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  • Blake Inscore avatar

    Making Each Day Count--Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Oct 6, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,370 views

    This is the first part in a series of messages on practical Christian living from Psalm 119.

    MAKING EACH DAY COUNT Wisdom for Life from God’s Word PSALM 119 Part 1: LIFE Introduction: Today I want to begin a series of messages called "Making Each Day Count: Wisdom for Life from God’s Word." Our focus is on the important part that the Bible plays in being a follower of Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Warfare 1 Series

    Contributed by Shane Hart on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,466 views

    The first in a series looking at the daily reality of what we face in spiritual warfare.

    What about spiritual warfare? 2 Corinthians 10 & Ephesians 6 Well, I can tell you this may be the most diverse of our discussions yet and at least one of, if not the, most misunderstood, misused, abused, and outright confusing topics we can bring up. It seems that everyone has their own opinions ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rock Solid Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 22, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,624 views

    Message examines the wise and foolish builders. The first in a series entitled "Put Into Practice".

    Rock Solid Matthew 7:21-23; Luke 6:46-49 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church Scripture “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? I will show you what he is like who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice. He is like a man building a house, who dug ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Lift Our Voices Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 30, 2024
     | 667 views

    The first in a 4-part stewardship series. This week explores the stewardship of our worship

    September 29, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Deut. 5:12-15; Psalm 84; Luke 11:1-13 We Lift Our Voices Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The theme for our fall stewardship emphasis comes from the hymn “We Are an ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Pentecost, Vocation And The Priesthood

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jun 1, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 3,601 views

    An exploration for Pentecost on the call of God to all Christians, as well as the obvious call to the priesthood, given as my last sermon prior to Ordination.

    Pentecost, Vocation and the Priesthood Given at St.Barthomew’s Parish Church, Ripponden, West Yorkshire, England, 3rd June 2001 TEXT: “I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh: your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men shall see visions and your old men shall dream dreams” In the name ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Are You Sure You Are Ready To See God

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 78 ratings
     | 4,993 views

    This is the last of this series Part 4 I hope that you will be able to see how easy it is to become reckless in our Worship habits

    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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    Handling Responsibilities Faithfully (Part 3)

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 28, 2025
     | 137 views

    God requires His children to handle responsibilities faithfully because faithfulness is the key to promotion, increase, and lasting impact in His Kingdom.

    HANDLING RESPONSIBILITIES FAITHFULLY (Part 3) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 16:10-12 Key Verse: “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.” (Luke 16:10, NIV) Supporting Texts: 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Son Of Man Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,668 views

    Introduces the series of appearances of Jesus in Revelation with his first Titles given in Revelation 1.

    INTRODUCTION: You might be surprised to know that for every prophecy in the Bible concerning Christ’s first coming, there are 8 that look forward to His second! One scholar has estimated that there are 1,845 references to Christ’s second coming in the Old Testament. In the New Testament, an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Get To Know The Son Before Meeting The Father

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,514 views

    Today is Last Judgment Sunday. And it’s the day when we especially focus on the fact that we live a breath away from death…and judgment. Jesus tells us how to be prepared for the Last Judgment His advice is: Get to Know the Son Before Meeting the Father.

    Last Judgment John 5:19-24 A few years ago, right as I was beginning my vicar (intern) year, my supervising pastor gave me an assignment. I had to sit down and write a sermon. And I did that, but this is a sermon that I have never preached, and probably never will preach. It was a funeral sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    We Have, They Need: Formula For Life Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 28, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 7,378 views

    First of a series based on the Johannine letters: our response to overwhelming need is first of all a discovery of who we are; then a commitment to maximum effort; and finally a discovery of where our passion lies. This will energize us.

    I invite you today on an imaginary trip. Let’s walk through just one day in a needy world. Just imagine a few hours in a world that asks us for more than we can possibly give: You are awakened early by the phone’s insistent ringing; you hear the voice of a member of your family. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Green avatar

    Reaping The Harvest - Lessons From Noah

    Contributed by Paul Green on May 15, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,466 views

    We will never be able to enjoy the fruits of the harvest without first planting the seed. Noah’s ‘harvest’ was ‘righteousness’. But Noah could never have harvested righteousness without first planting the seeds that lead to righteousness

    Did you hear the story about the little girl sitting on her grandfather’s lap. He was reading the Bible story of Noah’s Ark to her. And in her innocence she asked, “Granddad, Were you in the Ark?” “Why, no I wasn’t.” Said the granddad - And she looked at him and said - “Then why weren’t you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unbelievable!

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Sep 16, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 6,538 views

    The first reaction that many of us had to the terrorist attacks in America was, "unbelievable!"

    Time line for Terror, Tuesday, September 11 8:45 a.m.: Jet airliner crashes into the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York. 9:03 a.m.: A second airliner crashes into its twin south tower, causing a devastating explosion. 9:10 a.m.: In Florida, President Bush is reading to children in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strength In Small Groups Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 108 ratings
     | 13,492 views

    First step to experiencing the spiritual renewal that overcomes apathy - involvement in a small group.

    Jesus quoted the book of Deuteronomy more than any other source. Over eighty times he referred to its pages. Three times during His temptation in the wilderness He quoted from this book. That in itself should arouse our curiosity about the spiritual wisdom in its pages. When you read the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Declaring Spiritual Bankruptcy Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jul 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,675 views

    Examination of the first BE-Attitude: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven

    PURSUING HAPPINESS : Declaring Spiritual Bankruptcy Matthew 5:1-12 1. This past Tuesday our nation celebrated its 230th year of Independence and one of the most famous phrases in the Declaration of Independence, listed as one of the “unalienable rights of man” is “Life, liberty, and the pursuit of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What God Can Do For Your Family Series

    Contributed by Ricky Burke on Mar 6, 2001
    based on 314 ratings
     | 65,692 views

    This is the first sermon in a series of messages called, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home."

    Series: How to Have a Happy and Healthy Family Scripture: Psalm 127 Sermon: "What God Can Do for Your Family" (ILL: Dorothy in Wizard of Oz, "There’s no place like home) And she’s right. There’s no place like home, when it is happy and healthy. A happy and healthy home is one of the best ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist