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  • Duane Smith avatar

    A Life Changing Experience Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 17, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,250 views

    This message is meant to emphasis the need for salvation and the means of a life changing experience. Not as just a single point in time but over an entire life time.

    A LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE Acts 9:1-22 INTRODUCTION: A. I read an article on line at topachiever.com the other day written by Gail Elliott, president of Innovations. 1. The title of the article was Life Changing Experiences. 2. She was talking about one of those really bad hair days, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Why Are We Here?"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,994 views

    Gives five reasons God has us here.

    “What in the World Are We Here For?” January 22, 2007 “The author: Solomon of Jerusalem, King David’s son, "The Preacher." In my opinion, nothing is worthwhile; everything is futile. For what does a man get for all his hard work? Generations come and go, but it makes no difference. The sun rises ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Holy Addiction!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 13,593 views

    An exhortation to holiness.

    Holy Addiction! We live in an addicted society. There are more types of addictions than you can imagine and a hundred books for each to tell you how to overcome them. Things that the Scriptures call sin and lusts of the flesh are now diseases or addictions that one cannot help doing and must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Pessimistic And Complacent Opinions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,822 views

    A little girl had just finished her first week of school. "I’m just wasting my time," she said to her mother. "I can’t read, I can’t write and they won’t let me talk!"

    Overcoming Pessimistic and Complacent Opinions (Zeph. 3:16,17) "The Lord your God in the midst of you is mighty. He will save. He will rejoice over you with love. He will rest in His love. He will shout over you with singing." OPINIONS On the first day of school, a first-grader handed his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcoming Fear

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 16, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,339 views

    What we need to overcome fear

    Overcoming fear What is your greatest fear? For our grandson Colton he told me that he was very fearful of thunder while we were at camp. Later on, he said he needed to be a big boy and not be afraid. What is you biggest fear? I want us to look at Psalm 34 to see what it says about fear and how ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Goes Around Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 1, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,202 views

    The power promised by Satan never lasts. Satan betrays even his most dedicated followers.

    How many of you like jigsaw puzzles? I love them... even though I haven’t put one together in years. I don’t dare. They’re addictive, and I already have too many bad habits. But those of you who indulge - how do you start? Do you do all the edge pieces first, or do you sort ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sovereign Love Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 24, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,801 views

    God's love is sovereign, unshakable, and true.

    Sovereign Love, Isaiah 50:4-9a Scripture “The Sovereign LORD has given me an instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught. The Sovereign LORD has opened my ears, and I have not been rebellious; I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Cross And The Joy Of Suffering

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,237 views

    Last week we focused on the depths of Christ's suffering on the Cross. Today we are going to explore the suffering that you and I face and the connection there is between our suffering and our joy.

    Purpose: To describe all the benefits that suffering can produce. Aim: I want the listener to view suffering as a gift from God. INTRODUCTION: Last week we focused on the depths of Christ's suffering on the Cross. Today we are going to explore the suffering that you and I face and the connection ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Christian And His Conversion

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 14, 2013
     | 2,980 views

    What is Conversion. The scripture is very clear. Are we?

    The Christian And His Conversion John 3:3-8 There is a tendency in our world today to classify everyone that is not a Buddhist, Muslin, Jew, etc… as a Christian. But Jesus Christ said that only those who had been converted would become Christians and enter into the kingdom of God. If we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unquenchable Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Jun 22, 2016
     | 9,210 views

    Big Idea: God don't want no worthless worship, so let's make our worship worth His while. Points: Worship is worthless to God when it isn't reverent, repentant, or real.

    INTRODUCTION: Comedian Rodney Dangerfield, who died in 2004 at the age of 82, made a living making fun of himself and the difficulty of getting what we all desire: a little respect, please. Some of his best lines: • "I tell ya I get no respect from anyone. I bought a cemetery plot. The guy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blessed Assurance

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 23, 2014
     | 7,854 views

    A sermon to correct distorted views about God.

    "Blessed Assurance" Psalms 103:19-22 Psalm 103:19 The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all. 20 Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. 21 Bless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    7 Ways To Keep Your Eyes Fixed On Jesus

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 26, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,191 views

    Fixing our eyes on Jesus means living with eternal focus—clothing ourselves in Christ's character, seeking His Kingdom and wisdom, walking in His victory, persevering for heavenly rewards, and joyfully longing for the day we see Him face to face.

    Fixing our Eyes on Jesus 7 Ways to Live with Eternal Focus Colossians 3:1 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “For where your treasure is, there your heart shall be.” Matthew 6:21 While we each have but one life to live, there are countless paths people take in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Darkened - Disobedience Series

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023
     | 1,235 views

    Second in the series of 21 states of man apart from God. This one covers the five Ds, darkened through disobedience.

    21 States of Man without God (Second in series) In the continuation of our series about the 21 states of man without God we will look at the five Ds of our condition that cause us to live apart from God. These five Ds are: darkened, dead in sin, deceived, defiled or filthy, and disobedience. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Temptation Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 29, 2022
     | 2,831 views

    This message is from the Sermon Central Series, "From the Ashes" and is heavily edited for use in our church.

    Temptation From the Ashes Series Week 1 – Temptation Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, James 4:7-10, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Timothy 6:9, Hebrews 2:18 and 4:12, James 1:2-3 Opening idea- chocolate on the seats Introduction Today we begin a 6-week sermon series called From the Ashes. It’s going to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Heart Of Christmas Is Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 22, 2022
     | 4,417 views

    This is an adaptation of the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service in the Sermon Central Series, 'The Heart of Christmas'

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org One of the things I loved most about Christmas Eve was when all of my family came together. I remember going to Church that evening with my mom and my sister. It was a beautiful and nostalgic time. When I think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren