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From Worthy Sheep To Smelly Feet

Contributed by Mike Dubose on Apr 29, 2002

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Jesus takes the role of a servant and commands us to do likewise. It’s more than just smelly feet!

From Worthy Sheep to Smelly Feet John 13: 12-21 April 28, 2002 Last week we talked about worthy sheep – this week, we’re talking about smelly feet… Last week we talked about Jesus as the Good Shepherd – this week, we see Him as a humble servant, a foot washer… ILLUS: ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Influence Of The Father

Contributed by Paul Etterling on Jun 18, 2001

based on 79 ratings

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A word of encouragement to men to be the Father and Grandfather that molds a childs life by pu=ouring wisdom into the child.

Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. 2 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. 3 For I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. 4 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Three Laws Of Spiritual Life

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

based on 11 ratings

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Practical principles for walking in the Spirit and not after the flesh.

Laws of spiritual life 3/19/95 I. Importance of Spiritual life A. Flesh vs. spirit 1. This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. (Galatians 5:16, KJV). a. Flesh includes the natural part of man apart from God. b. Soul--mind,will, emotion c. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joash: Almost Revival Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Aug 17, 2002

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2d in series "Revival in the Land" Looks at the Roadblocks to Revival seen in the story of Joash

In June of 1995, after years of planning and research costing multiple billions of dollars, the space shuttle Discovery was scheduled to launch for the first of seven missions which would rendevous with the Russian Space station Mir, in preparation for the launch of the International space station ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 12:1-18, 2 Chronicles 24:17-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do The Work Of An Evangelist Series

Contributed by Brian Menear on Jan 6, 2007

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Jesus said "The harvest is plenty but the laborers are few." Why do we fail to labor?

The Joy of Winning Souls What is 750,000 miles long? It could wrap itself around the earth 30 times and it grows an additional 20 miles longer with each passing day? It is the line of people on earth who do not know Jesus. How do people then learn about or hear about Jesus? Evangelisim-What ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons I've Learned From Digging In Dirt

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Mar 25, 2007

based on 38 ratings

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The purpose of this message is to encourage ministers of the gospel to continue proclaiming the gospel of Christ.

“Lessons Learned from Dealing with Dirt” -Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church True disciples of Christ are constantly in a state of learning what it means to be more like Christ. Even as pastors, preachers, and leaders, we are always learning more about the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The God Who Sees Me Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 3, 2007

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In Genesis 16 Hagar, the servant girl of Sarai has a personal encounter with God and calls Him "El Roi" "The God who sees me"

Genesis Series # 4 CHCC: February 4, 2007 The God, Who Sees Me Genesis 16:1-14 INTRODUCTION: An atheist was out fishing in Scotland, when all of a sudden a huge Dragon type Amphibian began to emerge from the water. With snarling teeth it slithered closer to the atheist. In desperation he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reaching The World Series

Contributed by Kent Wise on Oct 13, 2006

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Addresses the basics of evangelism.

Reaching the World By: Pastor Kent Wise Introduction The primary text for developing my theological perspective on Evangelism is found in the Gospel of Matthew 28:16-20. 16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

Loving The World Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 18, 2005

based on 20 ratings

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A Series on the Family of Faith inspired by the "Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren.

13, June 2004 Dakota Community Church Love in the Family of God Part Three: Loving the World 1Peter 2: 9-10 9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Mennonite

There Is No Harvest Without Planing Some Seed

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 6, 2004

based on 39 ratings

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This is a sermon about giving.

INTRODUCTION • A preacher wanted to see if a farmer in his congregation was willing to support the Lord’s work. So one day he challenged him with some direct questions. "If you had two farms" he asked," would you be willing to give one to God?" "Why, certainly!" replied the man. "I only wish I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Honest View Of Yourself

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 1, 2004

based on 28 ratings

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A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent Series A A sermon about repentance

2nd Sunday Advent Matthew 3:1-12 "An Honest View of Yourself." "In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said, "The voice of one crying in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Marriage Made In Heaven Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

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Jesus quotes that passage of scripture and then adds a statement to it. Most wedding ceremonies conclude with those extra words. “What God has put together, let no one tear asunder.” Both Jesus’ words and Christian wedding ceremonies emphasize a cent

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Family Classics Series A Marriage Made in Heaven Genesis 2:18-25 Jesus quotes that passage of scripture and then adds a statement to it. Most wedding ceremonies conclude with those extra words. “What God has put ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Go

Contributed by John Baggett on Jul 2, 2003

based on 51 ratings

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This sermon springs forward out of the text of Ruth and encourages believers to go forward in their faith and relationship with Christ.

Sermon: I Will Go Ruth 1:16 We have often sang a familiar invitation hymn. entitled "Wherever He Leads I’ll Go" We sang it as part of the worship this morning. I wonder how much truth there really is in that statement. Would we follow Jesus anywhere and everywhere that he would lead us. If ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Duct Tape And Plastic? Toys? Tools?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 13, 2003

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HISTORICALLY GOD IS TOUCHED BY PRAYER AND FASTING. GOD IS CALLING FOR HIS SPIRITUAL REMNANT TO LEAVE THE PLAYGROUND AND MOVE TO THE PRAYERGROUND.

DUCT TAPE AND PLASTIC? PLAYGROUND OR PRAYERGROUND? TOYS OR TOOLS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com HISTORICALLY GOD IS TOUCHED BY PRAYER AND FASTING. GOD IS CALLING FOR HIS SPIRITUAL REMNANT TO LEAVE THE PLAYGROUND AND MOVE TO THE PRAYGROUND. TEXT: Philippians 3:19 Whose end is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, 2 Timothy 3:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Famous Last Words Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 10, 2008

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Exposition of Matthew 28:18-20 about our church’s vision point to do missions and plant churches

Text: Matthew 28:18-20, Title: Famous Last Words, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/13/08, AM A. Opening illustration: “Hey y’all, watch this…” “Go on, get out - last words are for fools who haven’t said enough.” To his housekeeper, who urged him to tell her his last words so she could write them down for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

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