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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    "Peter, Feed My Sheep” (13 Of 21)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022
     | 1,983 views

    Now I am not a chef, but I would imagine that if you were going to feed a group of chefs, you had better know something about cooking.

    Our Lord told Peter to, "feed My sheep.” In this particular passage of scripture, he is feeding the “Spiritual Chefs”, the ministers of the gospel. Notice that he speaks of: I. THE ELDER Verse 1. "The elders which are among you...” From this verse we see who he is addressing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus The Servant, Not Attila The Hun

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 21, 2009
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     | 2,799 views

    The leadership principles we must adopt as Christian leaders are those of Jesus, not of the world.

    Tuesday before Lent (Shrove Tuesday) 2009 Not quite twenty years ago, Wess Roberts published a book entitled Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun. He later confessed that he chose Attila as his title character because so little is known about the Hun leader. It was, therefore, easy to impose ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Completing Our Initiation Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,401 views

    Baptism is called the “portal to all the sacraments,” but it is our participation in the Eucharistic sacrifice which perfects within us the gifts given to us at Baptism.”

    January 26, 2009 Timothy and Titus Sacramentum Caritatis On this feast of Saints Timothy and Titus, who are linked forever in the Church’s memory with St. Paul, whose conversion we celebrated yesterday, we continue with the Holy Father to reflect on the relationship between the Blessed Eucharist ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Amazing Grace

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 30, 2001
    based on 116 ratings
     | 20,921 views

    God has given us His wonderful grace and that is simply amazing

    Amazing Grace Titus 2:11-14 Introduction When Billy Graham was driving through a small southern town, he was stopped by a policeman and charged with speeding. Graham admitted his quilt, but was told by the officer that he would have to appear in court. The judge asked, "Guilty, or not guilty?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Determination Of A Champion Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 29, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,781 views

    Using the example of Paul and how he lived for Christ and what we can get from his teachings.

    Gold Medal Living Determination of a Champion August 1, 2004 Intro: Olympics are coming up- Always love the excitement, the competition, and the personal stories. *PP- Jesse Owens- Berlin 1936 Cassius Clay- Rome 1960 Nadia Comaneci- Montreal 1976 Bruce Jenner- Montreal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Being Good Is Not Good Enough

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 80 ratings
     | 17,271 views

    Too often we want to base our salvation on works when we should never lose sight of God’s grace.

    WHEN BEING GOOD IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 2:8 “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 2:9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.” INTRODUCTION: As a teacher, what is one of the things you want from your students? You want ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do You Know Where You Will Spend Eternity?

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 12,445 views

    When you breathe your last breath, your eternal destiny is forever determined. Eleanor Roosevelt got it right when she said, “Life is like a parachute jump, you’ve got to get it right the first time.”

    DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOU WILL SPEND ETERNITY? “For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Everybody Is Somebody

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,518 views

    Learn how the church should treat people with respect, dignity and as special in God’s eyes.

    Have you ever listened to the words of the song that is used at the beginning of the “Cheers” television show? “Wouldn’t you like to go to a place where everyone knows your name and they are always glad you came.” Those words should be the them song of the church. A church should be a place where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thorn In The Flesh

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 8, 2005
    based on 73 ratings
     | 18,154 views

    Some people become defined by their hardships while others rise above their pain. We may suffer broken relationships, broken promises, broken expectations, but we don’t have to become broken people. Pain is inevitable--misery is optional.

    No one knows for certain about the nature of Paul’s thorn, and there has been extensive speculation about the nature of his affliction. Explanations range from persistent temptation, dogged persecution, chronic malaria, migraine headaches, epilepsy, or a speech disorder. Because Paul dictated his ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Jesus' Insurrection

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Apr 10, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,799 views

    Jesus revolts against the powers of sin and the devil in order to save humankind. His final coup d’etat is His resurrection from the dead.

    -I know it’s an older story but how many of y’all have seen the movie or read the novel, The Caine Mutiny? -If you haven’t seen it, it is a great flick. You need to see it. -It stars the late, great Humphrey Bogart -I think it is one of his best performances and they would have cleaned up on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Increase Our Faith!

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,182 views

    Jesus gives us some hard saying in this text that need to be understood around Jesus’ disciples asking for their faith to be increased.

    -My son likes going to AWANA. He enjoys playing games, hearing bible stories, singing to campfire songs. He doesn’t exactly enjoy memorizing bible passages. He give up several times while I am trying to help him learn the passages. I have to prod him on, telling him he can do it and that we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Miracle Series: Walking On Water (The Catch Of The Day)

    Contributed by Joey Hanner on Sep 13, 2018
     | 5,740 views

    Its one thing to weather a storm, but its another to ask God to do something impossible in the midst of a Storm. Peter is a great example of a true leader literally coming to the surface.

    The Miracle Series: Walking on Water. “The Catch of the Day” Matthew 14:22-33. Wouldn’t you like to be...... Have you ever ask God to let you do something seemingly impossible—— in the midst of a storm? That’s were true leaders are born. That’s Peter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    I Want An Apple... I Don't Want A Seed!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 6, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,460 views

    Take heed to finish the work before you. Often we pray God give me the finished product... God has a better idea. Invest your blood, sweat and tears and God gives the increase.

    I WANT AN APPLE… I DON’T WANT A SEED… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I LOVE TO PRAY. I lay my petitions down before the throne of God. I see many living far below our potential and privilege. 39 ½ years in the full time ministry has taught me many things. So I pray the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Not "To Be Served” Walking With Jesus

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 20, 2024
     | 599 views

    Our scripture today from Mark 10:35-45 helps guide us as we consider the qualities of leadership rooted in service.

    Sermon Title: "Not to Be Served" Scripture: Mark 10:35-45 Date: October 20, 2024 The Highest Places of Honor 35 James and John, Zebedee’s sons, came up to him. “Teacher, we have something we want you to do for us.” 36 “What is it? I’ll see what I can do.” 37 “Arrange it,” they said, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Ending Well PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,099 views

    To inspire us to live our lives with a single passion for displaying God's excellence, as we strive to fight the good fight, finish our race, and keep the faith, just like Apostle Paul did.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to delve into a powerful passage from 2 Timothy 4:7-8 where the Apostle Paul, nearing the end of his earthly journey, gives us some profound insights. Opening Scripture Reading – He says, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have ...read more

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