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  • Brian Gilbert avatar

    Where You There? Series

    Contributed by Brian Gilbert on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,240 views

    This sermon attempts to help individuals find themselves at the cross of Jesus by considering several people who were there.

    WHERE YOU THERE? INTRODUCTION: Where were you when…. The Space Shuttle exploded in the 1980’s? Kennedy was assassinated? You heard about the 911attacks? It is amazing how we remember where we were, what we were doing, even what we were wearing during major cultural or national events. We were ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    My Friend Who Saw An Angel

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,924 views

    Funeral Sermon: On the death of an 85 year-old believer - a lady who passed on after suffering for several weeks.

    Let me begin by expressing my sincere condolences to each member of ____ (deceased’s name) family. ____ (deceased’s family), my prayers are also with you so that God may sustain you during these days. I want to tell you today about two friends. The first is someone whom you know and whom you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "Signs In The Clouds"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Oct 15, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 25,251 views

    Clouds, mentioned several times in the Scriptures, are closely identified with God. This message deals with God’s lessons in the clouds.

    “Signs In The Clouds” INTRODUCTION: “Clouds” are mentioned several times in the Scripture. They are closely identified with God. Isaiah 19:1 – “Behold, the Lord rideth upon a swift cloud, and shall come into Egypt:” Rev. 14:14 - “And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Repentance

    Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Jan 17, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 13,932 views

    What God desires is true repentance not a presumption of. This sermon takes a look at several areas of personal repentance.

    REPENTANCE Hosea 6:1-3 INTRODUCTION: As we enter into a new year of 2004 I am expecting to be involved in a supernatural manifestation of God right here at North Thurston Life Center. I believe with all that is within me that our God is going to manifest Himself in our lives, in our families, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Don't Let Anything Slow You Down Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,405 views

    This the second of 4 based on an Olympic theme. I used many sources including several from Sermon Central

    Go for the Gold The Olympics: If you have ever watched the Olympics on TV. you have probably been amazed at the feats the human body is capable of doing! It has always amazed me how some of these people have spent their entire childhood preparing for a single event that in some cases is over ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Five Crowns Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 9, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 44,114 views

    This is a simple study concerning crowns. We have the possibility of receiving several different crowns in heaven. These are those crowns.

    The Five Crowns 1Thes 2:19; 1 Cor 9:25; 2 Tim 4:8; James 1:12; 1 Pet 5:4 Introduction The Bible talks about five different crowns that are rewards to the faithful Christian. I had a deacon one time that said "I don’t like talk about rewards, crowns and the like; I am not serving the Lord for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Is A Broken Relationship Hurting You?

    Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,002 views

    Your need will be for the most part be met through people and if a relationship is severed then we cut off our supply.

    Recently, I heard a man say words along the following lines:- " Very often God will meet your needs in a way which you may not understand because you are commanded to walk by faith. Your need will be for the most part be met through people. For instance, God will put people together through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mom The Ultimate Survior All Star

    Contributed by Steve Malone on May 6, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,811 views

    In these message I talked about several survival strategies that will help moms not only survive but thrive in the jungle of motherhood.

    The Ultimate Survivor All-Star SHOW SURVIVOR VIDEO CLIP… HAVE – you noticed that all across America today, there is an obsession with watching reality-based TV shows. I MEAN – they are popping up all over the place. AND – we better get used to them because they are here to stay… not only because ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jay McCluskey avatar

    Jesus What A Friend For Sinners

    Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 31, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,624 views

    A narrative about the calling of Matthew. At the end of the narrative several observations are made about Jesus' calling to our lives

    JESUS WHAT A FRIEND FOR SINNERS Matthew 9:9-13 Who would have thought it? Anybody but him. He's the last to come to mind.3 Who is the least likely person you can imagine who would become a Christian? Or who would be one among the least likely to follow Jesus. Can you see him? There he sits ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    No Room For The Enemy

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,312 views

    The enemy has several schemes to make room for himself in our lives - a sermon on the enemy of our souls, Satan

    No Room For the Enemy TCF Sermon November 16, 2008 Play Keith Green song: “No one believes in me anymore” lyrics: Oh, my job keeps getting easier As time keeps slipping away I can imitate your brightest light And make your night look just like day I put some truth in every lie To tickle itching ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Control Vs. Kaos Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 6, 2008
    based on 54 ratings
     | 19,832 views

    This sermon uses several sections of Ephesians to describe why we need to take our Spiritual warfare seriously.

    OPEN: (We opened with the promo for the new movie "Get Smart" starring Steve Carell. It starts with the phrase: "There has always been a delicate balance between Kaos and Control. Now, with that balance threatened, it’s time to turn to one man...") He was known as the Butcher. A follower of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ned Bartlebaugh avatar

    Responses To The Birth Of Christ

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Dec 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,002 views

    Examine the responses of several key biblical characters to the birth of Christ while reflecting upon our own response.

    Introduction A few days ago we celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ. We had a great Christmas Eve service followed by an outstanding Christmas Eve party. But now what? Many people experience the “Christmas blues.” It is hard being away from family during Christmas when there are so many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Temporarily Dead Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 4, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,897 views

    We worship a Risen Savior! Our text provides us with several reasons why He is worthy of worship.

    Temporarily Dead (Revelation 1:17-18) Resurrection Sunday 1. None of us have seen someone rise again from the grave. 2. But there is a fictitious story about one who recently did. 3. There was a certain man who often walked through a cemetery on his way home. However, one night, though, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Foundational Facts Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 27, 2015
     | 4,881 views

    Several facts about how a church should be can be found in the first three verses of 1 Corinthians 1.

    The first three verses of 1 Cor. 1 are the introduction to Paul’s letter. It’s only three verses, but they set the scene for the rest of the letter. Let’s look at the first verse. READ v. 1. Notice that Paul didn’t refer to himself as a messenger of himself or of anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    Excessive Baggage

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 28, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,618 views

    Burdens will weigh you down! They are nothing new. King David struggled with several burdens that had catastrophic results.

    Excessive Baggage Psalm 38 My wife and I are fairly organized people. For example, when we go on vacation, we always make sure that we take EVERYTHING that we need (my wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist