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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Feeding The Sheep

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 3, 2009
     | 3,399 views

    As Jesus fed the five thousand, so we are challenged to give authentic teaching to the millions of our brothers and sisters who are uncatechized.

    January 6, 2009 The Feeding of the Multitude Love doesn’t begin with us. Love begins with God, because God is Love. “God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him.” Matthew and Mark say it a little differently: when Jesus looked on the crowds, he saw that they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    We Would Like To See Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,088 views

    It is essential for us to see Jesus clearly. In this sermon I introduce the challenge of studying Jesus, and explain why is it essential that we do.

    Introduction: A. Church auditorium pulpits are interesting. 1. They can take many shapes and sizes. 2. When I first came to Wetzel Road, the pulpit was made out of paneling and was a big counter with a slanted front and sides and had a podium in the middle. a. When I stood behind it I felt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Divided Loyalties Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,798 views

    There is a ’kairos’ moment when we must plough up sinful hearts and seek the Lord God - as Hosea challenged the people to do.

    Hosea 10.1-15 Divided Loyalties If you were to ask Taylor “What does Daddy hate most?” she would, I hope, tell you that I hate lies. The old saying “You can watch a thief but not a liar” is so true. At what point do you believe someone after they have lied to you? When do you start to trust ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Don’t Give Up Your Dreams (Aspirations)

    Contributed by Owolabi Stephen A. on Jan 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,849 views

    It is only God who helps His children achieve their goals and dreams. despite challenges and circumstances, don't give up.

    “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you have imagined. As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler.” - Henry David Thoreay Childhood years are the years are the years of great aspirations. These are the years when little boys and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Give Careful Thought To Your Ways"

    Contributed by Scott Walker on May 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,654 views

    This sermon challenges people to consider their priorities for the new year. It is a reminder that we must put God's agenda first in our life.

    “Give Carful Thought To Your Ways” Haggai 1:5; 7 January 2nd 2011 — New Year’s Sunday “Now this is what the Lord Almighty says: "Give careful thought to your ways.” Haggai 1:5 (NIV) INTRODUCTION: > William Gladstone once said, "Tell me what the young men of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Jesus Is Lord Of All, Or He Is Not Lord At All

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,623 views

    A challenge to professing Christians who claim allegiance to Christ as Master of life, though they do not reveal His reign over their lives.

    “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you?” All else being equal, we have as much power in our service before the Lord as we have obedience to His commands. We enjoy great music provided by some of the most talented musicians any church could hope to enjoy, wonderful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lunch Bucket Christians Series

    Contributed by Larry Osborne on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 6,508 views

    Which of these attitudes and actions do you find hardest to exhibit? What challenges do you face in consistently exhibiting them?

    1 Timothy: Doing Church God’s Way North Coast Church Message #9 September 16-17, 2006 Dr. Larry Osborne Lunch Bucket ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Walking With The Shepherd

    Contributed by James May on Mar 18, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,272 views

    This past year has been some challenging and yet some very rewarding times as we have walked with the Great Shepherd.

    Walking With the Shepherd By Pastor Jim May Hasn’t God been good to us! To sit back and just see the hand of God as He has so graciously moved on our behalf has been such a blessing. Who can doubt that the windows of Heaven have been opened and the blessings of God have been poured out on this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The God Outside Your Box

    Contributed by David Heflin on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,391 views

    This sermon challenges us to stop worshipping the god in our box, and instead worship the one the who cannot be contained by the entire universe.

    The God Outside Your Box Rom. 11:33-36 PSCOC 2/18/07 Intro: God in a box. We like boxes. When we move, we put everything neatly in box, and neatly label it. We use file boxes. We eat boxed lunches. We receive and ship packages in boxes. We wrap presents in boxes. We organize our shelves by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Winning The War Of Weariness Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 22, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 18,505 views

    The sixth in a series exploring keys to true victory and freedom in the Christian walk. This message explores the challenge of fighting on when we are weary.

    (Extensive inspiration for this message, and this series taken from Francis Frangipane’s "This Day We Fight".) We are exploring keys to a life of victory. Ways to move past some of the obstacles that have keep us from experiencing true freedom in our walk with Christ. We have looked at past ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Age Doesn't Matter

    Contributed by C Reola on Nov 26, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 27,089 views

    A sermon on the importance of youth ministry in the church. Challenging the adluts to support and everyone to be part of the ministry, especially the young people in the days of their youth.

    “AGE DOESN’T MATTER” (Eccleciastes 12:1; I Timothy 4:12; II Timothy 1:5 & I Peter 4:10) by C. James R. Betia A message for the Youth Ministry Sunday of Greenhills Christian Fellowship Sta. Rosa on November 19, 2006. Introduction A blessed evening to everyone! I thank God for the opportunity that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living Beyond Being Down And Out (Part I) Series

    Contributed by Danny Pinksen on Jun 29, 2007
     | 4,075 views

    The Bible offers great advice and instruction on how to deal with many of life’s everyday challenges including being down and out.

    Living Beyond the “Down and Out” (Part 1) [ILLUS: Almost everyone knows I love the outdoors. As we were flying in over Florida, the scenery was every bit as beautiful as people say it is and the pictures indicate. Every year thousands of birds migrate south for the winter. I’m not referring to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Scott Cody avatar

    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Scott Cody on Jul 3, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,737 views

    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

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    Stepping Up

    Contributed by Stephen Hammond on Jun 20, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,330 views

    Father's Day Sermon designed to challenge men to STEP UP and be the man of God, the husband and the father that God desires them to be.

    STEPPING UP FATHER’S DAY 2013 Proverbs 14:11-16 The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish. There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in grief. The faithless ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What The Rich Man Saw From Hell

    Contributed by Michael Goodwin on Apr 2, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,812 views

    Challenging the Believer to catch a glimpse of Hell. Revolutionizing the way Christians live out their faith. Do we weep anymore for the lost?

    What the Rich Man Saw From Hell (Luke 16:19-31) 19There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: 20And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, 21And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist