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  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    The Approach To Worship Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Nov 25, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,651 views

    Is there a right or wrong way to approach God’s throne? This sermon looks at what Jesus says is the appropriate posture for worship.

    The Approach to Worship Text: John 4:20-26 Introduction: A couple had two boys, 8 and 10, who were always getting into trouble. The parents were certain if any mischief occurred in the community their two young sons were involved. They were at a loss as to what to do about their behavior. Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Dead Religion Or New Life? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,258 views

    The riches of a relationship with the true God through faith in Christ alone cannot compare to the bankruptcy of merit religion.

    Dead Religion or New Life? (Philippians 3:1-3) INTRO 1. Many of you know that I love the music of the 20’s and 30’s and old time radio from the 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s. 2. Because of MP3 formatting of discs, I have discs with over 100 shows on them…all available Jack Benny programs (the greatest radio ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Eyes Have It Series

    Contributed by James Harden Jr. on Jul 23, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 12,574 views

    Through Elisha experience with his servant we are encouraged and enlightened on how the Cheif Optometrist helps us improve our spiritual eye sight.

    The Eyes Have It The Role of the Spiritual Optometrist II Kings 6:8-18 Have you ever had an eye exam, I am sure you have been to an optometrist at least once it is the most interesting exam that you have ever had. It is also the least probing of all medical exams which I can am grateful for. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experience Pure Love Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,509 views

    Christ’s death is a statement of extreme love and the power to bring that love into our own experience

    If you’ve seen it you know of its power. If you haven’t you’ll be touched by the extreme depth of the movie The Passion of the Christ. You can see it as a tremendous art film with stunning camera shots, well-planned flashbacks and powerful metaphors. You can also become drawn in and become part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Repairing A Broken Family Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 2, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 17,493 views

    5 of 6 on Putting Family First. About dealing with rebellion. Several Sermon Central contributors were used in preparation for this message.

    Repairing Your Family This is going to be a hard lesson today. Everyone wants a perfect family – but they don’t exist. There is brokenness in every family. We are going to talk about repairing your family – and that implies that your family is first broken. Broken families are the result of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Get Real Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 16, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 23,063 views

    Moses dramatically changed at one point of his life. How and why did it happen?

    OPENING: Arthur Tonne tells of an overnight visitor to the White House during the Coolidge administration. Calvin Coolidge was not one of the warmest people to be around - he was well known for his brevity and taciturn nature. Seated at breakfast with President, the visitor determined to attempt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Promised Healer Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Feb 10, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,052 views

    Jesus of Nazareth, the promised Messiah comes as promised, and he comes healing. Physical healing is an important part of Messiah’s work in rolling back the curse of the fall.

    The Promised Healer Text: Matthew 8:1-17 Introduction You all know I like to check out sermoncentral.com as I prepare my sermons. Sometimes it is more revealing for what is not there than what is there. This week for instance I was fascinated to read through sermon after sermon on this ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Wisdom

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 13,957 views

    Wisdom comes from God, and is a very real and practical sense of what to do, how to do it, and why it must be done...but wisdom is no guarantee that we’ll act wisely.

    Wisdom II Chronicles 1:1-11, Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “Ask for whatever you want Me to give you” (vs 7). If God handed you a “blank check”--if you could ask Him for anything and receive it, what would your pray for? I saw a “prayer” on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Dreams In The Bible - Part 1 – Jacob's Ladder Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Apr 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,738 views

    The ancients understood that the world of dreams opens a channel of communication between mankind and the spiritual world, and opens sleepers to a different realm from the one they manage during the day.

    The ancients understood that the world of dreams opens a channel of communication between mankind and the spiritual world, and opens sleepers to a different realm from the one they manage during the day. The ancients dared to imagine, moreover, that this mysterious communication is one venue in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nice Preaching Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Nov 2, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,599 views

    God requires church leaders to correct those whose teaching does not align with the gospel.

    Scripture Introduction It seems that many congregations will tolerate unbiblical preaching as long as the pastor is not rude or mean or sharp with them. Most pastors lose their jobs pretty quickly if they cannot figure out how to preach nicely to the church. So our passage this morning shocks ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Advent Week 1 - 2012 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,504 views

    How important is celebrating the birthday of Christ? How important was the birth of Christ? How does the differentiation between these two concepts help us sort out the meaningful from the frivolous aspects of December 25?

    Galatians 4:4-5 (NASB) “But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.” Today is the first Sunday of Advent What is Advent? ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    In The Air There Is A Feeling Of Christmas

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 20, 2012
    based on 46 ratings
     | 25,934 views

    Can you hear it? There is a buzz in the air. Maybe you can feel it. As the song states, In the air there is a feeling of Christmas.It permeates everything tonight. Everything.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2: 11-14 and Luke 2: 1-20. Can you hear it? There is a buzz in the air. Maybe you can feel it. As the song states, " ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Holiness201

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 4, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,273 views

    We look at part two of holiness series. Being careful not to abuse the Grace of God and not allowing a root of bitterness to grow in our hearts.

    Holiness 201 Hebrews 12:14-24 Introduction- For several weeks, we have been looking at practical applications to God’s Word for our lives. We looked at holiness from 1 Peter. Where Peter tells us Verse (13) “Prepare your minds for action, be self-controlled, set your hopes fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Mending A Broken Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jim Pritchett on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,048 views

    God loves people who have failed and messed up, and there’s nothing he wants to do more than extend forgiveness for sin, and healing for brokenness. And the greater your brokenness, the greater God’s opportunity to demonstrate his grace!

    Mending a Broken Spirit Part 4 of a 4 Part Series Jim Pritchett Swift Creek Community Church Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. And all the king’s horses, and all the king’s men -- ? (couldn’t put Humpty together again!) Humpty’s broken. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Bright Are You? Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,547 views

    You are a STAR! You shine into the Darkness and nmake a difference! The question is not whaether you will shine, but how can you become brighter.

    How Bright are You? Philippians 2:14-16 Philippians 2:14-16 14 Do everything without complaining or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe 16 as you hold out the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God