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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Mentoring Men Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 92 ratings
     | 24,981 views

    Teaching does not have to be in a formal setting; in fact, the best kind of learning takes place in every day life, when we simply speak spiritual truth.

    As we turn today to Titus 2, the focus, as John MacArthur states, “changes from the pastors to the people, from the elders to everybody, and from the leadership to the laity.” Specifically, Paul’s passion is for people to live out the transforming power of the gospel and not to look like the “same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Kind Of Branch Are You?

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,466 views

    Jesus told His disciples the secret to being a fruitful follower.

    What Kind of Branch Are You? May 25, 2003 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A It’s getting warmer and people are getting their gardens ready! a Corn, tomatoes, beans, flowers....... b Winery in Red Bud has their rows all staked out and ready for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Don't Just Send Them To Burger King"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 6, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,577 views

    A sermon about being the hands and feet of Jesus in a needy world.

    Matthew 14:13-21 “Don’t Just Send Them to Burger King” by: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Think back to a time when you were really, really sad. For some of us this will not be a difficult exercise. Perhaps we are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Ephesus: The Desirable Church That Was Fallen. Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,223 views

    Message No 1: This sermon shows that without a passionate love for Christ, all the best efforts of Christians and churches count for nothing, and stirs people to rediscover their first love.

    Ephesus: The Desirable Church That was Fallen. Text: Revelation 2:1-7. Introduction: This morning I want you to come with me to the first century and the beautiful Mediterranean city of Ephesus. Here we find an important and prosperous commercial centre in the ancient world, its streets crowded ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Life From 9 To 5 Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 1, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,332 views

    Being a Christian in the workplace is not easy. We are constantly being tempted and challenged. How can we live life in a way that glorifies God from 9 to 5?

    Living Life from 9 to 5 Ephesians 6:5-9 Lay hands on Paul Intro Slide Have you seen any of these bumper stickers before? Slide I am so poor, I can’t even pay attention I owe, I owe, it’s off to work I go On my way to work, please kill me I am sure you have seen many other work or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Godly Role Models: An Example Worth Following Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jan 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,426 views

    Changed lives earn the reputation of being a model worth imitating.

    What types of role models have you chosen to follow in your life? We all have been impacted by a wide range of different people. Some of the examples have been good and helpful; others have been dangerous and harmful. We know that “bad company corrupts good morals” (1 Cor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Life Of A Model Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,097 views

    The importance of being a model of the Christian life to other believers.

    INTRODUCTION There was a young man who showed up for church on Easter and as he was leaving, he shook hands with the pastor at the door of the church. The pastor said, “Son, you need to join the army of the Lord.” The man said, “Reverend, I’m already in the army of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus In 700 B.c.

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 13, 2000
    based on 91 ratings
     | 4,047 views

    The best defense of the faith is fulfilled prophecy. The prophecy of the atoning death, burial, and resurrection of Christ both affirm that Jesus is the Messiah and help us understand the nature of the atonement.

    Jesus in 700 B.C. Isaiah 53 intro... 1. There is a lot of unbelief out there. 2. Being phoney is an issue in many areas, including theology. 3. Many people think our beliefs are phoney: they think the Bible is anything but supernatural, that Jesus was a mere man who died never to rise again, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Ready Your Prayers Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 862 views

    Prayer is not the least we can do; prayer is the best we can do. Cultivate a devoted, alert, and thankful prayer life to experience God's power and presence.

    Today, we're going to talk about something super important in our lives as followers of Jesus - prayer. Prayer isn't just something we do when we're in trouble or need help; it's actually the best thing we can do in any situation. So, let's get ready to learn how to power up our prayer lives! To ...read more

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    I Am Crossing Over To The Other Side 7 Of 7! Series

    Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 3, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,155 views

    An encouragement to live according to your calling.Living as an athlete focusing your eyes on Jesus and not other’s peoples tracks.Being different and original as you are created by God.Not being a copycat,fake .Being incomparable & effectively unique.

    “And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?” Mark 4:41 Be incomparable! All things are different. We may see similarities but they are different. The fingerprints on your fingers are not comparable to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bored Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,247 views

    People talk about being “relevant,” even in the church. Being relevant is not bad; in truth, being relevant is most important. But what do we mean by “relevant”? That’s the big question.

    Intro People talk about being “relevant,” even in the church. Being relevant is not bad; in truth, being relevant is most important. But what do we mean by “relevant”? That’s the big question. To some, being relevant in the church means that worship is exciting, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Patience Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 12, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,478 views

    Christians are being martyred all across the Middle East in countries that once tolerated them. Churches are being destroyed and brought to rubble. Entire Christian communities are being wiped out and even crucifixion is back. Can we patiently wait?

    Patience 2 Peter 3 For many of us patience is a virtue that is difficult to cultivate in our hustle bustle society. The world moves at the speed of the internet while many of us are left trying to keep up. I’m reminded of that old ketchup commercial for Heinz were two small boys are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Painful Letters Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,340 views

    Love’s priorities will not allow it to sit idly by and watch even when the action required involves causing great suffering. Love knows how to discipline best!

    Chapter 2 1 But I determined this within myself, that I would not come again to you in sorrow. 2 For if I make you sorrowful, then who is he who makes me glad but the one who is made sorrowful by me? 3 And I wrote this very thing to you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow over those from whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Loss Comes Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,236 views

    When loss comes we do many things, some bad, some ok, but there is really only one 'best' thing for us to do... TURN TO JESUS!

    Sermon Title: When Loss Comes To Our Lives Sermon Text: John 11:17-44 [ESV] Sermon Series: Recognizing and Responding to God’s Word The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. was dedicated in 1982. During the first 15 years, 54,000 items were left at the Wall. Today it still takes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Christ Of Christmas

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,052 views

    THE DEPTH OF THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS IS BEING LOST, AS THE SPIRITUAL AWARENESS OF THE WORLD LESSENS. CHRISTMAS IS NO LONGER BEING CELEBRATED AS THE BIRTH OF CHRIST. THE RESULT IS A LOSS OF HOPE FOR THE WORLD AND THE CHURCH.

    THE CHRIST OF CHRISTMAS AS I WAS PREPARING FOR MY MESSAGE TODAY I CAME ACROSS THIS STATEMENT. “AS A WHOLE, PEOPLE LOOK FORWARD TO CHRISTMAS WITH MORE ANTICIPATION THAN ANY OTHER SEASON OF THE YEAR.” COMMERCIAL INTERESTS CERTAINLY ANTICIPATE THE COMING CHRISTMAS SEASON. THEY GEAR THEIR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist