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  • James Lee avatar

    “bring Them To Jesus Or Throw Them In The Fire”

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 16, 2016
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    How far will you go to bring someone to Jesus?

    “Bring them to Jesus or throw them in the fire” John 1: 35-46 How far will you go to bring someone to Jesus? The question I need to ask, this morning is, should we be concerned about the lives and eternity of our family/friends or should we just mind our own business? Is their eternity ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Here Comes The Judge

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 19, 2014
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    How does a text written 3400 years ago apply to us today?

    Here Comes the Judge Deuteronomy 19:15-21 Introduction “It isn't fair!” How many times have we heard that, and not just from children? This world is full of lawsuits. Everyone is suing everyone else over all sorts of matters, some of which are quite trivial. Several years ago, a woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Light In The Darkness

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 9, 2019
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    To shed light, we have to live like children of the light.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we have been examining the concept of being a Masterpiece in Progress, last week, we examined the importance of having the correct attitude concerning life. • What we think eventually becomes what we do. • Listen, we live in a world that is full of bad things. • We live ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sharing Ourselves PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023
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    Encourages us to be bold in sharing the Gospel, to do so with genuine love, and to become enduring witnesses of God's love in our daily lives.

    Welcome, dear friends, to our gathering today. It's always a joy to see your faces, old and new, as we come together to share in the fellowship of Christ's love. We are here to open our hearts to His message, to let His wisdom wash over us and guide us in our daily lives. We are here to be ...read more

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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Son Of God - Meeting Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 1, 2005
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    What possible meaning could Peter’s "good confession" have for what we should know and believe about Jesus?

    OPEN: St. John’s University is apparently known for being a theological school where intellectualism is highly regarded. Someone wrote the following graffiti on one of the walls there: Jesus said unto them: “Who do you say that I am?” And they replied: “You are the escha-tological ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Time Has Come

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009
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    Jesus calls his disciples to follow him to become fishers of people. To catch people we need to use the right sort of bait

    I wonder how many of you are old enough to remember the refrain: "Time Gentlemen, please!" I don’t mean the phrase you might here on an English sitcom but the Aussie Pub cry that once rang out every night at 6 o’clock. It’s a bit before my time I hasten to add, but it was the phrase that engendered ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Who Is Jesus

    Contributed by Martyn Baxter on Nov 24, 2008
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    Who do people say that Jesus is? Who do you say that Jesus is?

    There are two questions I want to point us in the direction of from this passage of scripture; Mathew ch 16 v 13 Jesus asks, “Who do people say that the son of man is?” And Mathew ch 16 v 15 where Jesus asks “But who do you say that I am?” We start the narrative with this discourse between Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Power Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by John Boquist on Jul 25, 2008
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    Our lives, individually and corporately, can display the power of the gospel.

    Text: Colossians 1:1-14 Title: The Power of the Gospel Most of the time, when we’re speaking or writing, we tend to put the most important information at the front end then move on from there. At the beginning of this letter, Paul and his partner Timothy give a warm greeting in the first verses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Stages Of The Christian Life Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 2, 2008
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    sermon 3 in 1st John series

    The Stages of the Christian Life Slide Intro Have you ever had a multigenerational family portrait taken? Sometimes people have them taken at weddings. I find it interesting to look at those type of family portraits. Slide You get to see all the generations of a family and imagine somewhat what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing To Receive The Gift

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Dec 10, 2011
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    Preparing to be a witness and a voice in the world for the coming of Christ. Practical things to do while we wait for the promise of His coming again.

    Preparing to Receive the Gift Most of us are preparing for Christmas right now and possibly the coming of family members to share the celebration. We are in the midst of decorating, shopping, cooking and cleaning. Somewhere in the background there is this nagging feeling that we have forgotten to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Living In An Egg Shell

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 12, 2012
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    I have said many times that our life is so fragile, so delicate, that if it wasn't for the protection of our Lord we couldn't last very long in this flesh we live in. It's like living in an egg shell. Of course when we were young we thought we were invi

    Living in an egg shell 2 Corinthians 4:7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. 8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Daniel avatar

    Life In Christ Series

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Mar 14, 2009
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    1st sermon in a 3 part study on John 15.

    Life in Christ Living in the Vineyard Series John 15:1-11 As we begin our study of John 15, understand that Jesus uses the vineyard as an illustration for us, revealing to us the importance of 3 relationships: Up, around and out. Up in our relationship with Him, around in our relationship with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turning Religious Reluctance-6

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 26, 2018
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    6 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a religious woman who was reluctant to believe. How/When will God’s people turn the reluctancy of the religious? Turning religious reluctance God’s way requires...

    TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-VI—John 4:1-42 Turning the Religious Lost Attention: This past Friday July 20, 2018 we ate with our oldest daughter, her husband, & their sons—our 2 grandchildren— at Cuban Mojos in Crawfordville. We thought it would be a good cultural experience for them to try ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost To Serve Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 8, 2019
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    Jesus had revealed much about the difficulty and opposition the disciples would face as they sought to serve Him. Finally, He revealed their service would also require personal sacrifice - it would come at a cost.

    The Cost to Serve Matthew 10: 34-39 Jesus had revealed much to the disciples regarding what they could expect as they answered the call to proclaim the Good News. He warned that the task would not be easy, many would reject them, and they would face opposition along the way. However, in the midst ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Real Love… Talking About That Real Love”

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on May 29, 2025
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    Jesus prays in John 17—not just for the disciples beside Him, but for us, those who would come to believe through their witness. That’s real love. Not temporary. Not performative. Real love is legacy love. Transformative love. Love that acts and lasts.

    Sermon Title: “Real Love… Talking About That Real Love” Scripture: John 17:20–26 (The Message) Occasion: Cumberland UMC, 1st Sunday in June 2025 The Message 20-23 I’m praying not only for them But also for those who will believe in me Because of them and their witness about me. The goal is for all ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist