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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Who Is Worthy?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 16, 2005
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    No one is truly worthy to follow Christ unless they are willing to commit to serving God as the top priority of their life.

    Who Is Worthy? - Mt 10: 24 - 39 Intro: Jake had been struggling with his faith since his cancer surgery. He was only 22 and had experienced so much and had so many doubts and questions. He decided to enter a theological seminary to study God’s word and hopefully find some answers. When he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    It Is Good To Be Here

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 20, 2005
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    An unusual interpretation of the transfiguration of Jesus that show the disciples as being "transfigured" as well.

    It Is Good To Be Here – Mt 17: 1 - 9 Intro: Have you ever been to a concert or a performance that was so exceptional that you didn’t want to leave. – Mountaintop experiences. This story is in 3 gospels (Mt, Mk & Lk) I. Verses 2 Don’t know about you, but I think I would have been scared to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Treasure Hunters

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 21, 2005
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    Jesus warns us in this parable of the danger of pursuing the wrong treasure all our life, even finding it, and then discovering we have missed discovering life’s eternal treasure. Such eternal treasure is found in our relationship with Him.

    Treasure Hunters July 14-15, 2001 Luke 12:13-21 (New International Version) 13Someone in the crowd said to him, ¡§Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.¡¨ 14Jesus replied, ¡§Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Spirit Of Power

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 21, 2005
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    Knowing Christ Jesus in a personal way as savior and Lord brings richness and depth to our lives.

    Spirit of Power / 2 Timothy 1: 1 - 14 Intro: We live in a world of fear – fear of terrorism, inadequacy, what others think, disease, financial insecurity, unknown. Paul in prison / Timothy friend of one criminal and follower of another. Paul writes to help Tim with fear. !. Verse 7 – “For God ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Broken And Spilled Out

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 21, 2005
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    This sermon reveals how we are to be willing to empty ourselves for the cause of Christ in service to others.

    Broken and Spilled Out John 12: 1 - 8 Intro: My first visit to the Palace of Versaille in France I was overwhelmed by the extravagance. Why? Take a moment to think about what the most extravagant thing you have ever done for yourself or someone you love. Hold that thought! I. Mary teaches ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Aren't You A Saint!

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 24, 2005
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    The challenge of sainthood

    Why aren’t you a saint? Story In a small country village in Sicily, there were two brothers, renowned members of the local Mafia. They were mean, bad and very rich. No one had a good word to say about them. Indeed, everyone seemed to have a story about how they had either been cheated or ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Fish Stories

    Contributed by James May on Jun 26, 2005
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    Jesus has called us to be fishers of men. I want to hear some fish stories of the one that didn’t get away.

    Fish Stories By Pastor Jim May Mark 1:16-20, "Now as he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. And straightway they forsook ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Choose The River!"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 27, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,660 views

    You are either living on the River, or being tossed in the Sea. The purpose of this message is to encourage the people of your Church to stay in the middle of the River! (The will of God.)

    Title: “What I like about a River?” Introduction: You are either living on the River, or being tossed in the Sea! This Chapter outline the future events of human history. It speaks of both the time of the great tribulation, and also that of the Millennial Kingdom of Christ. It divides people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simon's New Name Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 27, 2005
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    4th of 7 messages on the transformation of Simon into Peter. This message focuses on the blessing and responsibility of confessing Jesus as Lord.

    Simon’s New Name Ricky vs. Richard. My mother wanted Ricky. My dad wanted Richard in case I grew up to be a minister. Now that I’m a preacher I prefer Rick – or maybe “Flash”. Just kidding! That was Charlie Brown’s secret desire – to be called “Flash” by his friends and of course Lucy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Following Christ

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Mar 14, 2007
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    Christian should understand the real essence of following Christ.

    FOLLOWING THE CHRIST Matthew 16:21-28 God did not call us to be saved but to be followers of Christ. Examples: • Simon Peter and Andrew – “follow me” • James and John – “follow me” • Matthew – “follow me” • Rich man – “follow me” What does it mean to follow Christ? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Andrew--The Power Of An Ordinary Life

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,127 views

    God doesn’t need to use superstars. There is power in an ordinary life.

    March 18, 2007 "Andrew--The Power of an Ordinary Life" John 1:35-42 INTRODUCTION: We don’t hear much about Andrew in the scriptures, but he was the first one of the disciples that Jesus called. He lived in Bethsaida of Galilee and was a fisherman. He was a very ordinary person--more of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Follow Me And I Will Make You

    Contributed by Charles Forshee on Mar 22, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
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    God has good things in store for every person who will "Follow Him".

    How many of you know that God wants to Make Something Great Out of You and Your Life? He said of everything that was created before sin came on the scene was It is Good. Then when He had made Man and Woman ......He said of His Creation It is Very Good. God Created us for Good.... That’s what ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How To Respond When God Calls

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 23, 2007
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    The disciples responded immediately to Jesus’ invitation. They left everything to follow. And heaven was their final destination.

    “How to Respond When Jesus Calls” 3/25/2007 Jesus was walking along the shore of the lake. I’m told it was much like Walker Lake, near Hawthorne, Nevada, where I once pastured. Kind of a treeless lake in the desert. But I imagine it could have been something like the north shore of Lake ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Don't Let Religion Get Stuck On Your Shoe

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 24, 2007
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     | 3,500 views

    Following Christ means we have to move past the past in pursuit of increasing conformity to Christ.

    Title: Don’t Let Religion Get Stuck on Your Shoe Text: Philippians 3:4b-14 Thesis: Following Christ means we move past the past in pursuit of increasing conformity to Christ. Introduction I was intrigued by a September 2003 postnote from the British Office of Science and Technology, which is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Scariest Verses Of The Sermon On The Mount

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,495 views

    Much of the Sermon of the Mount contains beautiful and encouraging lessons. However, it also contains some of the scariest teachings Christ ever delivered. This short study looks at the scariest passages.

    The Sermon on the Mount - that body of teaching found in Mathew 5 thru 7 - is generally viewed as the hallmark of the teachings of Jesus. The Sermon on the Mount is considered to be one of the most beautiful sections of the Bible. This is quite true. Who does not appreciate the beauty of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ