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  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Here Comes The Bride

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 1, 2013
     | 5,384 views

    The last sermon in the Ruth series examines Boaz as a type of Jesus as our kinsman-redeemer and the rewards to Ruth for her faithfulness to God.

    Here Comes the Bride Ruth Series Chuck Sligh September 1, 2013 TEXT: Read the whole chapter: Ruth 4:1-22 INTRODUCTION Everyone likes a story with a happy ending, and the Book of Ruth is that kind of story. The book began with 3 funerals and 3 weeping widows; it ends with a wedding and, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Search For True Happiness

    Contributed by James May on Jul 25, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,464 views

    The search for true, lasting happiness and fulfillment in life always ends with finding Christ as Savior. The happiness that the world offers is fleeting and false.

    The Search for True Happiness by Pastor Jim May In today’s church, more than ever before, it is so easy to go after things that we believe will bring true happiness. But what we often find after we have obtained what we sought after is most often far less than what we thought it would be and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pleasures Of Sin For A Season

    Contributed by Eric Bland on Jun 20, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 47,324 views

    The pleasure of sin will only last for a season and we need to choose Christ now or face the eternal judgement of our wrong choice.

    Pleasures of Sin for a Season Romans 12:2 Everything in this world revolves in seasons; some seasons long, some short, some exciting, some boring. Seasons seem so hard to keep up with and many times expensive. Take a look at clothing, the style of clothing changes every year; short pants, long ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Intimate Value Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014
     | 6,053 views

    The only thing with lasting value is a personal, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, and the most important aspect of our lives is fostering that relationship.

    Intimate Value Text: Phil. 3:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Everything in this world has two aspects - how it looks at the moment, and how it will look in the time to come. The easy way may look inviting at the moment, and the hard way daunting. 

The only way to get our values ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prepare Your Heart, For Worthy Is The Lamb

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Dec 22, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,389 views

    As this season unfolds and the year winds down to its last days We will celebrate the birth of our savior and reflect on our lives

    Prepare your heart, For Worthy is the Lamb HHM 12-22-02 Pastor Jim Parisi As this season unfolds and the year winds down to its last days We will celebrate the birth of our savior and reflect on our lives Luke 2: 1-12 1 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The New Journey Begins

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 10, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,508 views

    The first message for 2015...A call for a "Re-Awakening" and being "ReNewed".

    “The (NEW) Journey Begins” Jeremiah 29:11/ Matthew 16:18-19 / Matthew 28:19-20 / John 20:21 / Acts 1:8 • Last week I announced the title of this message might be “A Call to Arms.” Some might say this title is over the top, but when I look around and see our country, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thank You!

    Contributed by Tom Rhodes on Jan 3, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,657 views

    Some first words learned - Thank you! - should stay in our vocabulary.

    Psalm 75 1Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare. 1. One of the first things a parent should teach a child is to say THANK YOU! 2. When the little toddler is given a toy or candy. The parent would say a phrase to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "The Emotions Of Christmas” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 15, 2010
     | 7,689 views

    What emotions from the first Christmas do we need to recapture today?

    If you were to select one word to use in describing the atmosphere at Christmas time, what would it be? One word that comes to mind is “emotional.” All the elements that combine to make the Christmas celebration tend to fill our hearts with emotion. In our text, Luke attempts to describe the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will You Dismiss Him? Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 25, 2022
     | 1,713 views

    We are asking the question, What Will You Do With Jesus? We are focused on the last hours of Jesus’ life as he goes to the cross.

    Will You Dismiss Him? John 18:28-40 Introduction We are asking the question, What Will You Do With Jesus? We are focused on the last hours of Jesus’ life as he goes to the cross. It was part of the eternal plan of God that Jesus would go to the cross as the perfect sacrifice and die for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Basis For Relief Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 19, 2011
     | 5,548 views

    Jesus shared His last will and Testament with His diciples. What did He bequeath to them to give them confidence and hope?

    “Setting Troubled Hearts at Rest: A Basis for Relief” John 14:25-31 We usually see the scene in a movie or a television ad – the head of the family has died and the family is sitting nervously in the lawyer’s office as he prepares to read the will. Tension and anxiety fill ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Peace With God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 9, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,903 views

    In this sermon we observe the blessings of justification by faith, the first of which is peace with God.

    Scripture During the spring of 57 AD the apostle Paul was living in Corinth at the home of his convert and friend, Gaius. Paul was completing the last leg of his third missionary journey. He was soon to go back to Jerusalem to deliver a financial gift from the Macedonian churches to the Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Serving Attitude Series

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 18, 2009
     | 16,118 views

    The first in a five part series on having the attitude of Jesus, Jesus came to serve.

    ATTITUDE! (part one, serving like Christ) (ALL my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) In five weeks, I will preach my last sermon! Well, perhaps my last sermon, only God truly knows what He has in store for my life. I know we just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    For I Know The Plans I Have For You

    Contributed by Ed Blonski on Jun 20, 2001
    based on 260 ratings
     | 51,248 views

    Wedding sermon for a couple - bride entering second marriage, groom entering first.

    “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Keep Dreaming

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Jun 3, 2016
     | 7,258 views

    Dreams can seem impossible at first, but God can make them happen

    KEEP DREAMING Genesis 37: 18-24 1. In 1963 Martin Luther King gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. a. "Dreams don't die, only dreamers." 2. We are challenged to keep dreams alive in a world that would crush them (and us) a. The world says that you can't: * Set goals to Live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strong Drink Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012
     | 4,305 views

    Jesus knew about strong drink. His whole life was but a preparation to drink, not a jigger, but a full cup down to the last dregs.

    Introduction Some people questioned me about the title of this sermon, “Strong Drink.” How much do I know about strong drink? Actually, nothing; not because of virtue so much as repulsion. Those shows that show a guy tossing down a jigger of whiskey, then shaking his head and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed