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  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Could Ye Not Watch One Hour Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,835 views

    A sermon about dedication to the Lord

    I. THE ENORMITY OF THE DEBT A. Consider the PRIVILEGES THEY SHARED B. Consider the PROFESSION THEY STATED II. THE BREVITY OF THE DURATION A. They were UNAWARE of the hour. B. They were UNAVAILABLE in the hour. III. THE MODESTY OF THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Peter Principles Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 9, 2022
     | 2,674 views

    This sermon focuses on the rise, fall, and restoration of Peter, and three key principles we can glean from it.

    How many of you have heard about or read the book “The Peter Principle”? The basic premise is quite simple. It is the idea that in a work place environment, given enough time and enough promotions, people will rise to their level of incompetency. Basically, they will get to a place where their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    How God Evaluates Worship

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 28, 2021
     | 2,438 views

    This sermon compares and contrasts man's view of Sunday worship to God's view of Sunday worship.

    SERMON OUTLINE 1. OPENING ILLUSTRATION – Blended Families 2. THE CHURCH IS A BLENDED FAMILY - Jesus desired that the church be a blended family (ONE) - But it can lead to challenges in worship setting - As they all bring expectations of worship (music, communion, Bible version, etc.) 3. HOW ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Institution Of The Lord’s Supper Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 11, 2019
     | 5,607 views

    It meant a lot to Jesus to spend those hours with His disciples. He loved them, and their presence encouraged Him. He took the cup and the bread of the Passover and transformed them into memorials of His own blood and body, for He wanted the disciples to remember Him.

    Tom Lowe 12/18/2007 HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS (22)Institution of the Lord’s Supper Matthew 26:26-29, Mark 14:22-25 (Focal Passage), Luke 22:17-20 Location: Upper Room Date: Thursday of Jesus’ Final Week 1 Corinthians 11:23-34 23For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forward Momentum

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 26, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,691 views

    We are encouraged to keep our forward momentum going in ministry by focusing on the things of Christ.

    CONSIDER THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A STRONG AND A WEAK CUP OF TEA. BOTH TYPES CONTAIN THE SAME INGREDIENTS OF WATER AND TEA. THE DIFFERENCE IS THAT THE STRONG CUP OF TEA RESULTS FROM THE TEA LEAVES’ IMMERSION IN THE WATER LONGER, ALLOWING THE WATER MORE TIME TO GET INTO THE TEA AND THE TEA INTO THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    How To Get Into Trouble

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 15, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,359 views

    STEPS TO TROUBLE

    HOW TO GET IN TROUBLE Acts 27:1-44 Any Christian who studies the Bible and applies what he learns from the Bible will avoid many pitfalls in this world. In Acts 27 we find Paul, a prisoner, on his voyage to Rome. This experience in Acts 27 of Paul is not written in Scripture so that we can just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Test

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,972 views

    Take a test to see how well you live for Jesus

    PS.26:1-2 ; 1 COR.11:28 & 31 ; 2 COR.13:5 "THE TEST" * We want to look first in the book of Psalms and see what David is telling us! * The word "integrity" means: innocence, perfection, simplicity, upright. A) In v.1 David is saying, "Lord, look through and through, make a minute survey, put me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rescue Mission Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Sep 18, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,797 views

    Consider how James ends. James is writing to a severely persecuted and battered people. He is on a rescue mission and there is no time for pleasantries!

    “Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.” (James 5:19-20) There are many famous last words in the annals of history. Lou Gehrig ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The New Testament Church; Its Strengths Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 20, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,858 views

    The strength of the Church in its observance of the Apostol’s doctrine, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer.

    The New Testament Church; Its Strengths Acts 2:42 INTRO.: The Church at Jerusalem, whose beginning is recorded in Acts 2, is often thought of as a model church because it was the first congregation of the Body of Christ ever established. I believe God intends that church to serve as an example for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Greatest Commandments

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 29, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 13,740 views

    How do the two greatest commandments sum up the law and the Prophets

    Stiffkey/ Saxlingham 02-11-03 Stiffkey/ Saxlingham 02-11-03 Mk. 12:28-34: “The Greatest Commandments” Every time we hold a communion service, we read these very familiar words Our Lord Jesus Christ said: The first commandment is this: “Hear O Israel, the Lord our God is the only Lord. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "Transformed For Service"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 3, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,414 views

    A sermon on Christian service.

    “Transformed for Service” Mark 1:29-39 Isaiah 40:21-31 By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In the preceding passage, Jesus was in the synagogue. He had a big audience, and in comes a man who was possessed by an evil ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Sermon For Proper 13, The Bread Of Life Discourse

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 12, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,794 views

    Building on the feeding of the 5000, Christ challenges the people to look beyond the physical aspects of the miracle, to behold the Word of God

    9th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 13) August 6, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you know that we suffer from many hungers in which we wish to be satisfied. We have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Reading Devotion

    Contributed by Raimundo Rocha on May 24, 2006
     | 2,970 views

    “If the reading devotion is something that needs be done as one more item in our tight daily calendar, we lost the meaning of the devotion that in the group to the meditation”

    The reading devotion “If the reading devotion is something that needs be done as one more item in our tight daily calendar, we lost the meaning of the devotion that in the group to the meditation” One of the great concerns that involves the spiritual experience today is the biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Comfort Comfort My People

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,636 views

    A different kind of sermon - going back and forth between a reading of Isaiah and illustrative sermons that bring the text to the listner’s reality.

    Special instructions - "quoted" material should be read by one reader and is the text of Isaiah 40. Material beginning with numbers can be split up amongst different readers or read by the pastor/sermon deliverer. “Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.” 1Isaiah is an old man now. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Beneath The Surface" Series

    Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 9,153 views

    A look at ourselves through the eyes of our heart.

    “Beneath The Surface” Matthew 5:8 Beatitudes - #6 Intro: If Jesus came to your home today to spend a day or two If He came unexpectedly, I wonder what you’d do? I know you’d give your nicest room to such an honored Guest, And all the food you’d serve to him would be the very ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite