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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Fruit Of Failure Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 18, 2013
     | 8,348 views

    Prayer and care. Faith and love. These are the lessons we must learn from failure if we're going to make a real difference in our world like Jesus' first disciples did. Depend on the Lord and care for people. Then watch God do some powerful things!

    A CEO has taken on a new job, and the outgoing CEO says to him, “Sometimes you'll make wrong choices. You will. You'll mess up. When that happens, I have prepared three envelopes for you. I left them in the top drawer of the desk. The first time it happens, open #1. The second time you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Doing Your Duty With A Little Faith

    Contributed by Richard L. Brown on May 23, 2022
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     | 3,025 views

    This is a lesson about using the gifts that God has already given us instead of wishing our lives away wanting what God has not ordained. It features the problem that the first disciples were having and Jesus' answer to them when they asked for more faith.

    Doing Your Duty with a Little Faith Luke 17: 5-10, 2 Timothy 1:3-12 The Apostles were with Jesus daily. They saw miracles that would make their hearts stand still and yet they wanted more faith. What more could Jesus possibly give them? The answer is, he doesn’t give them anything more. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Part 7 - Jesus Calls Simon Peter Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 7, 2007
     | 6,305 views

    A closer look at the calling of one of the Disciples, Simon Peter.

    The Commission Part 6 –Jesus Calls First Disciples Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus’ Ministry † Jesus was Baptized, receiving the Holy Spirit † Jesus was tempted, and led by His Spirit, not His ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    First Day Of The Week (Full) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 24, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,370 views

    To establish that on the first day of the week; the church congregated; observed the communion and contributed of their means, to the Lord. This is a day of fellowship, preaching, breaking of bread, songs, and, prayers. This lesson establishes the day and acts of Christian worship.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Day their Congregation 2. Day their Communion 3. Day their Contribution Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we are going to be discussing the theme: "The First Day of the Week." This lesson will stress; that this day is not a day to "go to church." It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Fox avatar

    Suit Up! Series

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,913 views

    It’s not enough to join the team and take your position, you need to put on the equipment and learn to use it so you don’t get taken out of the game on the first play. Student Ministry PowerPoint format.

    [Suit Up] Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. (Ephesians 6:17) This material was originally presented to a High School audience in PowerPoint format. If you have any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "The Risk Of The Invitation"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jan 19, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,744 views

    When God speaks to us to do something, we often fear the risk of the invitation. Sometimes we refuse to take the first step because of not knowing the entire plan. What can we do about the invitation He gives us?

    Iliff & Saltillo United Methodist January 23, 2005 “The Risk of the Invitation” Genesis 12:1-4 Romans 4:1-5; 13-17 INTRODUCTION: Throughout our lifetime we are offered invitations of one kind or another. When we were in elementary school it may have been to a birthday party, or in high school to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Answering The Call To Go

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,398 views

    Run away. Doubt it will work. Embrace God who first embraces us. Three responses to the call to "Go and Make Disciples". This sermon explores how three well-known biblical figures and how they answer God’s call to go.

    Sermon for CATM - September 9, 2007 Answering the Call to Go Jonah 1:1-3; John 20: 24-28; Matthew 26:30-33 It was one of the most terrifying experiences of my life. It was my first week at Evergreen in May of 1985. There was a huge summer team who had signed on for the summer missionary program ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ As Lord Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 19, 2015
     | 4,546 views

    Jesus made it clear that true disciples forsake all to follow him.

    Putting on a uniform does not make you a soldier. Qualifications are made clear for soldiers. Kevin Ammerman of Indiana was determined to join the military, but at 351 pounds he was turned down from each branch because he was ‘too big.’ He lost 160 pounds, met the requirements ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 2 - Walk With God And Fulfill His Purpose Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 2, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,204 views

    Every believer has been chosen by God to fulfill a specific purpose in and through their lives. Only those who walk with God and discern His will can accomplish that purpose and bring glory to God.

    We read in 1 Samuel 2:35, And I will raise up for myself a faithful priest, who shall do according to what is in my heart and in my mind. And I will build him a sure house, and he shall go in and out before my anointed forever. (ESV) The Lord’s promise to us for the New Year is that God will build ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Surmised, Surprised, Stupefied Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Aug 5, 2007
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     | 3,195 views

    Christ had died-this they knew. However, there were three ladies who had the idea that if they could get to the tomb, early in the morning on the first day of the week, they would give Christ a proper burial, leave and be gone before anyone knew it.

    MARK 16:1-8 SURMISED, SURPRISED, STUPEFIED I.SURMISED: Mark 16:1-3 A. Seclusion. B Satisfaction. C. Shortcoming. II.SURPRISED: Mark 15:4-7 A. Situation. B. Sight. C. Salutation. III.STUPEFIED: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Nicholas Connolly avatar

    Just Do It!

    Contributed by Nicholas Connolly on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,107 views

    The obedience of Jonah, Peter, James and John is a model for our own obedience to the Lord

    “Just do it! Just do it”! So goes the Nike sneaker company. Speaking of sneakers and being sneaky, that company wants one thing: “Just do it” -buy their shoes. They take a phrase that usually goes with giving into temptation. When you are on a diet and faced with a lovely array of deserts such ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Our Mandate" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 8, 2015
     | 9,166 views

    Christ's call to be a disciple who makes disciples is a mandate given by our Lord.

    We have looked to Matthew 28:18-20 to learn how being a disciple who makes disciples is our mission as the people of God. Today, I want us to consider how being a disciple who makes disciples is a mandate given to each of us by our Savior. The dictionary defines “mandate” as: “an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Why Are John’s Disciples So Worried About Jesus’ Disciples Fasting?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 2, 2021
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     | 4,068 views

    The question from John's disciples about fasting reveals a serious disconnect to what Jesus is trying to accomplish.

    WHY DON'T THEY FAST? The question from John’s disciples shows that they missed the point that Jesus just made. - Matthew 9:13-14. - In v. 14, John’s disciples come and ask about why Jesus’ disciples aren’t fasting. In other gospels, it gives us more information that the Pharisees were in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Holman avatar

    How To Grow In Christ

    Contributed by David Holman on Feb 1, 2016
     | 9,777 views

    Allowing Christ First Place in Your Life

    How to Grow in Christ John 3:30 I rarely preach one verse at a time which makes this a topical sermon. But if there were ever a topical sermon to preach I believe this one verse will help us to grow in Christ. Let me lay out what is going on in John the baptizers ministry beginning in verse 22. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Invitation Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 8, 2006
     | 5,007 views

    2nd in the Series "Near to His Heart: The Gospel of John"

    This morning is the second message in our series “Near to His heart.” Last week we saw how our drawing near to the Lord is only possible because He drew near first—he put on human flesh and came to earth. This week we see the second thing that makes it possible for us to draw near—the fact that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God