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  • Benjamin Hailey SR avatar

    God's Extreme Makeover

    Contributed by Benjamin Hailey Sr on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,831 views

    This sermon speaks to the transforming power of a relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

    “A NEW PEOPLE” God’s Extreme Makeover 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 PASTOR BENJAMIN T. HAILEY SR “UBC” Union Baptist Church of Allentown 2-13-05 “A New People”- God’s Extreme Makeover 2Cor. 5:10-21 Introduction: There is an interesting television program that airs each week called Extreme ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gullick avatar

    Trust -

    Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 11, 2017
     | 18,486 views

    A sermon that looks at how we can trust in God

    Proverbs 3:5-6New International Version (NIV) 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.[a] Ever had a bad hair day Winston Churchill primeminister of England during world war 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ed Pruitt avatar

    "Stinking Thinking".

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jul 29, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,426 views

    hOW IS YOUR ATTITUDE THIS MORNING

    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

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    23rd Psalm - Explained

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 119 ratings
     | 34,962 views

    Sermon referencing David & PSALM 23 to show where our strength, contentment, and security come from.

    We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get to be an adult, or after we are married, have a good job, start a family, etc. Then we get frustrated that the kids aren’t old enough to mind, or be left alone, or old enough to play sports yet. We believe we’ll be more content when they ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • John Harvey avatar

    Two Responses To Sin

    Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 6, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 12,062 views

    Sin has consequences in our lives. The text is the story of two men, Saul and David and how they handled their sin.

    “Two Responses to Sin” October 9, 2005 Today is a message dealing with a very uncomfortable topic. Sin has become an issue that all too often churches don’t want to address and don’t want to deal with. We like to focus on grace and mercy and forgiveness, but we fail sometimes to really look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David King avatar

    Mercy Triumphs Over Judgement

    Contributed by David King on May 21, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 18,976 views

    So often we respond in Judgement but God’s mercy triumphs over judgement

    James 2 calls us not to favour one person over another. If you try to climb across a ravine whether you get 5% of the way across or 95% of the way across when you fall you still fall to the bottom of the Ravine. None of us can cross the ravine to reach God without Christ. James says Mercy ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Elkins avatar

    Preparing For The Tomb

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,378 views

    God took what man cannot overcome, sin and death, and showed man that He could overcome it! What is in your life that you have not been able to conquer? Allow God to show you His power!

    PREPARING FOR THE TOMB. Tell the story of John 20:1-18. I. At the tomb Mary experienced fear. (1-2a) The fear of losing her Lord. She knew that she had lost Him, but the tomb represented His life. To lose His body would mean she would lose everything that would remind her of who He was. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marty Boller avatar

    Living The Kingdom Life: An Instrument Of Your Joy Series

    Contributed by Marty Boller on Mar 14, 2007
     | 3,916 views

    #8 in a series focused on the foundational biblical truths found in The Peace Prayer of St. Francis: Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace.

    Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O, Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Raulerson avatar

    A Lesson In Faith Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Sep 29, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,251 views

    The trials of life will reveal the reality and depth of our faith.

    It Took a Miracle: A LESSON IN FAITH 07/13/97a BBC John 4:46-54 INTRODUCTION The key ingredient to a proper understanding and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ is faith. The Word clearly teaches us, You shall be saved by grace through faith..." Faith is the channel in which we come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    The Shape Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,388 views

    The shape of hope is not wishful or positive thinking, but rather action

    Romans 8:12-25 “The Shape of Hope” INTRODUCTION Some of the greatest Christian hymns are songs of hope: “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less,” “Rock of Ages,” “Oh God, Our Help in Ages Past,” and many more. Christians are a people of hope. But, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Craziest Kid Ever Series

    Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jun 7, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,156 views

    I think at some point after we become followers of Christ we become Christianized in a way that insulates us and makes us forget just how “crazy” the claims of Christianity are. This month I want us to revisit some of the stories the in Scripture that be

    “That’s Just Crazy!” The Craziest Kid Ever! • Who Get’s Your Vote? • My Vote Goes to David – The Shepherd-King • 1 Samuel 17:1-17:58 LOOK AT THIS CRAZY CONTRAST • Goliath is 9’ 9” tall – A Giant • David was too small ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Weatherby avatar

    Three Things That Make An Outstanding Mother

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 15, 2013
     | 7,346 views

    To be the best we can be as either a parent or grandparent, we need to have a right relationship with God, a proper relationship with our family, and a willingness to serve God.

    *THREE THINGS THAT MAKE AN OUSTANDING MOTHER* Luke 2:1-2:7 INTRODUCTION: Giving birth does not make a woman a mother. It takes a special woman to be a mother. A mother is a person who is willing to take the responsibility of investing her life into another human being who is totally de-pendent ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Easter On The Front Lines

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 3, 2013
     | 2,769 views

    What are our "front lines"? Jesus faced death, and His resurrection empowers us to face life.

    Army Chaplain Edward Rogers, a Lutheran minister, served with the soldiers of the “Big Red One”, the First Infantry Division, in WWII. Like most chaplains, he saw a lot of troops come to him with complaints about the Army. Some chaplains hand out cards, “authorizing” 15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Romans, Part 28 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 24, 2011
     | 4,348 views

    Paul's words and encouragement are based upon the solid foundation that God is just, and God is the provider of grace.

    Romans, Part 28 Romans 9:1-15 Introduction - Concluding chapter 8 what we saw was a rally cry for all believers -- Living for God is a command that we each must follow, totally, and completely -- It is not open for debate, and is something we must know that we can do it - Tonight we enter a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Discovering Genesis, Part 7 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 9, 2011
     | 3,531 views

    Part 7 of this series examines society's behavior(s) during the life of Noah, and sets up the foundation for a great catastrophe known as The Flood. (Ref: Genesis 6:1-11)

    Discovering Genesis, Part 7 Genesis 6:1-11 Introduction - This morning, we saw the earliest revelation of Jesus through Ch. 5’s lineage - Man (is) appointed mortal sorrow; (but) the Blessed God shall come down teaching (that) His death shall bring (the) despairing rest. - This evening, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational