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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Taught Evangelism To His Disciples

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 11,137 views

    Jesus taught us to do evangelism by ministering to the needs of people - Luke 19:1-10

    Song: God can do a lot with a little. A little is a lot with God! Jesus showed how he can take one little life and use it as a seed to multiply His kingdom and righteousness as a demonstration of His power, love and grace working through the most unlikely people. Statistic: Pollsters report ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    See You At The Top; It Is Crowded At The Bottom

    Contributed by Ben Oguneme on Aug 17, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,657 views

    Change of Status from a low level Christian to a high level Christian

    BENEX EVANGELICAL MINISTRIES Motto: To Make Christ Known TOPIC: See you at the top: it is crowded at the top Mark 2:1-13 This is a wonderful, powerful and incredible experience of 4 men and a friend. (Turn to the next person and say see you at the top). I see you rise to the top. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Divine Speed Bumps

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 21,590 views

    A sermon to explain how God attempts to slow us down when He wants to get our attention.

    Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1 – 11 Title: “Divine Speed-Bumps” Introduction: David and his men were trying to handle the Holy Presence and glory of God with “Human Hands.”  God will only let you do things your way just so far.  It appears that David’s caravan “hit a bump” in the road at ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do You Have The Fruit Of Repentance In Your Life?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 306 ratings
     | 37,863 views

    This sermon identifies 4 of the fruits of repentance and how they should affect our walk with God.

    - Verse 8 of our passage puts before us the command to “bear fruits worthy of repentance.” - The obvious and immediate question that comes to mind is, “What are the fruits of repentance?” Fortunately for us, our passage points us to four of the fruits of repentance. - Repentance, of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    A Tale Of Two Collectors

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 8, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 6,336 views

    It is great to look for Jesus but greater to know Jesus is looking for us.

    Text: Luke 19:1-10 Title: A tale of two collectors. I remember very little about the last time I climbed a tree. A group of us were playing tag and I had climbed this big tree in order to catch someone. The next thing I can remember is some time later waking up in the hospital and everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Condeming Hands Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 24, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,304 views

    A look at Pilate and the rolehe played in handing Jesus over to be crucified.

    “God and Human Hands” “Condemning Hands” March 13,2005 ***Intro: Video of Jesus before Pilate from “The Passion” Pilate was the Roman Procurator of Judea from 26-36 AD. Judea was an imperial province which meant it was under the control of the emperor, Tiberius, directly. Pilate would have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Have Joy In Serving Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,797 views

    Beginning the series in James we focus on the Joy of Serving. James the half brother of Jesus leads the way as a joyful servant

    HOW TO HAVE JOY IN SERVING James 1:1-4 (NASB) (1) James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad, greetings. {2} Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, {3} knowing that the testing of your faith produces ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Lead Us Not Into Temptation, But Deliver Us From Evil Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 12, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 16,142 views

    God walks with us through the valley of the shadow of death. God gives us strength to endure and protects of from misbelief, unbelief and dispair.

    Matthew 6:9-15, Luke 4:1-13 “Lead Us Not Into Temptation, But Deliver Us From Evil” INTRODUCTION The saying, “Opportunity only knocks once,” has been around for a long time. A recent caveat to this saying has been added, “but temptation bangs at the door constantly.” This seems to be all too ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Moses Went Up To God

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Nov 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,801 views

    Moses goes up Mount Sinai to meet God for various reasons; once he starts towards God-then God calls him to come unto him.

    G-11-33 S. T. 2211 EXODUS 19:3 MOSES WENT UP TO GOD I. REASONS: * A. Recluse. B. Rendezvous. C. Renew. II. RECEPTION: ** A. Restricted. B. Received. C. Restorative. III. RESULTS: *** A. Resilience. B. Reinforcements. C. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Philip Myers avatar

    Beyond Belief

    Contributed by Philip Myers on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,205 views

    I can fully believe, but unless I act on my belief, I am of no benefit to my community. This is number 2 of 9 in a series.

    BEYOND BELIEF PART 1 Daniel 11:32 “ … shall be strong and do exploits (KJV)” “ … will display strength and take action (NASB)” In today’s society – our kids encounter - More ethical and moral temptations … - Greater spiritual battles … - More emotional and relational struggles … … more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Staying Unfrazzled In A Frazzled World

    Contributed by Robert Emory on May 14, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,046 views

    Mary and Martha show us a contrast of two lives one that is frazzled one that is unfrazzled.

    Staying UnFrazzled In A Frazzled World Scripture: Luke 10:38–42, Especially verses 41–42: “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.” Introduction: 1) Being Frazzled Allow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Reading Devotion

    Contributed by Raimundo Rocha on May 24, 2006
     | 3,003 views

    “If the reading devotion is something that needs be done as one more item in our tight daily calendar, we lost the meaning of the devotion that in the group to the meditation”

    The reading devotion “If the reading devotion is something that needs be done as one more item in our tight daily calendar, we lost the meaning of the devotion that in the group to the meditation” One of the great concerns that involves the spiritual experience today is the biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Give Thanks!

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 29, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,341 views

    2005 Thanksgiving Sunday Remarks

    What do you think of when you think ‘Thanksgiving?’ (Overhead 1) I think of pain…from eating too much! I think of Detroit Lions football!!! I think of family gatherings with aunts and uncles and cousins… that I miss. I think of freedom to believe and worship God. I think of people that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Living Your Calling: Our Unique Abilities Series

    Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Nov 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,469 views

    Part 2 of 3 in the Living Your Calling series

    "Living Your Calling" Part 2 - Our Unique Abilities NewSong Church - 07/20/08 Winston Churchill, once said, “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” :: Thoughts on Festivals :: • So many vendors selling • Not commercial, cloned everybody-has-one-so-you-should-too ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Tim Huie avatar

    What Jesus Would Say To A Confused Christian Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,206 views

    How do we keep from drowning in the pagan culture around us? By following the guidelines Jesus set in His letter to the church at Pergamos

    1. Illus. of wrong way on freeway As a man was driving down the freeway, his car phone rang. When he answered, he heard his wife warn him urgently, "George, I just heard on the news that there’s a car going the wrong way on 280. Please be careful coming home!" "I’m there right now," said George, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist