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  • Gregory Neill avatar

    It Could Happen To You Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,279 views

    Part 7 in a series on Lamentations. Jeremiah reveals things that Isreal thought would not happen.

    It Could Happen to You Lamentations 4:1-22 I. Introduction A. Things That Could Never Happen 1. In the Sporting Realm a) The sub four minute mile – Roger Banister (1954) b) John L. Sullivan could not lose – Jim Corbett (1892) c) UCLA basketball championship run (7 straight) – N.C. State in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "So, Your Preacher Is A Woman?"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 10,079 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to provoke the hearers to deeper thoughts regarding their Biblical understanding of Women Preachers.

    28 October 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside CA BIG IDEA: The Gift of the Holy Spirit was poured upon believers without differentiation of age, gender, or being rich or poor. REFERENCES: Isaiah 55:8 (KJV) For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus' Prayer Of Intercession

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,883 views

    What is oftentimes thought of a the model prayer is really a prayer that Jesus prayed for all believers.

    JESUS’ PRAYER OF INTERCESSION John 17:1-26 INTRO: We often think of the Model Prayer as being the Lord’s Prayer, but it isn’t. The prayer that was the Lords’ is the prayer found in John 17. Let’s examine a few things about this prayer. I. THERE ARE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Heading Toward Christmas - Thinking About Giving Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,218 views

    Two basic thoughts about giving. 1- Giving to God 2- Giving to man

    INTRO.- ILL.- The story is told of a very wealthy man who, on the occasion of his daughter’s marriage, sent a check for $5,000 to the bridegroom as a wedding present. He sent it by the hand of the bride’s sister and when she returned, the man eagerly asked: “What did your new brother-in-law say ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Give Thanks!

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 24, 2008
     | 4,598 views

    A sermon for Thanksgiving (outline and several thoughts from an article by Nancy Tester in Pray Magazine)

    Sermon for 11/23/2008 HoHum: Ephesians 5:20- always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:18- give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. WBTU: A. Yes, but is God ever going to help us with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Issue Of Blood

    Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Nov 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,541 views

    To much liberty and not enough jobs is a issue that's red at least this woman thought so.

    Matthew 9: 20-22 I give honor to God who is the head of this life purchased by the blood of the Lamb of God. Today, what I want to talk to you about is “A women that was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years” America has been sick for twelve years. Taking heed to our ways is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Becoming A Water Walker

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,420 views

    A challenge to chruches to step out in faith bsed on thoughts from John Ortenberg's Book.

    Becoming a Water Walker (All my sermons use illustrations from www.sermoncentral.com and the scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) (This sermon was based on John Ortenberg’s Book and credit was given to the author) It takes great deal of FAITH to build God’s Church, especially ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    That Word Our Flesh Hates...

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,141 views

    James and John thought they were pulling a fast one. But their values were updside down.

    Passage: Matthew 20:20-28 Intro: The great thing about studying a book all the way thru is that you begin to identify recurring themes. 1. and the Bible is a book where repetition means emphasis, because it is essentially a Hebrew book. 2. ever since the Beatitudes way back in chapter 5, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    No Worries In A Life Centered On Christ

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 1, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,356 views

    worry and anxiety doesn't have a chance if our thoughts are centered on Christ.

    Good morning. I pray that you are all doing well during these trying times. Thank you first, to all of the wonderful responses that we had since last Sunday’s message was posted. God has really been impressing upon me to share His peace with you today. And in chaotic and trying times such as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Worship God With Your Temple

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 18, 2015
     | 6,257 views

    To show that our thoughts is a powerful tool to worship GOD that is placed within this temple (body).

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a worshipper of GOD? Yes, I have my thoughts fixed on GOD. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our thoughts is a powerful tool to worship GOD that is placed within this temple (body). IV. TEXT: Psalms 48:9 (King James Version) 48:9 We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is He Crazy?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 7, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,549 views

    Some thought Jesus was either crazy or possessed? did that include Jesus' own family?

    Is He Crazy? Mark 3:20-35 In Mark’s Gospel, Jesus had just finished calling the twelve for the ministry. Matthew gives a little more information including a long sermon to prepare the disciples for opposition which would eventually come to them on account of Jesus even though the tour they went on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Freedom To Preach Jesus

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Nov 3, 2015
     | 4,618 views

    This was presented around the 4th of July, but it's also a great thought for Veterens Day.

    Freedom to Preach Jesus! Luke 16:19-31 Introduction: The Attack on Pearl Harbor December 7th 1941, lasted less than two hours, claimed the lives of more than 2,500 people, wounded 1,000 more and damaged or destroyed 18 American ships and nearly 300 planes. Almost half of the casualties at Pearl ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mansion, Prayer Room Or Pup Tent?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 6, 2016
     | 3,641 views

    Does the Word shape your thoughts about Heaven or old songs and your desires?

    This issue has caused me some grief over the years and it is such a petty issue. Yet, some have made it a massive doctrine to be staunchly defended like the Trinity and Substitutionary Atonement. It came up in a discussion of something else tonight so I figured it was a good time to throw it out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Help For Keeping "Stuff" In Perspective Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
     | 3,094 views

    Dominant Thought: a proper view of things will help us to carry through the command to not steal

    You shouldn’t have been following the car so closely – not on State Street at 5:30 on Friday evening. Maybe they had a brake light out – hard to tell – it all happened so quickly. One minute you’re tooling along thinking about supper, the next you’re watching ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith Takes You Farther Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,740 views

    Dominant Thought: True faith in Jesus sees beyond testing to the grace and reward of Jesus.

    Have you been watching the Olympics? There’s something about watching those great struggles that makes us want to do better at things, doesn’t it? If those 16 year old kids can do that, surely I can at least drink more water every day, or something! Tuesday night, we got to watch as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ