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  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Launch Out To Deep Water

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,220 views

    From a Human perspective the world seems hopeless, but with Jesus there are no hopeless situations.

    “Launch Out Into the Deep” Luke 5:1-7 From 1980 to 1988 we lived in Florida and I traveled the State of Florida working with our Free Methodist churches. When not traveling we attended the St. Petersburg FMC. One gentleman in the church gave me a standing invitation. Anytime I wanted to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Invitation Of Pleasure Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,576 views

    Wisdom's great rival, worldly lust, is no less earnest to destroy that wisdom is to save. Each invites to partake of her feast. Every man moves between these rival invitations in every step of life, The text presents three aspects of temptation's allurem

    PROVERBS 9:13-18 THE INVITATION OF PLEASURE [2 Samuel 11:1-15] Wisdom's free and gracious invitation already has been set before us. Her invitation invites to goodness, holiness and peace. We might ask who in his or her right mind could resist? Now we have the allurement from the opposite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beyond The Waters Of Baptism

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 22, 2021
     | 1,649 views

    The sermon seeks to emphasize how Jesus was humbly obedient even to the point of death on a cross.

    BEYOND THE WATERS OF BAPTISM Text: Mark 1:9 -15 Mark 1:9-15  In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.  (10)  And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Fishing On The Wrong Side!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022
     | 3,995 views

    We are told the most five popular questions that men are asked is:

    • "What are you thinking?" • "Do you love me?" • "Do I look fat?" • "Do you think she is prettier than me?" • "What would you do if I died?" Each of these questions, when answered incorrectly, lead to an argument or divorce. Men must think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Wider Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 19, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,289 views

    We make disciples by telling others about our Jesus. But how do we do that, and what does it look like when we do?

    For years, they say there was a Divinity School that would invite people to pack a sack lunch and join them on a grassy picnic area where they’d have a prominent theologian give a lecture about God. One year they invited a liberal scholar to come speak and he spoke for 2 ½ hours telling the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Knowing The Word; Believe The Word

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 22, 2024
     | 1,211 views

    This message is presented as a "Bible Study" and examines the woman's encounter with the serpent in Genesis 3. The message highlights how Satan operates in our lives today.

    Tonight, we’re going to have a Bible study. As we look at the passage we’re going to study, I will ask questions, not for you to answer, but to show you how I use questions to study and meditate on scripture. It is something that I learned many, many years ago. This is one of the ways that enables ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding Your Ministry Niche

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 5,532 views

    The Ministry Of Reconciliation

    Are you wondering what your ministry is? Are you called to be a pastor....teacher… evangelist…forth-teller (prophet), or even an apostle? (Ephesians 4:11-12) If not, how are you going to effectively fulfill the Great Commission? Over the years, I have found that many believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Unadulterated Heart

    Contributed by James Groce on May 2, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 2,884 views

    Often, to say a thing is pure is to say that nothing else has been added to it, whether clean or unclean. In this sense, pure denotes something that is free of foreign elements.

    An Unadulterated Heart Text: Mt. 5:8 The Greek adjective katharos meant "clean" or "pure." A "catharsis" is a purging or cleansing. Katharos often meant something that had been purged. A soiled garment that had been washed. Corn with the chaff winnowed out. An army purged of unacceptable ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Flee, Follow, Fight

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 14,860 views

    The Christian must flee from sin and temptation, follow after righteousness and fight the good fight of the faith.

    Flee, Follow, Fight I Tim. 6:11, 12 INTRO.: You may remember the classic movie and TV series "The Fugitive." Dr. Richard Kimball, played by David Jannsen, falsely accused of murdering his wife, is forced to flee capture by a relentless police lieutenant as he follows lead after lead in pursuit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Successful Evangelistic Events-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,662 views

    2 of 2. Evangelistic events must be undertaken with a particular tone/spirit. How can we ensure that evangelistic events are successful or undertaken in the proper spirit? Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. 8 means of guaranteeing the success of evangalistic events.

    SUCCESSFUL EVANGELISTIC EVENTS-II—Luke 9:1-6 Jesus set the tone for His apostles’ first evangelistic event. The apostle’s first evangelistic event was undertaken in a particular spirit. Successful evangelistic events must be undertaken in a particular tone/spirit. How can we ensure that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tony Klinedinst avatar

    Have No Fear. Jesus Brings Peace.

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 6,526 views

    Christmas sermon that looks at the "Fear Nots." surrounding the birth of Christ

    Have No Fear. Jesus Brings Peace. Luke 1,2: Matthew 1:18-25 Intro: Compare Fear vs. Peace I. Have no fear. God answers prayer. (Luke 1:13) "Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John". A. God answers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Buriff avatar

    Are You Polite?

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Apr 27, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,642 views

    Four qualities of Christian "politeness". Our relationships one to another in the Church.

    I. INTRODUCTION – EVERY COUNTRY & CULTURE HAS A SENSE OF POLITENESS: A. In General Politeness Is All About: 1. Being considerate 2. Being thoughtful 3. Being patient 4. Being kind 5. Being courteous 6. Being grateful B. Every Country & Culture Has A Sense Of Politeness…Redneck Etiquette 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    How Could God Do That?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007
     | 1,255 views

    Ther will always be mystery when it comes to suffering. We would certainly desgin the Christian life to have less suffering and more fun. But God has a different plan.

    Passage: James 1:9-18 Intro: It’s the most common theological question asked. 1. it is asked when hurricanes slam ashore and thousands die. 2. when tsunamis come without warning and kill 200,000 3. when a mom comes to the day of delivery and her twins are still-born 4. If God is good, how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Doug Sanders avatar

    Brotherly Love

    Contributed by Doug Sanders on Feb 16, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 15,644 views

    I personally don’t believe the world will believe us when we say that we love them, because they see how we love and treat each other.

    Brother Love 1 Peter 1:22-2:3 I titled my sermon this morning from a word that I got out of verse 22. Philadelphia it means "brotherly love." When I became a teenager I really started to understand what was being taught in Sunday School , from the pulpit about how God loved the church , and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Chameleons

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 11, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 33,693 views

    A message on relationships and dating that I taught at least once a year during ten years of singles ministry. How to identify the true colors of "Spiritual Chameleons."

    Chameleons II Cor. 5:17-19 Introduction Here in South Carolina we have a small lizard that is a chameleon. It can change its appearance to blend in with the environment. If it in the grass, it turns green. If it is climbing up the side of your brick home, it turns reddish brown. It uses this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist