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  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Becoming Fishers Of Men

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,568 views

    A challenege to share your faith to a lost world in need of Christ.

    All on the Altar – Becoming Fishers of Men Aug. 11, 2002 Matthew 4:19 and Luke 5:1-11 Sunday AM Intro: This morning I want to speak with you about something that all of us know as Christians that we are supposed to be doing, yet few of us, due to fear, ignorance, busyness, and other excuses and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dykes avatar

    Why It's Easier For "Bad" People To Go To Heaven Than "Good" People Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,802 views

    The parable of the two sons and how they describe our life in relationship with the Father.

    INTRODUCTION If you’re currently looking for a job, you need to be careful when you fill out the application form. Here are some actual statements from job application forms. One person wrote, “I served as an assistant SORE manager.” When asked about his education, one applicant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Become Wise Series

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 8, 2000
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,084 views

    . In our passage for this morning, James 1:5-8, James is going to introduce two subjects that he will address in more detail later in the letter—wisdom and double-mindedness.

    How To Become Wise James 1:5-8 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church November 19, 2000 Introduction: Over the last couple of weeks, we looked at how we can experience authentic and pure joy in the midst of our day-to-day trials. James finishes his thought in verses 2-4 of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Why Can We Rejoice? Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 13, 2015
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     | 5,344 views

    Peter's declaration to the church to live joyfully is not a casual statement, but a COMMAND for us to take hold of! We can rejoice even in the bad times because something better is coming! Do we believe it? That is our challenge today!

    Why can we rejoice? 1 Peter Sermon Series, Part 2 1 Peter 1:1-12 Introduction - His name, Cephas, in the Syriac language, means “rock” -- One of the original 12 apostles (walked on water) -- Was at the Transfiguration of Jesus - Became a leader of the apostles in the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Becoming A People Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,618 views

    Becoming People of Purpose for God

    This morning we¡¦re going to begin a series I¡¦ve entitled: People of Purpose - We¡¦ll be looking at the purposes God has offered each of us. - Today I want to begin by laying the groundwork; by reflecting on the very nature of being purpose centered in our lives. - Let me begin with an exercise ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Orphan Becomes Queen Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 12, 2020
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     | 7,442 views

    After deposing Queen Vashti, the king's attendants encourage him to find a new queen by having a contest between all the young women of the empire.

    For Such a Time as This: An Orphan Becomes a Queen Esther 2:1-18 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 8-09-2020 Two weeks ago, we said hello and goodbye to Queen Vashti. This week, we will meet two more of our main characters and witness a beauty contest that decide the new queen. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "How To Become A Drunk?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 15, 2005
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     | 5,145 views

    Some accused the disciples on the Day of Pentecost of being "drunk." My response to that is: "Whatever they were drinking, I want some!" Our Churches need to have a "Pentecostal" experience." Here are five simple steps to becoming a drunk!

    "How to Become a Drunk?" Introduction: Some accused the disciples on the Day of Pentecost of being "drunk." My response to that is: "Whatever they were drinking, I want some!" Our Church needs to have a "Pentecostal" experience." Here is how! 1. Find a private place, and pray! The disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Make You

    Contributed by David Dailey on May 23, 2003
    based on 22 ratings
     | 10,584 views

    Jesus Is the author and finisher of our faith. if we allow him he will mold us and make us

    I Will Make You Mark 1:16-18 Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew, his brother, casting a net into the sea: For they were fishers. And Jesus said unto them, "Come ye after me and I will make you fishers of men." The part of this scripture that I want us to give our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Become A Prisoner Of Hope

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 5, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,884 views

    Dark may be the day in which we minister, but we HAVE HOPE! We must learn to share hope with the hopeless. Come let us trust God.

    PRISONER OF HOPE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. HOPE IS ONE OF THE 3 MAJOR COMPONENTS THAT MAKE UP OUR CHRISTIAN BACKBONE... Hope never works alone... it is a team member... they work together... 1 Cor. 13:13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Becoming A Holy Family Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 29, 2022
     | 1,328 views

    Joseph, Mary and Jesus give us a model of the family all of ours should strive to become.

    Feast of the Holy Family 2022 If there is anything we can be certain of when we consider the past fifty or sixty years, it is that there has been a massive cultural, media and even governmental assault on the natural family. I say “natural” family because one of the prongs of this assault has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Marty Baker avatar

    Becoming A Loving Person Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,070 views

    A message based on the fruit of the spirit with a primary concentration on Matthew 22:35-40. Pracitcally speaking, this message encourages people to love one another.

    Series: Being the Best You Can Be Sermons: Becoming a Loving Person Dr. Marty Baker Matthew 22:35-40 June 23, 2002 www.stevenscreek.net Becoming a Loving Person Imagine that you have just been told you have only a few days to live. No chance the prognosis was wrong; no chance the files were ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Deborah Prihoda avatar

    Becoming Line Crossers

    Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,907 views

    Christians need to get out of their "comfort zones" and become line-crossers in order to reach those they know with the gospel of Jesus Christ!

    BECOMING LINE CROSSERS! INTRODUCTION Ephesians 5:14-16 For this reason it says, "Awake, sleeper, And arise from the dead, And Christ will shine on you." Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. · God is looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rocco Naudé avatar

    A New Beginning

    Contributed by Rocco Naudé on Feb 1, 2002
    based on 514 ratings
     | 221,200 views

    This sermon is about new beginnings. We all mess up. And because we all mess up, we like to start over. But after too many disappointments we often give up. However, the Bible speaks of a "new creation"--and then we become abassadors of Jesus!

    I. Hope We all mess up. We say things we later wish we could take back. We do things we wish we could undo. We miss opportunities. This happens in all spheres of our lives. Sometimes we make mistakes at work, sometimes we hurt the people we love, sometimes we disappoint God. And because we ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Becoming Spiritually Minded

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 18,455 views

    The difference between a Mature believer and an immature believer is in the mind (As a man thinketh in his heart so is he). We must grow up in our minds.

    Ro 8: 1-26 Spiritual Vs Carnal” Paul is describing the two categories of The Christian that exist within the church: #1 The Carnal Minded– Flesh (natural man) = Baby #2 The Spiritual Minded =Spiritual = Mature Minded : Thoughts, purposes, view points, opinions, perspectives, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Hard Wiring God's Character Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 9, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,979 views

    Do you revisit old sins? Did you know that God has forgotten them purposefully and it would be wrong to go over and over them? Learn about freedom from guilt in the once for all sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

    Have you ever been in a contract dispute? Maybe charges got put on your account that you feel aren’t yours or aren’t fair. I had a situation recently with an agreement that I signed an extension on - and the other party and I discussed the changes and then I signed the document I received. Little ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel