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New Year Resolutions - Killing The Monsters

Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 8, 2007

based on 8 ratings

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How to keep your resolutions to overcome the monster inside. Not by strength or by willpower, but by falling in love with Christ’s vision for you. Student Ministry PowerPoint format.

[New Year Resolutions – Killing the monsters] But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:13b-14) This material was originally presented in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of A Model Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

based on 2 ratings

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The importance of being a model of the Christian life to other believers.

INTRODUCTION There was a young man who showed up for church on Easter and as he was leaving, he shook hands with the pastor at the door of the church. The pastor said, “Son, you need to join the army of the Lord.” The man said, “Reverend, I’m already in the army of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Fresh Start

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

based on 50 ratings

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How do we make positive changes in our lives?

Good morning. I’d like to begin by congratulating all of you for surviving the horrible consequences of the Y2K bug - the food shortages, the long lines at the gas pumps, the collapse of the banking system, the airplanes falling out of the sky, accidental launching of Russia’s nuclear missiles, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Not My Donkey You Don't!

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Jul 30, 2002

based on 40 ratings

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Learning from the Triumphant Entry of Jesus Christ to Jerusalem by learning from the donkey he rode on.

****This message was inspired by the following contributors to SermonCentral.com---Kieth Linkous, Thomas Monroe, and Guy Caley, Thanks to you and the Holy Spirit, I too was able to write a ?Donkey Sermon!?**** NOT MY DONKEY YOU DON?T!!!--- Luke 19:29-35 JOKE--- Fred and his brother walk into a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-35

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Go Fising

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001

based on 106 ratings

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God has called us to be fishers of men.

My dad’s from Minnesota. Does anyone here know what Minnesota is known for? Minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes. Just about everyone in Minnesota fishes. Now, my dad once told me the story about a peculiar fisherman from Minnesota. You see, this fisherman was very well prepared. He knew how ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

A Biblical View Of Fatherhood

Contributed by Glenn Hickey on Jun 9, 2003

based on 189 ratings

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The Bible provides helpful, relevant guidelines for today’s fathers.

A BIBLICAL VIEW OF FATHERHOOD SCRIPTURE TEXT: Ephesians 6:1-4; Colossians 3:20-21 Fatherhood is not doing well in our modern society. Consider these facts from a man who wrote a book on the subject in 1995 entitled Fatherless America. Here is some of what he said: 1. Tonight, 40% of all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, Colossians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Guarding Your Tongue Series

Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Feb 7, 2004

based on 10 ratings

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Introduction: What is one of the most common complaints among spouses in today’s marriages? I read a People magazine article and the number one complaint is communication. Women say men don’t understand or listen and men say that women don’t understand us

James 1:19-27 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: (20) For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. (21) Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Methodist

Stand Firm In The Truth Of The Gospel

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

based on 14 ratings

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Stand Firm In The Truth Of The Gospel even when though it sounds incredible, even when it feels uncomfortable.

A hunter raised his rifle and took careful aim at a large bear. When he was about to pull the trigger, the bear spoke in a soft, soothing voice, “Isn’t it better to talk than shoot? What do you want? Let us negotiate the matter.” Lowering his rifle, the hunter replied, “I want a fur coat.” “Good,” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Lutheran

3 Christmas Gifts You Need

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 11, 2004

based on 64 ratings

| 5,657 views

Each Christmas we get gifts under the tree but this year lets get 3 Gifts that we need more than any other gift....The Gift of Life...Eternal Life

THREE CHRISTMAS GIFTS WE NEED LUKE 2, MATTHEW 2 (Read Luke 2: 1-20) Is Christmas merely a ritual for you? Or is it a Relationship? For many people, Christmas is tradition. We use the same type decorations our parents did when we were children. We go to the same places to shop every year. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Unless A Man Be Born Again"

Contributed by Brian Menear on Feb 22, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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A sermon to demonstrate the basic principle for Salvation-No Jesus/No Heaven...Know Jesus/Know Eternal Life

“Unless A Man Be Born Again..” John 3:1-3 3:1 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, "Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs you are doing if ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Genuine Christian Faces Tough Times Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 21, 2007

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1st in a series from the book of James that examines the realities of the genuine Christian life. This sermon deals with the tough times we face in life.

“THE GENUINE CHRISTIAN FACES TOUGH TIMES” James 1:1-12 INTRO – Begin series out of James today – “The Genuine Christian Life.” Theme of James – the marks of maturity in the Christian life. James dealing with several different issues and problems in this book, but all are due to spiritual ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Acknowledging What We Are

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004

based on 6 ratings

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In our corrupt and chaotic world, we as Christians must be careful not to lose our proper perspective, both on our world, and ourselves. We must remember who and what we are.

Acknowledging What We Are Text: I Cor.15: 9, 10 Intro: We live at a point in time that could be labeled as both exciting and exasperating. It is exciting because we are literally witnessing the coming together of events that point to the soon return of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is also ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Believers Relationship To The Word Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005

based on 7 ratings

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The Believers Relationship to the Word shares some basics of the Christian life. 1. We Receive Our . . Birth Instructions from the Word. 2. We Receive Our . . Behavioral Instructions from the Word. 3. We Receive Our . . Blessing Instruct

The Believers Relationship to the Word. James 1:18-24 JAMES1-4.WPD {18} In the exercise of His will He brought us forth by the word of truth, so that we might be, as it were, the first fruits among His creatures. {19} This you know, my beloved brethren. But let everyone be quick to hear, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:18-24

Denomination: *other

The Importance Of Love

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Sep 7, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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Love is important because it is essential, expressive, and eternal.

THE IMPORTANCE OF LOVE 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 (NRSV) 1/ If I speak in the tongues of mortals and of angels, but do not have love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 2/ And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Core Values -- Character Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

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We are in our series on Core Values. Core Values are the DNA that define who we are, what we are in infancy and in greatness. What God has called us to be. They are not just creeds on plaque or notes in book somewhere. They are the essence of who we a

Core Values: Character / Hebrews 12:9-16 (NIV) 9 Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of our spirits and live! 10 Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:9-16

Denomination: Church Of God

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