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  • Tim Smith avatar

    Stumbling Blocks To The Cross Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 9, 2016
     | 8,608 views

    On their way to Jerusalem and the cross, Jesus has three encounters that become teaching opportunities on stumbling blocks to following Him and embracing the cross

    Stumbling Blocks Luke 9:57-62 According to the UPI news, the Metropolitan Insurance Company received some unusual explanations for accidents from its automobile policyholders. The following are just few: “An invisible car came out of nowhere, struck my car, and vanished.” “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Welcome The King Of Glory!

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Nov 17, 2025
     | 134 views

    As we begin another Advent season let’s turn our thoughts to a portion of God’s Word that will guide us in our preparation for Christmas. Psalm 24 will also provide us with correct expectations for our celebration of Jesus’ birth.

    Preparation. Expectation. From today until the “big day” in December those are the two things most of us will be experiencing. If we are adults, we will probably put some time into preparing for Christmas. Maybe we have already invested a few hours in the upcoming holiday. Many of us did that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Put God First In Your Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,690 views

    Emphasizes prioritizing God Himself over His blessings, and the importance of daily, lifelong commitment to seeking His kingdom and righteousness.

    Beloved, as we gather here today, let's not forget the words of the late Ezra Taft Benson who once said, "When we put God first, all other things fall into their proper place or drop out of our lives. Our love of the Lord will govern the claims for our affection, the demands on our time, the ...read more

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    Useless Gifts

    Contributed by Chris Hughes on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,612 views

    Unexpected gifts, gifts that go beyond the usual fare, surprise our sensibilities and wake up our spirits.

    Matthew 2:1-12 Useless Gifts We’ve all gotten them. We’ve all given them. probably have ½ dozen on top shelf of closet, in box under the bed. Useless gifts. Unusual & unusable. knickknacks serve no purpose. Generations of parents & grandparents joyfully received lopsided handmade ashtrays from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Choosen By God Series

    Contributed by Neil Partington on May 29, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,437 views

    Everyone wants to feel welcomed, but our society makes people feel unappreciated. Fortunately, the cross declares that this is not the way God deals with us. We are choosen by God.

    We live in a cutthroat society. Our schools and our culture are designed for competition. And we live our lives with an “I’m better than you” mentality. Many of us were taught to go to school, get good grades, and get a good job. And once you graduate, send out as many resumes as possible because ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Gift Has Arrived (Christmas Eve 2013)

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 11, 2014
     | 3,126 views

    Picking out just the right Christmas gift for our family, friends can be a little difficult. In Isaiah 9.6-7, God tells us “I’m going to send you a gift you need . . . one you will use.”

    Our Gift Has Arrived December 24, 2013 Christmas Eve Sermonette (6 minutes) A Picking out just the right Christmas gift for our family, friends can be a little difficult. 1 Picking out just “any old” gift is easy. a To get just the right one, perfect one takes some paying attention, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resisting Satan In Times Of Trial Series

    Contributed by Danny Dye on Feb 24, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,226 views

    This sermon shows how to resist the blinding, scheming, invisible presence of Satan.

    February 22, 2004A "Satan: Resisting Satan in Times of Trial" SERIES: Meet the Cast Introduction: A. "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!" 1. The Shadow was a radio program that I listened to as a kid (we did not have TV at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christ, Priest Of The New Covenant

    Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 24, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,186 views

    “But because Jesus lives for ever, He has a permanent priesthood. Therefore He is able to save completely those who come to God through Him, because He always lives to intercede for them ” Heb. 7:24-25.

    Theme: Christ priest of the new covenant Text: Deut. 6:2-6; Heb. 7:23-28; Mark 12:28-34 Covenants established by blood sacrifices, from the beginning of the Scriptures in the Garden of Eden to its end in heaven, are a constant testimony of God’s grace. Just as fallen man was clothed with the skin ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Secret Soldiers, Secret Traitors"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 5, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,370 views

    About two men who worked in secret. One for the Lord and one against.

    This portion of Mark’s gospel reads like a novel of intrigue and suspense. With the Passover on the horizon, the religious elite are plotting to murder Jesus. A woman, identified in John’s gospel as Mary, anoints the head of Jesus with costly perfume and it makes Judas angry. Not because it ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Becoming A Water Walker

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,251 views

    A challenge to chruches to step out in faith bsed on thoughts from John Ortenberg's Book.

    Becoming a Water Walker (All my sermons use illustrations from www.sermoncentral.com and the scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) (This sermon was based on John Ortenberg’s Book and credit was given to the author) It takes great deal of FAITH to build God’s Church, especially ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Little Fox Of Fear Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 11, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,586 views

    The seventh message in the series on the little foxes. Fear is detrimental to faith.

    Song of Solomon 2:15 KJV Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes. 2 Timothy 1:7 KJV For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. I. INTRODUCTION—MR. FEARING Another of the many characters ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Confidence For Worship Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 14, 2017
     | 11,017 views

    Our acceptance before God in worship is based on the sacrifice Jesus made at Calvary in our behalf. While we daily seek to please God in all we do, our confidence before God is in the cross.

    3.12.17 Intro I thought I was finished with our series on worship. But this week the Lord has dealt with me about something that is essential for entering into the fullness of worship that we have talked about. As you recall, in the last message we saw worship as more than a one-way declaration of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Is Christmas Really Over? Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 8, 2015
     | 3,662 views

    The real Christmas is never over.

    Is Christmas Really Over? Theme: The REAL Christmas is never over. Object: A trash bag filled with used wrapping paper and empty boxes Question: So tell me what you got for Christmas. One present that you really liked. Today is the second Sunday after Christmas. It has been hardly more than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Is Christmas Really Over?"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 24, 2015
     | 2,686 views

    What do we do when Christmas is over?

    Is Christmas Really Over? Theme: The REAL Christmas is never over. Object: A trash bag filled with used wrapping paper and empty boxes Question: So tell me what you got for Christmas. One present that you really liked. Today is the second Sunday after Christmas. It has been hardly more than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real Love Really Gives

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,708 views

    One of the Christmas lessons must be GIVING!

    REAL LOVE REALLY GIVES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I am thinking about giving! What is giving and what does giving show? What does not giving show? TEXT: John 3:16 For God so loved the world that HE gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in HIM should not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God