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  • Glenn Newton avatar

    The Passions Of Christ - Making Disciples Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Mar 10, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,841 views

    The 2nd Sermon in a series entitled, The Passions of Christ. I work on the "how" of making disciples using Christ as the example.

    The Passions of Christ - Making Disciples Pastor Glenn Newton March 6, 2005 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    It Is Worship That Brings God Into Our Lives As A Reality

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 27, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 5,067 views

    Why we need to worship

    IT IS WORSHIP THAT BRINGS GOD INTO OUR LIFE AS A REALITY Heb 11:1-6 What would the difference in your life would it be if you began to make worship as your way of life and not just an hour event on Sunday morning? What would be the benefits of one who worships in spirit as Jesus tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Is God Your Friend? Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,466 views

    You are not primarily a servant of God. You are God’s friend!

    Is God Your Friend? Purpose Driven Life #11 Cornwall/Montreal October 25, 2003 You are not, primarily, a servant of God. But you are, primarily, a child of the living God and, as a child of God’s family, you have available to you the closest friendship relationship possible. You are designed to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Not To Worship God Series

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,142 views

    An exposition of Exodus 20:4-6

    Islington Baptist Church February 3, 2002 Exodus 20:4-6 Scripture reading: Exodus 32 Series: The 10 Commandments How not to worship God A few years ago I made a mistake. I was visiting an elderly Christian lady who happened to have a lamp, but no ordinary lamp. The lamp had a big fat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • E.T. Cummings avatar

    "I Need To Lose Some Weight...!"

    Contributed by E.t. Cummings on Aug 5, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 12,172 views

    Dieting has become the number one thing among people living today. Everyone has taken the initiative to become more and more concern about there physical weight and not the spiritual weight that is bounding them.

    Define: Weight (Webster): anything that blocks progress Weight (Greek): OgkOs, ong’ - kos, a burden or hindrance I. Weight - Faith IN Depth A. Before we can examine the text here in Hebrews 12, we must go back to chapter 11. Chapter 11 of Hebrews gives us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Resume In Your Life Series

    Contributed by Christopher Sealey on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,681 views

    God’s resume in your life is a document, which contains a chronological listing of experiences in your life through which He was working to instruct, to teach, to counsel and to watch over you. The purpose of developing it is to increase you faith in Him.

    Introduction Online encyclopedia Wikipedia.org, defines a resume as a document containing a summary or listing on relevant job experience and education, usually for obtaining an interview when seeking employment. A resume is often the first item a potential employer encounters regarding a job ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Samuel Stone avatar

    Table Manners And Christian Ethos

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,854 views

    Table Manners and Christian Ethos

    Luke 14:1-7-14 On one occasion when Jesus was going to the house of a leader of the Pharisees to eat a meal on the sabbath, they were watching him closely. 7 When he noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, he told them a parable. 8 “When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    After This Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,631 views

    There is a life "AFTER THIS"....what we do here determine where and with whom we spend it over there....

    “After This” Revelation 4:1 * For the last several months we have been working our way though the “Revelation.” In only 3 chapters we have heard 14 messages. Be reminded that we find an outline of this book in 1:19. Jesus told John to ‘write – what you HAVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Ready And Prepared For His Coming

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 29, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,725 views

    Procrastination is a problem today. Being ready for when the Lord returns is a heart problem that we need to have taken care of. we can be the foolish ones or we can be the wise ones. The choice is ours.

    Being prepared and ready for His coming Introduction- Matthew 25:1-14 Question. Have you ever seen those Ameritrade babies as they discuss banking and financial strategy. What makes it funny is that it is impossible for that age group to talk and understand those ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Go N 2 The Penetrance

    Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Aug 14, 2010
     | 2,149 views

    How the spirit leads me through environmental conditions just the way I am. Look for Jesus in this sermon and you’ll find him

    Mark 2: 17 I’ve got to be happy when I go on the ovine drupes and my guards are up because I’m calling on Jesus to give me words to say. That’s what it’s all about! Cud! Let it out on the first time and drop a dime anoints the bite. What I mean is, don’t complaint when you get a desire to go side ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Babatunde Bello avatar

    Choose Where To Serve God

    Contributed by Babatunde Bello on Aug 8, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,249 views

    SERVICE TO GOD

    At churches globally, there are various Departments which cater for the different sectors of the ministry i.e. an avenue to serve God. Ushering Department The ushering department is responsible for ushering members of the congregation into designated seats or areas in the auditorium. They are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    God The Patient Gardener Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 24, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,837 views

    Do you ever picture God as a vindictive judge who can’t wait to throw judgment at sinners? This and other misconceptions about God are addressed in Luke 13.

    God - The Patient Gardener - Luke 13:1-35 What are some common misconceptions about God? 1. That God rises above all religions and a piece of God is found in each 2. God is "the big man upstairs" who is not really involved in affairs here on earth 3. Good things happen to good people, bad things ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Steve Smith avatar

    God's Open Doors

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,242 views

    As we begin a new year, one with many opportunities of ministry, we must be prepared spiritually to recognized the doors opened by God as He invites us to be a part of His work. Growth is His business - Service is ours!

    You have often heard me mention the name J. Vernon Mcgee. He began and developed the famous radio program “Thru the Bible” that is still broadcast today. Above their welcome desk was this verse. READ REVELATION 3.8 This verse is on the bottom of all of my church emails after God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Thomas avatar

    Thank God For My Judas

    Contributed by James Thomas on Jun 6, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,165 views

    Adversity is the birthing ground for success.

    There is always a Judas House of Judah Ministries Pastor James Thomas Matt 26:14 Matt 26:14 14 Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking Worthy

    Contributed by Michael Prescott on Mar 3, 2007
     | 5,023 views

    Life results of a heart commited to knowing God

    We’ve spent a couple of weeks on the issues of knowledge, spiritual understanding and wisdom. Why is it so important that we have this knowledge? Why did Paul so fervently pray this prayer for practically everyone he ministered to? With this being the case and the fact that it is in scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist