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  • Sam McCormick avatar

    Psalm 2 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 25, 2020
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     | 7,330 views

    The first two psalms are often considered to be designed as a pair serving as an introduction to the 150-psalm collection. The first psalm describes the difference between the blessed man and the evil man, and Psalm 2 is about triumph over the forces that oppose the faith.

    For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Protecting God's Good Name Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 14, 2022
     | 3,540 views

    This sermon brings this sermon series to an end. Since it should be our goal to make our lives all about God, then we should do our best to protect God's good name by our life of integrity and character. We are God's ambassadors and let's be the best ambassadors we can be.

    A. Today’s sermon brings to a conclusion our sermon series “It’s All About God – Living A God-Centered Life.” 1. It has been a real joy and a real blessing for me to develop this sermon series using Max Lucado’s book “It’s Not About You” as a resource. 2. We have spent three months of Sundays ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Staying Clean In A Polluted World.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 17, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,346 views

    ‘Staying Clean in a Polluted World.’ 1 Peter chapter 1 verses 13-21 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Be Ready Mentally (vs 13-14) • An Alert Mind (VS 13A). • A Sober Mind (VS 13B). • A Positive Mind (VS 13C). (2). Be Ready Morally (vs 15-21) • Motivation #1: By Being Godlike (vs 16) • Motivation #2: By Being Fearful (vs 17) • Motivation #3: By Being Full (vs ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Your House Is The Lord's House-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 27, 2017
     | 5,284 views

    2of ? The author of Ps. 127 compels the reader, & singer of these truths, to ensure the heritage of the Lord’s house. Every successful ‘house’ is built & maintained by the Lord. Your house is the Lord’s house when...

    YOUR HOUSE Is The LORD's HOUSE-II—Psalm 127:1-5 Attention: A Krispy Kreme franchise: Everything about your business, speaks of all that Krispy Kreme proffers— A neon-ish ‘Hot Doughnuts Now’ sign... Helpful cheerful employees... A clean shiny stainless steel conveyor belt for frying & icing hot ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Oliver avatar

    Stop Raging Series

    Contributed by Bobby Oliver on May 14, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,190 views

    The rage of the wicked has them deceived, their rage is against God Almighty, and their rage is the wrong response.

    Stop Raging Psalm 2:1-12 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Psalms. - This week, we’re going to look at the rage of unbelievers against God. - I’m reminded of an incident that happened back when I was in Middle School. - In gym class, we were playing flag football. - It was supposed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Marquardt avatar

    "I'm Just Dying To Go To Heaven!"

    Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,631 views

    Easter sermon on the resurrection of Christ

    "I’M JUST DYING TO GO TO HEAVEN!" TEXT: I Cor. 15:1-58 INTRO: The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the single most important event in human history! It has touched everything in this life, and in the life to come. Even when cultures have attempted to stamp out the reality of Christ’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Importance Of The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 18, 2009
    based on 44 ratings
     | 57,014 views

    Because Christ has been bodily raised, the resurrection of the dead is the new reality for man. The resurrection of Christ means the resurrection of humanity for they are inseparably linked. If Christ is raised, then there is a resurrection for all

    [RESURRECTION REALITIES SERIES] I CORINTHIANS 15: 12-19 THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RESURRECTION [John 5:24-30] Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence and third president of the USA, was a deist-one who believed in the God revealed in nature. Congress once printed a special ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember Why!

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 30, 2011
    based on 67 ratings
     | 36,552 views

    A nation is not saved by the strength of its military nor by the craftiness of its leaders. A nation is only be assured of salvation if it is blessed by God. Our nation used to be focused on God in many things, but that has changed. What can we do to chan

    OPEN: The year was 1620. 102 pilgrims were huddled below deck and no hatches open because of continuous storms. All non-essential personnel required to stay below decks; there was the constant crying of small children; there was no chance to cook any meals. The pilgrims spent 7 weeks in an ill-lit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Begotten

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 12, 2019
     | 4,305 views

    A study in the book of Psalms 2

    Psalm 2: 1 – 12 Begotten 1 Why do the nations rage, and the people plot a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD and against His Anointed, saying, 3 “Let us break Their bonds in pieces and cast away Their cords from us.” 4 He who ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Except

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 21, 2019
     | 4,214 views

    Several Scriptures that contain the word "except" are pulled out and examined.

    EXCEPT I. DEFINING EXCEPT A. Webster's Concise Dictionary Except --- 1. To leave or take out; exclude; omit. 2. To object; take exception; with to. With the exception of; save; but. 1. Informal But for the fact that; only 2. Archaic Unless B. Old Testament ---Hebrew 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    Lights To Our Generation

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jun 5, 2024
     | 1,528 views

    Paul told the Philippians that they were to be blameless in a corrupt generation

    Lights to Our Generation Philippians 2:12-18 Good morning. Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Isaiah 5:21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Leadership's Divine Assurance_3 Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 11, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 602 views

    Establishing that sound and faithful leadership is one of the church’s greatest needs. That means appointing elders and deacons (along with their families) who are committed to their divine assignment of lovingly watching over, caring for, and shepherding the children of God.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 3. The Leadership’s: Divine Assurance Introductory Remarks. 1. The final lesson in this Series: “Divine Call to Leadership,” will be “The Leadership’s Divine Assurance.” 2. We will investigate the elders at Ephesus’ divine assurance. Paul concludes his assurance unto them: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Church At Prayer Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,937 views

    Acts 4:23-31 gives us several reasons why prayer is relevant.

    Introduction Have you ever prayed, and God clearly answered your prayer? In his book Say It With Love, Howard Hendricks has a delightful story about a little boy who saw God answer his simple prayer. Hendricks writes: We had a lovely couple in Dallas several years ago. He sold his business at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Malachi 3:16 Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 23, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 15,167 views

    A textual sermon on Malachi 3:16. It was adapted from several Sermon Central sources.

    Sermon for 1/20/2002 Malachi 3:16 Does it Pay to Serve God? Introduction: A. Have you ever come in contact with someone who says that they went to church for a long time, got involved in the programs of the church, made a decision for Jesus Christ, but through a period of years they have come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If He's Dead, Because He's Not

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 2,983 views

    Our text for this day speaks to us of the horror of what it would be like if Jesus had not been raised from the dead. There would be no grace from God bestowed upon us.

    IF HE’S DEAD, BECAUSE HE’S NOT I CORINTHIANS 15: 1-20 EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 15, 2001 INTRODUCTION: “But for the Grace of God” By Keith Urban. “I can hear the neighbors They’re arguin’ again and there hasn’t been peace on our street since who knows when. I don’t mean to listen in, but the shoutin’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist