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  • Benny Horn avatar

    Born Again To Become A New Creature In Christ

    Contributed by Benny Horn on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 126 ratings
     | 33,319 views

    When a caterpillar becomes a butterfly, it becomes a new creature; this is a perfect picture of the eternal security of the believer.

    Born Again to Become a New Creature in Christ Introduction: When God created all the living creatures in the world, he made many different kinds. He created some to be very beautiful to look at, and some not so beautiful at least to us. Of course, I am sure that they are all beautiful to God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Was Tempted!

    Contributed by David Smith on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,881 views

    For Jesus, as for us, overcoming temptation was not a one-off fight. The temptation experience that we read of today was, if I might extend the boxing analogy, more like one...

    It’s the first Sunday in Lent and we’re back in the wilderness with Jesus.Every year we make this journey - 40 days and 40 nights it lasts! - and every year it continues to be a painful trek (as I think it‘s expected to be). And I’m conscious of the fact that a lot of ink (real and virtual) has ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Why Should I Need God?

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Mar 13, 2011
    based on 148 ratings
     | 34,128 views

    Not all godless people are bad. They just don’t want to commit their lives to God for some reasons. They consider being a freelance as an advantage. If being godless is practically an advantage, then why should I need to believe in God?

    WHY SHOULD I NEED GOD? Heb 12:16-17 You may be surprised if I tell you that not all godless people are bad. But they just don’t want to commit their lives to God for some reasons. They consider being a freelance as an advantage. In fact, godless people consider themselves a practical people. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 8, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 684 views

    This sermon encourages self-examination of our faith and commitment to God's Word, urging us to bear spiritual fruit through understanding and living out His teachings.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and souls, united in our shared love for the Lord. We are here, not by chance or circumstance, but by the divine design of our Heavenly Father, drawn together to seek His wisdom and to grow in our understanding of His Word. The world outside these ...read more

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    "Treasures" Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,627 views

    Sermon 13 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

    “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 “But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; 21 for where your treasure is, there your ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Joy Of Mourning Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 1, 2006
     | 5,676 views

    2nd sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Refreshed with some rewrite in 8/08. Powerpoint and Video Clips available on request.)

    THE JOY OF MOURNING MATTHEW 5:4 & 2 CORINTHIANS 7:8-11 INTRODUCTION: How would you define “paradox”? What is a paradox? And no, it’s not two physicians! Is a paradox a contradiction? Actually no. A contradiction is something that is wrong, two things obviously opposed. A paradox is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Simony, Nepotism And Cronyism- Oh My!

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,869 views

    A sermon on corruption in the church based on the story of Simon the Sorcerer in Acts 8. (Thanks to SermonCentral Contributors and Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page)

    Sermon for 1/22/2006 Acts 8:4-25 Introduction: In February 2001, Adam Burtle, a 20 year old student at the University of Washington put his soul up for auction on eBay. The ad read: "Hardly used. I make no warranties as to the condition of my soul. As of now it is near mint condition, with only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Time

    Contributed by Bill Plazarin on Nov 1, 2000
    based on 66 ratings
     | 7,981 views

    It is time to wake up!

    SERMON ON TIME ROMANS 13:11 INTRODUCTION PAUL ADMONISHED THE ROMAN CHRISTIANS TO AWAKE TO THE BLESSINGS AND PRIVILEGES OF THE GOSPEL AGE, AND TO LIVE WORTHY OF THEM. A. MANY ARE UNAWARE OF THEIR TIME B. TIME TO SOME IS WORK AND PLEASURE C. SOME BELIEVE TIME IS JUST WHILE YOU BREATHE D. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Slavery That Enslaves And A Slavery That Sets Free

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 1, 2003
    based on 165 ratings
     | 14,506 views

    The Apostle Paul makes it clear that all men are slaves, spiritually, either of sin to abject bondage or of righteousness to untold blessing.

    A SLAVERY THAT ENSLAVES AND A SLAVERY THAT SETS FREE “Do you not know that when you present yourselves to someone as slaves for obedience, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin resulting in death, or of obedience resulting in righteousness? But thanks be to God that though you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Restoring The Backslider Series

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on May 19, 2008
    based on 13 ratings
     | 45,022 views

    Here is a clear plan of action to help people get right with God and continue to walk with Him after having gotten off track.

    RESTORING THE BACKSLIDER APRIL 2, 2000. Pastor Eric J. Hanson This is the fourth in a series which has included the following previous messages. 1. When people backslide. 2. Hidden in the Body. & 3. Hidden in the Body part 2. I. If we are to really care about restoring those who have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sin Of Sodom

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015
     | 5,515 views

    The Sin of Sodom

    Genesis 18:16-33 The Sin of Sodom 2 Peter 2:6 And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into ashes condemned them with an overthrow, making them an ensample unto those that after should live ungodly; 1. The Perversion of Sodom - LOOK BACKWARD 20 the LORD said, Because the cry of Sodom ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Practical Advice With A Cynical Flavor Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 5, 2018
     | 5,408 views

    This life is nothing like a fairy tale where we live happily ever after. Life is a constant challenge, and we fare better at it if we embrace some realistic realizations, some of which seem slightly cynical and ironic.

    Practical Advice with A Cynical Flavor (Ecclesiastes 10:1-20) 1. The dictionary defines a cynic as, “a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable or unselfish reasons.” 2. One definition of the word “irony” is “a state of affairs or an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Triumphal Entry Series

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Apr 6, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,193 views

    The triumphal entry was significant not only to the people of Jesus' days but to Christians throughout history.

    THEME: IT IS FINISHED TOPIC: THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY TEXT: JOHN 12:12-19. INTRODUCTION It becomes clear that the triumphal entry was a significant event, not only to the people of Jesus' day but to Christians throughout history. We celebrate Palm Sunday to remember that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Problem Of Procrastination Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025
     | 22 views

    The Problem of Procrastination

    Acts 24:10-27 The Problem of Procrastination Some will not be saved because of Rebellion - Luke 19:14 We will not have this man to reign over us. of Religion - John 3:7 Ye must be born again of Reluctance - They would be saved, but not today. 1. The Preaching that Convicted him - 25 And as ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,364 views

    This sermon explores the profound truth of our redemption through Christ, the significance of His sacrifice, and our response to this incredible gift. Key

    Good morning, beloved family of God! Isn't it a blessing to gather together in His name, bound by His love, and warmed by His grace? We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here to celebrate the redemption realized through Christ, to appreciate the relevance of His ...read more

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