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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Playing Follow The Leader Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,338 views

    Leaders must lead with truth instead of deception, with grace instead of power, and with unswerving commitment to the the least and the lost.

    Several things prompt this message. First and foremost, I bring this message because I know that it is crucial to teach and re-teach our church’s vision. Everyone needs to understand what we are trying to do as a church. Just saying it once or twice does not get the story told. I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Promoting Authentic Human Development In An Outsourced World Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,323 views

    New social justice problems have emerged in recent years, straining systems of insurance and welfare. How shall we as Christians respond?

    Monday of 28th week in course October 12, 2009 Caritas in Veritate The queen of the South and the men of Nineveh will rise up and condemn the generation of pharisees for not believing in Jesus. At the end of time, they will also condemn the pharisees of our day for not believing in Jesus or His ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Pessimistic, Optimistic Or Realistic? Living With An Authentic Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,646 views

    The pessimist says the glass is half empty. The optimist says the glass is half full. The realist knows there is water in the glass. Who are you?

    Pessimistic, Optimistic or Realistic? Living with an Authentic Spirit Which of these words would you use to describe yourself? Pessimist / Optimist / Realist Which would you use to describe yourself? The pessimist says the glass is half empty. The optimist says the glass is half full. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    How To Pray Authentically: The Four Position Prayer

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021
     | 2,185 views

    When I first became a part of the family of Christ I was pretty clueless. I had no idea what it meant to be a Christian, I had no idea how to study the Bible, and I didn't really know how to pray.

    When I first became a part of the family of Christ I was pretty clueless. I had no idea what it meant to be a Christian, I had no idea how to study the Bible, and I didn't really know how to pray. I've read several books about prayer. And often times I find myself, after reading ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    Genesis: Authentic History From An Awesome God

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 14, 2023
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    This is the introduction to a series on the historical foundations of the first eleven chapters of the book of Genesis. These chapters present authentic events and real people. Without them, nothing else makes sense.

    To try and comprehend the majesty and power of the Sovereign LORD God Almighty is like trying to place the entirety of the oceans inside a thimble. To hear skeptics and infidels crow that God does not exist or does not care for what is happening in this world is to hear the finite, limited, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Alive To God - Baptism Sermon

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 8, 2014
     | 3,518 views

    This is a message given before a baptism at an inner-city mission church, Church at the Mission (www.catm.ca)

    Baptised for the Glory of God - June 8, 2014 We are here to CELEBRATE. We’re here to celebrate and to acknowledge two very important types of decisions being made today. We’re here to celebrate the baptism of Brent and Christina and Nick, and we’re here to celebrate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Norris Harris I avatar

    #3 Faith To Follow Series

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,364 views

    I believe that one of the most difficult truths for us to accept is the fact that we are not yet ready to follow the Lord Jesus into certain Situations, Places or Circumstances. Here Jesus spells out what It actually means to ‘take up one’s cross daily in

    I believe that one of the most difficult truths for us to accept is the fact that we are not yet ready to follow the Lord Jesus into certain Situations, Places or Circumstances. Ah yes, in our hearts we really do believe that we are ready to confront any or everything in the spirit-world; but in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Playing Follow The Leader Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 13, 2011
     | 4,396 views

    This is the fourth message in a series that takes a fresh look at the twenty-third Psalm. This message examines the leadership provided by the shepherd.

    How many of you have ever played “Simon Says?” As you know, “Simon Says” is a more detailed version of the game “Follow the Leader.” The object of the game is to listen closely to the instructions given by the leader to make sure that you can stay in the game. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Spencer avatar

    Religion Is Not Enough

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 9, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,254 views

    A major problem in our world today is religion. In fact, lots of people are turned off to God because of religion. Many people will not consider the claims of Christ because of religion. Religion is a problem.

    Religion Is Not Enough Romans 2:17-29 17 But if you bear the name “Jew” and rely upon the Law and boast in God, 18 and know His will and approve the things that are essential, being instructed out of the Law, 19 and are confident that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Unity In Christ Series

    Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 16, 2009
     | 5,452 views

    This sermon is an exposition of 1 Cor 1.10-17.

    Unity in Christ Text: 1 Cor 1.10-17. Introduction: Illustration: The Queen Mary was the largest ship to cross the oceans when it was launched in 1936. Through four decades and a World War she served until she was retired, anchored as a floating hotel and museum in Long Beach, California. During ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Longings To Be Followed-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 27, 2016
     | 2,871 views

    2 of 4. Jesus invited His audience to accept Him as the Light that everyone/all should follow. Jesus is the Light that all should follow. But Why? 4 longings worthy of being followed...A Longing to be followed, fulfills the need for...

    LONGINGS TO BE FOLLOWED-II—John 8:12 Attention: Disaster Encounter "Oh, No!" he gasped as he surveyed the disaster before him. Never in his 40 years of life had he seen anything like it. How anyone could have survived he did not know. He could only hope that somewhere amid the overwhelming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    A Fisherman Following Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 6, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,129 views

    2nd of 10 messages on Jesus Ministry. Simon was among Jesus’ first followers but he like the crowds didn’t really make a commitment until Jesus called him as his disciples. As the story of this fisherman unfolds we see what Jesus does for us and to us w

    A Fisherman Following Jesus Simon was among Jesus’ first followers but he like the crowds didn’t really make a commitment until Jesus called him as his disciples. As the story of this fisherman unfolds we see what Jesus does for us and to us when we choose to follow Him. Jesus’ First ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Phil Morgan avatar

    The Cost Of Following Jesus

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 940 ratings
     | 354,147 views

    Jesus confronts three men with the high cost of following Him.

    READ: Luke 9:57-62. Luke records for us in this passage an account of THREE (3) MEN whom Jesus met as He travelled along with His disciples. Two of these men declared that they wished to follow Jesus; to become His disciples. The other was one whom Jesus SUMMONED to follow Him. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Failure To Satisfy Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,643 views

    Exposition of Mark 11:12-26 about Jesus’ condemnation of hypocrisy and affirmation of genuine faith

    Text: Mark 11:12-26, Title: Failure to Satisfy, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/1/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Hypocrite: Someone who complains there is too much sex and violence on his VCR. One of the subjects I taught was physical science for learning disabled kids. It was hard to get them motivated to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Asch avatar

    Growing Fruitful Followers Series

    Contributed by David Asch on Nov 21, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,865 views

    As we read some of Jesus’ final words, we discover the seemingly impossible mission he gives them. And it will greatly help us understand our own mission. Mission impossible? You be the judge…

    GROWING FRUITFUL FOLLOWERS John 15:5-13 INTRO: Give every child an apple as they enter, with instructions not to eat it… As I talk this morning, I want each of you with an apple to be thinking about what this apple has to do with who Jesus wants us to be, what Jesus wants us to do. We’re calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational