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  • Bruce Lee avatar

    Welcome Newest Members: "Demoniac, Adulterous Woman, Church Persecutor

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Oct 30, 2011
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,791 views

    There is no such thing as the perfect church member. A sermon with three monologues: The Insane Demoniac, the Adulterous Woman, the Former Heavy Weight Champion Persecutor of the Church.

    Welcome Our Newest Members: “The Insane Demoniac, The Adulterous Woman, and The Former Heavy Weight Champion Persecutor of the Church.” Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tighten The Cap Back On The Bottle

    Contributed by James Bryant on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 4,988 views

    This sermon helps one to see the need to draw back close to the Lord!

    TIGHTEN THE CAP BACK ON THE BOTTLE ECCLESTIASTES 10:1 (1) Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour. I would like to start off my sermon tonight by telling you a story of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Welcome To Plant Earth

    Contributed by Kevin Hayes on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,083 views

    Many teens and adults today are floundering as to why they even exist

    Welcome To our Planet Earth Pastor Kevin Why am I here? Do I really have a purpose? Is my destiny really planned out already? Many teens and adults today are floundering as to why they even exist. The world according to satan has been teaching the theory of evolution for so long that we now have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Charge To Deacons

    Contributed by Gene Escoe on May 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,702 views

    I wrote this sermon for the ordination of a deacon at my church.

    INTRODUCTION: (Ordination of Glen Colby) This evening is a special night for me, not just for the Colby family. First of all, it is my first opportunity to be involved in an ordination ceremony. Next, when I was growing up the deacons at my church were some of my heroes. These men were such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Digging Ditches

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 11, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,662 views

    Have you settled for a mediocre faith? Is your life your church or your prayer life is mundane, expectations low. God is bigger than that. Steven Furtick preaches about childlike faith.

    DIGGING DITCHES Pastor Timothy Porter The Bridge Church Upstate Text : 2 kings 3:9-20 Have you settled for a mediocre faith? Is your life your church or your prayer life is mundane, expectations low. God is bigger than that. Steven Furtick preaches about childlike faith. “Paul said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Outbreak: 'pastor Feed Me' Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Mar 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,696 views

    This message is the first in a series that looks at diseases that plague the Church - this message looks at the attitude ’Pastor Feed Me’ and encourages listeners to learn to feed themselves!

    This week we are starting a new series that I think is going to be a lot of fun... It’s called “Outbreak” and it looks at the deadly diseases of the church. The idea is pretty simple, right? We all understand how disease works - we get an infection, or get sick and it spreads throughout our body - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Point Towards Jesus

    Contributed by Peter Fisher on Dec 14, 2020
     | 3,085 views

    Prophesies in Isaiah 61 look forward to Jesus, John talks about him indirectly. We should always be pointing at Jesus

    When does Christmas start? ======================= When does Christmas start? Is it when the first adverts appear on TV? Immediately after bonfire night? The start of Advent? The 1st of December? For us Christmas starts in June, because that’s usually when our main holiday is, and we’re looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Invite For A New Beginning With The Lord PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 651 views

    Explore and understand the profound promise of God's redemption, His power of forgiveness, and the joy of a new.

    Good morning, church family! Today's sermon is about to uncover some profound truths from God's Word that will ignite your faith, and renew your spirit. We will specifically be diving into Isaiah 43:25. It's a scripture that speaks volumes about God's promise of redemption, the power of ...read more

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    Restored From Brokenness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,526 views

    Explore the power of God's mercy and restoration, as exemplified in the story of Jesus forgiving and not condemning a woman caught in adultery.

    Good morning, church family. It’s so wonderful to see everyone today. You know, I’ve been pondering a lot lately on the power of restoration and the mercy of Jesus. It’s amazing how God can take our brokenness and make us whole again. This morning, we will delve into the story of a woman who ...read more

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    Grieve Not The Holy Spirit Of God

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 107 ratings
     | 18,529 views

    We grieve the Holy Spirit of God by how we mistreat our brothers and sisters in Christ. See five ways you should not treat your brothers and sisters in Christ.

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: GRIEVE NOT THE HOLY SPIRIT “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Let Anything Slow You Down Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,596 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 Easter Continuum

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 8, 2012
     | 4,561 views

    We all live our lives in relationship to God on some level. There’s a continuum from rejection of God to being embraced by God. This sermon outlines that continuum, which is often the journey we take to God.

    The visuals for this sermon are at http://prezi.com/8fxspeqp4jxn/easter-sunday-the-continuum/ So. Easter. Resurrection Sunday. It’s a great day. A day we remember every year when everything changed. How many of us were here last Palm Sunday? We celebrated the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is The Kingdom Of God?

    Contributed by Ernesto Tinajero on Jun 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,087 views

    Matt 4.12-23 What is the Kingdom of God? Is it now or in the future.

    They called her their troubled one, or their feisty one. She had wild flyaway hair much like that of a punk rocker, but jet-black. And she was only, at the oldest, a couple of weeks old. So small, she looked as if she could fit in one hand. The ICU nurses all took turns trying to comfort her. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Seeking The Face Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,936 views

    Historically, Jesus Christ’s physical appearance remains a mystery. No one knows what he actually looked like. Nowhere in the Gospel accounts is he described, and no likeness of him of any kind in any form can be dated conclusively to the years of His l

    In 1857 there was a 46 year old man named Jeremiah Lamphere who lived in New York City. Jeremiah loved the Lord tremendously, but he didn’t feel that he could do much for the Lord until he began to feel a burden for the lost and accepted an invitation from his church to be an inner city ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Testimony Time

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on May 3, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,945 views

    In Enoch's walk with God, he modeled for us the Christian testimony.

    Testimony Time Genesis 5: 18-24 Intro: Play song “Just a Closer Walk With Thee” . Just a closer walk with God. If you are a Christian this morning, that should be your goal, your plea as the song states. . You know more that anything else, that is our testimony. . How is our walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist