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  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    This Could Be The Start Of Something Big: Looking Back Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 4, 2010
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     | 6,122 views

    Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Those objects will lead to breakdown or breakthrough. It all depends on my choice.

    This Could Be the Start of Something Big: Looking Back I Peter 1:3-16 1 Peter 1:3-16 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    O Jerusalem, Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 22, 2010
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    We are saved in Christ alone. God's aims in salvation cannot be thwarted.

    O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Luke 13:31-35 Introduction Although Charles Wesley had been engaged in preaching the gospel with much diligence and earnestness, he did not know what it was to enjoy peace with God until he was in his thirtieth year. Being laid low by an alarming illness, and seeming as if ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Saved By Love, Mercy, And Grace Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010
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    In these statements, Paul gave to Timothy, Titus, and us principles which are true and dependable, truths upon which we can build our faith and our lives in Christ.

    Saved By Love, Mercy, and Grace A trustworthy statement Text: Titus 3:3-8 Introduction This morning is the first of a few lessons drawn from the letters of Paul that we often refer to as the “Pastoral Epistles”, those letters written to Timothy and Titus. These letters have a different flavor than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    3 Basic Principles Of Knowing God Series

    Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 7, 2016
     | 9,717 views

    Sermon series on 1 John

    Series: 1 John Week: Five Passage: 1 John 2:3-2:6 Title: 3 Basic Principles of Knowing God Focus: Furthering Fellowship 1 John Chapter One in Review • Week 1 - PURPOSE: 1 John is writing to oppose three popular ways of thinking in his culture and time of His writing. (1) Gnostics [the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Is This Baby Immanuel?

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Dec 23, 2010
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    Christmas is so much more than a birth, even a miraculous birth. The name Immanuel reveals the mystery of Christmas. A) Because he's our God in the flesh, born of the virgin. B) Because he is our Jesus, come to save us.

    Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Theme: Why Is This Baby Immanuel? A. Because he's our God in the flesh, born of the virgin B. Because he is our Jesus, come to save us Season: Advent 4a Date: December 19, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Why-Is-This-Baby-Immanuel_-Matthew1_18-25.html ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Beginnings - Pt. 4 - Gardens Grow Pansies Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 2, 2011
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    Each year people make resolutions and talk about turning over a new leaf. It is a great time to focus on Beginnings!

    Beginnings Part 4 – Gardens Grow Pansies! I. Introduction I have asked some tough and challenging questions during this series. Questions like “What is the indicator to those around you that God is at the beginning of your entire life?” In week two, I asked you if you have a Word? Then last week I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Powerful Ministry Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 8, 2011
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    Jesus' ministry was a powerful ministry. It was powerful in three things: Prayer, Priorities and Preaching.

    Now in the morning, having risen a long while (exceedingly, beyond measure; Aorist Act Participle) before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place (remote, desolate, uninhabited); and there He prayed. And Simon and those who were with Him searched (to hunt Him down) for Him. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Palm Sunday

    Contributed by David Trexler on Apr 12, 2011
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     | 21,918 views

    Don’t we in the midst of our brokenness sometimes need to have our heads examined?

    Sermon for Palm Sunday April 17, 2011 When living in Jasper Indiana my family and I collected cats. That’s right cats. We lived on three acres surrounded by thousands of acres of farm land. Therefore we encountered quite a few varmints such as snakes and mice. Hence cats. At one time I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Plan To Save Face (The Face Saving Plan) Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012
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    THE FACE SAVING PLAN Luke 15: 13-19 (p740) July 24, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever had to go to plan "B" because plan "A" does not work out like you thought it would? Yeah?!!! Me too....In fact I'd hazard a guess that everyone in this

    THE FACE SAVING PLAN Luke 15: 13-19 (p740) July 24, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever had to go to plan "B" because plan "A" does not work out like you thought it would? Yeah?!!! Me too....In fact I'd hazard a guess that everyone in this sanctuary this morning has thought they had the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ministry Of The Holy Spirit. # 1

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on May 21, 2012
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    I got this idea from reading a sermon that i saw on sermon central. Then i just went with teh holy spirit as he lead me. I looked at the ministry of the Holy spirit.

    THE MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Part 1. John 16:7-15. Of all the great stuff that the Bible teaches the Ministry of the Holy Spirit is the one that most people have a problem with. Let me say that I know that I am not an expert, but there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Victory At Calvary

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 15, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,966 views

    As we talk/understand Spiritual Warfare must start & end at the cross of Christ. Satan has no right, authority over the believer no matter what he may claim or contend.He is a trouble-maker, trespasser on God’s earth and has claimed to be the king of thi

    The Victory at Calvary Introduction: A As we talk/understand Spiritual Warfare must start & end at the cross of Christ. 1 Satan has no right, authority over the believer no matter what he may claim or contend. a He is a trouble-maker, trespasser on God’s earth and has claimed to be the king ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Keeler avatar

    Never To Old

    Contributed by Steve Keeler on May 9, 2010
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     | 40,541 views

    It was discovered that longevity and happiness in our old age requires a purposeful lifestyle with ongoing relationships, and sustained involvement.

    Never Too Old by Steve Keeler Scripture Psalm 71:9, 14-18 "Do not cast me off in the time of old age; Do not forsake me when my strength fails. But as for me, I will hope continually, and will praise You yet more and more. My mouth shall tell of Your righteousness and of Your salvation all day ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "God's Unconditional 'yes'"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 13, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,528 views

    Though people might let us down, God does not.

    2 Corinthians 1:15-22 “God’s Unconditional ‘Yes’” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Whether it be in politics, business, or ministry, there have always been crooked people. But today, it seems like ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Keep On Keeping On

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010
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     | 8,213 views

    So when you’re fed up, discouraged, and ready to quit, when you whine and complain to God, “I’m done. I’m through. It’s over,” don’t lose it when God says: “No you’re not."

    Intro Elijah is running for his life, frightened, trying to hide from the fears that haunt him. Suddenly, in the thick of his escape attempt, “The word of the Lord came to [Elijah]”! Now if that’s not enough to frighten someone, the question the Lord asks him should. God asks ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Jesus Christ Supernova Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 19, 2007
    based on 55 ratings
     | 9,078 views

    [TRANSFIGURATION] It is the brightest spectacle in the universe. And it’s the closest thing I can wrap my head around to imagine Jesus in all of His glorious, powerful, infinite brightness. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint Pres.

    Jesus Christ Supernova Matthew 17:1-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Supernova.html A supernova is the brightest spectacle in the universe. It is a glorious, powerful occurrence. A star which goes supernova outshines its entire galaxy for eons of time. It’s the closest thing I can wrap my head ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist