How To Become A Great Christian Leader Series
Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 27, 2007
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1. A Great Christian Leader Serves JESUS. 2. A Great Christian Leader Serves FELLOW SERVANTS. 3. A Great Christian Leader Serves SELF. (Has a Godly self-image.)
How To Become A Great Christian LeaderDave Thomas, the founder of Wendy’s, became a familiar sight to millions with his company’s television commercials. Dave also appeared in a lot of training films for Wendy’s employees. In those training films he would dress as his workers ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Preparing Ourselves To Receive The Blessings Of God
Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 2, 2008
based on 19 ratings
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THIS SERMON IS ABOUT PREPARING OURSELVES TO RECEIVE THE BLESSINGS OF GOD AND EXHORTS US TO 1.REFLECT2.REPENT3.RELEASE4.RECOVER5.REARRANGE6.RENEW7.REJOICE
PREPARING OURSELVES TO RECEIVE THE BLESSINGS OF GOD***********************************************************OUTLINE1.REFLECT2.REPENT3.RELEASE4.RECOVER5.REARRANGE6.RENEW7.REJOICETHE MESSAGEPREPARING OURSELVES TO RECEIVE THE BLESSINGS OF ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
Affirmed In The Gospel Series
Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 14, 2008
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Paul shows his 1) His Coming, 2) His Companion, 3) His Commission, and 4) His Commendation that he was of one truth and one spirit with the other twelve apostles.
Over this past week’s political campaigning, certain staffers made mistakes, and their mistakes became public. A satirist depicted a puffin bird flying by and droppings falling on a political opponent. Elsewhere, an email sent in response to comments made by the father of a recently killed soldier ...read more
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Denomination: Other
The Method Of Christmas Series
Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 4, 2006
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Second in a Christmas series, this describes (1) His Eternal Glory before coming toEarth, (2) His Extensive Limitations He took onand (3) His Exhaltation as a result of being obedient.
Intro: John 3:16 taught us that the Meaning of Christmas is LOVE...God’s Love. Let us now focus onthe METHOD of Christmas: How did God demonstrate Hisgreat love for us? To answer that, we turn to Philippians 2:5-11, and discover:I. The ETERNAL GLORY He had before coming to Earth (Phil ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Free Demo Faith Series
Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 11, 2008
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Exposition of 1 John 3:4-18 regarding authentic faith. It is 2 of 6 sermons that are related to our churches mission statement. The mission point that it is about is the "demonstration of authentic faith."
Text: 1 John 3:4-18, Title: Free Demo Faith, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/15/08, AMA.Opening illustration: Talk about downloading the free demon of a game on the computer, explain how it works to get you interested, but stops before you get any real satisfaction; So that you will pay up and buy the game. ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Growing Closer To God Through Experiences Series
Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 10, 2008
based on 12 ratings
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Part 2. Using Henry Blackaby’s "Experiencing God." We come to know God in a deeper way through experience as we step out in faith and follow his will.
What if the quality of your life is directly related to the quality of your relationship with God? Your satisfaction with life, your happiness, the quality of your relationships with other people, the ability to live a “good life,” a righteous or God honoring life, as well as intangible things ...read more
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Denomination: Methodist
7 Keys To Revival
Contributed by Mark Price on May 12, 2006
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We find a defined prescription for real revival in 2 Chronicles 7:14. The problem is that, like with many precribed orders from our physician, we hesitate to take the medicine.
Over and over, the Lord spoke to Israel through Jeremiah the prophet saying, "Return to Me." Practically to the very end, He called unto them to return and repent. He admonished them as a loving and faithful Husband would his unfaithful wife. As a Shepherd, He called to His wayward sheep. ...read more
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Denomination: *other
Responding To The Da Vinci Code Series
Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 20, 2006
based on 11 ratings
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It turns out that very little of The Da Vinci Code is based on history. This sermon examines only two issues: (1) The Truth about the Scriptures, and (2) The Truth about Jesus’ Deity.
ScriptureDan Brown’s novel, The Da Vinci Code, has sold some 43 million copies, making it the biggest-selling adult novel in history. With the release of the movie adaptation of the book on May 19, interest in this controversial tale has risen substantially. A new nationwide survey by The Barna ...read more
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Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Transforming Community
Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 30, 2004
based on 34 ratings
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Sermon 3 of 6 on the Acts 2:47 church - 24/7! We are called to be salt and light. I used several different Sermon Central sources for illustrations, ideas and comments.
2:47 – 24/7 Transforming Community Transformers change things. That’s what they do.When my girls were growing up I wanted to buy them "Transformers" instead of dolls. Donna wouldn’t let me for reasons that I don’t remember now. I’m sure her reasons were good - I just don’t remember what they ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Experience Complete Forgiveness Series
Contributed by Keith Manry on May 18, 2004
based on 16 ratings
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Part 2 of a series based on Mel Gibson’s film "The Passion of the Christ." Portions of this sermon were derived from sermons given by Sermon Central designed with the same intent.
Experience Complete ForgivenessJohn 8:1-11Deadly – when you hear that adjective, certain phrases come to mind, likeA deadly weapon,A deadly attack,A deadly snake,A deadly explosive,A deadly heart attack,A deadly enemy.Whatever connection you make with the word “deadly” it probably won’t ...read more
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Denomination: Methodist
The Blessings Of Forgiveness Series
Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 22, 2004
based on 38 ratings
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Jesus teaches us to forgive. This is important because (1) forgiveness releases us from bondage, (2) gives us the freedom to grow, and (3) leaves room for God’s work.
We have a forgiving God. We receive His forgiveness purely on GRACE. We pay no penance; we did no work to justify forgiveness. In fact, we cannot promise we will always stay RIGHT. We are forgiven because of Christ.We forgive because we have been forgiven. So what does these verses mean? ...read more
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Denomination: Independent/Bible
317 - Ten Commandments For Peacemakers Series
Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 26, 2005
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1. What does peace produce? 2. Can I live in peace with everyone? 3. How can I “make every effort to live in peace”? 10 Christ Commandments
Sermon Study #317 – TEN COMMANDMENTS FOR PEACEMAKERSIllus. Poem:I dreamed death came the other nightAnd heaven’s gate swung wide.With kindly grace an angel fairUshered me inside.And there, to my astonishmentStood folks I’d known on earth.Some I’d judged and labeled as“Unfit”, “Of little ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Clashes Of Power Series
Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 28, 2005
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The series of clashes with the Pharisees reveal their blindness - blinded to (1) the true identity of Jesus and (2) the needs of man. Learn therefore that the power of life is in Jesus, and the focus of life ought to be the needs of others.
The 5 clashes Jesus had with the Pharisees:Mark 2:7 "Why does this fellow talk like that? He’s blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?- Jesus has authority on earth to forgive sins!Mark 2:17"Why does he eat with tax collectors and ’sinners’?"- Jesus has come to save ...read more
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Denomination: Independent/Bible
Life Is Like A Baseball Game
Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2004
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1- We’re on a team, so be a team player. 2- We have a coach, so listen to him. 3- We may get hurt, so what? Play anyway.
INTRO.- Everyone should have a goal in life. Goals give motivation to our lives whether it’s the game of baseball or the Christian life.ILL.- A little boy was overheard talking to himself as he strutted through the backyard, wearing his baseball cap and toting a ball and bat: "I’m the greatest ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
For Those In Quest Series
Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 19, 2004
based on 54 ratings
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The Bereans show us that a quest becomes noble when: 1. We receive the Good News with eagerness. 2. We examine the Scriptures to see if it is true. 3. We are transformed by the truth.
My favorite part of Paul Harvey is the last segment of the newscast that he calls “For What It’s Worth.” One day he gave this interesting story: “Our For What It’s Worth Department hears from Hershey, Pennsylvania — where the woman in the Mercedes had been waiting patiently for a parking place to ...read more
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Denomination: Methodist
