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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 11,586 views

    how Jesus went to warn the very people who were plotting to kill him.

    April 1, 2001 Luke 20:9-19 He went on to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, rented it to some farmers and went away for a long time. 10 At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants so they would give him some of the fruit of the vineyard. But the tenants beat him ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Doug Koehler avatar

    Are You Excited To Repent?

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Dec 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,438 views

    Mark offers us a deep look into the call to repent. This sermon, brings us back into the day when all of Jerusalem traveled 25 miles or so to see what John the Baptist was all about. Would you be as dedicated and driven?

    Mark 1:1-8 2nd Sunday in Advent December 7, 2008 “Series B” Are You Excited to Repent? What gets you excited with anticipation? I am talking about the sort of excitement that keeps you up at night. You used to own tons of examples of this sort of excitement when you were all kids. You had ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    The Importance Of Discipline In Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 16, 2009
    based on 46 ratings
     | 22,983 views

    This sermon looks at four aspects of discipleship. I. The PURPOSE of Discipleship II. The PROBLEM of Discipleship III. The POWER of Discipleship IV. The PARTNERSHIP of Discipleship (First sermon in this series)

    The Importance Of Discipline In Discipleship You hardly hear the word today. We just don’t like to use it. It has vacated almost every aspect of our living. We have almost abolished it from our vocabulary. Perhaps it is still used in some circles – such as sports – especially went it comes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting Beyond First Base

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,494 views

    This sermon examines the responsibility of following through on your faith commitment to Jesus Christ.

    Several years ago I attended a t-ball game and observed an interesting behavior. A t-ball player brought the crowd down in laughter. His behavior proved he had more to learn about playing ball. This little guy was excited about the game. He was intent about hitting the ball. He tensed his muscles ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Closing Words, Important Truths Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 23, 2008
     | 5,680 views

    This sermon completes the series on 1 Corinthians. It addresses some issues of discipleship.

    Introduction: A. If you were Paul, how would you close this letter you had written to the Corinthian church? 1. As we have seen, it was a troubled and struggling church. 2. There were doctrinal problems and glaring moral failures. 3. And even though it appears that this was Paul’s second attempt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Power To Live A Righteous Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 15, 2009
    based on 30 ratings
     | 29,163 views

    What are the lifestyle implications of the gospel of justification by faith in Jesus? Is salvation through grace by faith in JC alone a promoter of sin? Is setting people free from adherence to the law going to cause people to sin more?

    GALATIANS 2: 17-21 THE POWER TO LIVE A RIGHTEOUS LIFE [Romans 8: 1- 4] What are the lifestyle implications of the gospel of justification by faith in Jesus¡¯ life, death, and resurrection? Is salvation through grace by faith in Jesus Christ alone a promoter of sin? Is setting people free ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    Why Bother? Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,286 views

    This is the first in a series on evangelism based on Bill Hybel’s book of a similar title. What is our motivation for reaching out with the gospel of Jesus?

    WHY BOTHER? Who can name the five purposes of the Church? Do you know what they are? Can you name one of the five purposes of the Church? (Worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and evangelism). To be honest, I think that after the three ships most of us start scratching our heads. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    The Merger Series

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,589 views

    There should be no separation between speech and life.

    I will send the power point for free, just email me the sermon title in the subject line. James 3:1-12 “The Merger” “There should be no separation between speech and life.” Sunday Morning Sermon 09/09/07 Intro: Icaught.com – “your three words video” – posted on their website – it’s good and some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    When Following Jesus Separates Friends Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,627 views

    God calls us to decide for Jesus, even when doing so divides families and friends.

    Scripture Introduction Two snowflakes drop softly from a dark cloud. The wind twists and twirls these “friends,” so that appear to play “Tag, you’re it!” One bumps the other, then jumps away; the second chases and almost reaches his “opponent.” They bounce up and down, giggling as they swing ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Doug Henry avatar

    The Church In Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,541 views

    A reminder about how we need to seek God.

    Warnings, Exaltations, & Instructions – The Church in Jerusalem James 4:7 - 10 Did you ever read the Bible and become jealous of the relationship between God and the people you read about in it? Let me give you a few examples. Think about Adam and Eve. Not only did God provide a garden ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "The Psalm Of The King Of Kings"

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,557 views

    A sermon on the second coming of Christ from Psalm 2.

    Among the psalms, the second one is unique in three ways: It is the first of the Messianic Psalms. This psalm speaks of the coming Messiah, declaring His deity and sovereignty. It is the first of the Judgment Psalms. It is said that Revelation is but a fuller exposition of this psalm, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Launch Out To Deep Water

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,279 views

    From a Human perspective the world seems hopeless, but with Jesus there are no hopeless situations.

    “Launch Out Into the Deep” Luke 5:1-7 From 1980 to 1988 we lived in Florida and I traveled the State of Florida working with our Free Methodist churches. When not traveling we attended the St. Petersburg FMC. One gentleman in the church gave me a standing invitation. Anytime I wanted to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Louis Bartet avatar

    Blessed To Be A Blessing Series

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Aug 29, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,758 views

    Paul commands us to "walk worthy," but what does the "worthy walk" look like?

    THE CHURCH Blessed To Be A Blessing Ephesians 4:1-6 1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Andy Almendarez avatar

    Seeds Of Change Series

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Dec 11, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,870 views

    In the gospel of Matthew we see a few recurring themes: True spirituality; living by faith; and achieving greatness. All of these themes overlap to some extent. Matthew 18 begins with the disciples re-opening these issues again by asking Jesus a question.

    SEEDS OF CHANGE Matthew 18:1-4 In the gospel of Matthew we see a few recurring themes: True spirituality; living by faith; and achieving greatness. All of these themes overlap to some extent. Matthew 18 begins with the disciples re-opening these issues again by asking Jesus a question: (v. 1) At ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    The Wise Still Seek Him

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 411 ratings
     | 196,547 views

    Using the story of the wise men to teach us how God seeks us and brings us to seek the Christ.

    The story of the wise men visiting the Christ child is an intriguing one. These men began a long trip to Israel simply because a particular star was in the sky, alerting them to the birth of the king of the Jews. They traveled for several months finally meet the Christ child in person. I believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist