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  • Jose Gomez Sr. avatar

    Now, We Finish The House We Started! (Pastor Jose Jr.)

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007
     | 1,867 views

    After a time of sifting and refining, our church takes on a renewed vision and a stronger determination to become a Church With A Purpose.

    Now, We Finish the House We Started Pastor Jose Gomez, Jr. Isaiah 55:10-13 (10) For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: (11) So ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Mar 10, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 19,280 views

    We all go through storms but sometimes it takes a storm for us to get our eyes back on Jesus

    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

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Seeing Things In A New Light

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on Feb 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,879 views

    When we see in the Transfiguration that Jesus is fully human and fully divine, listening to Him takes on great power.

    Introduction: Our scripture passage took place six days after Jesus asked the disciples who people thought He was, and Peter recognized that He was the Messiah. Still the disciples didn’t really understand. As Jesus began His journey to Jerusalem, He was transfigured in front of Peter, James and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Are You Ready Yet?

    Contributed by James May on Jul 16, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,164 views

    Do you have on your garments of Righteousness? That’s what it will take to be a part of the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.

    Are You Dressed Yet? By Pastor Jim May Jesus taught very often through the use of parables, or stories that made a point, because we are often too earthly-minded to grasp the spiritual truths that He tried to present. Though we might look at the Jews and think of them as a rebellious people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Don't Beat Up On Yourself

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,413 views

    Even Great men of God like Elijah fail - take heart - and find your Mount Horeb quickly

    NR 13-05-08 2 Ki 19:1-18 This evening’s OT lesson is one of those special Words of Holy Encouragement that God gives us from time to time. If a great man of God like Elijah can fail – then we can give ourselves permission to fail too. Elijah, the great ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Great Adventure - Trusting God With My Life Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 19, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,660 views

    Trusting God with our "things", with our very life is a big step of faith that all Christians need to take.

    14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16 for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy." 1 Peter 1:14-16 Don’t ever lose Hope, Don’t ever give up….. Why? Because You ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Great Adventure Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on May 20, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,996 views

    This is the opening sermon in a series of stewardship series.... God wants to take us on a great adventure... if we will Trust Him

    NU 20:1 In the first month the whole Israelite community arrived at the Desert of Zin, and they stayed at Kadesh. There Miriam died and was buried. NU 20:2 Now there was no water for the community, and the people gathered in opposition to Moses and Aaron. 3 They quarreled with Moses and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Keys To Succesful Families

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on May 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,241 views

    This sermon looks at two keys: Godly Parents and Children that take their responsibility in the family to Obey and Honor thier parents.

    Keys to a Successful Family Eph. 6:1-4 Intro.: A. You know sometimes I think we hear words but then have a tendency to never take it from our brains down to our heart! One of those words that we hear but sometimes don’t digest is John 3:16, For God so loved the World that He gave His one and ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Compromising Power--Pergamum Series

    Contributed by Aaron Householder on Jul 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,276 views

    Toleration leads to compromise & compromise to corruption. Compromise has power beacuse it takes spiritual power from the church.

    Southview Baptist Church July 23, 2006 Revelation 2:12-17 Pastor Aaron The Seven Churches for Today: Pergamum Compromising Power 1. Reminder of Jesus’ Power (12) Jesus’ sword symbolizes war & salvation (Hebrews 4:12). 2. Realities of a Sinful City (13) a. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Interrupted Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,610 views

    This is the 4th message in the Lousy T-Shirt Series. It speaks to our need to slow down and take a sabbath...

    How many of you remember the movie speed? Keanu Reeves, Sanda Bullock, Dennis Hopper? Dennis Hopper plays this bad guy that has rigged a bus with a bomb. If the bus falls below 50 miles an hour, it explodes. if they try to get anyone of the bus, it will explode... Keanu plays the cop who is trying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seriously Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 29, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,671 views

    God calls us to take sin seriously and choose to live for his plan rather than our own.

    James: Religion That Works “Seriously” April 2, 2006 Introduction: Did you ever wonder if the people who wrote the Bible actually expected the readers of the letters to do what they said? I mean, did they really think that what they said was so important? James calls us to seriously consider the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sower Of Discord

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,069 views

    A look at what happens in the church when we divide up into camps and start taking shots at each other.

    Dakota Community Church April 22, 2007 Sower of Discord Proverbs 6:16-19 These six things the LORD hates, yes, seven are an abomination to Him: A proud look, a lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, a false ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Curt Cizek avatar

    The Calm Before The Storm

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 15, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,175 views

    Jesus is about to be betrayed and suffer physical torture but he takes time to be with His disciples in the calm before the storm.

    I went fishing on a lake one time in Northern Wisconsin with a friend of mine. We took out my aunt and uncle’s paddle boat. It was a nice day and we wanted the exercise. A storm came up and waves started to come up over the sides of the small boat. We tried to paddle against the wind and waves ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Mustard Seed

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 37 ratings
     | 17,170 views

    A short but different take on the meaning of what Jesus meant when He spoke of faith like a mustard seed.

    Luke 17:5 The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!" (6) He replied, "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, `Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you. The apostles (the twelve) have asked Jesus to increase their faith. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • KL BURRUS avatar

    The Friend Of God

    Contributed by Kl Burrus on Oct 5, 2007
    based on 49 ratings
     | 17,126 views

    What does it take to be God’s friend? What was it that Abraham and God had that made theirs such a unique friendship?

    THE FRIEND OF GOD “And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God” (James 2:23). There is within the human personality a need that is universally felt. It is a need that is sought and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist