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From Our Blunders To God's Best

Contributed by Dana Chau on Nov 5, 2002

based on 30 ratings

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Discover the five steps to moving from avoidable major mistakes in our lives to God’s best for our lives.

This morning, I want us to look at avoidable major mistakes. For instance, many spend a great deal of time training for our career but spend almost no time in developing their marriage and family. As a result, they have weak or strained relationships with family members. This mistake is major, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: *other

The Door To Abundant Life

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 3, 2001

based on 157 ratings

| 15,517 views

IN THIS SERMON, WE SEE THAT JESUS IS THE DOOR TO ABUNDANT SALVATION, IS THE DOOR TO ABUNDANT SERVICE, AND IS THE DOOR TO ABUNDANT SUPPLY

THE DOOR TO ABUNDANT LIFE John 10:9-11 There three classes of people here today, 1) People who have existence, but no eternal life, 2) People who have life, having been saved by Jesus, 3) People who have been saved by Jesus and have abundantly life. Some are saved, they have life, they have ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Signs

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 8, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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A sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany The wedding at Cana

2nd Sunday after the Epiphany John 2:1-11 "Signs!" 2:1* ¶ On the third day there was a marriage at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there; 2* Jesus also was invited to the marriage, with his disciples. 3* When the wine failed, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

God Sometimes Whispers

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Aug 19, 2006

based on 27 ratings

| 26,354 views

Listen to the still small voice in all of the noise the world is making

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 9:9-12, 1 Kings 19:9-12

Denomination: Church Of God

How About Them Camels

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2005

based on 45 ratings

| 12,668 views

An interesting study about camels and how they are in comparison to us and the grace of God.

GEN 24:62-67 “HOW ABOUT THEM CAMELS” A) This scripture passage is given in the context of Abraham sending his servant out to find a bride for Isaac! * This is one of the most beautiful Old Testament pictures of God sending the Holy Ghost out to bring in a bride for His Son, the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:62-67

Denomination: Baptist

Born Again

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 10, 2008

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WE MUST BE BORN AGAIN

JOHN 3:1-16 Born Again 1-12-08 Today were here in John 3: and we’ll read & talk a little about Nicodemus as he comes to Jesus after dark, he was a great religious leader in Israel at that time, and this factual account comes to a close with one of the most often quoted verses in the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Getting To Intimacy Series

Contributed by Michael French on Mar 18, 2008

based on 1 rating

| 2,960 views

Paul compares the Christian life to a marriage and just like a marriage men will nevery have the intimacy that they desire without communication (prayer).

This morning’s message is perhaps much more of men and prayer, but I hope that it will have impact on all of us. I want you to take some time today and consider why scripture describes our relationship with the Lord in the context of a marriage. Both men and women need to develop a longing for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joy In Suffering: Only The Redeemed Will Walk There

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Dec 22, 2007

based on 2 ratings

| 5,673 views

A Christmas sermon of longsuffering and trust in God, through good times and in bad. A look at Christian suffering and how our walk with Christ changes our perspective, especially in light of Jesus’ suffering for us.

Joy In Suffering “Only the redeemed will walk there” Isaiah 35 Stephen H. Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church—Elk Grove, CA 3rd Sunday in Advent December 16, 2007—Evening Contemporary Worship In my secular job—my job outside of the church—I train people how to use some very ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

There's Going To Be A Change In Me! Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 28, 2007

based on 10 ratings

| 8,929 views

We want to make changes for the New Year. The best way is to be set apart from the lure of the world.

December 30, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Galatians 2:20; 2 Corinthians 5:17 Subject: New Year’s Resolutions Title: There’s Going to be a Change In Me I have to be honest with you all about something. I love Christmas and what it is all about, but I grow weary by the time Christmas day is over. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Beginning Of Labor Pains Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 18, 2008

based on 89 ratings

| 22,668 views

We are already feeling the ’birth pangs’ Jesus said would proceed the end times. This world’s contractions are close together, the earth is dilated to 10 & could deliver at any time! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint Presentation.

The Beginning of Labor Pains End of the World Matthew 24:1-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LaborPains.html Today thru next Sunday, 1/27/08, is Sanctity of Human Life Week, and as always, our church is extremely active year round in promoting life and opposing the atrocity of abortion, which is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

My Faith Looks Up To Thee : Draw Inspiration From God In Times Of Adversity

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 16, 2007

based on 26 ratings

| 17,174 views

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT OUR FAITH LOOKING UP TO GOD AND DRAWING INSPIRATION FROM HIM IN TIMES OF ADVERSITY AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1. PASSION 2. PEACE 3. POWER 4. PROTECTION 5. PRESENCE 6. PROMOTION 7. PURPOSE

MY FAITH LOOKS UP TO THEE : DRAW INSPIRATION FROM GOD IN TIMES OF ADVERSITY ***************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. PASSION 2. PEACE 3. POWER 4. PROTECTION 5. PRESENCE 6. PROMOTION 7. PURPOSE THE MESSAGE MY FAITH LOOKS UP TO THEE : ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2, Psalm 121:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Did I Get Here?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 25, 2007

based on 21 ratings

| 7,798 views

It is easy to gradually drift off course. Even a dead fish can go down stream. We need to stay focused and press against all odds.

HOW DID I GET HERE? DON’T STAY HERE! GOD HAS SOME NEW THINGS FOR YOU! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. CATCH THE MORAL OF THE STORY? In 1995 several young men decided to go to Kenya, Africa on a SAFARI. They studied ahead of time and had prepared their minds with information so to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:4-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Truth: First Negative - Then Positive

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 5, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 2,804 views

The Word of God often sets forth truth in a dual fold fashion, first negatively, then positively.

TRUTH: FIRST NEGATIVE - THEN POSITIVE The Word of God often sets forth truth in a dual fold fashion, first negatively, then positively. For example it says: "Be not drunk with wine wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit," "Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Chocolate Covered Strawberries: The Fruit Of Self-Control Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007

based on 1 rating

| 3,851 views

self-control is about the Holy Spirit exposing the lies around us for what they really are, and thus setting us free to choose that which is right and best. To illustrate this sermon, I made chocolate covered strawberries for everyone!

Chocolate Covered Strawberries: The Fruit of Self-Control Gal 5:13-26 October 24, 2004 Intro: “Try Harder!” How often do you hear that? How often do you feel that?? Life isn’t going the way you want it to, the solution must be to try harder. To work longer hours to get a promotion. To try ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

Weddings & Miracles

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 3, 2007

based on 27 ratings

| 11,573 views

A look at the wedding in Cana in it relation to the first wedding in Eden and the final wedding feast of the Lamb.

MSNBC reported on an archaeological dig in Cana, Israel in 2004. The article read: “Among the roots of ancient olive trees, archaeologists have found pieces of large stone jars of the type the Gospel says Jesus used when he turned water into wine at a Jewish wedding in the Galilee village of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

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