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  • Tom Lawson avatar

    It Was Not A Silent Night

    Contributed by Tom Lawson on May 17, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,869 views

    The Incarnation as Noisy Reality, not Quiet Theology

    It Was NOT a Silent Night Incarnation Reality and Myth Introduction: Illustration (humor): Christmas is a time of surprises. A lady was preparing her Christmas cookies. There came a knock at the door. She went to find a man, his clothes poor, obviously looking for some Christmas odd jobs. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    There'll Always Be An Egypt

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 27, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,760 views

    We are either dreamers or detractors, but God will use both. Whatever is worth doing begins as a dream; and the dreamers redeem the detractors. There will always be ministry to do.

    The world is made up of two kinds of people. The dreamers and the detractors. Dreamers and detractors. Dreamers look at the world as it is, and see new possibilities. Detractors look at the world and see nothing but disaster. Dreamers look at the world as it is and know it can be better. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heading Into The New Year Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 18, 2009
    based on 55 ratings
     | 32,859 views

    Going into the new year, what should we do to have a better life? 1- WAKE UP 2- CLEAN UP 3- DRESS UP

    INTRO.- ILL.- THE FOUR STAGES OF LIFE: 1) You believe in Santa Claus. 2) You don’t believe in Santa Claus. 3) You are Santa Claus. 4) You look like Santa Claus. ILL.- A lady said: Recently I went to the doctor for my annual physical. The nurse asked me how much I weighed. I told her 135 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Shepherd & His Sheep

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 2, 2007
    based on 104 ratings
     | 36,730 views

    This scripture talks about: 1. The nature of sheep. 2. The nature of the enemies of the sheep. 3. The nature of the Shepherd.

    This past Christmas, the Dallas family from our church gave us a wonderful gift of Noah’s Ark complete with hand-carved animals. The problem is that it is especially fascinating to children. We have had to glue poor Noah back together more than once. After one visit from our grandchildren, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Richard Sharp avatar

    For The Love Of God

    Contributed by Richard Sharp on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,724 views

    We think of Feburary as the Love Month as a result of Valentines Day. This Sermon Reflects God’s Love to Us and It’s outpouring to Others.

    For The Love Of God I John 4:7-12 Feb. Is LOVE month Valentines Day - What If Everyday was Valentines Day, what would the world be like Years ago, Back in the 70’s Coke had a tv commercial with a bunch of people holding candles swaying back and forth to a song whose lyrics are true today as it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does Everyone Who Believes Believe? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 11, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,342 views

    True faith seeks glory from God.

    Scripture Introduction “Seeing is believing,” or is it? Is “seeing, believing,” or is “believing, seeing”? A group of men stand meters from Jesus; they believe he is there; they know he exists; they see his miracles. Yet he says that they do not believe. Earlier we read James’ indictment of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Fellowship: What Does It Do? Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 12, 2008
     | 3,792 views

    I want you to see the benefits of true fellowship; to understand what fellowship will do!

    TEXT: Romans 12:9-16 TITLE: What does Fellowship do? TOPIC: The Playing Church part 2 - Fellowship OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, March 9th, 2008 PROP.: I want you to see the benefits of true fellowship; to understand what fellowship will do! INTRODUCTION: Good morning. At this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joel Smith avatar

    Reason For Hope On The Road Ahead Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Jan 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,475 views

    The road ahead is about to get rocky, but, we have reason for hope.

    It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone. It’s 2009 and what makes this new year unique is there’s more reason for pessimism than optimism at what it will bring. Maybe you’ve heard some of the dire predictions about what the near future holds. A couple of weeks ago, economist and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus In Jeans Part 1 Series

    Contributed by John Braland on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,713 views

    Spiritual vitality begins when we teach God’s Word and touch others with God’s love. Christians will not only be known by their words, they will be known by what they say and by what they do. Be like Jesus and demonstrate God’s love today.

    We had all filed into the large auditorium to receive our diplomas. It was finally time to graduate. After reading dozens of books and sitting through countless lectures and writing even more papers the moment had finally arrived. I was actually going to walk. I was going to receive my college ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    What It Means To Be A Fully Devoted Disciple

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,941 views

    There is a difference in the life-style of a fully devoted disciple and one who is not fully devoted.

    What it Means to be a Fully Devoted Disciple Luke 9:23-26 Luke 9:57-62 There is a difference in the life-style of a fully devoted disciple and one who is not fully devoted. When I think of my life as a new Christian I was like a roller coaster. I was up and down in my spiritual life. I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Try This At Home Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 35,134 views

    Many Christians believe that ministry should only be attempted by "trained professional". "Don’t try this at home" is their mantra. But Ephesians 4 teaches something entirely different.

    OPEN: (The following illustration originated from either Tom Osborn or Lynn Malone here on sermoncentral.com) I read the following description of a preacher’s job from someone who had known a number of preachers over their lifetime, and they had put together a synthesized view of a man they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Will You Go With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,122 views

    This series of message inspired by Kyle Idleman's book, "Not a Fan" & offers us one great thought: "Jesus didn't die to create a 'fan-base'". Amen. May God bless you as you develop this truth.

    Will You Go With Jesus A Fan or a Follower - #5 or 5 Jerry Watts Luke 9:57-62 (Note: This series is inspired by Kyle Idleman’s book – “Not a Fan”) * The Apostle Paul writes his final words to the carnal church at Corinth. In 2 Corinthians 13:5 he says, “Test ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    An Elitist Mentality Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 5, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,912 views

    This series focuses on how we as Christians adopt a mentality towards others that hinders the Holy Spirit from using us freely to minister to others.

    An Elitist Mentality Part 1 Scripture: Mark 9:33-40; Gal. 2:11-14 The title of my message this morning is “An Elitist Mentality.” One of my co-workers, after discovering that I love to play golf, asked me if I was a “member” of any golf clubs. The person who asked me just assumed that I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    God’s Plan For His People Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,499 views

    1. Rejecting God’s way leads to a sick society (vs. 1-4). 2. God wants His servants to stand in the gap (vs. 5-7). 3. God has a heavenly purpose for our earthly success (vs. 8-9 & 12-17). 4. The right choice changes everything (vs. 17).

    For Such a Time as This Part 2: God’s Plan for His People Esther 2:1-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 27, 2012 *Last week we began to look at this story of Esther that took place almost 500 years before Jesus was born. The Jews had begun to go home after 70 years of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    A Heartbeat For Our Change Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jun 11, 2012
     | 5,186 views

    Jesus' Heart Beats to Change Our Story

    His Heartbeat: A Heartbeat for Our change March 4, 2012 Luke 19:1-10 How Does Jesus Heart beat for us? Let me give you a few stories. Here is C.S. Lewis: militant atheist, Oxford don. The last thing he wants is to be converted. God sneaks up on him, and Lewis is "surprised by joy," and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance