayo Clinic back in 1996. My time ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Survivor: Dealing With Conflict On Your Team Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 5, 2001
    based on 329 ratings
     | 9,356 views

    Part One of Three Part Survivor Series on dealing with conflict. Several Illustrations and points came from a sermon or sermons on Conflict by Blaine Fairchild on Sermon Central.

    Dealing With Conflict If you watched Survivor this last Sunday night you know that there was some conflict on the team that lost the first contest. As a result Debb was kicked off the team. In her view she was one of the best prepared people involved. She had prepared extensively and knew (at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ