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  • John Lowe avatar

    Characteristics Of Discipleship

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 9, 2014
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     | 7,513 views

    Jesus didn't stop with teaching about the freedom that leads to bondage; He also spoke of a bondage that leads to freedom.. A true disciple is one who has renounced his or her way to follow the way of Christ.

    1-20-05 Title: Characteristics of Discipleship Text: “” (John 8:31) Bible Reading: John 8:30-59 Children have a funny way of looking at things. I read a cute little story which points out that fact. It seems Little Jeremy was on a walk with his grandfather when a stranger smiled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Would You React?

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jul 9, 2014
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     | 4,879 views

    When things get difficult, how do you react? Keeping a cool head is relatively easy whenever things are going smoothly. But what happens when the unexpected occurs?

    How would you react? Mark 14:10-11, 27-31, 43-47, 66-72 10. Then Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve, went off to the chief priests in order to betray Him to them. 11. They were glad when they heard this, and promised to give him money. And he began seeking how to betray Him at an ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Made Alive In Christ Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 10, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,368 views

    Are you experiencing life as the Walking Dead or are you truly Alive in Christ?

    Made Alive in Christ Ephesians 2:1-10 Intro Slide Have you heard the one about a plane that is about to crash? It has a pilot, a scientist, a pastor and a student, but there are only 3 parachutes. The pilot, knowing first that the plane is going to crash, takes a parachute reasoning, that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joseph's Dreams

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 6, 2016
     | 6,723 views

    When it comes to dreaming, many readers think Matthew is the dreamer by the way he uses Old Testament Scripture to back up his story. Is Matthew too anxious to justify his story that he twists Scripture to suit his purpose?

    Matthew 2:19-23 Joseph’s Dreams 12/22/02 D. Marion Clark Introduction Do you sometimes wake up tired because of vivid dreams? I imagine Joseph had that problem. Matthew records four dreams through which an angel of the Lord spoke to him. The first dream was to assure him that he could ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Come Over And Help Us Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 9, 2016
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     | 14,955 views

    Paul received a vision of a man from Macedonia imploring him to “Come over and help us.” He and his team immediately went, changing the course of history. What the church needs today is a fresh call to spread the Gospel.

    Come Over and Help Us Acts Series Chuck Sligh October 9, 2016 TEXT: Acts 16:9-10 – “And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us. 10 And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavored ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Word Of Life Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 13, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,373 views

    If you want to experience the true joy of Christmas, experience Christ personally and share Him with others.

    In the classic movie, A Christmas Story, young Ralphie wants a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas, but his mom’s only response is, “You'll shoot your eye out!” In fact, all the adults in Ralphie’s life have the same response, including his teacher and even Santa Clause. Take a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Prophecy And Proclamation Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 20, 2016
     | 7,134 views

    The Book of Revelation describes that day when Jesus will return to earth. The message of Revelation is summarized by the statement: “He (Jesus) is coming with the clouds” of heaven (not ordinary clouds but clouds of glory).

    Lesson: I.A.3: Prophecy and Proclamation (Revelation 1:7-8) Revelation 1:7-8 (NIV) 7 “Look, he is coming with the clouds,” and “every eye will see him, even those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Prescription For The Soul Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 9, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,536 views

    The first sermon in a new series on Spiritual First Aid. This sermon looks at the spiritual side of physical ailments. It then looks at the Lord as our Great Physician, God's word as His prescription, and the vitality that forgiveness brings.

    Spiritual First Aid “God’s Prescription For The Soul” Introduction Physicians and psychologists along with the prescription drug industry would like us to think that all these diseases and problems, these maladies in which we are experiencing is the result of a some chemical imbalance, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Mephibosheth Blessing

    Contributed by James May on Feb 17, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 29,564 views

    The story of David and Mephibosheth speaks volumes concerning the heart of David. It also points us to what Christ did for us on the cross.

    The Mephibosheth Blessing By Rev. James May Throughout the books of 1st and 2nd Samuel we can read of the great conflict between King Saul and the man who would one day replace him as king of Israel whose name was David. It all begins with David killing the giant Goliath when the Philistines ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Trapped By Sin Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 19, 2015
    based on 56 ratings
     | 26,189 views

    God’s wisdom says that anyone can be trapped by sin. Sin’s entrapment is listed in this chapter. 1- Entrapped by our words 2- Entrapped by our laziness 3- Entrapped by our hearts 4- Entrapped by our lust

    INTRO.- Trapped. That doesn’t sound like fun. It sounds horrible. ILL.- William Floyd Collins was a celebrated pioneer cave explorer in the early 1900s in central Kentucky, an area that is the location of hundreds of miles of interconnected caves, including the Mammoth Cave National ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Temple Cleansing Part 2: Cleansing The Home Series

    Contributed by Rainer Reddy on Feb 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,616 views

    A sermon series on Temple Cleansing that begins with the individual, moves on the home and ends with the church.

    Text: Deuteronomy 11 : 13 – 21 13 So if you faithfully obey the commands I am giving you today—to love the LORD your God and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul— 14 then I will send rain on your land in its season, both autumn and spring rains, so that ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Adultery And The Adulterous Woman Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 23, 2015
    based on 54 ratings
     | 17,699 views

    God’s wisdom reveals the truth and gives us some guidelines to follow in order to avoid the sin of adultery. 1- Store up God’s Word to overcome 2- Following smooth talk leads to trouble 3- Guard the heart for victory over sin

    INTRO.- ILL.- There was a teenage boy and his grandfather who went fishing one day. While fishing, the old man starts talking about how times have changed. The young fellow picks up on this and starts talking about sex and sexually transmitted diseases going around. The teen says, "Grandpa, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life After Death: Hell

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Feb 26, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,922 views

    A message of Hell in a two week message on life after death.

    Life after death: Hell Introduction: I have a 2 part message on Heaven and Hell. Let's just say we will be preaching on Heaven next week. I feared I might lose some of you next Sunday if I reversed the order. I'd rather preach on the joys of Heaven but if it is in the bible; it must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Just A Big Bang Theory Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 3, 2015
     | 5,049 views

    In all things, in everything, Jesus is preeminent - even creation.

    “”Cross Currents: It’s Just A Big Bang Theory” Col. 1:15-17 Advertisers know that we think bigger is better - especially if it’s bigger at a lesser price. So we have 2 for 1 dinner coupons, double discount or double coupon days at the grocery store, and even ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Pray 3 Times A Day

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 8, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,319 views

    To show that we need to pray more frequently with primary goals in mind as we commune with GOD, we become like Him, not to be heard because that's our secondary goal.

    I. EXORDIUM: How many times do you pray? Countless times. Whenever I'm alone I pray in tongues or whenever in daily devotions. I still need to frequent my prayer more times as the day is nearing. Matthew 6:8 (Amplified Bible) 6:8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal