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  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Elohim Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,445 views

    A message on Elohim - the Eternal Creator.

    Hello I Love You Let Me Tell You My Name Elohim – Genesis 1 Intro: Last week we began a series on the names of God entitled, Hello I Love You… To understand who God is and what He has done for us. To understand His name is to understand His person, purpose, and plan. Review: We looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Is Power In The Name Of Jesus

    Contributed by David Rogers on Sep 2, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 101,474 views

    A sermon on power of calling on Jesus’ name. It explores how calling on the name of Jesus can save, heal, and strengthen us.

    There IS Power In The Name Of Jesus Heb 1:3 3He is the radiance of His glory, the exact expression of His nature, and He sustains all things by His powerful word. After making purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. 4So He became higher in rank than the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deepening Our Desires Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,909 views

    THE PURSUIT OF TRUE PLEASURE IN LIFE.

    Recently I’ve had a desire to do catch-up between my soul and God. In part because I’ve wanted renewal as a pastor to grow in the depths of my own experience with God. But also because in a very short time I’m going to be fathering a young life. I realize it’s more than “how to’s” but what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Forgiveness Of God

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 30, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,390 views

    We have all chased after the world, shame and pride held us away, but the invitation of the Lord is the same, "Come Home."

    THE FORGIVENESS OF GOD THEME: THE LOVE OF GOD IN FORGIVING OUR SINS. Five year old Madeline climbed into her father’s lap. “Did you have enough to eat?” he asked her. She smiled and patted her tummy. “I can’t eat any more.” “Did you have some of your Grandma’s pie?” “A whole piece!” she ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Living Message Of Hope

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,511 views

    The message is clear! God’s love is revealed in this text for all to understand.

    John 3:16 The Living Message of Hope There are all type of messages. Some are crystal clear while others are, say, a little muddy or murky. Here are a few of my favorites: Introduction – Answering Machine Message These are actual answering machine answers recorded and verified by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Invitation Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 46 ratings
     | 17,116 views

    The story provides a good window through which to view the other events of that day AND this day. It sheds some important light for anyone still trying to figure out what to do with Jesus. The story divides into three acts. Each is about an invitation

    Day by Day with Jesus/Last Week Series The Invitation Matthew 22:1-14 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO “For many are invited but few are chosen!” That’s the punch line to Jesus’ parable. Parables aren’t just cute little stories that illustrate a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Just Doing My Job Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,013 views

    Part of an Easter series, this sermon looks at the Centurion and his response to his encounter with Christ.

    Just Doing My Job Mt. 27:27-54 Illus. One of the things I loved as a paramedic was that it was anything but routine. •We were trained to expect the unexpected, to be ready for anything. And yet, there were some drawbacks. Every time the call went out, someone was facing a crisis that would change ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Spiritual Metamorphosis: Step 5 - Build Consistency Series

    Contributed by Paul Dietz on Sep 20, 2008
     | 7,428 views

    6th in the series about Spiritual transformation

    Our Spiritual Metamorphosis: Step 5 – Build Consistency Matthew 16:24-27 I was getting ready to do some research for my weekly sermon so I entered my office and flipped the light switch to the “on” position. It seemed that as soon as I had touched the toggle there was an instantaneous burst of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Ctwccofgw #4 - The Guarantee Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 29, 2007
     | 2,941 views

    Number 4 in this series based on the Navigators’, "Lessons on Assurance" studies.

    Cool Things We Can Count On from God’s Word #4 – The Guarantee of Forgiveness 1 John 1:9 Introduction Just a warning: you’re not going to beat the Baptists to Steak and Buffet today. But I think you’ll find that our time today will be a blessing to you. In the movie, “Hook,” Robin Williams ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Enjoy Life Together Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,321 views

    It’s all about God... and each other!

    This morning, I want to try something different. Usually, I give at least three points in a message. Some of you commented… you know who you are…God also knows… that at times I try to cram so many things in a sermon. You feel like you’re trying to drink from a fire hydrant. So, to give you a break, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hearing God's Voice Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,653 views

    Part 3. When we are in relationship with God we should expect to hear God speaking to us.

    If we are not experiencing God’s abundant life we need to ask ourselves why? I think we can boil the problem down to one of three issues: 1) We might have a relationship problem with God. Over the last couple of weeks we have looked at the importance of knowing God, having a personal relationship ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joe La Rue avatar

    Jesus Is . . . Our Savior Series

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Mar 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,971 views

    A consideration of why Jesus died on the Cross.

    Title: Jesus Is . . .Our Savior Series: Who Is Jesus? (Sermon # 3) Text: Mark 10:32-34, 45 Date: March 16, 2008 (Palm Sunday) COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 INTRODUCTION A. When we were sinners, Jesus came, Took upon Himself our blame, Willing to bear our sin and shame. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "What's In It For Me?" Series

    Contributed by Douglas Sherwood on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,282 views

    In as plain a language as I can want to tell you what this whole Christ Event . . . Life . . . Death . . . and Resurrection . . . is all about . . . I want to help you answer the question: “What’s In It For Me?”

    **Several of the Illustrations in this sermon came from an illustration search on Sermon Central. INTRODUCTION: A Sunday School teacher asked her class on the Sunday before Easter if they knew what happened on Easter and why it was so important. One little girl spoke up saying: "Easter is when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Eating The Elephant Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,051 views

    Cooperation in ministry is vital. Here are the marks of a cooperating church

    July 22, 2001 Doing the work of ministry is like eating an elephant¡Kyou take one bite at a time! The reason is obvious¡Kthe hide of an elephant, is thick, tough, and the elephant doesn¡¦t let go of it without a fuss! In the same way, ministry can be an uphill struggle: „Ñ People get saved one ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Duck, Duck Goose

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,948 views

    Words of encouragement for when we are tempted to "duck" out of our Christian responsibilities and Christian living.

    This past week Justin began dancing around the floor saying “Awses, Awses, Awses” and then he would fall over and just laugh and laugh. At first I couldn’t figure out what he was doing then he repeated it again laughing with the delight the whole time and I realized he was playing Ring Around the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist