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  • Colin Coombs avatar

    Do You Truly Love Me?

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 12, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 11,704 views

    The Lord helped Peter to full restoration, and gave a fresh challenge.

    DO YOU TRULY LOVE ME? John 21:15 – 19 NIV. When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," he said, "you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my lambs." 16 Again Jesus said, "Simon son of John, do you truly ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Better Than Life, Worse Than Death

    Contributed by Arthur Coffman on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,694 views

    This messages challenges people to develop an mindset focused on eternal things.

    What is greater than life but worse than death? Intro: It has been a week to remember, perhaps better forgotten Platte Colorado, gunman walks into high school with evil intent, he is a drifter, living out of his car, carrying a backpack and guns The story had happened before, only about 30 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Appointed An Apostle

    Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 11,133 views

    This message was preached at the ordination of a person into the ministry. It is a challenge to church and pastor.

    Appointed an Apostle Mark 3:13-19 Very soon into Jesus’ public ministry he began to gather around him persons who wanted to learn more of his way. Among the many who followed him, there were twelve that he called into a special relationship with him. We often call these the 12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Each Day I Live

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 31, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,444 views

    This sermon is a challenge to each of us as we enter a new year

    Each Day I Live Ephesians 5:15-17 15So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. 16Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. 17Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.(NLT) Introduction I’m sure you’ve noticed that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Growing Deeper & Reaching Wider

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 23, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,698 views

    Challenge to congregation to follow pattern for church growth in Acts 2

    GROWING DEEPER, REACHING WIDER Text: Acts 2:42-47 I. GROWING DEEPER A. Who needs to grow deeper? 1. People who had just receive Christ. 2. People who are suffering from trials and persecution. 3. People who live and work among unbelievers. 4. People who are in the service. 5. All Christians need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Single Focus

    Contributed by Kris Roberts on May 14, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,407 views

    A message challenging teens to put Christ first place in their lives.

    “SINGLE FOCUS” 1. INTRODUCTION Matthew 6:24 says… "No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.” · Show “Who do you serve?” clip · Everyone serves someone or ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    A Reflection Of Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,509 views

    This was a Christmas Day message challenging people to not leave Christ in Christmas

    A Reflection of Tomorrow So here is the question: When do your put Christmas away? We usually do it on New Year’s Day. You know; take down the tree and Christmas cards, remove the lights from outside the house, pack up the nativity scene. And before the first day of the new year is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Ministering To People

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,969 views

    Challenge to the church to be ready to minister to any and all who need.

    DATE HOW DO WE MINISTER TO THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE? Luke 10:29-37 (Luke 10:29) "But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?" (Luke 10:30 KJV) "And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich Cook avatar

    Lessons From The Titanic

    Contributed by Rich Cook on Apr 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,214 views

    Lessons and warnings that led to the sinking of Titanic, and challenges for Christians and the church.

    Titanic Much of this sermon is original. However I’ve picked up thoughts, points, illustrations and quotes from many sources. 1. (Slides 1-5) Always been fascinated with the Titanic, elementary school library book, Titanic was found when I was in high school, the movie (James Cameron pitched ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Renewing Our Consecration To God’s Purposes Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 19, 2022
     | 3,292 views

    This exposition of Zechariah 8:9-13 focuses on the importance of Christians being on task and fulfilling their God-given calling in life. This remnant of Jews suffered unnecessary troubles when neglecting their God-given assignment but blessing as they obeyed.

    Intro Our text today begins in Zechariah 8:9 with the words: “Thus says the Lord of hosts: 'Let your hands be strong.’”i The word translated strong is chazaq. It means “to be strong, be courageous, be firm, be resolute.”ii God used this word three times when commissioning Joshua for the task of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    God’s Promises For Every Need: Lukewarm Faith Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 28, 2020
     | 3,716 views

    This morning we are going to cover several different areas of thought and I am going to share a Bible verse which highlights this area of the Christian faith. Please listen honestly and openly to God’s Word and see if this is an area where you are useful and passionate, or useless and lukewarm.

    God’s Promises for Every Need: Lukewarm Faith Revelation 3:14-22 #EveryNeed INTRODUCTION I will need 3 volunteers today from the congregation to come up here, sit at this table for a moment, try some food, and answer a few questions. None of it is gross like last time when we had flavored ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Putting God First

    Contributed by S S on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 26,776 views

    Sermon on Luke 9:57-62 - Putting God First

    Luke 9:57-62 PUTTING GOD FIRST Introduction ILL -- It is well with my soul A story was told of a man named Horatio Spafford who faced many trials. He was a Christian lawyer from Chicago and a friend of DL Moody. In 1871 the Great Chicago Fire took almost everything he owned. That same year his ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    In God We Trust Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 15, 2009
     | 5,201 views

    The only way America will ever once again be defined by the words “In God We Trust” is for the people of God to choose to live out their faith in society.

    IN GOD WE TRUST Matthew 12:15-21 (The second in a sermon series from Matthew 12 called “Words We Live By”)* Sermon Objective: The only way America will ever once again be defined by the words “In God We Trust” is for the people of God to choose to live out their Biblical Faith in society -- in ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "God's Call For Revival"

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
     | 3,969 views

    "God's Call For Revival"

    2 Chronicles 7:12-22 - "God's Call For Revival" 14 If my people, which are called by my name 1. The People of Revival. “If my people.” 1 Peter 4:17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A New Encounter With God

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,719 views

    In the desert, they were pressing toward a goal they could only dream of; in the Promised Land, they actually began to believe God for greater things! They were no longer satisfied with survival…now they wanted to succeed.

    A FRESH ENCOUNTER WITH GOD Two weeks ago, we opened the book of Joshua and found great promises that God had for us. Promises that would bring us through difficult days. We read of how Joshua was told by God to rise up and cross the Jordan. To cross that river that seemed like such a challenge. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist