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  • Brad Beaman avatar

    The Power Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 4, 2022
     | 7,516 views

    Disciples are formed not informed. Jesus did not just teach the disciples. They learned in the situations like witnessing to the woman at the well. The impressions burned in their mind. This is the “Organic Discipleship” process.

    The gospels record many occasions when Jesus addressed large crowds. But when we take an overview of the Gospels we discover that his speaking to the large crowds is not what made the lasting impact. What carried the ministry of Jesus after his death was the time he invested with small ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Qualities Of A Good Church

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,345 views

    In this introduction to 1 Thessalonians, we see the qualities which make this a good church.

    1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 First impressions are lasting impressions. Have you ever had a first impression that was dramatically wrong. Your first impression was one in which you were sure that this individual had no hope. Then as you got to know them, they were the ones who actually came through in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Misplaced Zeal

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
     | 6,923 views

    We are impressed with zeal. Certainly the Jews of Jesus day had tremendous zeal; passion for what they believed. But zeal and passion can easily be focused on the wrong thing.

    Passage: Matthew 23:1-39 Intro: We are impressed by zeal, passion 1. see our Mormon friends riding their bike es 2. on way to seminary, remember seeing a Moonie selling candy bars in the freezing rain. 3. we even have a grudging admiration for zeal that causes a radical Muslim to kill ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    “what I Learned About God At My First Staff Meeting.”

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,904 views

    Aaron recalls an appearance before Pharaoh.

    Do you remember your first staff meeting at your present place of employment? Probably not. Staff meetings are usually boring. They’re necessary to keep everyone at the company on track but boring. My first staff meeting, however, was anything but dull. In fact many of you know the details of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Clay Jars And Cracked Pots

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 4, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,551 views

    The Lord places this most precious treasure in Jars of Clay - so that others will see and experience the treasure of Christ rather than being impressed with or find fault in us.

    TITLE: JARS OF CLAY AND CRACKED POTS SCRIPTURE: II CORINTHIANS 4:7 I want to read this text from the King James Version and the NIV- New International Version – “BUT WE HAVE THIS TEASURE IN EARTHEN VESSELS, THAT THE EXCELLENCY OF THE POWER MAY BE OF GOD, AND NOT OF US?” “BUT WE HAVE THIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Happens When Grace Isn't Enough?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 24, 2025
     | 871 views

    Jesus' hometown rejected him, even though they were impressed with His words of grace. Why? How did Jesus react? Is grace enough for you?

    1.26.25 Luke 4:16–30 (EHV) 16 He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. As was his custom, he went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day and stood up to read. 17 The scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: 18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Parent-Child Dedication Service

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 220 ratings
     | 35,281 views

    A SERVICE FOR CHILD DEDICATION: to impress upon us how God views children and how we are given the joy and duty to care for them in God’s love.

    Parent- Child Dedication Service Anyone here want to know a measure of God’s blessing here. I’ve got 4 of them! They are a blessing. They are a joy! They have taught me more about God and His love and His joy. In fact they are spoken of as a “heritage” i.e. a legacy or something that lives on even ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Christian Love Life Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 29, 2014
     | 5,846 views

    We can get the impression that the author of Hebrews had several items he wanted to relate to his reader yet he saved them till the very end.

    Hebrews Sermon Series “The Christian Love Life” Hebrews 13.1-6 10/26/14 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A We can get the impression that the author of Hebrews had several items he wanted to relate to his reader yet he saved them till the very end. 1 In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Michael Jackson's Elusive Joy

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 2, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,373 views

    What Is My Outlook For Life? 1. Life is not necessarily a life of comfort and ease. 2. Life is not dependent on outside circumstances. 3. Life is not glamorous, flashy or outwardly impressive.

    Proverbs 12:15KJV 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: .....Proverbs 14:12KJV – Prov. 16:25 12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. Romans 6:20-21KJV 20 For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness. 21 What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If You Want Special Orders You Must First Obey Standing Orders

    Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,716 views

    Sermon describes author’s spiritual journey to demonstrate that although God leads us in His ways, most often we do His work by simply saying "Yes," to ministry opportunities.

    IF YOU WANT SPECIAL ORDERS YOU MUST FIRST OBEY STANDING ORDERS GOD is preparing to use each of us to reach the this unit. Chaplains can only do so much. However, you are here 24 hours a day–seven days a week. The Almighty has called you to minister right here–right now! We know that revival ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Saeed Richardson avatar

    Have We Left Our First Love? Are We Still Saving Lives?

    Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on May 23, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,183 views

    As we look at our church today are we about our Father’s business-saving live? Or are we not?

    THE LIFEBOAT STATION , by Theodore Wedel On a dangerous seacoast where shipwrecks often occur there was once a crude little lifesaving station. The building was just a hut, and there was only one boat, but the few devoted members kept a constant watch over the sea, and with no thought for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    You Can't Reach Home Until You Leave First Base

    Contributed by James May on Sep 10, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,709 views

    God has a game plan for your life, but it’s up to you to choose to Love and serve Him and see that plan fulfilled.

    You Can’t Reach Home Until You Leave First Base By Pastor Jim May Genesis 1:1 tells us that in the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. For 5 literal days He undertook the creation of something out of nothing, turning darkness into light, separating land from the water of the seas, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Danny Moss avatar

    "What God Wanted His People To Remember On Their First New Year's Day Series

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Dec 31, 2004
    based on 177 ratings
     | 19,517 views

    What do God’s people need to remember on New Year’s Day?

    "What God Wants His People To Remember On New Year’s Day" Text-Exodus 12:1-51 Rev. Danny Moss Mt. Moriah Baptist Church 814 Marwood Loop, SE Bogue Chitto, MS. 39629 dannymoss777@yahoo.com Scripture Focal Text- Exodus 12:2-"This month shall be unto you the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Reg Watson avatar

    Don’t Miss The Bus (Living Between The First Advent And The Second Advent)

    Contributed by Reg Watson on Dec 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,781 views

    We live in between the first advent (Jesus’ birth) and the second advent (Jesus’ second coming). During this in between time we have the opportunity to make our hearts and lives ready for Jesus’ return.

    Don’t Miss the Bus 2 Peter 3:3-4 & 8-15a December 27, 2009 When I lived in Kansas City attending seminary, I worked as a school bus driver. Now I’ve got to tell you, if the Discovery channel wanted to do a real Reality Show, the producers should have ridden around on my bus with me. Some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Derrick Thompson, Sr. avatar

    Do You Really Love The Lord? And Is He First Place In Your Life?

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 23, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,473 views

    People like to talk about love, they like to say how much they love, but when the time comes to really demonstrate their love, sometimes they fail. Love should not be based on circumstances, but should be unconditional.

    First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning, August 5th, 2012 Let us pray Welcome As we listen and watch the news during the course of last week, so much has happened. We have heard good news, bad news, baffling news, but amidst all the news, we are still alive, and still being kept by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God