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  • John Lowe avatar

    The Glory Of His Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 23, 2018
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    At the very moment when Jewish authorities were plotting to kill Him, Gentiles began to desire His attention. The Greeks who came to Jesus were Gentiles, not Grecian Jews, who had become converts to Judaism.

    -Monday- Jerusalem The Glory of His Sacrifice (Is. 6:10) John 12:20-50 20 Now there were certain Greeks among those who came up to worship at the feast. 21 Then they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” 22 Philip came and told ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Thinking The Things Of God” Introduction To Luther’s Small Catechism Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 6, 2018
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    Background and history of Luther's Small Catechism

    In Jesus Holy Name September 16, 2018 Series: Luther’s Small Catechism Redeemer Text Deuteronomy 6:5-7 “Thinking the Things of God” Introduction to Luther’s Small Catechism Everyone has an identity. Often time our real identity; who we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Simon Rundell avatar

    How Foolish Of Me To Think That God Was Beneath Me...

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,287 views

    Contrasts the notion of Christ as foundation with Christ as Capstone, leading us up towards God.

    Sermon: 28th March 1999 (My very first sermon before beginning at Theological College) "The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; this was the Lord’s doing, and it is amazing in our eyes"? Ladies and Gentlemen, When a Parish sends one of its congregation for training ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    I Think I'll Just Praise The Lord

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 259 ratings
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    We are created for God’s glory and we are to offer Him praise continually

    PS.145:21; 146:1-2; 147:1; 148:1-5; 149:1; 150:1-6 "I THINK I’LL JUST PRAISE THE LORD" A) I believe according to the Bible, man was created to praise and glorify the Lord! * Isa.43:7 God says, "For I have created him for my glory." * 1 Cor.10:31 "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Borst avatar

    What Should We Think About Capital Punishment? Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 5, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 5,826 views

    Takes a look at the death penalty from a Biblical perspective to aid Christians in their thought process

    WHAT SHOULD WE THINK ABOUT CAPITAL PUNISHMENT? OPENING ILLUSTRATION… Texas Executes Rapist-Killer; Third of the Year HUNTSVILLE, Texas (Reuters) - Texas carried out its third execution of the year on Monday, putting to death a delivery truck driver who raped and killed a 19-year-old waitress ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Does God Really Think About Divorce?

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Mar 17, 2001
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    Divorce

    Matthew 19:3-9 (READ) In Matthew 19 the Pharisees tried to trick Jesus by asking Him what they thought was a tough question about divorce. ¡§Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any and every reason?¡¨ (vs. 3). To put it in modern-day language, ¡§Can you get a no-fault divorce for any ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Reconfigure Our Irrational Assumptions With Scriptural Thinking

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006
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    Alan Greenspan, Chairman of the USA’s Federal Reserve Bank said of Americans in 1997, "I am afraid that too many have given in to the thinking of irrational exuberance."

    How to Reconfigure Our Irrational Assumptions With Scriptural Thinking Romans 12:1-12:2 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) How to Reconfigure Our Irrational Assumptions With Scriptural Thinking - Rom. 12:1,2 Alan Greenspan, Chairman of the USA’s Federal Reserve Bank said of Americans in 1997, "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When You Think You're Going Under

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jun 22, 2002
    based on 416 ratings
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    Don’t despair, Christ is there. And He desires to lift you up when you think you’re going under.

    We have all had that “sinking feeling,” haven’t we? We’ve all had our share of storms. There are various types of storms in life. 1. Situational storms. This is when circumstances seem to plot against you and everything seems to go wrong. Murphy’s law is in full force. Everything seems to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Reconfigure Our Irrational Assumptions With Scriptural Thinking

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2002
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    How to Reconfigure Our Irrational Assumptions With Scriptural Thinking - (Rom. 12:1,2) Do not be guilty of irrational exuberance or discouragement.

    How to Reconfigure Our Irrational Assumptions With Scriptural Thinking - Rom. 12:1,2 Alan Greenspan, Chairman of the USA’s Federal Reserve Bank said of Americans in 1997, "I am afraid that too many have given in to the thinking of irrational exuberance." Quote:Let the mind of the Master be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Have More Power Than You Think Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 19,499 views

    Judges, Pt. 2

    YOU HAVE MORE POWER THAN YOU THINK (JUDGES 6:11-35) Dietrich Bonhoeffer, known for his opposition to Hitler, was imprisoned and executed in 1945. One of Bonhoeffer’s poems in prison is a masterpiece, revealing his fear, courage and faith in the face of unspeakable evil. “Who am I? Who am I? They ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis Rhoads avatar

    I Think I Am Going To Eat Worms

    Contributed by Dennis Rhoads on Aug 30, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,919 views

    Even when you feel alone, God has not left you.

    8/26/2003 Sermon Title “I think I will go eat worms.” Text; 1 Kings 19 1-8 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. This morning we are going to look at the Old Testament reading where we find the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Things Might No Work Out The Way You Think They Will

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,746 views

    A sermon on boldness (thanks to various SermonCentral contributors for many of the illustrations)

    Sermon for 8/22/2004 Boldness Introduction: A. The Six Shooter was a popular western, broadcast on NBC radio from 1953-54. Jimmy Stewart starred as Britt Ponsett, a Texas plainsman. On one broadcast, Britt called a bully’s bluff even though his gun was several feet away on a dresser. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Building Dynamic Faith: Lesson 4: Thinking The Unthinkable

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,382 views

    God has promised to do the impossible in response to prayer. Let us recognize that throughout life, God has already done the humanly impossible. Realize God wants to do exceeding and abundantly beyond all that we ask or think.

    A. STATEMENTS ON PRAYER BY JERRY FALWELL (as taught by Jonathan Falwell). 1. Prayer can do anything God can do . . . and since God can do anything, prayer is omnipotent. 2. “Nothing of eternal significance ever happens apart from prayer.” 3. “Faith begins where man’s power ends.” 4. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Thinking Clearly About Our African Spritual Heritage

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 4, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 25,838 views

    This sermon was preached on Black History Sunday and it highlights people of color in the bible and challenges the stereotypes we have of Africans as people and of African history.

    Thinking Clearly About Our African Spiritual Heritage 2/27/2005 As we go through our sermon series on thinking clearly, one of the ones that got left out was thinking clearly about our African Spiritual Heritage. We’ve decided to put this one in. Why do we need to think clearly here. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What Does God Think Of Living For The American Dream? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 8, 2014
     | 4,147 views

    A look at the shortcomings of the American Dream. This focuses on the parable of the rich fool and how his life is a personification of the American Dream that we exalt.

    EVERYONE'S GOAL: The American Dream is the default life goal of our country. - Everywhere you look, our vision, goals, desires, and plans all run toward the American Dream. - I’ve said before that materialism is the biggest sin in America. Part of the proof for that is how pervasive our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist