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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Evangelism--Being Real

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,190 views

    This sermon deals with having a realistic view of evangelism and its results.

    Evangelism Being Real Evangelism Dinner John 10:7-18 Psalm 37:1-11 How we view the word of God, will have a lot to do with shaping our views of evangelism, as to whether it is to be a positive or negative experience. The story is told of two new pastors who were in the same town. Each ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Can You Help Me Find A Hero.

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,071 views

    Jesus is the kind of hero we should be looking up to today, especially as Men.

    Can You Help Me Find A Hero 1/24/1999 Men’s Sunday 1 Samuel 15:1-11 Luke 4:14-30 Text John 11 If I told you come over to my house this afternoon, I want you to meet Mr. Hero. What kind of person would you expect to find. Would you expect to see someone who has done something to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    You Gotta Take A Stand

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 10,024 views

    Sometimes God calls us to take a stand for Him even as Daniel had to do.

    You Gotta Take A Stand 3/29/98 Joshua 24:14-24 Ephesians 6:10-20 Daniel 6 LaKeisha is an eighth grade Christian. She’s new to the school and desperately wants to make some friends. By the end of the week, she’s invited into one of the more popular cliques. She’s thrilled. One day the six ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Withstand Trials

    Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 25, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 12,199 views

    How to handle the trials of life

    HOW TO WITHSTAND TRIALS Part 1 Matt 5:48 James 1:2-12 Pastor Jeff Seaman Introduction A pastor once asked his congregation, “Does anyone here Know any perfect people?” A short man stood up and shouted, “Yes, my wife’s first husband” This man had learned from experience how hard it is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I've Got To Go

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 12,668 views

    This is a Palm Sunday sermon dealing with Jesus going to Jerusalem to cleanse the temple.

    “I’ve Have Got To Go” 4/8/2001 Psalm 118:15-29 Mark 10:32-34 Mark 11:12-19 How many of you remember that great theological parable sung by Glady’s Knights and the Pips. It is the story of a man who left Ga to pursue his dream of becoming a movie star in Los Angelos. While there he falls in love ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Where Does The Road End?

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,863 views

    This story looks at Judas’ life and how bad choices in life can lead to a very dangerous ending.

    Where Does The Road End 4/2/2000 Proverbs 1:8-19 Mark 14:1-9 It’s good to know where a road is, but it’s even more important to know where the road ends. In a scene in Alice in Wonderland, Alice is lost and she ask the cat in the tree, “which way should I go?” The cat asked, “where are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Old Time Gospel Beliefs

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 10, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 7,966 views

    Old time gospel beliefs are never out of date.

    OLD TIME GOSPEL BELIEFS INTRO.- Our beliefs are very important. What we believe controls our lives and our destines. ILL.- Here is what little Danny Dutton, age 8, from Chula Vista, California, believes about God. His third grade homework assignment was to "Explain God." "One of God’s main ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Experiencing The Presence Of God.

    Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on May 14, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 19,717 views

    FOR MANY PEOPLE LIFE IS A RACE. TO BE WON.. But for the believer, LIFE IS A JOURNEY, with experiences permited to enhance our faith in God, in order to make us grow or maybe to compact us.

    OUR THEME FOR TODAY IS EXPERIENCING THE PRESENCE OF GOD..EXODUS 33:14-15 INTRODUCTION;; IT IS GOD’s DESIRE THAT WE ARRIVE AT A PLACE THAT GOD HAS DESTINED FOR US.. FOR MANY PEOPLE LIFE IS A RACE. TO BE WON.. But for me LIFE IS A JOURNEY: TO EXPERIENCE TO ENHANCE OUR FAITH.. GOD PERMITS ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Did Jesus Really Rise From The Dead? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on May 14, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,219 views

    Six historical facts surrounding Jesus’ death, six alternate explanations, and compelling evidence to believe the resurrection of Jesus best explains these six facts.

    When I was a junior in high school (quite a few years ago!), one of my best friends became a Christian. Because I was an atheist at the time and because my friend Paul had been one of my partying buddies, I gave him a really hard time about his newfound faith in Jesus. I remember going up to him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Story Of Rahab

    Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on Jun 1, 2001
    based on 120 ratings
     | 85,260 views

    What Rahab is not known for is what matters most. Her faith.

    In the book of Joshua 2, we are introduced to a women by the name of Rahab. Rahab lived in the city of Jericho, in fact her house was built on the outer wall that surrounded the city for protection. From her window overlooking the wall, she would be able to see the travelers who would come to her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When The Son Sets You Free

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 399 ratings
     | 57,927 views

    The Gospel is a message of freedom... It is a message of good news for the poor; freedom for the prisoners; sight for the blind and of release for the oppressed. And it is a message that is still needed today...because far too many are still not free

    "When The Son Sets You Free" INTRODUCTION In the movie Brave Heart Mel Gibson plays the role of a man from Scotland whose name was Wallace. It was a great movie - very graphic in the battle scenes but it really gave you a feel of what battles were like back in those days. Wallace was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Step Two - The Power To Resist Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,405 views

    Submission to God is the key and reshaping our desires is the result. Then, instead of fighting off what we desire, we are able to pursue our desires.

    Step Two - The Power to Resist Resistance is Futile This may sound odd at first glance, but resistance is not the key to resisting. The Bible gives the key to resisting temptation in James 4: 6 But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: "God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble." 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One For All And All For One!

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
     | 11,421 views

    Stewardship sermon

    "One For All And All For One!" 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 During the months of May and June we spent four weeks seeking to gain a deeper understanding of "God’s Amazing Grace" and how the Lord has so freely showered every one of us with His abundant blessings. We learned that we were not born by mere ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Eager To Serve?

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 50 ratings
     | 7,242 views

    God has given each of us gifts so that we might use them to bring Him glory and to bless the lives of those around us.

    Are You Eager To Serve? 2 Corinthians 9:6:15 Tom Jackson and Chris Johnson were both members of the same church. Tom and his family had joined the church when they moved into the neighborhood and began searching for a new church home. Tom and Serena had three kids who were in school at the time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Have Overcome!

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,364 views

    God's love empowers us to overcome all that would keep us from experiencing loving relationships with others.

    We Have Overcome! 1 John 5:2-5 Walter Gowans knew that God was calling him from his homeland to share the gospel in the Sudan. He traveled there to work among the people of the region because he knew that was God's plan for his life. God had so impacted his life that it was evident to those ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ