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Witnesses To Jesus Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2006

based on 3 ratings

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How we are witnessed to a Lord who "changes everything" (History, life, death, love)

Our Message is about Jesus: We are witnesses to Him as King Joel’s prophecy: explaining a most unusual open air praise service. Last Days are upon us, because the Spirit is poured on us. The Spirit is poured on us by the exalted Messiah/Christ, Jesus of Nazareth. The prophecy sets the stage ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Know Jesus?

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 18, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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Christianity is much more than knowledge and facts about Jesus.

Do You Know Jesus? The Bible says we are to "experience the breadth and length and height and depth of Christ’s love" (Eph 3:18) We may know many facts about Jesus, just like we may know many facts about basketball superstar Michael Jordan, but that is not the same as knowing him as a personal ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17-18

Denomination: Catholic

Who Inspires You?

Contributed by Rich Middleton on Mar 13, 2008

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The Holy Spirit Wants To Inspire Us To Be The Best We Can Be.

Who Inspires You? There are a lot of things that inspire us. You probably have memories from your past that inspire you. I have a little video highlight clip for you, Michael Jordon has inspired millions of people with his basketball talent. So much so that they have made advertising campaigns ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are We Hungering For?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 26, 2021

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What is it we really hinger for and what should we really hunger for?

John 6:1-21 What are we hungering for? 1. What is it we hunger for especially when it comes to food? • Typically we want something quick, easy and light on the pocketbook. • McDonald’s and Burger King, chick flea. • An article I read this week said, “Americans spend more money on fast ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Life In The Word Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 23, 2002

based on 94 ratings

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There is life in God’s word.

Introduction A. The Barna research group did a survey that shows that only 18% of "Born-Again" Christians read the Bible everyday. Even worse, only 23% read it at all (Whitney, 32). B. We cannot grow as Christians without a daily dose of God’s word. Paul gives us five reasons why we should read ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

I Believe We Can Fly

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 28, 2001

based on 44 ratings

| 12,692 views

The reality is that where there is no vision the people perish

I Believe We Can Fly “Where there is no vision the people perish” July 20, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. The loss of dreams: Waking up and remembering part of a dream, frustration, straining to remember, longing to catch another moment of the dream II. Personal Dreams: History teacher, God ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:19

Denomination: Church Of God

The Average Ones: God Uses "Seconds."

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2000

based on 158 ratings

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Does God only care about those in the limelight, the Sarahs? Or does he also care about the "second bests," the Hagars?

The Average One: God Uses "Seconds" (Gen.21:1-21) 1. I love bargains.... 2. Alden’s Christmas tree (1972)--$10; HobbyLobby--$30 (1998) 7.5ft 3. Other bargains are seconds...our first kitchen table... 4. Sometimes people feel like "seconds" (unfavorite child, single, after a divorce, child ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Got A Plan

Contributed by William Noel on Jan 11, 2007

based on 8 ratings

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It’s God’s Team (Christians) vs. the Devil’s Team. Learn to follow God’s 3-play game plan, and you will be blessed!

Intro. * Ill.: Growing up in Illinois, we didn’t have $500 XBox’s or PlayStations. We had to come up with our own games, using the stuff around us. A Lot of times we used to play kickball or basketball or the like, to pass time Of course, ’Someone. usually the best athletic among us, would come ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Body, Soul And Spirit

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 20, 2010

based on 22 ratings

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Man has three layers in his composition. He has a BODY, a SOUL, and a SPIRIT. We shall see that these three are distinct and separate.

Intro: Man has three layers in his composition (Gen. 1:26-27). He has a BODY, a SOUL, and a SPIRIT. We shall see that these three are distinct and separate. Much like our Trinitarian God, the Father is typified by our soul; the Son is typified by our body; and the Holy Spirit is typified by our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: *other

Place Of Spiritual Greatness

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 23, 2009

based on 9 ratings

| 4,171 views

the offering of Isaac and what steps are revealed in Abraham become Spiritually Great

Intro: hearing Michael Jordan’s acceptance speech into the Basketball Hall of Fame made me realize his greatness was in his desire to be great. Every aspect of his life was moving toward greatness. There was never a doubt he would arrive at the goal, because his movement was constantly going in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Overthink Truth

Contributed by Don Campbell on Apr 20, 2023

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Overthinking the truth can result in the paralysis of analysis or it can result in distorted truths that are torn from the context in which they were spoken and made to serve as handmaidens for many false doctrines.

DON’T OVERTHINK TRUTH “Be not overly righteous, and do not make yourself too wise. Why should you destroy yourself?” (Eccl 7:16) INTRODUCTION A. Solomon is not suggesting a lukewarm relationship with God nor a lackadaisical pursuit of knowledge or wisdom, but we can overthink the truth, resulting ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-34, Matthew 23:23-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking Ahead (New Year’s) Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Dec 19, 2023

based on 4 ratings

| 2,445 views

A follower of Jesus looks forward to the future with hope, leaving behind regrets and embracing the shaping power of the future.

Hey guys, I heard this cool quote from a pro golfer named Tom Lehman. He said, “Everyone needs three things to live well: something to do, someone to love, and something to look forward to.” What gets you out of bed in the morning? We all need something to do, right? School, sports, hobbies, even ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 8:28, Philippians 3:13-14

Topics: Future Technology, Optimistic Outlook, Progressive Change, Hopeful Living

Our Purpose: To Reach The Lost Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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A 5 part series to cast vision and clarity about the purpose of our church.

PRACTICING OUR PURPOSE OUR PURPOSE IS... TO REACH THE LOST LUKE 15:1-10 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: For the next several weeks I want to talk with you about the purpose of Montrose Christian Church. These will not be doctrinal "What we believe" messages. But these messages will be about why we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

The Ghost Of Ephraim

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 19, 2005

based on 19 ratings

| 14,250 views

This is a message of encouragement to those who are on the verging of giving up and quitting.

The Ghost of Ephraim Psalm 78:9 11 -- “The children of Ephraim, being armed, and carrying bows, turned back in the day of battle.” “They kept not the covenant of God, and refused to walk in his law;” “And forgat his works, and his wonders that he had shewed them.” l. INTRODUCTION -- FROM THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Testing Your Investment Strategy Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Nov 23, 2011

based on 7 ratings

| 8,196 views

The Command: Invest in Heaven 5 Tests to Guide Our Investments in a Heavenly Direction: 1. Durability Test 2. Bank Test 3. Heart Test 4. Eye Test 5. Master Test

Series: Stewardship, Message: Testing Your Investment Strategy Topics: Money, Investments, Masters, Heart Text: Matthew 6:19-24 Date: Nov. 27, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath (A portion of this sermon is based on an outline by Brian Bill of Pontiac Bible Church) INTRODUCTION A recent survey suggests ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

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