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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Honoring Your Mother

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 19, 2009
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    Mothers day service. It is a message that will honor all the women of the church as well as the Mothers

    Honoring our Mothers Matthew 20:20-28 Disclaimer: This was prepared by prayer and thoughts from Sermon central contributors Introduction- Matthew 20:20-28 Read This is a unusual Scripture for Mother’s day. We see this as a scripture about two ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Everybody Counts

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 4, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,581 views

    To stress that everyone matters to God!

    I think it is time that we settle this issue once and for all. I mean we have talked about it and visited this conversation many times before and it is time we clear the air and move on. Everybody and I do mean everybody counts! Your neighbors may not know your name, and you may have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Sensing God - See Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 15, 2018
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    This message is one part, of a five part series, on sensing God. The question in focus is how do we see God? The most important aspect of the answer to this question is to see God as he has shown himself to us in Christ.

    A little boy was drawing a picture on a piece of paper. His mother came up to him and asked him what he was drawing. The little boy responded, "I am drawing a picture of God." The mother said to her boy that no one knows what God looks like. The boy said confidently to his mum, “Well they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatest Day Of Love

    Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Aug 22, 2023
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    Many say that Valentine's Day is the "Great Day of Love." This message reveals what the greatest day of love really is.

    This sermon was preached at a Valentine's Banquet The Great Day of Love! Humor: Be honest, is there anyone here that doesn’t have a date for Valentine’s Day? February 14th Marriage Counseling A husband and wife came for counseling after 40 years of marriage. When asked what the problem was, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If You Want Special Orders You Must First Obey Standing Orders

    Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002
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    Sermon describes author’s spiritual journey to demonstrate that although God leads us in His ways, most often we do His work by simply saying "Yes," to ministry opportunities.

    IF YOU WANT SPECIAL ORDERS YOU MUST FIRST OBEY STANDING ORDERS GOD is preparing to use each of us to reach the this unit. Chaplains can only do so much. However, you are here 24 hours a day–seven days a week. The Almighty has called you to minister right here–right now! We know that revival ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Hold The Pickles, Hold The Lettuce, Special Orders Don't Upset Us”

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 9, 2006
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    We want everything our way -- but what about having it God’s way instead?

    Do you remember the words, "hold the pickle, hold the lettuce?" What’s the next line? “Special orders don’t upset us – all we ask is that you let us have it your way.” About 25 years ago Burger King came out with their "Have it Your Way" campaign where if you wanted fast food you didn’t have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Okay, She Had A Baby - What’s So Special About That?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 7, 2019
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    Here's a Christmas sermon that will preach! We look at His virgin birth, at His being foretold thousands of years in advance, at His mission to save the world, and at His second coming.

    OKAY, SHE HAD A BABY - WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT THAT? Matt. 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR A Dallas Newspaper printed these responses of children who answered the question, “Where do babies come from?” 1. Linda Staley, 5; “Mommies go and buy them at stores. Girls cost $5 and boys cost 50 cents.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Character Of A Godly Mom

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003
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    Mother’s day is a special day because mothers are special people!

    Mother’s day is a special day because mothers are special people! Aman! When you did your Bible reading last Sunday, you read the account of Hannah in 1st Samuel. The account begins with Elkanah who was a descendant of the Levitical priesthood. He had two wives – Hannah (favored) and Peninnah ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Light The Fire Within

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 27, 2002
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    The Olympic Flame has flickered out, but the theme, Light the Fire Within, should be burning in our hearts and lives forever.

    The 2002 Winter Olympics draws to a close today. The Olympic Flame will be extinguished tonight, their theme stamped on the event signs throughout the Olympic venues, “Light the Fire Within”, taken down and put away. I am not ready to pack it away. In fact, as Christians, we ought to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The R.a.c.e

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Aug 3, 2012
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    To glean spiritual lessons from the most taxing athletic event-the Marathon-at a time Olympic Fever is in the air.

    THE R.A.C.E “…I have finished THE RACE…” – Apostle Paul (2 Tim 4:7) Action: Display of a picture of a Marathon winner breasting the tape with arms raised Hey, its Olympics time!!! There are several athletic events ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Gold Medal Christians

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022
     | 1,942 views

    When the Olympic games come, nations around the world get excited as some of the best athletes in the world gather to compete.

    Some of the: • Fastest swimmers • Fastest runners • Best boxers • Best Basketball players • Best Volleyball players • Best weight lifters … all will gather at one place and compete. We all enjoy watching these amazing athletes. We have nothing but admiration and respect for them. However, we do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beloved Of God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 18, 2007
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     | 4,723 views

    Many of us are special objects of God’s love -- not because we are special, but because He made us special in His eyes.

    Beloved of God (I Thessalonians 1:4-6) Intro (acknowledging Father’s Day) 1. A clergyman walking down a country lane and sees a young farmer struggling to load hay back onto a cart after it had fallen off. "You look hot, my son," said the cleric. "Why don’t you rest a moment, and I’ll give you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Rejoice He Is Coming

    Contributed by Ramon Canals on Jun 5, 2009
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    In chapter four of the letter to the Philippians the apostle Paul presents a series of exhortations to the church in Philipi, and in this chapter we find 5 counsels or lessons to the Philipians that could help us have peace and unity as wait for the secon

    TITLE: Rejoice, He is Coming INTRODUCTION: The United States is a diverse nation, and the more we can understand its diversity, the better we can reach others for Christ. There are people here from all over the world. That is a blessing, but it can also be a challenge. Especially when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    Jesus And Joseph

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015
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    The Special Son

    JESUS & JOSEPH THE SPECIAL SON Genesis 37:1-11 & Phil. 2:5 -11 I. JOSEPH'S AFFECTION FROM HIS FATHER v.3 Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age ... A. Because of his Birth Gen 30 v 22 And God remembered Rachel, and God hearkened to her, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Jesus And The Blind Man Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 128 ratings
     | 11,093 views

    Why is Easter so special? It is special because of Jesus and who He is.

    TOWARDS EASTER 2001: JESUS AND THE BLIND MAN JOHN 9:1-12 As we march towards Easter this year, I want to make a concentrated effort to make it special. But really, Easter is already a special time for those of us who call ourselves Christians. What about Easter makes it more special than all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ