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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    The Harvest Is Plentiful

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 12, 2025
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     | 1,505 views

    Jesus modeled how we should be sensitive to the needs of others, be moved with compassion, and see people as ready for the harvest. Rather than praying for others to do the job, we should be engaged too.

    Allow me to open our message with an illustration. In his book entitled The Kingdom Focused Church, Gene Mims shares the following account: “After Marco Polo returned from the magnificent imperial court of Kublai Khan in 1926, he wrote that the mighty Khan asked him to request that the Pope send ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seven 'i Am' Statements Of Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 31, 2024
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     | 1,889 views

    This sermon explores the 'I Am' sayings of Jesus in John's Gospel, emphasizing their significance in revealing Jesus' divine nature and His offerings to believers.

    Good morning, dear friends in Christ. It is a joy to gather with you once again in this place of worship, this sanctuary of solace, where we can find comfort, strength, and inspiration in the Word of God. Today, we are going to be focusing on some of the most powerful and profound statements made ...read more

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    The Attitude Of The Seeker Of One More Soul

    Contributed by Bobby Roger on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,849 views

    To challenge people to reach one more soul for Christ.

    THE ATTITUDE OF A SEEKER OF ONE MORE SOUL Luke 15:1-10 1. He is not satisfied with what he has as long as there is ONE MORE that is lost. „« The shepherd surely could have just waited a few months and he would have had well over a hundred sheep in his flock. „« The woman could have worn her head ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The New Song

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 22, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,871 views

    The song which is spoken of in Revelation Chapter 5.

    THE NEW SONG Revelation 5:8-14 I. THE HIGHEST NOTE “Thou art worthy” l. Worthy because He redeemed us at an awful cost. Isaiah 53:5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    From The Cradle To The Cross

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
     | 2,657 views

    From His birth to His death everything in His life shows Christ is the Messiah

    Introduction: “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of you shall come forth to Me The One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of old, From everlasting.” Micah 5:2 I. The Location - This is debated among scholars and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Small Wonder

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Jul 15, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,706 views

    With God, even what is small can be used to make something wonderful!!

    SMALL WONDER MICAH 5: 2-5a SUNDAY PM SERVICE JULY 14, 2002 INTRODUCTION: One summer evening during a violent thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small boy into bed. She was about to turn off the light when he asked with a tremor in his voice, "Mommy, will you sleep with me tonight?" The mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Communion - What's The Bottom Line

    Contributed by George Alves on Feb 6, 2002
    based on 182 ratings
     | 19,549 views

    Communion is a very special time for believers. Jesus doesn’t want us to go away without encountering him at His Table. This message encourages believers to see beyond the elements.

    Communion – What is the bottom line? Luke 24:13-35 What does Jesus want to do for us at this gathering? When we celebrate communion, what is Jesus’ purpose. As we walk along on the Road to Emmaus with the two disciples we must not forget that these two disciples of Jesus had heard the two ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Why We Observe Christmas

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,820 views

    What Christmas is all about!

    ROM.14:5-6 "WHY WE OBSERVE CHRISTMAS" * Some Christians are touchy, sensitive, and full of objections about Christmas. A) To you I say (in the Words of Scripture), if you regard the day, regard it unto the Lord! * If you do not regard the day, then be sure you are Christian about it! * Do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Home By Another Way

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 10,284 views

    An Epiphany sermon - explores the way that we are changed after we meet the baby in the manger, just like the "wise men" were. (also makes reference to the James Taylor song of the same title)

    Grace be to you and peace from the One who was and is and is to come. Amen. As the story goes, the Magi in our gospel lesson had seen a star at its rising that they interpreted as announcing the birth of a king. Magi may have been dream-interpreters, astrologers, or astronomers, but not likely ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Are You Talking To Me?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 13, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,001 views

    Gideon - living life in a winepress, We all too often live a minimum existance in a winepress instead of living in the fresh air. That only wil happen when we encounter God.

    Fine wine from dry wheat Are you talking to me? Judges 6:11-16 When you think of a hero, you’re usually inclined to think of strength, great intellect, personal charisma and beauty, or enormous wealth. But our hero today had none of these. He started out as a quiet peaceful farmer, but was ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    What Does The Bible Say About Divorce And Remarriage?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 71 ratings
     | 7,854 views

    This message looks at the major passages in the Bible on this difficult subject.

    - “A divorce is like an amputation: you survive, but there’s less of you.” - Margaret Atwood. We will look at what the Old Testament has to say about divorce and remarriage, then what Jesus has to say, then what Paul has to say. We’ll follow up with how that all comes together in specific ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Christ Has Set Us Free

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 4, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,972 views

    This sermon is about Jesus and how he has set us free from legalism, guilt and sin.

    Christ Has Set Us Free Galatians 5:1-6,13 Primary Purpose: To stress that the purpose of the law was to condemn, while Christ has set us free and justified the believer The story is told some years ago of a pastor who found the roads blocked one Sunday morning and was forced to skate on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peter & Paul (Not Forgetting Mark!)

    Contributed by Francis Gardom on Jul 7, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,166 views

    St Peter & St Paul. Why they didn’t always hit it off with each other. The role of Mark in their reconciliation

    St Stephen, Lewisham 29th June 2003 St Peter & St Paul Peter & Paul (not forgetting Mark!) Today we commemorate two of the great New Testament heroes, St Peter & St Paul. At the end of Mass we shall process to their icons in the north and south isles and say a special prayer of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Where You There? Series

    Contributed by Brian Gilbert on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,358 views

    This sermon attempts to help individuals find themselves at the cross of Jesus by considering several people who were there.

    WHERE YOU THERE? INTRODUCTION: Where were you when…. The Space Shuttle exploded in the 1980’s? Kennedy was assassinated? You heard about the 911attacks? It is amazing how we remember where we were, what we were doing, even what we were wearing during major cultural or national events. We were ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Don't Stop Fighting

    Contributed by Bo Lane on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 17,735 views

    Today’s young people have to fight hard for their faith. It’s a battle that many can’t handle but God has hope and alternatives. This sermon gives a way out for people who just want to give up.

    Don’t Stop Fighting I’m 11 and I don’t want to live anymore. - Hi. I am very young but I want to die already! I hate my life! I am 11 years old. I know I cannot live more! I just want to know what is the less painful and easiest way to die; I don’t want my life anymore! I have to die; I just ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal