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Amazing Love

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Apr 29, 2005

based on 34 ratings

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By sending Jesus to die for us while we were still rejecting Him, God demonstrated His amazing love for us.

I. When they met she was just fifteen and he was sixteen. They dated throughout high school. He was a football player and she was a cheerleader. Nobody was surprised when they married after graduation. Four years and two babies later, she stood in her kitchen with the dirty dishes in the sink, a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord, Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 29, 2005

based on 15 ratings

| 5,088 views

Examines the necessity of adopting a lifelong learning attitude toward prayer, and being willing to allow Christ to be our teacher. Part 2 in series, "Learning to Pray."

“Lord, Teach Us to Pray” Prt. 2 of series, “Learning to Pray” David Flowers Wildwind Community Church January 30, 2005 NOTES ON THIS MESSAGE: This message, and all the other messages in this series, were based on Andrew Murray’s book, "With Christ in the School of Prayer." [Begin with video from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Messianic Implications Of Acts 2 Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Aug 13, 2004

based on 9 ratings

| 5,290 views

The Messianic implications of Acts 2

The Messianic implications of Psalm 2 Psalm 2:1-3, “2 1 Why do the nations rage? Why do the people waste their time with futile plans? 2 The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the LORD and against his anointed one. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Six Troubles He Will Deliver You , Yea In Seven No Evil Shall Touch You

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 19, 2004

based on 45 ratings

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This sermon is about those whom the Lord delivers namely 1.THE POOR AND NEEDY 2.THE GODLY 3.THOSE WHO CONSIDER THE POOR 4.THOSE WHO LOVE HIM 5.THOSE WHO CALL ON HIM 6.THOSE WHOM HE HAS CHOSEN AND ANOINTED 7.THE SEED OF THE RIGHTEOUS

IN SIX TROUBLES HE WILL DELIVER YOU , YEA IN SEVEN NO EVIL SHALL TOUCH YOU ********************************************************************************************* OUTLINE 1.THE LORD DELIVERS THE POOR AND NEEDY 2.THE LORD DELIVERS THE GODLY 3.THE LORD DELIVERS THOSE WHO CONSIDER THE ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Third Day He Rose Again From The Dead Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 20, 2004

based on 16 ratings

| 14,888 views

This sermon suggests seven consequences if the resurrection of the dead is false. But, because the resurrection of the dead is true, we have hope!

Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means that Jesus rose from the dead on the third day. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:13-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by James May on Aug 20, 2004

based on 30 ratings

| 16,336 views

Letting your light shine is a natural characteristic of those who are filled with the Holy Spirit and living for Jesus. He said that WE are the Light of the Word because we refect Him.

You Are the Light of the World (This sermon was adapted from message by Pastor Roger Griffith for another website. He also has some sermons posted here at Sermoncentral.com) Matthew 5:14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Like Is Like The Olympics

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 23, 2004

based on 204 ratings

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The Olympics: 1- the sports 2- the training 3- the spectators 4- the rules 5- the rewards

INTRO.- ILL.- A man was discussing his tennis technique with a friend. He said, “My brain immediately barks out a command to my body: ‘Run forward, and fast.’ It says, ‘Start right now. Drop the ball gracefully over the net and then race back to position.’” His friend replied, “And then what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 23, 2004

based on 146 ratings

| 7,174 views

Proverbial wisdom: 1- Peace and quiet 2- Silver and Gold

INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - To have a stress-free day, take a night job. - It’s better to have loved and lost than to do ten loads of laundry a week. - The best thing about the future is that it comes only one day at a time. Abe Lincoln - Even God cannot change the past. (but I would add: He can ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Talk Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 6,554 views

The Apostle’s Creed - Intro - The things you believe or don’t believe will change your life. So make sure you believe the truth about Christ

There was once a physics professor who was teaching his class the theory of the pendulum. He knew they responded well to physical demonstrations of theory so one day he held his class in the university gymnasium. The class gathered in the gym to discover that the professor had rigged a large, heavy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Part 4: When Your Pride Is Showing Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Aug 30, 2004

based on 14 ratings

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As sanctified vessels we all have days we just don’t hold our “holy water” very well. One of our major faults is the life-altering sin called pride.

Last week we learned that as Christians, we’re all like vases: vessels designed to be used in the house of God, and as vessels we’re called to be sanctified: set aside as holy vessels, for noble use in the house of God… To be used for God’s purposes, in His Kingdom. Unfortunately, all of us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Transformed Life Preserves The Unity Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 31, 2004

based on 200 ratings

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Paul writes in his letter to the Ephesians the importance of preserving the unity of the church.

A TRANSFORMED LIFE: PRESERVES THE UNITY Ephesians 4:1-6 In the late 1800¡¦s there were two deacons in a small Baptist church in Mayfield, KY. These two deacons didn¡¦t get along and they always opposed each other in any decision related to the church. On one particular Sunday, one deacon put up a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus - The Light Of The World

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2004

based on 108 ratings

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This looks at seven ways in which Jesus blesses us as being the Light of the world.

Technology has come so far so fast during the last 100 years. Even in my lifetime, I am amazed at the advances that have been made. I am equally amazed at how much we take for granted modern technology with all of its benefits and conveniences. One technology which we take for granted is the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, John 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Welcome To The Family

Contributed by James May on Sep 12, 2004

based on 30 ratings

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What does it take, and what does it mean to belong to a Family, especially the Family of God?

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY by Pastor James May The greatest institution that God gave to man is the family unit. The family is where we are trained, taught, and learn to know that we belong. Every member of the family, whether there are a few, or many, develops a sense of belonging that gives them a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Transforming Power

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 12, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 5,062 views

This is sermon 1 of 6 on based on the kind of church it takes to be an Acts 2:47 church. Many sources were used including several on Sermon Central

Transforming Power Meridian Christian Church is a “2:47” Church - 24/7! What is a 2:47 church 24 hours a day – seven days a week? In the next 6 weeks we are going to have the adventure of a lifetime together as we investigate, study and explore the Bible to learn what it is and what it means! ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Family Values

Contributed by Brad Froese on Sep 14, 2004

based on 11 ratings

| 13,158 views

Each decade, the older generation imposes standards. Each decade, the younger generation pushes those envelopes a little further and sets up a standard of their own. Our families need a standard to measure up to, and the Word of God is that timeless stand

? What kinds of values did your family pass along to you during the generation when you grew up? ? How did the trends of that generation influence your observance of your families’ values? ? What kind of an influence did the generation you lived in have on your life? Trends reflect the values of a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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