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  • Matthew Cook avatar

    The Ascension Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Matthew Cook on Jan 3, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,005 views

    Power for the "friends of God"

    The Ascension January 1, 2006 Center Point Baptist Church Read Acts 1:1-12 I. Theophilus *Note the overlap of the two books: •“in my former book” – that is the book of Luke •The overlap occurs at the Great Commission -The life of Jesus -The beginning of the church •These two come together in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Missionary Mandate To Love One Another!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 9, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,360 views

    God used Peter to write these words to a church under pressure, persecuted by the local community. Whatever our circumstances, Jesus has issued us with a missionary mandate to love one another deeply ...

    This piece of scripture was written by the apostle Peter to a church which was under pressure. Opposition from the local community was high. Violence and persecution towards the church was quite normal. It is a long way from my experience, but the call of God for the church to be Good News is as ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Anatomy Of A Disciple

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 9, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,432 views

    This sermon looks at the characteristics of a Christ-Follwer - Humility, Obedience, Confession, and Surrender.

    The Anatomy of a Disciple Pastor Jeff Williams 07-20-03 In graduate school, I escaped the most feared class in the psychology department, “A and P.” This class frightened even the most serious student. “Anatomy and Physiology” was no “head-bone connected to the neck-bone” class. Students were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being A Disciple Series

    Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Feb 10, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 13,434 views

    Are you a true disciple or just a "Jesus Groupie"

    Sermon preached on 2/3/02 PARKVIEW CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE J. Richard Lord, Jr. BEING A DISCIPLE OF JESUS Matthew 4:12-25 What drew you to church today? What was it that caused you to get out of bed on your day off, go to the trouble of getting dressed and coming to church this morning when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    Crucial Steps In The Journey

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,728 views

    Using the life of Abraham, we see the need to put God first in all things, from which will flow an unfolding of revelation, and a response of worship.

    CRUCIAL STEPS IN THE JOURNEY SEPARATION; REVELATION; WORSHIP In the life of ABRAHAM The life of Abraham is remarkable, in that it clearly reflects aspects of our own life with God. There were certain very positive decisions that he had to make that were to become landmarks in his journey of life ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    In His Steps

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 11, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 11,174 views

    According to Peter, Jesus is our Standard in life, our Substitute in death, and our Shepherd in heaven!

    In His Steps by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ ------------------------------------------------------ Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 2:21-25 In 1896, a man by the name of Charles M. Sheldon penned the words of what has become a classic, inspirational and best-selling novel, "In His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Who Is A Disciple Of Jesus?

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,230 views

    Jesus gave gives clear teaching on what the conditions are to become a disciple in Luke 9:23-24.

    “Who is a Disciple of Jesus?” Matthew 28:19-20/ Luke 9:23-24 Jesus gave the command to all His followers, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…”Matthew 28:19 Making disciples is a process, “Going” ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • John Harvey avatar

    When Therabbi Says Come Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 11, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,555 views

    A look at the historic process of becoming a disciple using material from Ray Vander Laan and some practical applications into our lives today.

    “Breathless” A study of the gospel of Mark “When the Rabbi says Come” March 16, 2008 Me: As a student, I had a seminary professor who saw more in me than I saw in myself. He challenged me to throw myself into ministry and to passionately follow God. To this day, I still talk with him and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Christ Is Risen Today, Allelulia

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 17, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,748 views

    What would you keep in your life if you could have your life all over again

    18-04-04 Stody I was over in Switzerland this week and I got an E-mail from Robert suggesting that I might like to address the subject of "Jesus is Alive" and its challenge/implications for each one of us.” Story: The fact that the famous Swiss theologian ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    V-I-P Series

    Contributed by Brian Cunningham on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,944 views

    Untie those knots!

    Text found in the book of Matthew 21:1-3 Key text: Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me. Loose yourself... It seems so everlasting that we face the mecca of scheduled setbacks, circumstances, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Dear Woman, Here Is Your Son" Series

    Contributed by Kevin Cummins on May 4, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 25,946 views

    This statement speaks of the love and responsibility Jesus felt for his mother. But I also challenge you to see this from a different angle. His total obedience also showed the cost that total obedience can have on the family. We also see the cost of o

    Today we come to the third week of our seven week series on the Statements from the Cross. Last week our statement was, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.” A wonderful statement about salvation and what awaits those who put their trust and faith in Christ. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    You Can Make A Difference Series

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,685 views

    Am I qualified? Who could have foreseen lowly fishermen of Galilee had the potential to become fearless apostles, or that simple peasants could leave their net behind to become founders of the church?

    A Letter from Jesus to the Church called Mainline: "You know me; I love to make the oldline new. If you will stick with me, I shall give you a future, new wineskins, and all that. I am Lord of Life, not death. I shall move you from cynical decline to life. I still have plans for you. You’ll be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sometimes I Don't Like People Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 15, 2007
     | 3,559 views

    2 of 5 messages. This message focuses on Philippians 2 and building an attitude that is humble.

    Charlie Brown said, “I love mankind but people drive me crazy.” I identify with that idea. I do love mankind but people – well, people can be really hard to put up with.” People are just difficult to live with. They do such stupid things that sometimes you want to just throw up your hands and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Howard McGlamery avatar

    The Presence Of God Or I'd Rather Have Jesus

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 119 ratings
     | 14,611 views

    Why do we Pray? Why do we read our Bibles daily? Why do we Give? Why are we at the Church when the doors are open? Do we think that by doing these things that we are earning "points" with God? Are we trying to obligate God to bless us? Duty or Desire?

    The Presence Of God Illustration In 1943, a lady by the name of Rhea B. Miller wrote one of the greatest hymns ever written: I’D RATHER HAVE JESUS! This wonderful hymn so influenced one young man that it determined the direction of his entire life. This young man had grown up with devoted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing The Soil

    Contributed by John Vella on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 8,078 views

    As with all relationships we have to prepare ourselves for a deeper union with Jesus.

    Seeds for Sowing, Vol. VI, Issue 1, No. 2 Second Sunday of Advent - Year A Decxember 9, 2001 Readings: * Isaiah 11:1-10 * Romans 15:4-9 * Mt. 3:1-12 Preparing the Soil Removing Obstacles Creating something new often requires that we first remove any obstacles to that new creation. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic