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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Why Did They Call Them Christians? Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 22, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 13,149 views

    This is the third sermon in the series, "Becoming A Contagious Congregation, A Study of the Church at Antioch".

    Ever wonder why the disciples were first called Christians at Antioch? We’ve already learned in the first two sermons in this series that Antioch was a Spirit-filled, praying, good news-sharing, missions-minded body of believers displaying evidence of God’s power and grace in their midst. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Heart After God Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,985 views

    Jesus described the hearts His followers would ideally possess in the Beatitudes, hearts we should strive to build in ourselves

    Matthew 5:1-12 (Series Introduction) We must build hearts God favors,as Jesus described. I Seek God (3) ...poor in spirit... Know they don’t know it all Know they need outside help II Mourn Sin’s Results (4) ...they that mourn... Sad from what the see, not proud Give and receive help and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Excuses, Excuses, Excuses, What's Yours?

    Contributed by Mark Umbehagen on Aug 23, 2001
    based on 227 ratings
     | 40,533 views

    Good sermon to be used on a "No Excuse Sunday".

    “Excuses, Excuses, Excuses, What’s yours?” Hebrews 10:22-25 Central Baptist Church August 26, 2001 “No Excuse Sunday” To make it possible for everyone to attend church, how about having a special "No Excuse Sunday?" Cots will be placed in the foyer for those who say "Sunday is my only day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Church Really That Big Of A Deal? Series

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 5, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,202 views

    God makes a big deal out of church by offering his blessings through a local congregation.

    Reader’s Digest records an interesting conversation between three frustrated pastors. Three pastors got together for coffee one day and found all their churches had bat infestation problems. “I got so mad,” said one, “I took a shotgun and fired at them. It made holes in the ceiling, but did ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Following The Leader

    Contributed by Stuart Blount on Sep 6, 2001
    based on 416 ratings
     | 18,773 views

    What is authentic discipleship ? Surely it is that which Jesus taught. In this message we look at the terms Jesus laid down for those who would choose to follow him.

    FOLLOWING THE LEADER The Terms of Authentic Discipleship The children’s game ‘following the leader’ has introduced all of us to the concept that Jesus sought to initiate among his DISCIPLES. Watching, walking, imitating, responding as the leader does. Matthew 16:21-28 The setting and context ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Joy From Your True Identity

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 7, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 5,307 views

    Discover the difference between your role and identity and how your true identity brings joy to your life.

    Introduction: This morning, I want to introduce you to a friend of mine, the Apostle Paul, and to the letter he wrote to the Philippian Church. The Apostle Paul was one who knew the transforming power of forgiveness, unconditional love, salvation and calling from Jesus Christ. Some of you ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Paying The Price

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 30,849 views

    Jesus wants us to seriously consider the high cost of following Him as a Disciple.

    IT IS ONE OF THE SUPREME HANDICAPS OF THE CHURCH THAT IN IT THERE ARE SO MANY DISTANT FOLLOWERS OF JESUS CHRIST AND SO FEW REAL DISCIPLES. ALL OF THIS SIMPLY DUE TO THE COST INVOLVED WITH DISCIPLESHIP. NOT VERY MANY PEOPLE ARE WILLING TO PAY THE PRICE FOR FOLLOWING JESUS. INSTEAD, TOO MANY JUST ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    There Are Only Two Roads...

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Sep 9, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,785 views

    In man’s journey toward eternity, there are really only two roads: one which leads to eternal destruction in hell and the other which leads to eternal life in heaven.

    Has anyone here ever heard of Diego Rivera? No, not Geraldo Rivera from TV... Diego Rivera. Diego Rivera was a famous mural painter from Mexico at the beginning part of the 20th century. Rivera painted a handful of very famous murals depicting Mexico’s history. In these murals he would place ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Compassion Of Jesus

    Contributed by Jeff Glenn on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 7,153 views

    How did Jesus react as He saw people hurting and oppressed?

    The Compassion Of Jesus Matthew 9:35-38 I) GO as Jesus went. (v.35) A) Where did he go? 1) He went into the cities and villages. II) SEE as Jesus saw. (v.36) A) He saw the multitudes. 1) He saw that they needed healing. 2) He saw that they needed help. 3) He saw that they needed hope. III) FEEL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Could We Be Convicted Of Being Christian

    Contributed by Mark Ripper on Oct 21, 2000
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,801 views

    Could we be convicted of being a Christians by our daily words and actions.

    There are two passages I would ask you to consider from today’s Gospel. The first: “If anyone openly declares himself for me in the presence of human beings, the Son of Man will declare himself for him in the presence of God’s angels.” We can and do make definitive statements or declarations for ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Kingdom Lost - Kingdom Gained

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 29, 2000
    based on 137 ratings
     | 8,313 views

    Jeremiah tells the people of Israel that they are in grave danger of God’s judgement because of their infidelity but there is hope if only they would return to God in repentance and faith.

    KINGDOM LOST - KINGDOM GAINED In business life there has to be a financial year-end when there’s stocktaking. That’s what Jeremiah had done for the nation of Israel - and he didn’t like the result. There was more loss than profit. The Old Testament prophets were often quite blunt in announcing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do You Want

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 6,045 views

    Asks us to examine our motives for following Christ

    THE PALESTINIAN SUN BEAT DOWN ON THE TWO FRIENDS AS THEY LISTENED TO JOHN EXHORT THE CROWDS TO REPENTANCE. FOR THE PAST FEW WEEKS THEY HAD FOLLOWED JOHN EVERY WHERE HE HAD GONE, LISTENED TO HIS MESSAGE, AND WATCHED THE CROWDS REACTION. AT FIRST THEY WERE SURE THAT HE WAS THE ONE THAT THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Precious Promise's

    Contributed by Donny Lanier on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,780 views

    Some encourageing promises from the Lord Jesus Christ to his disciples.

    I. Promise Of The Holy Spirit - V. 7 1.To convict the world of sin 2.Show us the life acceptable to God 3.Tells us of the jugement of the prince of this world II. Promise Of The Holy Spirit To Guide And Teach Us - V .13 1.Guide 2.Show 3.Glorify III .Promise Of Them To See Him Again - V ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kyle Meador avatar

    The Sower's Diagnosis

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 126 ratings
     | 5,038 views

    In this simple parable the great physician offers listeners a straight-forward heart exam.

    (A note to those reading this material: This manuscript follows the presentation of the material as it was originally given. What may be difficult to tell by just reading the original text is the presence of a thick, southern accent – deliberately used in the introduction to make the material more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Build Close Relationships With Your Disciples

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 20,913 views

    Jesus knew how to win the trust, confidence and love from His disciples because He chose men who were committed to the goals of the heavenly Father. If you really want to have close relationships, base them around mutual goals of giving God glory through

    If you want to know how to build close relationships with your disciples, follow the model given by Jesus Christ. Jesus loved His disciples and they loved Him with unmitigated affection. The Lord knew how to build relationships with the twelve apostles through intimate communications, sharing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational