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  • Malcolm Chester avatar

    This Is My Son

    Contributed by Malcolm Chester on Jan 2, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,240 views

    A sermon for a Covenant Servie based on the baptism of Jesus

    The gospel reading for today is the baptism of Jesus. We are only given a brief account of what happened in the passage we heard from Matthew’s gospel so we have to try to imagine the scene. I doubt though if it even began to approach the woman in Liverpool who arrived on the doorstep of a vicar, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    #10 -- Opposition Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,216 views

    As followers of Jesus, we should expect to face opposition, but we can trust that God has "cut the cords of the wicked."

    Introduction Pastor Eugene Peterson tells a story from his childhood—a story about having to deal with enemies. For him it came in the form a school bully who beat him up every day after school. It seemed no matter how young Eugene tried to avoid him—in the forms of alternate routes and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel DeVilder avatar

    Compass, Unitard, Well Worn Boots

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2006
     | 1,896 views

    Let your congregation know the three things that a disciple of Jesus can not be without. (heart pointed to Jesus, a willingness to grapple with Jesus in relationship--get to know who he really is, and to walk in His steps. Scripture is taken from a vari

    Compass, Unitard, Well Worn Boots “Compass, Unitard, Well Worn Boots” (say these three seemingly unrelated things out loud, in the tradition of Johnny Carson’s character, alluded to below, but then proceed to talk about the following material first, before giving the “question” that those ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Campbell avatar

    Why Do I Have To Be A Disciple?

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,747 views

    Two weeks ago I asked the question, why are we here? The answer was Jesus’ call for us to be, first, disciples, and second, to disciple others. Last week I asked you, who have you been hanging out with?

    WHY DO I HAVE TO BE A DISCIPLE? Matthew 28:18-20 Two weeks ago I asked the question, why are we here? The answer was Jesus’ call for us to be, first, disciples, and second, to disciple others. Last week I asked you, who have you been hanging out with? So I went home thinking over what I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Famous Last Words

    Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,573 views

    A person’s last words are significant. They can be a window, allowing us to look into a person’s heart. They can also be a measure that helps us evaluate their life. I want us to consider some famous last words. Not mine, but the last words of the

    FAMOUS LAST WORDS "I think there is a world market for maybe five computers." --Thomas Watson, chairman of IBM, 1943. "This ’telephone’ has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication. The device is inherently of no value to us." --Western Union internal memo, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Give Everything. Period."

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 8, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,146 views

    How to have the full life Jesus promises and steps along the journey.

    Mark 12:38-44 “Give Everything. Period.” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org What if, at the beginning of our lives, someone were to come to us and say: “Would you like to have a completely satisfying time during your ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Focus On The Valuable Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,845 views

    5th of 5 messages. If you are going to follow Jesus - here is one lesson you simply must learn. The lesson of focus and passion without distraction.

    Focusing on the Valuable Following Jesus We had our MCC Tour last Sunday and I shared with a number of our newest guests that we didn’t want them to join Meridian Christian Church. You see, we’re not about joining – we are about following. Our mission is to help people find their way home. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Simon's Leaky Roof Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,258 views

    From Simon to Peter: Jesus can take a loud, rough, ordinary man and turn him a sensitive, compassionate, powerful and truly extraordinary servant - He did it with a man named Simon. It begins here.

    From an Ordinary Man to an Extraordinary Servant Jesus Changes People That¡¦s just what he does. In the next seven weeks we¡¦ll journey through the gospels in a search to see how Jesus changed an ordinary fisherman named Simon. Simon began as a loud, rough, ordinary man. Jesus transformed him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Crucial Steps In The Journey

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,737 views

    Using the life of Abraham, we see the need to put God first in all things, from which will flow an unfolding of revelation, and a response of worship.

    CRUCIAL STEPS IN THE JOURNEY SEPARATION; REVELATION; WORSHIP In the life of ABRAHAM The life of Abraham is remarkable, in that it clearly reflects aspects of our own life with God. There were certain very positive decisions that he had to make that were to become landmarks in his journey of life ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    #8 -- Work Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,285 views

    Work is given to us by God, is done in vain apart from Him, and can be a means of worship--because God calls us to trust Him so that we do not find ourselves eating the bread of "anxious toil."

    The reality of work Just imagine—it’s the end of a morning or afternoon or evening of hard work, and you’re very, very tired. But you look around your house, and the floors are swept and clean, the dishes are done, the laundry folded and put away, and even the bathroom fixtures are sparkling; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    A Change Of Heart

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 22, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 15,316 views

    The only hope is to experience Jesus and receive a Change of Heart.

    1. Some AMAZING THINGS are happening at the University of Louisville’s Health Sciences Center in Kentucky. a. Doctors, scientists, students, and businessmen have been feverishly at work with the hope of saving many lives… b. Their desire? Their goal? They want to extend life, prolong happiness, & ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    When We're Released

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 27, 2007
    based on 71 ratings
     | 6,938 views

    Let’s consider from this text what should happen once we’ve been released from the prison of sin. 1- When released we must go to God’s people 2- When released we must raise our voices in prayer 3- When released we must allow God’s Spirit to work

    INTRO.- ILL.- The warden of a Midwest prison sent a note around to inmates asking for suggestions on the kind of party they’d recommend to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The prisoners all had the same idea—OPEN HOUSE. ILL.- Not long after a wealthy contractor had finished building the Tombs ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Not All Who See, See (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,091 views

    God’s work cannot be seen by those who are proud of their spiritual sight.

    Scripture Introduction My sister sent me a newsletter from Timberdoodle, a supplier for homeschooling families. The article noted a problematic teaching in a Children’s Study Bible used in Sunday school. Referring to Matthew 3.12, the footnote said, “This means that Jesus will come to separate ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Uebergang avatar

    God's Outstanding Church

    Contributed by Michael Uebergang on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,567 views

    The Making of an Outstanding Church: A Place where God Rules through Jesus Christ

    Ex 32 The Golden Calf GOD’S OUTSTANDING CHURCH The Making of an Outstanding Church: A Place where God Rules through Jesus Christ Grace to you, and peace through our Lord Jesus Christ. Have you heard the story of “The Golden Calf” from Exodus 32? It couldn’t walk or talk or do anything. The dumb ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Leaders Who Can Answer The Call

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,031 views

    WE need leaders for our country that fit the criteria that Jethro laid out for Moses

    INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • As we celebrate this 4th of July holiday we should thank all those who have fought for the freedoms that we have. • We live in the greatest country in the world. I believe that we live in the greatest country that has ever been. • I want to thank all of you who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ