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  • Amiri Hooker avatar

    Words Have Power/ Don’t Babel

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jun 4, 2022
     | 2,438 views

    We all grow as disciples of Jesus Christ, enlarging our understanding of the church and the faith. And then maybe we can overcome Babel by speaking one in Christ on this Pentecost Sunday.

    This text is offered as an alternative First Reading for the Day of Pentecost, with the instructions that if it is chosen, then Acts 2:1-21 gets used as the Second Reading. Certainly, there have been connections made between Genesis 11:1-9 and Acts 2:1-21, with people understanding God’s gift of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "how To Embrace Life's Many Challenges."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 16, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,449 views

    "Embracing Life’s Many Challenges" powerfully reminds us that although life presents difficulties, it is through these challenges that we can experience profound growth, deepen our faith, and ultimately fulfill God's purpose for our lives."

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (James 1:2-4) (2) “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;” (3) “Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.” (4) “But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Love The Lord Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 27, 2024
     | 1,036 views

    "The poignancy of this story lies in the fact that it tells us of almost the last kindness that Jesus had done to him.” (Barclay)

    Note: There will not be any sermon notes posted next week on Sermon Central. -JED Journey With Jesus: Love The Lord Mark 14:1-9 Introduction What is the most expensive perfume per oz in the world? The ingredients impact high cost of a perfume. Natural and rare ingredients, such as the musk from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When The Glory Of God Departs Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 2, 2024
     | 3,782 views

    The departure of the glory of God from the Temple was a milestone event. Was God forsaking His promises to Israel?

    - It’s worth noting as I get started this evening that this is a wild chapter with a lot of interesting and unusual details. Those parts of the chapter are worth a Bible study unto themselves to unpack those meanings. This sermon, though, is not that Bible study. - Instead, we will be focusing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What About Our Relationships In Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on May 10, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,486 views

    The message addresses the key relationships we will have with others in heaven.

    Glimpsing Eternity: The Hope of Heaven What About Our Relationships in Heaven? Text: Matthew 22:23-32 Introduction: A pastor had asked a deacon to do some rewiring in the sanctuary. The only way to reach it was to enter the attic above the altar and crawl over the ceiling by balancing on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    10 Pounds In A 5 Pound Bag

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 14, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,498 views

    The story of the Emmaus road - it all sems to be much to handel.. We just have to talk about it.

    10 pounds in a 5 pound bag – Emmaus Road Luke 24:13-35 Do any of you remember the “I love Lucy show” where Lucy and Ethel got jobs in the chocolate factory? They were putting the candies in the boxes and the conveyor belt starts out slow and they comment how easy it is. Then the amount of candy ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Spiritual Warfare-Stand Your Ground

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 166 ratings
     | 28,056 views

    In the battle against spiritual enemies, we have to make sure that we are prepared for battle.

    Nov. 5, 2000 Ephesians 6:10-13 “Spiritual warfare – stand your ground!” 1. Remember where your strength comes from. (vs. 10)  In the unchanging, unending power of the Lord - “be strong in the Lord” One of the teachers at my wife’s school died on Friday. Her husband, Mr. Packard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fragrance Of Worship

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Feb 24, 2003
    based on 177 ratings
     | 18,095 views

    The Fragrance of Worship; A Sinful Woman Anoints Jesus

    I. Introduction Some preliminary thoughts: “Prayer focuses on the problem” “Praise focuses on the provision” “Worship focuses on the PROVIDER” “Worship is the correct response to the presence of God.” Essence of The Lesson: Worship is a flow and a dialogue between you and your Savior, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Anger

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Aug 23, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 16,798 views

    Anger is something we all experience. How does the Bible deal with it? Our text says, "Be angry and do not sin ..." Let us deal with that today.

    ANGER EPHESIANS 4:26 Be Angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger. [NASB] INTRODUCTION Who this week has been angry? Just out and out mad at someone or something? ▪ You have been stuck in a long traffic jam or you have got behind the slowest driver in the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honest To God

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 21, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,242 views

    Spiritual growth requires that we be honest to God with our mistakes and sins -- and to then repent!

    An elderly woman walked into the local country church. A friendly usher greeted her at the door and helped her up the flight of steps. "Where would you like to sit?" he asked. "The front row please," she answered. "You really don’t want to do that," the usher said. "The pastor is really ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Dispelling The Myth About Love

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on May 13, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,615 views

    This sermon deals with the myth that love is a feeling, and defines true Biblical love as an action towards another, despite our feelings.

    I already the title of this sermon in place when I came across, the "10 Myths about love" by Dr. Phil McGraw, found in his book "Relationship Rescue" (1). You know Dr. Phil from his appearances on Oprah and now his own show Dr. Phil. So I want to begin with a quick run down of his 10 myths about ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Christ Breaks Down The Dividing Walls

    Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,634 views

    So many people today live "without hope and without God" (Eph. 2:12), yet we build up walls that divide us from sharing the gospel with them. Christ tears down these walls and builds up the true church in its place.

    [I started the sermon at the altar rail that goes across the entire width of the front of the sanctuary.] Imagine, for a moment, that when you walked into church this morning that you received a big surprise. Imagine that in the past week, a wall had been erected, right about where the altar rail ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Prodigal Brother PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,251 views

    Explores understanding and living out grace, patience, and love as depicted in the parable of the Prodigal Son from the Gospel of Luke.

    Good morning, dear friends. We are gathered here today in the warmth of our faith, in the comfort of our shared belief. We are here to learn, to grow, to understand. We turn to the Gospel of Luke, to the fifteenth chapter, verses twenty-five to thirty-two. Let us listen to the Word of God: "Now his ...read more

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    If Not Now, When? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,753 views

    This sermon encourages us to understand and embrace our role in God's plan, urging us to respond to His call today, not tomorrow.

    Good morning, everyone. It's a beautiful day to gather in the name of the Lord. We're here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Each of us has a purpose. Each of us is part of God's grand plan. Let's start by reading from the Book of Isaiah, Chapter 6, Verse 8: "Then I heard the voice ...read more

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    What Can I Give Him PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,192 views

    Explores the importance of praising God, how to effectively praise Him, and the impact of our praise on our spiritual lives.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is always a joy to be gathered together in the presence of our Lord, isn't it? We are here today, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here because we have been called by God, pulled by His love, and drawn by His grace. And in this ...read more

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