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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Sown Any Good Seed Lately?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 30 ratings
     | 21,419 views

    Through the prophet Hosea, God said that it is time for us to start sowing good seeds that will be honoring to Him. There are four universal principles to sowing.

    SOWN ANY GOOD SEED LATELY HOSEA 10:12 Introduction: Every day seeds in our lives, church and community are being sown. Some of these seeds are bad; some are good. Through the prophet Hosea, God said that it is time for us to start sowing good seeds that will be honoring to Him. There are four ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Cracked Pots"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 31, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,857 views

    A sermon about rejoicing in how God uses us.

    2 Corinthians 4:5-12 “Cracked Pots” How many of you are, as Mary Poppins described herself, “Practically perfect in every way?” How many of your friends or the people you love the most, care about the most and have been most touched and influenced by are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Carry The Torch

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 7, 2011
     | 8,480 views

    Being salt and light mean being out there in the world, not pursuing a private spirituality.

    How many of you watch Survivor? I never have. I suppose I should, to be in touch with contemporary culture, in order to be able to speak to it... but it simply doesn’t appeal to me. I have plenty of reality in my own life, thank you, I like my down time to be somewhat more elevated - to coin a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Imitators Not Pretenders Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 14, 2020
     | 5,192 views

    Paul wanted to ensure the Thessalonians imitated the example he had lived before them, and most importantly, the example of Christ. Rather than pretending to emulate their faith, they were to actively live out their faith.

    Imitators not Pretenders 1 Thessalonians 2: 10-13 As I studied this passage I was reminded of the need for sincerity and genuineness among the church. We live in a day plagued with hypocrisy. One of the most offered arguments against attending church in our generation is the presence of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "God’s Visitation Program”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 6, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 708 views

    How can we live in such as way as Christ followers that God will be free to show up and show off in our lives and draw unbelievers to Christ?

    I want to talk with you about God’s visitation program. Now, when we think of a visitation program in church, we think of visiting someone to tell them about Jesus. But today, I want us to think about God visiting us to show Jesus to others. (READ TEXT) In verse 12, Peter mentions “the day God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Am I Responsible For The Whole, Wide World?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007
     | 2,341 views

    One of the towering questions of Christianity is the question of responsibility for bearing witness.

    AM I RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WHOLE, WIDE WORLD? Mark 1:16-18 INTRO: One of the towering questions of Christianity is the question of responsibility for bearing witness. “Am I responsible for the whole, wide world, or just myself, my salvation, my actions?” These questions are clearly answered in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Labourers Are Few (Soul Winning) 2 Of 2

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 11, 2022
     | 1,686 views

    There are two ways we can witness for the Lord Jesus.

    (1) THROUGH LIFE-STYLE EVANGELISM Perhaps some might be saying, “WHAT IS LIFE-STYLE EVANGELISM?” It is simply living the Christian life in front of the lost in such a Christ-like manner, that the lost will want to know Christ also. Illus: Howard Hendricks said, “Recently, I was walking the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Gifts - God's Christmas Gift Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 18, 2002
    based on 157 ratings
     | 48,376 views

    Christmas really isn’t a "biblical holiday" but why pass up the chance to tell our friends and relatives about the ultimate gift/sacrifice God has wrapped for us?

    OPEN: Preparing for large Christmas Eve family gathering, a mother had been giving out orders like a drill sergeant: "Pick up your things! Don’t get your clothes dirty! Put away those toys." Well, her 4-year-old daughter had been underfoot all day, so she sent her to the next room to play with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Keep Crying Kids You're Almost There"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 12, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,047 views

    There is a meanness stalking about, an evil; the devil himself who is devouring souls. And these are the souls of people who live next door to us, work with us, shop beside us, go to school with us or our children. The world is filled with tears, and the

    Acts 1:1-11 “Keep Crying Kids You’re Almost There” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN If you have ever driven on Interstate 95 between South Carolina and North Carolina you are most likely familiar with a strange and funny kind of place ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Is Sin?

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 154 ratings
     | 39,178 views

    To look at what sin is and its effect on mankind.

    What is Sin? Introduction: (1) President Calvin Coolidge returned home one Sunday afternoon from attending morning worship services. His wife, who was unable to attend, asked him what the preacher’s lesson was about that morning. He replied: “Sin.” His wife then proceeded to inquire more about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Commendation For Ministry Is..

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 2,886 views

    THE COMMENDATION FOR EFFECTIVE MINISTRY IS CHANGED LIVES 1.

    THE COMMENDATION FOR EFFECTIVE MINISTRY IS CHANGED LIVES 1. Unnecessary types of Commendation a. Personal boasting b. Lifeless words on a piece of paper (cf. academic degrees) 2. The only valid Commendation for effective ministry = Changed Lives a. Evident to all b. Accomplished by the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God-Connecting Prayer Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,895 views

    For a church to be effective, there must be God-connecting prayer.

    God-Connecting Prayer Selected Scriptures I. Priority of Prayer A. John 15:7, “If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you” B. James 4:2b, “You do not have because you do not ask” C. Phil. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Family Relationships Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,586 views

    For a church to be effective, there must be kingdom family relationships.

    Kingdom Family Relationships Acts 11:19-21; Selected Scriptures “The world is crying, ‘Does anybody know I’m alive?”” I. The Model Declared A. Luke 8:19-21 READ B. Matthew 23:8, “ye are all brethren” II. The Model ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God-Sized Vision Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,497 views

    For a church to be effective, there must be a God-sized vision.

    God-Sized Vision Selected Scriptures I. A Vision Defined A. Proverbs 29:18 (NIV), “Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;” 1. Revelation – “Word from God” 2. The nation or church that ignores ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Maturation Of Believers Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,624 views

    For a church to be effective, there must be the ongoing maturation of believers.

    Maturation of Believers Acts 11:25-26; Selected Scriptures I. Antioch (Acts 11:25-26) A. After growth came discipleship B. Discipleship is an ongoing process (1 year) C. Believers were 1st called Christians after the 1 year of teaching D. Antioch believers shared ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist