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Wrath Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Dec 2, 2014

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An in-depth look at wrath, or anger, and the ways in which we can deal with it

Alexander the Great was one of the few men in history who deserved the adjective appended to his name. He was beset, however, with a horrific temper, and though he did manage to rein it in more often than not, on one occasion he was swept away by his passion. At a banquet given for Dionysius, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exodus Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 8, 2021

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What God does on behalf of His people

March 13, 2021 My favorite thing about Exodus is a theme = “I AM who I AM”. The entire book is about what God does on behalf of His people. Even though the people, both Egyptians and Israelites, were proud, pig-headed, fickle and faint hearted, He was not constrained by their expectations or ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-8

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Sovereignty Of God Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jun 27, 2021

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God created it all, he has absolute authority and right to rule over it all. All Scripture references are from the NASB

Jeremiah 18:1-10 VIDEO [THE POTTER’S HOUSE] Available in SermonCentral under video illustrations. God is the Potter, we are the clay. When we consider the rule of God, His sovereignty, the concept of the relationship between a potter and the clay he molds must be understood. But man tends to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Rise Up! It’s Time To Move!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 30, 2021

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After a year off for Covid, God is signaling the Church that it's time to get moving again; we've been camped in one spot too long. The trumpet is sounding, "Rise up! It's time to move!"

RISE UP! IT’S TIME TO MOVE! Numb. 10:5-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An Ohio businessman abandoned his broken-down car during a torrential downpour in Louisiana. He stood in the pouring rain; most cars had pulled over. It rained harder. 2. Suddenly he saw a slow-moving car creeping, ghostlike, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don’t Just Run But Run To Win!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 13, 2019

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Don’t Just Run But Run to Win - Philippians chapter 3 vs verses 12-16 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Plan is Progress...Not Perfection (vs 12a & 13a). (2). The Past Is Over…Forget It! (vs 13b) (3). The Future Holds Our Hope…Reach For It! (vs 3c) (4). The Secret Is a Determined Attitude…Maintain It! (vs 15a) (5). The Need Is Keeping A High Standard…We Do That Together ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Brethren

God Wants To Hold Your Hand

Contributed by David Nolte on Nov 3, 2019

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There are many times when we need the loving, lifting, leading hand of God to hold our hand.

Whether or not you are, or were, a Beatles fan, at one time, or, more probably, many times, you have heard the song, “I Want To Hold Your Hand.” “Oh yeah, I’ll tell you somethin’ I think you’ll understand When I say that somethin’ I want to hold your hand I want to hold your hand I want to hold ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Live Is Christ, To Die Is Gain

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 14, 2018

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When we focus on Jesus Christ in our day-to-day lives, we discover purpose and meaning that outweighs the fear of suffering and death.

[Sermon preached on 16 September 2018, 17th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Today, the topic for our sermon gets really serious. No more and no less than a matter of life and death: “To live is Christ, to die is gain.” The apostle Paul is dead serious—forgive me the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

I Refuse To Offer That Which Costs Me Nothing

Contributed by Matt Krachunis on Apr 20, 2017

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Sermon about giving God your best and not your leftovers. Give that which is costly!

*Disclaimer- I apologize if I don’t have the correct citations, please contact me if I may have inadvertently quoted someone inappropriately. I give anyone anywhere full use of this sermon in any format for any application with or without citation of me. Its all God’s word. If it blesses you and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Definition Of Mercy

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017

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A Definition of Mercy

Mercy A Definition of Mercy My own personal definition about mercy is this: Mercy is where we do not really get what we truly deserve. In other words, if God was not merciful, we would receive the full measure of His wrath upon sinful human beings. God was not merciful to Jesus on the cross ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:13

Denomination: Foursquare

Feed My Sheep Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 18, 2019

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THIS IS THE LAST IN A SERIES OF MESSAGES FOLLOWING JESUS JOURNEY TO THE CROSS. IT EXAMINES PETER'S REINSTATEMENT, AND FORCES US TO LOOK AT DIFFERENT WAYS WE HAVE DENIED THE LORD

FEED MY SHEEP JOHN 21:15-25 APRIL 28, 2019 LOUISA FLETCHER WROTE: I WISH THAT THERE WERE SOME WONDERFUL PLACE CALLED THE LAND OF BEGINNING AGAIN. WHERE ALL OUR MISTAKES AND ALL OUR HEARTACHES AND ALL OUR POOR SELFISH GRIEF COULD BE DROPPED LIKE A SHABBY OLD COAT AT THE DOOR AND NEVER PUT ON ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Our Identity In Christ Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 6, 2024

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In this opening song of blessings, Paul praises God for our security in Christ, our significance in Christ and our satisfaction in Christ. Our relationship with Christ and our God is unique, precious and eternal.

Eph 1:1-14 OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST We are starting a new series today in the book of Ephesians. • The theme of the book is God’s salvation through Christ and His relationship with the church. • As usual, Paul starts with the doctrines in the first 3 chapters, stating the truths about the work of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14, Romans 8:15, Galatians 4:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Master's Guide To Your Best Self

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 31, 2021

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A unique, positive slant Jesus' challenge to deny self and take up one's cross. Specific stories about what that really means.

THE MASTER’S GUIDE TO YOUR BEST SELF—Mark 8:27-38 What is the one topic everybody in the world is interested in? It is not sports…not politics…not who will be the next Bachelor…not _____ (Pastor: Be creative and specific.) All you have to do to find out what people care most about is go on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Twister Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2022

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The single most significant impacting force in our lives is relationships. Therefore, we must learn the games people play so that we can manage relationships to win!

Games People Play Pt. 2 - Twister I. Introduction Back in 1965, Reyn Guyer was running a sales promotion firm he had founded with his father and came up with a concept to sale shoes but then it occurred to him that what he had come up with might work better as a game. He called on one of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-13, Luke 6:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Your Heart Stubborn Or Soft? How To Guard Your Heart Diligently Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 19, 2023

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It depends on your heart. The seat of who you are, and your decision making. The heart. It’s about what is in your heart. And what influences your heart has taken in, what is your desire, what is your life pointed at? Where have you taken your heart in your choices?

I was over at cone zone ice cream on Saturday. And I was pulling through the drive through. On the front of my vehicle I have a license plate that says “Jesus Christ is the answer.” I saw a lady with her son look at the license plate and scowl and I could read her lips she said, “no it isn’t.” And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-3, Matthew 6:21, Psalm 119:11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Know The Love Of Christ

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 13, 2023

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A woman named Phyllis W. Zeno, a contributor to 10 Chicken Soup books, wrote the following story: “One day a beautiful, but very troubled little girl came through the door of my day nursery.

Alba 3-12-2023 KNOW THE LOVE OF CHRIST Ephesians 3:14-19 A woman named Phyllis W. Zeno, a contributor to 10 Chicken Soup books, wrote the following story: “One day a beautiful, but very troubled little girl came through the door of my day nursery. From the very beginning I was captivated by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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