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Following The Leader

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Sep 6, 2001

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What is authentic discipleship ? Surely it is that which Jesus taught. In this message we look at the terms Jesus laid down for those who would choose to follow him.

FOLLOWING THE LEADER The Terms of Authentic Discipleship The children’s game ‘following the leader’ has introduced all of us to the concept that Jesus sought to initiate among his DISCIPLES. Watching, walking, imitating, responding as the leader does. Matthew 16:21-28 The setting and context ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Makes A Way Where There Is No Way

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 8, 2002

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God’s provision is displayed in this message when it seems like all hope is gone.

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31 Title: “God Makes A Way Where There Is No Way” Introduction: “Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord.” When things are really impossible it’s going to take God to work it out anyway! So you might as well stand still. Almost in the same breath Moses appears to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marks Of Effective Minister Part 2

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 28, 2001

based on 46 ratings

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This is a study of Paul’s address to Timothy about being an effective minister.

Marks of an Effective Minister Part 2 1 Timothy 4. 12-16 July 20, 1997 Introduction I. Place in the series: Marks of an Effective Ministry, Marks of an Effective Minister part one, Be a servant, Warn of Error, Be a student of Scripture, Be free of worldly teachings, Discipline for Godliness, Hard ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Are You Empty Enough?

Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Jan 29, 2002

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Expanded outline topical sermon on recognizing our need for God.

Introduction A martial arts student was meeting with his master and teacher at a table, having tea. The student said to his master, "I’ve learned all you have to teach me about defending myself. I want to learn one thing more now. Please teach me about the ways of God." The master took the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Shall They Call On Him Of Whom They Have Not Heard

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 23, 2002

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Challenge to believers to be the link in chain of the gospel by not only receiving salvation, but sharing it with others.

Romans 10:13-18 Isaiah 6:1-9 The highest vocation a man/woman can engage in is the service of the Lord God. And God, in His infinite wisdom, has blessed mankind with the stewardship of His blessed Gospel. He did not entrust this blessedness with the angels. For the angel sent to Cornelius gave ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-18, Isaiah 6:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Samson's Hope

Contributed by Chris Thron on Mar 11, 2001

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Samson lost all by compromising his committment to God. Where is his hope? Where is OUR hope?

And Samson did not know that the LORD had left him. But the Philistines took him, put out his eyes, and brought him down to Gaza. There they bound him with chains of brass, and set him to grinding in the prison house. (Judges 16:20-21) Recall the story of Samson’s downfall. Samson was the original ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:20-21, Psalm 130:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some People Don't Want Us To Be Whole

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 29, 2003

based on 37 ratings

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This is the third sermon in a 5 sermon series on spiritual wholeness.

Some people don’t want us to be whole (John 5:10-13) Please take some time to consider this question, “On a day to day basis, what type of people are you around?” When I ask this question, I am asking it simply to get us to look at how the very same persons we find ourselves interacting with on ...read more

Scripture: John 5:10-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Cost Of Freedom

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 23, 2005

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July 3, 2005 Communion Meditation

In yesterday’s News-Sun, there was an article on page A9 entitled, “After 35 years in prison, man finds freedom frustrating.” It was the story of Georgia resident Junior Allen. Allen was arrested, charged, and sentenced 35 years ago for stealing a black-and-white television from an elderly woman in ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Church Of God

Signs Of The Non-Believer

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 4, 2006

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Simon the Magician looked pretty good. But his behavior after his "conversion" experience left a lot to be desired. We can find some pretty clear characterisitcs of those who look like believers, but are not.

Passage: Acts 8:9-25 Intro: Researchers in Denmark have discovered how one of the deadliest known toxins invades and kills human cells. 1. it is the toxin that causes diseases like diphtheria, cholera and pneumonia. Il) read from news release 2. since Satan is a great counterfeiter, it should ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

From Redneck To Riches

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on May 19, 2006

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This sermon describes our need to assess our earthly possessions from a heavenly perspective.

“From Redneck to Riches” Sermon on Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52 Pentecost +10-Year A July 24, 2005 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field.” I don’t know about you, but I can’t help but read this passage from Matthew’s gospel and not think of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: United Methodist

A Godly Father

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on May 24, 2006

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To show what it takes to truly be a Godly father in today’s world.

INTRODUCTION -Here we stand on another Father’s Day, this third Sunday of June -We do not honor them today simply because we honored our mothers little more than a month ago -We do not honor them today because Sonora Smart Dodd came up with the idea in 1909 -We do not honor them today because ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

Throw Jonah Overboard

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 19, 2006

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A message about getting rid of that which is Jonah like in our lives.

Throw Jonah Overboard Text: Jonah 1:1-16 Jonah’s name is connected with the word "Dove", which signifies a messenger (pigeon/dove). His father’s name was Amittai, which means "My Truth". Put the two together and we find that Jonah, by name, was to be a messenger of the Truth! One of the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Freedom

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006

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Independence Day sermon using a Monopoly Board to contrast what we call freedom with what the Bible declares is freedom.

What makes you feel really free? --Just over 643,000 American soldiers have given their lives in various wars since the birth of our nation in the pursuit and defense of freedom. --Patrick Henry was a famous statesman and orator of colonial Virginia. In 1764 he was elected to the House of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Shift In Our Focus

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 18, 2006

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Focusing life on purpose

“A Shift In Our Focus” Phil 3:7-10 The first thing I want you to understand is there is a Realm of knowing Christ that is restricted to people who live double Lives. One of the reasons most people do not enjoy the fullness of God, is because they have failed in some way - to let go of those ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On Purpose

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Oct 18, 2000

based on 29 ratings

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Someone asked me on Sunday if we were going to finish the 1st chapter of I Corinthians tonight.

Someone asked me on Sunday if we were going to finish the 1st chapter of I Corinthians tonight. I said that perhaps we would although I thought it would take another couple of nights to finish. I had the lesson for tonight prepared a couple of weeks ago. If I taught that lesson, we'd get pretty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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