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  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    Jesus And The Chief: Courage Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 16, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,117 views

    For over 80 years Chief Illiniwek, symbol of the University of Illinois, represented Christian attributes; this is the first of six sermons that examine those attributes based on the Scriptures.

    Jesus and the Chief: Courage --Mark 6:45-52 This has been a newsworthy week. On Tuesday, April 10th, it was finally announced that Larry Birkhead is the biological father of Anna Nichole Smith’s baby daughter Dannielynn. Radio-Television shock jock Don Imus’ program “Imus in the Morning” was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Who Are You Becoming

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,962 views

    A new years sermon encouraging reflection and intentionality in our development. not really one passage of Scripture, but many examples.

    Who are you becoming? Amidst the roar of preparations to celebrate the new year, century, and millennium, have you had the chance to stop and reflect on who you are becoming? The celebrations are finished. The last of the crowds at Time Square have gone home and now the street cleaners are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What If God Did Not Answer Prayers?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 9, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,303 views

    A sermon loosely based on Psalm 28 on how the world would be if God did not answer prayers! (Thanks to Lonnie Gunter and some SermonCentral Contributors for some illustrations and ideas)

    Sermon for 4/29/2007 Psalm 28 What If God Did Not Answer Prayers? Introduction: A. Read Psalm 28:1-2. B. After Adam and Even sinned by eating from the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden, the Bible says, (Gen 3:23 NIV) So the LORD God banished him from the Garden of Eden to work the ground from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Get A (New) Grip Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,579 views

    Palm Sunday wasn’t just about the "triumph". It speaks directly to our feeling like we want to give up in the face of struggle

    Get A (New) Grip: Hearing God Through Hebrews 12 Apr 1, 2007 Palm Sunday Intro: Not so long ago, late last fall, I felt like I wanted to quit. It was a Sunday morning, and I was sitting right over there where usually sit, and it was during our time of worship through song, and I sat there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finishing Strong Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on May 21, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 22,949 views

    Good starts are good, but the important thing is to finish well, this is what we learn from the life of David

    INTRODUCTION, Have you ever noticed in life that a good start isn’t always enough. Now there is nothing wrong with a good start mind you, but it is often not enough to get us to the finish line, or to the winners circle. And if you don’t believe me, ask the Atlanta Braves who won the first 2 games ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seeking God's Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 29, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 18,465 views

    We make choices everyday and in order to make the best decisions we need to seek God’s wisdom. This was delivered on graduation Sunday.

    Illustration The faculty of a college were in their annual meeting when, suddenly, an angel appeared. Turning to the Dean, the angel said, "I will grant you one of three choices -- infinite wisdom, infinite wealth or infinite health." The Dean thought for a minute, then replied "Wisdom." "So be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Radical Urgency Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 27, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,013 views

    The 3rd in a series of sermons adapted from David Platt's "Radical" series. In this sermon we discusss the urgent need for evangelism and missions.

    Radical Urgency Text: John 4:27 – 42 (Read Text) I want to read you something that one of our brothers in India wrote while he was imprisoned for sharing the Gospel. He had been beaten and thrown in prison for preaching the Gospel and someone had written to him asking him if it was still ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Immorality Imperative Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,166 views

    How and when do we "turn someone over to Satan?"

    The Immorality Imperative 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI November 16, 2008 Series: The Church in Crisis A couple of years ago, Rachel and I had a tree removed from our front yard – it was a Chinese elm with a split trunk. The previous winter the trunk had started to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Rest-Less Or Rest-Full? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,724 views

    When we observe God’s prescribed Sabbath we are led into at least the types of rest.

    “Law & Order: SPU – Rest-less or Rest-full?” Ex. 20:8-11; Heb. 3:7-411 Has anyone ever said to you something like “You know, you wouldn’t be so tired if…?” or “You’d have more energy if…?” How did they fill in the blank? How is your life? Are you rest-less or rest-full? God has told us that our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Principles Of Leadership

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 6, 2010
    based on 55 ratings
     | 20,691 views

    Nehemiah was by far one of the best leaders in all of history. And anyone who is willing to follow the principles put forth in this book can also become a great leader. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Principles of Leadership Nehemiah 2:11-16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PrinciplesOfLeadership.html He was by far one of the best leaders in all of history. And anyone who is willing to follow the principles put forth in this book can also become a great leader. Nehemiah had walls to build, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Awesome God

    Contributed by John Bergh on Dec 14, 2010
     | 4,918 views

    Our God is truly an awesome God.

    Dec. 12, 2010 Luke 1:46-55 C & Z “Awesome God” If you remember last week I told you that this was my favorite time of year because of all the presents we might be getting. Right kids? This all tied into the hope that we have. Today I would like to say that it is also a time of year ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Persistent Prayer Series

    Contributed by C Vincent on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,493 views

    The parable of the persistent neighbour and how this is a model for knocking on heaven's door. Ask, Seek and Knock.

    Persistent Prayer JCC 10.01.10 am (session 3 Prayer) Luke 11: 5-13 This comes straight after ‘Lord teach us to pray’ and the ‘Lord’s Prayer’ Prayer was never intended to be an instrument for the accomplishing of man's will upon the earth, but the instrument for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Patience Of The Man Job ! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010
     | 9,014 views

    James exhorts new testament Christians to be patient like the farmers, the prophets and now he exhorts Christians to pattern their patience after the patience of Job.

    INTRODUCTION #29 1. Open your bibles to James 5:11. 2. The context of this verse is encouraging Christians to be patient. (1) James 5:7a&8 refer to Christians being patient when they are mistreated. James gives the example of rich employers holding back part of the wages of their employees and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How We Talk - Part 4: Words Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,465 views

    Last of this series on how we can use our tongues for good or bad.

    How We Talk Part 4 – Words of Encouragement Various Scriptures May 2, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: This is the last message in a series about how we speak. We started off looking at how what we say is a reflection of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Face To Face With Christ My Savior

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,829 views

    Certainties about the reward of Christ for believers who follow Him

    15 As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness; when I awake I shall be satisfied, beholding your likeness. There is a pop-theology idea floating around these days that teaches Christians can, and should enjoy prosperity in health, wealth and every other area of life. It seems to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist