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  • Sherman Gordon avatar

    The Greatness Of Small Things Series

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,017 views

    wHILE SOME ARE CALLED TO MINISTER TO THOUSANDS, OTHERS ARE CALLED TO MINISTER TO A FEW. IRREGARDLESS OF YOUR CALLING, DO NOT DISCREDIT IT, RATHER WALK IN IT.

    SCRIPTURE: JOHN 6:1-15 SUBJECT: THE GREATNESS OF SMALL THINGS (ANDREW) MERRIAM-WEBSTER DEFINES OXYMORON AS: A COMBINATION OF CONTRADICTORY WORDS. CRUEL KINDNESS LITTLE BIG MAN TIGHT SLACKS PRETTY UGLY OLD NEWS IN A REAL SENSE TO SUGGEST THAT SOMETHING SMALL – GREAT . . . HOW CAN SOMETHING ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Essentials For A Successful Missions Program

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 6, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,268 views

    Missions is an essential part of the Church, This message is key to having a successful mission programs

    THE ESSENTIALS FOR A SUCCESSFUL MISSIONS PROGRAM Proverbs 29:18 INTRO: I could stand up here this morning and preach out of Mark 16:15 on “The Great Commission” and try to relay to you the definitive points of that command. I could go through all three of Paul’s Missionary Journeys and tell you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being A Bounty Hunter For The Lord

    Contributed by Andy Johnson on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,998 views

    As bounty hunters look diligently for those who jump bail, so should Christians look diligently for the lost and for those who have went astray.

    Intro: Duane Chapman alias “DOG the Bounty Hunter” In Matthew chapter 18, Jesus is talking to the disciples here in reference to Vs. 1. Then He gives them and us a warning in vs. 6-9, as bounty hunters we need to hold fast to the truths found in these 5 verses. I. A Bounty Hunter must know who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Cling To Me

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Sep 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,172 views

    Using the illustration of Exit Glacier in Seward Alaska, examining the reason why Jesus said to Mary, “Don’t cling to me”?

    I. INTRODUCTION A. Stop Clinging? – Why??? 1. Why forbidden? a. nature so new, fresh - could be defiled easily? b. nature so new, fresh - would zap her dead (fly zapper) 2. Clue is in the nature of her clinging a. Greek = “fastened to, hold tight, adhere to, she wouldn’t let go” b. Jesus didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    This Sickness Is Not Unto Death

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,634 views

    Great Funeral Sermon. Meaning of Jesus’ statement, “This sickness is not unto death”. Life includes death, but doesn’t end in death

    I. THE STORY OF LAZARUS IS VERY FAMILIAR A. Man Who Lived In Bethany With His Sisters B. Became Very Ill C. When Jesus Came, Already Had Died D. John 11:35 “Jesus wept” – shortest verse in the bible - profound E. It Was At Lazarus’ Tomb, Jesus Made Great Proclamation John 11:25-26 "I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Bill Lyle avatar

    Therefore! Series

    Contributed by Bill Lyle on Oct 23, 2006
     | 2,725 views

    A Study in First Peter

    Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. I. The use of reason in 1 Peter A. Therefore is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Passover Lamb

    Contributed by Chris Herring on Nov 9, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,643 views

    The Passover Lamb and it’s antitype -- Jesus.

    I The Birth of a New Nation (Ex. 12:1-2) A. Passover month was to be the 1st month of this new nation. 1. Later the Jews had two calenders: the ecclesiastical year and the civil year. II Israelite’s Passover Lamb (12:3,6-7,12-14) A. The Passover lamb took the place of the firstborn. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Which Jesus Do You Follow?

    Contributed by Jack Warford on Nov 17, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 2,810 views

    First we must be following the right Jesus, and then we must ask ourselves if Jesus has authorized what we are doing for Him and in His name.

    Jesus preached the greatest sermon ever preached. We know it as the Sermon on the Mount. And towards the end of this sermon we find this morning’s scriptures. It has caused me to examine my actions as it relates to discipleship. Jesus starts off by telling us that not all people who sound ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Intentional Evangelism: Part One

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Nov 27, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,012 views

    This is part one of a two part message where Jesus gives us a design for intentional evangelism in the field where He has planted our church.

    Intentional Evangelism John 4:1-30 I. Jesus Went To Where the Woman Was (v. 4-9) A. Jesus Had a Divine Appointment (v. 4) Do you believe that there are certain people that you may be able to reach for Christ that no one else can reach? B. He went to the place that most Jews would avoid (v. 5-6) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min avatar

    Healed In Spite Of It All

    Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 174 ratings
     | 12,863 views

    Sometimes it is us who hold back our blessing, we let everybody else tell us what we can have or what we cannot have. If it is something that you really want, you should not let anyone come between you and your blessing.

    Intro: This story start off with one of the ruler of the synagogue, Jairus by name; who came to Jesus for help. His daughter was dying and he wanted Jesus to come and lay His hands on his daughter so she could be healed. Jesus went with him and many of the people followed Him, and pressed around ...read more

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    Spiritual Mourning Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 26, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,402 views

    As much as being "poor in spirit" is diametrically opposed to the conventional wisdom of today’s culture, so to with the thought that happiness could be connected with mourning. If there is one thing that the world tries to avoid it is mourning. Everyth

    Spiritual Mourning Matthew 5:4 #2 of 8 in series INTRODUCTION Last week we started a series of sermons on the Beatitudes of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. We considered poorness of spirit and the role it plays in salvation. One must first realize that he is in sin before He can come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Carl Willis avatar

    If You Are Willing... Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on May 13, 2008
     | 3,749 views

    The leper knew the power to heal was available, the only question was His willingness. Jesus did more than heal skin that day...He touched the heart.

    If You are Willing… Mark 1:40-45 Mark 1:40 (HCSB) Then a man with a serious skin disease came to Him and, on his knees, begged Him: “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” The Life of a Leper * Ostracized * Leviticus – 13:45 Leviticus 13:45 (HCSB) “The person afflicted with an infectious ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Martin Holland avatar

    The King Of Kings Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Apr 30, 2013
     | 6,822 views

    Probably the most publicized event in the Bible is the second coming of Jesus the Christ and the establishing of His kingdom and the King of kings.

    The King of kings and Lord of lords Revelation 19:11-21 The most publicized event in the Bible is the second coming of Jesus the Christ and the establishing of His kingdom. Here in this 19th chapter we get a glimpse of what this will be like. 1. The Second Coming See: Vs.1 “And Behold a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of The Gifts Series

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Nov 1, 2012
     | 4,339 views

    One of the characteristics of the Apostolic church is its emphasis on the gifts of the Spirit. Some Christian movements pass by these gifts, while others see them simply as something that was finished in the book of Acts. Nevertheless, the gifts of the

    Ice Breaker: Do you like your name? Would you like to change it? Key verse: 1Corinthians 12:1. INTRODUCTION: One of the characteristics of the Apostolic church is its emphasis on the gifts of the Spirit. Some Christian movements pass by these gifts, while others see them simply as something ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Joy Of Homecoming 2016

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 5, 2016
     | 9,272 views

    Not just homecoming here but over there will be the greatest of all.

    THE JOY OF HOMECOMING 2016 1st Thessalonians 4: 13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist