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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Christian Or Disciple 1

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 11, 2009
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    Does being a Christian automatically make you a disciple? Can you be one without being the other?

    Throughout the gospel accounts we read about a couple of different groups of people interacting with Jesus. Sometimes it talks about those in the crowd and other times it talks about Jesus’ disciples. When you think disciples what are you first thoughts? Do you think of someone with a circle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Lord, Transform My Tongue!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 31, 2025
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    God transforms the tongue of His saint, equipping each one to speak he truth in love, encouraging the weary and glorifying the Saviour.

    “The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of those who are taught, that I may know how to sustain with a word him who is weary. Morning by morning he awakens; he awakens my ear to hear as those who are taught.” [1] Peter had a tongue that once spoke foolishly as he cursed and denied Jesus. Yet, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bo Dunford avatar

    Help Your Church, Don't Hurt It - Part 2

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 17, 2020
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    The church is being attacked today

    ACTS 20:28-32 “HELP YOUR CHURCH – DON’T HURT IT” – PART 2 A) This morning we talked about how that the church is under attack. * The devil doesn’t want us here ... He doesn’t want us to survive ... He wants nothing more than to stop us and destroy this place of worship. B) Paul’s intentions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Game Day - We All Play

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 28, 2003
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    A message about moving from being a spectator to being a player in the ministry game.

    22, June 2003 Dakota Community Church Game Day - We All Play Introduction: Tonight I want to talk about getting into the game of life – the Christian Life! We have been talking about trusting God, having faith in His Word, and taking steps of faith. Now here are some definite decisions to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Be There Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 10, 2001
    based on 53 ratings
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    We have the choice of being there (Where God wants us) or being nowhere!

    Be there or be nowhere! -- Part 1 Power Point slide 1 Thesis: We have the choice of being there (Where God wants us) or being nowhere! Texts: Psalms 119:175a states, “Let me live that I may praise you…” Introduction: Let me ask you a question. When did you start living? Many would say when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One Hit Wonders

    Contributed by Carlton Coon on Dec 27, 2000
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    Christian life calls for being in for the long-term . . . not being one-hit wonders.

    One Hit Wonders I. Illustration A. 1910 Fruit Gum Company- Simon Says B. Albert Hammond - It Never Rains in Southern California C. Albert, Morris - Feelings D. Archies, The- Sugar, Sugar E. Badfinger - Come and Get It F. Bishop, Elvin - Fooled Around G. Blue Swede - Hooked On A ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    People On A Mission Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009
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    Being a disciple means being called to mission. This isn’t an optional extra.

    By Rev Bill Stewart Can I begin by asking you to cast your mind back? For some of us it will only be a short time for others it may be somewhat longer. Cast your mind back to the first time your Christian faith really came alive for you. When was it? Why was it? When I was in primary school my ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Carry The Torch

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 7, 2011
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    Being salt and light mean being out there in the world, not pursuing a private spirituality.

    How many of you watch Survivor? I never have. I suppose I should, to be in touch with contemporary culture, in order to be able to speak to it... but it simply doesn’t appeal to me. I have plenty of reality in my own life, thank you, I like my down time to be somewhat more elevated - to coin a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Evil As A Duty [1]

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 8, 2012
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    Morality is not what man wants it to be; morality is what God declares it to be.

    “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and shrewd in their own sight! Woe to those who are heroes at drinking wine, and valiant men in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sign The Dotted Line Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 13, 2012
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    There is a strong connection between being a Christian and being united to Christ's Body, the Church.

    “Building Quality Relationships: With the Church – Sign the Dotted Line” Eph. 5:32 It’s been many years since I placed in my files a little list entitled “How to Be a Church Member Without Being Religious.” Some of the behaviors listed are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Proud Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 25, 2019
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    We need to stop being ashamed of the gospel and start being proud of it.

    Proud Of The Gospel Text: Rom. 1:16-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: No matter what you are looking for, you can find a religion or philosophy to fit your state of mind. We find this culture creating pressure on the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. We find people church-shopping--looking for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    No Mere External Change Can Make Us Happy

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 2, 2022
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    We have in our deepest being a desire for the infinite, a restlessness for the fullness of being.

    Fifth Sunday in Lent 9 March 2008 Lazarus was rushing around more than usual. Martha had forgotten to set back the sundials the previous evening to Jerusalem daylight savings time and they were all running an hour late for synagogue. Lazarus had been coughing for some time, but felt well to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    Gluttony: The Hunger That Must Be Filled Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Mar 18, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,964 views

    Overcoming gluttony isn’t about being starved, it’s being filled with the right things...

    Title: Gluttony: The Hunger to be Filled Text: Matthew 5:6 FCF: Our desire to be filled with anything other than Christ is deadly. Outline: 1. Stats on Hunger a. Obesity Rates b. Dos Manos Burrito c. Other things we try to fill (Alcohol, Drugs, Sex) 2. Hunger is a Signal a. Needed signal to keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Barnard avatar

    Already / Not Yet

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,598 views

    Understanding the tension of the Kingdom of God ‘already’ being here, while at the same time, ‘not yet’ being completely here.

    1. Are we living in the last days? If we are, what does the Bible say about the last days? a. Is 2:2-4 2 In the last days the mountain of the LORD’s temple will be established as chief among the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. 3 Many peoples will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Elisha In His Early Ministry – Part 2 - The Water Is Bad Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 15, 2022
     | 2,721 views

    The water of Jericho was bad and could not be fixed. Elisha trusted in the Lord and was led by Him to the solution. We all need to be purified like that water at Jericho. There are lessons in all of this for us all.

    ELISHA IN HIS EARLY MINISTRY – PART 2 - THE WATER BAD SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 4 [B]. THE WATER IS BAD 2Kings 2 v 19 [[Then the men of the city said to Elisha, “Behold now, the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord sees, but the water is bad, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational