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  • Rev. Randy Barker avatar

    Life Is Short Make It Count

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Feb 16, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 29,532 views

    Life is short make it count

    Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Jesus Is The True Vine Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 16, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,426 views

    As the true vine, Jesus gives us: 1. The essential connection (vs. 1-2 & 4-6). 2. The essential cleansing (vs. 2-3). 3. An essential command (vs. 4). 4. An extraordinary commitment (vs. 7). 5. An excellent conclusion (vs. 8).

    Jesus Is the True Vine John 15:1-8 Series: The Great I Am Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 2, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Jesus Christ is the great I AM, Lord God Jehovah of the Old Testament. In Exodus 3, the pre-incarnate Christ is the One who spoke to Moses from the burning bush ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mephibosheth Blessing

    Contributed by James May on Feb 17, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 29,501 views

    The story of David and Mephibosheth speaks volumes concerning the heart of David. It also points us to what Christ did for us on the cross.

    The Mephibosheth Blessing By Rev. James May Throughout the books of 1st and 2nd Samuel we can read of the great conflict between King Saul and the man who would one day replace him as king of Israel whose name was David. It all begins with David killing the giant Goliath when the Philistines ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Giving - With What Kind Of Givers Is God Pleased? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 5, 2015
     | 9,599 views

    In this sermon, we learn four principles about giving found in God's word.

    Introduction: A. One Sunday a preacher told his congregation that the church needed some extra money and asked the people to prayerfully consider giving a little extra in the offering plate that morning. 1. He said that whoever gave the most would be able to pick out three hymns. 2. After the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    The Church Christ Built

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 7, 2015
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,808 views

    To establish that the church Christ built is not what many perceive it falsely to be, "just another denomination." This lesson deals with the promise of Christ regarding the church. The church Christ built is unique, unconquerable and undenominational.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. A church which is Unique 2. A church which is Unconquerable 3. A church which is Undenominational Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme, which is very important, and that is, the church Christ promised to build. This lesson is important ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Suffering For The Sake Of The Savior Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 18, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 20,415 views

    Why must we suffer for doing what is right?

    Suffering For The Sake Of The Savior I Peter 3:13-22 Back in April Noman Masih, a 14-year-old Pakistani boy was burned alive by a group of Muslim youths, he later died from his injuries. Noman was targeted because he admitted that he was a Christian. Before he died he said "I have neither enemies, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Do When Depressed Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Oct 19, 2015
     | 9,571 views

    Many times, we have difficulty serving the Lord when we are emotionally depressed and we don't know what to do. In this message, we will discuss the causes and the cures for depression basing from Joshua's experiences in the defeat from Ai.

    WHAT TO DO WHEN DEPRESSED SCRIPTURE READING: Joshua 7:1-6 (NIV) "But the Israelites were unfaithful in regard to the devoted things[a]; Achanson of Karmi, the son of Zimri,[b] the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of them. So the Lord’s anger burned against Israel. 2 Now Joshua ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Even Little Pups Eat The Crumbs

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 25, 2015
     | 4,323 views

    To show that we need to agree with what GOD says and change our mind from there by renewing it with the WORD of GOD in humility and acceptance.

    I. EXORDIUM: The WORD of GOD is JESUS Himself Personified, and whatever He says, agree, transform and change and be renewed according to the WORD of the LORD. If you choose not to do this, you have already made a choice to be conformed and transformed to this world's principle which is against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Key To The Palace Of Egypt

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 30, 2015
     | 3,341 views

    To show figuratively that we are the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven, we are given this power and authority, we can use to dine and drink even here on earth and when we come to our mansions. John 14:2 (King James Version) In my Father's house are many man

    I. EXORDIUM: Are we the keys? Yes. Matthew 16:19 Matthew 16:19 (Amplified Bible) I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind (declare to be improper and unlawful) on earth must be what is already bound in heaven; and whatever you loose (declare lawful) on earth must ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Guilt Grind Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 1, 2015
    based on 14 ratings
     | 28,864 views

    Did you realize that God has a prescription for dealing with guilt and shame. And that this prescription works for both Christians and non-Christians. What could even non-Christians possibly do to resolve their guilt in sin?

    OPEN: A little boy had been given a slingshot for his birthday. He loved it and practiced every day aiming at different objects. During the summer he and his sister would spend a lot of time at their grandmother’s house and, one day he was out in her backyard he spied his grandma’s pet ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Wise Men Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 2, 2015
     | 12,692 views

    The unexpected journey of the Eastern Wisemen

    Introduction: The outline for this sermon was obtained from “The Preacher’s Outline and Sermon Bible,” Leadership Ministries World Wide. Anxious to include as many minorities, religions and disabilities as possible, the human resources department of the University of Alberta ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    "Scandalous Faith"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,099 views

    Mark 9:23 MSG. Says...Jesus said, “If? There are no ‘ifs’ among believers. Anything can happen.”

    Scandalous Faith As we approach fall and the weather gets cooler... It seems as though we're always wanting to know what the winter weather holds for us, *Will the Willy Worms be dark or light? *Will El Niño or la Niña affect us the way the weatherman say they will? *Will the farmers almanac ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    Election In The Prophetic Books Of The Bible Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Nov 13, 2015
     | 4,235 views

    Prophecy is brim full of the election message. See for yourself.

    Isaiah Isaiah is brim-full of the message we seek. Chapter one deals with Israel and the heaping of judgments on her. Yet hidden beneath the surface is the promise of God that Israel must in the end be saved, for though the country is desolate, the cities are burned, strangers devour the land, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Thanks For Giving..

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 15, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,982 views

    We as Christians… Ought to be jumping up-and-down, screaming and shouting, singing God's praises 24 hours a day as to what He has given us and made available for us on a Non stop basis!!!!........

    Thanks for Giving Illus. By Todd Coget The Giver’s Big Hands A young boy went to the local store with his mother. The shop owner, a kindly man, passed him a large jar of suckers and invited him to help himself to a handful. Uncharacteristically, the boy held back. So the shop owner pulled ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    How To Live Here Until We Leave Here Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 24, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 28,893 views

    Though we are "pilgrims and strangers" here on earth, there is a certain way we should live until we make it to our heavenly home.

    How To Live Here Until We Leave Here I Peter 4:7-11 There was a teenage girl who's mother was in the National Guard. The mother's unit was activated and she was deployed to Afghanistan for one year. Because of this the girl was sent to live with her grandfather on his ranch in Texas. When she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist