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  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    Lessons Learned When God Calls

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010
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    Jesus called him to be a disciples and Matthew has a dinner party that evening at his house and invites his friends and Jesus to attend. Tonight I want us to learn some valuable lessons, about when God calls.

    Lessons Learned when God Calls Matthew 9:9-13 Introduction The most unlikely called of all of the apostles is Matthew. He was a tax collector. He was probably very wealth and he earned his money at the expense of his neighbors, his fellow Jews. It was OK for him to tax almost anything just as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cross Purposes 3: Redemption Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019
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    Redemption is like purchasing a slave to free them. Jesus 1) made a personal investment, and 2) paid a price. We are free as we 1) recognize our worth, and 2) chooses to be slaves of God.

    CROSS PURPOSES 5: REDEMPTION For the past 4 weeks, we have been asking, “Why did Jesus Christ, the Son of God, die on the cross for us?” We keep asking the same question, because the cross impacts our lives in so many ways, that we can’t exhaust them all: The cross shows the love of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus Before All Else

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 1, 2025
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    To be a true disciple of Christ, to be assured of eternal life, we must never be ashamed to confess His holy name. We must also be willing to follow Him always, forsaking our own desires and even our family and friends.

    I have entitled our message, “Jesus Before All Else.” Author Mike Mazzalongo wrote a book entitled Jesus Above All Else. He says that Jesus told His followers, “in no uncertain terms, that in order to be His disciple they must place Him above all else.” He explains that “above all else” means ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Golden Lampstand

    Contributed by Paul George on Sep 10, 2003
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    The purpose of the vision of the golden lampstand is to show the people that the Lord would, by His own power complete the rebuilding and replenishing of Jerusalem though the assistance given to the project by its friends even though they were weak, and t

    The purpose of the vision of the golden lampstand is to show the people that the Lord would, by His own power complete the rebuilding and replenishing of Jerusalem though the assistance given to the project by its friends even though they were weak, and the resistance to the project even through it ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Carry Them To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Kory Labbe on Feb 7, 2026
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    Faith was never meant to be lived alone. In Mark 2, we discover that sometimes the boldest belief isn’t found in the person who is healed—but in the friends who refuse to leave them where they are and carry them to Jesus.

    Introduction– There are moments in life when faith feels strong. And there are moments when faith feels… heavy. Heavy because of grief. Heavy because of exhaustion. Heavy because you’ve prayed the same prayer longer than you ever expected to. And here’s the truth we don’t say out loud enough in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Your Place In Him

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 20, 2011
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    Adapted (with permission) from my friend, Rick Ousley, challenging us to determine in which chair of faith we sit. Are Committed, Casual, or Corrupt?...We cannot fool God..It’s HIS terms or Not at all!

    Your Place in Him Joshua 24:1-28 * From time to time, I hear a message which needs to be proclaimed. Not long ago I was in a service with my friend, Rick Ousley, and heard him give a call about ‘where we are’ with God. Praying for God’s leadership & asking Rick’s permission, I believe Father’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Gotta Find Bubba Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 3, 2020
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    Jesus says the greatest love is when someone else lays down their life for us. That is the definition of the Son of God! Forrest literally laid his life down when he went back into enemy territory to save his friend Bubba.

    AT THE MOVIES 2020: “I GOTTA FIND BUBBA” John 15:12-17 #CCCAtTheMovies INTRODUCTION The movie scene I am going to share with you today comes from the 1994 film Forrest Gump. Forrest, Forrest Gump is a simple fellow with good intentions. He struggles through childhood with several impairments. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Laughing Out Loud At God

    Contributed by Bill Bowdle on Sep 14, 2003
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    If we adopt the Abraham/Sarah pattern of abandoning trust in divine promises, and choosing our preferred detours, and if we laugh at the promises of God, we invite catastrophe, and ensure that God will have the last laugh.

    Laughing Out Loud at God!!?? REV. BILL BOWDLE Armstrong Chapel United Methodist Church 09/14/2003 (If you use material from this message, please attribute the quote to the above source, together with the URL web site address as listed in your browser window) [Note: material is formatted by ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Dare To Be A Daniel!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 20, 2021
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    The Babylonians tried to erase the identities of Daniel and his 3 friends from being believers in Jehovah. The world is trying to do that to Christians today. Young people must be instructed and equipped to stand for their faith like Daniel did.

    DARE TO BE A DANIEL! Dan. 1:8-17 INTRODUCTION 8 But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way….10 but the official told Daniel, “The king would then have my head because of you.” 11 Daniel then ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Heed God's Counsel

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 19, 2025
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    God counsels us through His Word, His people and through the promptings of the Holy Spirit. There are important lessons we can learn from Lot’s wife, Cain and Jehoshaphat on the consequences of disobedience to God’s counsel. Implicit obedience to the Lord is the secret to a life of peace.

    The key verse for today’s meditation is taken from Joshua 3:5, “Then Joshua said to the people, “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you.”” (ESV) As Joshua led the people of Israel he admonished them that God was willing to do wonders amongst them, but that in order ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Sermon # 1- Go And Make Disciples Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 21, 2024
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    This series is a sequel to the series of devotions that were shared with me by spiritual friend Michael Collins and is also found on Sermon Central entitled “The Church Called Jonah.” I hope that these sermons will encourage the church at large.

    This is a series that I will be sharing based on the life of Jonah, and the lessons that the church can learn through this book. These messages are the sequel to the series of devotions that were shared with me by spiritual friend Michael Collins and is also found on Sermon Central entitled “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    The Wonder Of Christ's Birth

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,891 views

    Why was the time when Jesus was born the right time? Why did God choose the land of Palestine as the birth place of Jesus? Why was 5 BC the year Jesus was born and not some other year?

    The Wonder of Christ’s Birth -In the Fullness of Time- Galatians 4:4 Luke 2:1-7 The story is told about a man who got tired of the Christmas hoopla. All the frantic haste and the crass commercialism disgusted him. So, he decided not to go along with the crowd. Among other things, he decided not ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Do You Feel Insignificant? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 30, 2006
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     | 6,741 views

    Luke 2 teaches us that Jesus purposefully came to those who no one would choose - from a young poor couple to outcast shepherds. Learn also about his ordinary/extraordinary childhood.

    Luke chapter 2 is very unique - it is the only place where we learn in detail what happened at the birth of Christ - again, evidence that Luke may have gotten the story from Mary herself. It is the only place where we see Jesus presented for circumcision at the Temple, and the only gospel that ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Culmination Of The Whisper Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
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     | 5,024 views

    Parents, friends, classmates, soemone has asked you this question. It is the question that produces doubt, frustration, and sometimes even pain. “What are YOU good for?” These messages will help you discover, develop, and deploy your gift!

    “What Are You Good For?” Part 4 – Culmination of the Whisper VIDEO – Are You Equipped #1 (Available at SermonSpice.com) David’s mighty men were misfits. Like most of us they were distressed, in debt, and discontent. However, they rallied around a common cause, rallied around one another, were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Walking Circumspectly

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 21, 2017
     | 6,630 views

    When we say we walk circumspectly we are saying that whatever we choose to do today, we are aware that there will be circumstances. Whatever we do today, we do with the knowledge that there will be future consequences.

    I have been reading through our church covenant as I mentioned last Sunday evening and I came across the statement that we engage to walk circumspectly. ____________, you’re a member of the church, are you walking circumspectly? I’ll admit, I had to look that one up to see exactly what it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist