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  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Discipleship - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 9, 2020
     | 1,749 views

    Today I want to talk briefly on some of the barriers or distractions to discipleship...

    Last time we looked at “The Root of Discipleship” – Jesus commanded His followers to make disciples of all nations. Discipleship happens when Christians obey the Word of God and pass on their godly heritage to the next generation of Christians. We’ve discussed “The Resources of Discipleship” – ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Stop Drifting From God,

    Contributed by James Reginald Levert on Aug 1, 2014
     | 6,104 views

    Sermon for the people of God who steps out of their purpose and God's will.

    Stop drifting from God, 2 Samuel 11:1-5 King David made one of the biggest mistakes that we the children of God often make today, David like many of us today felt that because he was king, and had accomplish so much that he had a sense of entitlement, he decides to take some me time, often enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    You Can't Keep A Good Man Down

    Contributed by Gregory White on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,363 views

    Although we are faced with discouragements in our lives, if we keep faith and strength in God, He will not let us stay down forever.

    You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down Thank you for having me speak here again tonight. Our pastor and his wife are on vacation so they don’t have to hear what I have to say. I guess they are the lucky ones. No, I think they needed a break. They work very hard in this church and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Mar 17, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 24,597 views

    The story of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion did not end on Friday. It did not end in death. Because it was early on Sunday morning – the very first day of the week – Jesus rose from the dead.

    The story of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion did not end on Friday. It did not end in death. Because it was early on Sunday morning – the very first day of the week – Jesus rose from the dead. The grave could not hold the King. He is risen. He is risen, indeed! Prior to this I could only imagine what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary MacDonald avatar

    How To Come Back When You're Down

    Contributed by Gary Macdonald on Nov 1, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 11,400 views

    Everybody sins. But the Christian has a unique place to turn that will take him past his sin and on to forgiveness.

    How To Come Back When You’re Down By Gary MacDonald Everybody sins. But the Christian has a unique place to turn that will take him past his sin and on to forgiveness. Read Scripture Passage: Psalm 51 The devil tempts you to sin by suggesting to you that, "You can get away with it." Then, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Richards avatar

    I've Got The Joy. . . Down In My Heart Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,791 views

    A sermon on the second fruit of the Spirit, Joy.

    Introduction: 1. During the series of sermons I share with you on the fruits of the Spirit, we will be having a testimony of one kind or another from a Christian who has demonstrated this fruit in action. Few people are better equipped to talk about the joy of the Lord from the perspective of real ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Velvet Rope

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Jul 5, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,858 views

    Spiritual and Physical Barriers Can’t Prohibit our Salvation or Service

    The ‘Velvet Rope:’ a signal of separation and division between those who can and those who cannot. When we see this barrier we know that it is a threshold that one cannot cross unless invited to do so. 1. THE DIVINE ‘ROPE’ • There were two veils to the tabernacle. The one which is described in Ex ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformed By Truth: The Journey Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 828 views

    Faith transforms our lives - the life of Abraham is a powerful example of faithfully trusting and walking with God.

    Transformed by Truth: The Journey of Faith Introduction Today, we embark on a journey through Scripture, exploring how faith transforms our lives. Our guiding scriptures will be Genesis 15:6, Romans 4:3, Romans 4:9, Galatians 3:6, Hebrews 11:8, Hebrews 11:17, and James 2:23. These passages, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Insiders And Outsiders Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Feb 27, 2014
     | 7,284 views

    God destroys the barriers that divide us. In Him there are no insiders or outsiders.

    EPHESIANS # 4 Last week I took the text for the message from Ephesians 2:1-10. That passages hinges on two words in v. 4 – “But, God...” With those words darkness is turned light, hopelessness is thrown aside for favor, a desperate situation is changed to one of amazing ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Advice That Will Change Your Life

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 10, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 20,257 views

    Verse upon verse teaching from Proverbs. Chapter 18 of the book of Proverbs. As you read the verses it is in the NKJ translation; however, when breaking each verse down you will find many translations to help you teach.

    Advice that Will Change Your Life Text: Proverbs 18:1-24 A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire; He rages against all wise judgment. 2 A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart. 3 When the wicked comes, contempt comes also; And with dishonor comes reproach. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Nickolas Kooi avatar

    You Are A Citizen Of His Kingdom/The Wall Comes Tumbling Down

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jul 22, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,873 views

    The second message in the series highlights what you were before Christ came. It highlights the hostility and conflicts between Jew and Gentile, but how that has changed (and what it means for you) since Christ has come.

    Author Rita Snowden tells this famous story from World War I. On the Western Front in France, there was a group of soldiers who brought the body of a dead comrade to a French cemetery to have him buried. The priest came out to them, and said gently that He is required to ask if their fallen ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Church Without Walls

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 14, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,531 views

    I ahve a dream of us being a ’church without walls’. If we can remove the walls (barriers) God will naturally do the rest. Barriers to God, each other, seekers, age, GOing and serving.

    A church without walls. WBC Away weekend . 16.05.04 am Do you believe =God wants the KOG to grow? Lives to be changed? - do you believe Jesus prayers (for unity, many to come to know Him, ¡¥greater things than these¡¦ etc) are answered? Yes? - do you believe God is more willing to answer some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Stires avatar

    A Meeting With The Messiah

    Contributed by Dan Stires on Mar 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,314 views

    Sometimes we have to face certain barriers that will try to keep us from quenching our spiritual thirst. This sermon deals with conquering those barriers and coming to the "Living Water."

    Pataskala Church of the Nazarene March 14, 2010 A Meeting with the Messiah Scripture Reading: John 4:6-7 Introduction: One of the most significant encounters recorded of Jesus' ministry was his meeting with the Samaritan Woman at the Well. She was known as a sinful woman who was headed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    As I Have Loved You

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 2, 2015
     | 4,115 views

    A sermon for Maundy Thursday based on the Words of Institution.

    I Corinthians 11: 23 – 26 As I Have Loved You Intro: Some time ago there was a television commercial that ended with, “Nothing says lovin’ like something from the oven.” That is especially true of bread. Nothing smells as wonderful as bread baking in the oven. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Twenty-First Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A--21st Sunday, Year B--The Eucharist

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 20, 2021
     | 1,531 views

    In the Eucharist, Jesus inaugurated a new mode of presence in “Lord’s supper” (1 Cor 11:20) or the “breaking of the bread” (Acts 2:42,46)

    (1) What the Eucharist is not—Cannibalism. Two men who lived in a small town got into a terrible dispute that they could not resolve. So, they decided to talk to the wisest man in town. The first man went to the house of the wise man and told him his version of what happened. When he finished, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic