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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Scary Sanity

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 25, 2007
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    If you really start to believe in who Jesus really said He was, then you’ve got to entertain the notion that he could radically change YOU too! That is scary!

    Then they arrived at the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. As he stepped out on land, a man of the city who had demons met him. For a long time he had worn no clothes, and he did not live in a house but in the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he fell down before him and shouted at ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    When We're Released

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 27, 2007
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    Let’s consider from this text what should happen once we’ve been released from the prison of sin. 1- When released we must go to God’s people 2- When released we must raise our voices in prayer 3- When released we must allow God’s Spirit to work

    INTRO.- ILL.- The warden of a Midwest prison sent a note around to inmates asking for suggestions on the kind of party they’d recommend to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The prisoners all had the same idea—OPEN HOUSE. ILL.- Not long after a wealthy contractor had finished building the Tombs ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Our Imitation Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 28, 2007
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    The highest priority of the Christian is to become an imitator of Christ - a replica of our Lord. In Ephesians 5, Paul addresses how to be such an imitation.

    Live Out Loud – Our IMITATION Ephesians 5:1-21 Video: Scriptural Imitation – www.sermonspice.com Insert: Play a quick game of Simon-Sez – what are you doing? You have just imitated everything I modeled and asked you do. Trans: As we continue our study in Ephesians today we’re going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fran Van Hoven avatar

    Bartholomew Series

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 28, 2007
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    How do you qualify to be chosen to be a personal companion and confidant of God-in-the-Flesh? We’ve been looking at these men whom Jesus chose to be with Him in the closest and most personal of ways ,so far we’ve seen that they all had a lot wrong with

    Bartholomew 2/07 John 1: 43 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, "Follow me." 44 Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida. 45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, "We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Brightness In Darkness

    Contributed by Sam Evangelista on Jun 29, 2007
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    Born-again believersof Jesus Christ have all the reasons to rejoice even in the midst of hardship and trials of their lives as they continue to love and serve Him because they are assured of the Lord’s unfailing promise: "And surely I am with you always,

    God can bring brightness in the darkest moment of our lives when... 1. Our adversities are God’s opportunities...(vs.12,13) a. For our salvation b. For spiritual maturity c. For mission and evangelism 2. Our situation becomes others’ motivation. (vs.14-18) Paul’s zeal in the ministry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Philip

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 29, 2007
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    Almost 2000 years ago Jesus of Nazareth began a three year venture of building a Kingdom here on earth that would alter the course of human history and would stand forever. He began by searching for a team, an inner circle of High le

    Philip Almost 2000 years ago Jesus of Nazareth began a three year venture of building a Kingdom here on earth that would alter the course of human history and would stand forever. He began by searching for a team, an inner circle of High level leaders who would take on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    James, Son Of Thunder

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jul 2, 2007
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    Have you ever known someone whose aggressive, ambitious personality just rubbed you the wrong way? Have you known someone who was so self-seeking that you couldn’t help but hope something humiliating would happen to them,just to teach them a lesson?

    James, Son of Thunder Matthew 10: 2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; 3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4 Simon ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Scott Cody avatar

    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Scott Cody on Jul 3, 2007
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    A challenge for disciples to follow Jesus, even when his path leads away from our sense of security, responsibility and identiy.

    a. Lesson Intro i. Are you a follower or a leader? A young girl was applying to an Ivy League college with great anticipation. That is until she came to the question, “Are you a leader?” She agonized over the question for a while and finally told the truth. “No” she wrote, “I am not a leader.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    Even Though You're Young Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jul 3, 2007
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     | 6,634 views

    Too often, young people are told that they aren’t good enough, experienced enough, or educated enough. Meanwhile, talent and gifts are going unused.

    Tonight, I want to start right off by jumping into the Word and looking at a passage about a young boy being used by God in a big way. Let’s open our Bibles to 1 Samuel 16:1-13. ***Have a youth read 1 Samuel 16:1-13*** As we pick up our text, a man named Saul has been King of Israel. In fact, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Mowery avatar

    The Work Of Our Father

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,971 views

    A Father’s Day message about watching and doing what our heavenly Father is doing.

    Our Father’s Business In the past, sons very often followed in the steps of their fathers. Farmer, tent-maker, carpenter, blacksmith, sword maker. During his earthly ministry, Jesus talked a lot about doing the work of his father. John 4:34 34Jesus said* to them, “My food is to do the will of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Part 11 - Jesus Calls Matthew Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 7, 2007
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    A look at the calling of Matthew as a Disciple.

    The Commission Part 11 – Jesus calls Matthew the Tax Collector Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † Jesus receives the Holy Spirit † Jesus calls His Disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter, John & James, Philip & Nathanael † Continues on to Cana in ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Earl Graston avatar

    Teacher, I Will Follow Wherever You Go

    Contributed by Earl Graston on Jul 12, 2007
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    A true disciple must be willing to sacrifice

    Teacher, I Will Follow Wherever You Go Matthew 8:18-22 “18 And when Jesus saw great multitudes about Him, He gave a command to depart to the other side. 19 Then a certain scribe came and said to Him, "Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go." 20 And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes and birds ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Philip Gill avatar

    The Hero, The Knight And The Good Samaritan: There's One Big Difference

    Contributed by Philip Gill on Jul 13, 2007
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     | 5,035 views

    From time to time we hear of many heroic actions of those who risk themselves to help others. These people are often called ’Good Samaritans’. This sermon explores Jesus’ challenge to act positively in the lives of the despised and rejected.

    The hero, the knight, and the Good Samaritan: There’s one big difference. As our Gospel this morning we have heard a story that has seared its characters onto the consciousness of countless generations. Only recently we have had cause to use the term “Good Samaritan” in relation to the events of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Elizabeth Stutler avatar

    My Jesus

    Contributed by Elizabeth Stutler on Jul 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,167 views

    I wrote this sermon to make people think about following the true Jesus as he would have us to be.

    I began sermon with the Todd Agnew Song "My Jesus"; showing the words on the screen as it was sung. My Jesus - By Todd Agnew Which Jesus do you follow? Which Jesus do you serve? If Ephesians says to imitate Christ, why do you look so much like the world? Cause My Jesus bled and died, He spent ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    Why So Few Laborers?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 64 ratings
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    In Matthew chapter eight you read of many volunteers. In Matthew chapter nine, you will read there is a great need for laborers. Why are so many called but so few chosen? Seven reasons:

    Title: "Why the Laborers are so few?" Introduction: These two verses of scripture are very well known, but you might be surprised by something in it’s context. In Chapter nine, Jesus is pleading for laborers. In chapter eight, there are many would be followers of Jesus. Why are there so many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist