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  • Carl Greene avatar

    Three Simple Rules (Part Seven) Review And Conclusion Series

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Aug 2, 2008
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     | 5,686 views

    Based upon the book "Three Simple Rules" "A Wesley Way of Living" by Rueben P. Job. This is a review of what we’ve learned over the past six weeks of the series. It concludes with a though provoking, challenging question.

    Three Simple Rules (Part Seven) Review & Conclusion For the past six weeks we’ve been exploring what it means to live by the “Three Simple Rules” as preached and practiced by John Wesley, as published in the United Methodist Book of Discipline, and explained and expanded in the book “Three Simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Let's Turn The World Over To Mothers

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,111 views

    Dated 1988. Part dialogue, part conversation, between the preacher and his wife. Pain is caused by absenting ourselves from those against whom we have a grievance. Mothers understand compassion and challenge the rest of us to reconcile.

    It is very appropriate that Margaret join me in bringing the message today… appropriate not only because she is a mother, but also because today’s message was inspired by both of our mothers … both hers and mine. Several years ago my mother was sitting in her living room reading the newspaper with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discipleship / To Be Or Not To Be

    Contributed by Terry Milford on Dec 16, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 20,756 views

    In a world where Satan’s disctractions are ever increasing, the Church, has become experts on how to grow the numbers of attendees, but has forgotten it’s commission to teach all that Jesus commanded them. The challenge is to be discipled and then discipl

    Mark 8:34-38 Discipleship / To Be or Not to Be As I began to prepare for chapter 9 this week, I felt like the Lord was speaking to my heart to come back to the end of chapter 8 and speak to you this morning God’s heart about a particular subject that He has burned into my heart for the past ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are We Following Jesus Or Not?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,603 views

    Jesus was on the road to the cross with all that came with it - rejection and suffering. His call to follow him is absolute and he calls us to 100% commitment. This short sermon challenges us to follow him in everything we do, all of the time.

    Luke 9: 57-62 Have you ever been quoted out of context? Have you ever been misunderstood? Jesus was often misunderstood, and when we hear these shocking words from the life of Jesus we are reminded that following him requires us to always follow, and not to dip in and out of following him. If I ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Through Small Group Bible Study Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
     | 5,227 views

    We are to order our priorities around those of Jesus and arrange our lives in the example of Jesus. The challenge of doing this in the face of the world is monumental to say the least. The answer to living the life Jesus calls us to live in small groups

    Small Groups James 5:16, Hebrews 3:13-14 When I graduated from seminary and moved back to New Orleans, my best friend from college called me and invited me to go to a restaurant on Old Metairie Road where they had installed a sand volleyball court. I had never played sand volleyball and so we got ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Where Is The Church

    Contributed by G. D. Helton on Jan 12, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 27,843 views

    A message to challenge God's people to return to the basics of what His Church is to be. Pastors please feel free to use, modify, exhort and expand on this message. Use these talking points to go the direction the Holy Spirit leads you.

    Where is the Church Sunday Morning, 01-12-14 Text: Matt 16:18 Mat 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Intro: The title of the message this morning is “Where is the Church” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Parable Of The Mina

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Apr 20, 2015
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     | 10,116 views

    This is a sermon about dong more for God with what we have. No one is excused from working for God. This message is a challenge for Christians to do more and learning that they have been given the abilities, resources, gifts etc to do so.

    The Parable of the Mina Introduction: Ill. Once a man said, “If I had some extra money, I'd give it to God, but I have just enough to support myself and my family.” And the same man said, “If I had some extra time, I'd give it to God, but every minute is taken up with my job, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love And Compassion-The Key To Our Future

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 28, 2015
     | 5,607 views

    Christians throughout the centuries, in response to the challenge of this passage from Matthew’s Gospel, have tried to help people in need, and in the process have made a better world. We, and they, will reap the reward of our earthly actions.

    She wore her characteristic Indian sari with the blue border that represented the Missionaries of Charity, the order she founded in 1949. Her years on earth had bent her already small frame, but there was nothing small about Mother Teresa’s presence. Who would have ever thought that this ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Extravagant Giver

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 19, 2014
     | 7,010 views

    1. You can’t out-give God 2. God will be no one’s debtor 3. He invites us to trust his Word 4. He challenges us to put him to the test

    Extravagant - Expressing celebration - Lavish, Unrestrained - Spending much more than necessary Example Psalm 103:1–5 (AV) — 1 Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: 3 Who forgiveth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Path To Spiritual Victory Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016
     | 10,085 views

    John had experienced adversity in life and great spiritual challenges. He realized that a close relationship with Christ and continued growth were vital for victorious living. Many lack growth due to spiritual immaturity. Growth is key for victory.

    The Path to Spiritual Victory 1 John 2: 12-17 The love and concern John has for the church is evident as we continue to read this epistle. He began by exalting Christ, reminding the believer of whom they have believed. He offered a challenge regarding our fellowship with the Lord and shared the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is My Neighbor?

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 10, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,532 views

    It's easy to get along with people who get along with us, but what about when we see someone very different from us in need? Jesus challenges us to be a good neighbor to everyone we encounter.

    Luke 10:25-37 Who is My Neighbor? Have you ever struggled to be nice to someone, especially someone different from you? Maybe they’re talkative and you’re quiet, or they are a gossip and you detest gossip, or maybe their skin is darker and yours is lighter, or yours is darker and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Daring Faith Willing To Wait On God

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 4, 2015
     | 6,844 views

    Sermon challenges us to wait on God. It begins with 3 issues on the Ohio Ballot in the 2015 election. It continues with how our not waiting on God can cause us to miss out on the blessings God truly wants to give to us.

    DARING TO WAIT ON GOD Daring Faith: The Key To Miracles Part 4 October 4, 2015 Pastor Rick 1 Samuel 13:5-13 Matthew 14:25-33 How many of you have ever gotten into trouble simply because you didn’t wait. If you had waited just a little bit longer you would not have gone to that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Kingdom Seeds Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 2, 2014
     | 4,873 views

    In one of the most important parables of the Book of Mark, Jesus teaches us to do three things with the Word of God: to hear it, accept it, and reproduce from it. The challenge for us is ... Are we obeying or disobeying this critical command?

    Kingdom Seeds Mark 4:1-20 Introduction - Pray for Rod: doing well, needs to rest and recover from fusion surgery - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- He is the ultimate servant; giving Himself clearly for all who will receive -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Every Member Called

    Contributed by Edwin Catungal on Jul 7, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,309 views

    Challenging every church member to take an active part in the ministries of the church towards church growth. Every member is called by Jesus Christ, coached by the Holy Spirit and commissioned by the Almighty God so there can be enough harvest workers.

    “EVERY MEMBER CALLED” An English philosopher Edmund Burke once said ‘Evil triumphs because good men do nothing’ In our text today, we see how Jesus expressed his profound empathy for the lost, the broken hearted, disenfranchised people of the world as he went around ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Kingdom Of Heaven (Part 9) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,740 views

    Are you ready to meet your Lord of lords and King of kings? If you aren’t, will you be challenged today to pursue to get right and ready to meet your Savior, Lord and King whenever He turns up?

    Opening illustration: Articulate my early arrival for my marriage ceremony and the people from the bride’s side were not ready and waiting at the church gate for welcoming the guests from the bridegroom’s family. On a similar note my youngest brother-in-law arrived 3 hours late during ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational