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  • Colin Coombs avatar

    Christ The Servant

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 24, 2006
     | 1,945 views

    Our duty as Christians to follow the example given by our Lord to serve one another

    CHRIST THE SERVANT The Duties Of A Servant John 13:1 – 17 Text: John 13:15 I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. I WATCHFUL TO OBEY a. CHRIST’S EXAMPLE John 5:30 I do not live to please myself but to do the will of the Father who sent me. [JBP] Matthew 26:42 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Debt Makeover

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 29, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 8,469 views

    To find financial freedom we must follow God’s principles for money management.

    Introduction: A. How many of you have enjoyed playing the game MONOPOLY? 1. You know how the game works. Players accumulate property, build houses and hotels, and then wait for the other players to land on their property so they have to pay up. 2. Eventually you hope to bankrupt everyone else ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting Out Of Our Comfort Zone Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,993 views

    Following the guidance of the Holy Spirit and being willing to get out of our comfort zone.

    A lot had happened to the church since where we left off in chapter four. Persecution of Christians broke out in Jerusalem (primarily at the hands of Saul), the Christians have become targets, so all but the Apostles flee Jerusalem. Doesn’t sound like a very good situation, people forced to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Funeral Service

    Contributed by Vern Hall on Jan 5, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,818 views

    This is a funeral sermon for an elderly preacher and a dear friend. It speaks of forsaking all to follow Jesus.

    I’d like to begin by giving our condolences to Sister Betty Jo, Sister Sandy, and all the friends, family, and loved ones of Bro. Marion Davis. He was a husband of more than 50 years. He was a father. He was a brother. He was a great friend. This world will simply not be the same without him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Die To Live Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,189 views

    Following Jesus can be difficult, but all who choose this path will be greatly rewarded in the end.

    Many people’s attitude about following Christ is “What can I get?” not “What can I give?” They view Christianity as only a free ticket to heaven. But what did Jesus teach about discipleship? Read Matthew 8:34-38. “If anyone would come after me” means “If anyone wants to be my disciple (in other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Life Of Victory Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Nov 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,583 views

    It’s worth following Jesus—even if it brings mistreatment—because, in the end, there will be victory.

    THE BIG IDEA: It’s worth following Jesus—even if it brings mistreatment—because, in the end, there will be VICTORY. Think about how absurd Christianity sounded back when it was brand new (in the first century): Christians worship a man who was executed as a criminal and who they claim came back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Temple Attitudes - Part 2

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,458 views

    Part two of a discussion of Jesus’ words and actions in the temple area following the Triumphal Entry.

    Temple Attitudes – Part 2 Matthew 21:12-17 June 8, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I usually have very little trouble submitting to authority. Usually, I’m a pretty compliant guy. I try to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Being Like Jesus

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 16, 2008
     | 4,545 views

    This one is a challenge to young people to follow and to imitate Jesus starting while they are still young.

    Covenant Youth Mission April 1995 Being Like Jesus Mark 3:1-6 Another time he went into the synagogue, and a man with a shriveled hand was there. Some of them were looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, so they watched him closely to see if he would heal him on the Sabbath. Jesus said to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Don't Lose Sight Of Him

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 6, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,623 views

    Have a heart to follow God, a faith to believe, and the courage to act on what God says.

    Joshua 3:1-17 Don’t Lose Sight of Him ES 7Aug11 2015 God has promised to give His people the land of Canaan and to guide them there. • It does not mean, however that the journey will be smooth and easy. In fact, the opposite is true - there are many obstacles and troubles. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fulfilling All Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,698 views

    Jesus' baptism teaches us about the importance of Biblical baptism in the life of a Christ follower.

    This week I read about a small country church that had just concluded a revival meeting and was conducting a baptism service in the local river on a cold January day. After baptizing the first person, the pastor turned to the man and asked him if the water was cold. “Naw,” the man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah's Warning About Being A Spiritual Phony Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 18, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,818 views

    A true follower of Jesus is someone that has been radically changed from the inside out.

    A Messiah's Warning About Being A Spiritual Phony Text: Matt. 23:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: A recent survey of Discipleship Journal readers ranked areas of greatest spiritual challenge to them. These are listed in this order. 1. Materialism. 2. Pride. 3. Self-centeredness. 4. Laziness. 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Have A Spiritual Conversation

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 1, 2011
     | 4,937 views

    Listen to the Holy Spirit in every conversation you have and follow where the Spirit leads.

    How To Have A Spiritual Conversation Aug 14, 2011 John 4:1-42 Intro: This morning I want to dive right in to John 4. Go ahead, grab your Bible and look it up and keep it open, it’s a long story and I want you to have it open so you can follow along and then look back as we walk through it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Lacking Love (Religious Leaders) Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 19, 2011
     | 4,584 views

    #1 in series, about religious leaders who followed the Law but did it without love.

    Matthew 27:32-43 – Were You There? #1 – Lacking Love (Religious Leaders) This morning, as a build-up to Resurrection Day on April 24, I am beginning a series called Were You There? These messages will cause us to look at the witnesses of Jesus’ crucifixion, and hopefully see ourselves in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Conqueror Becomes The Conquered

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,686 views

    We can see things that cause us to fail God if we follow through.

    WHEN THE CONQUEROR BECOMES THE CONQUERED 2ND Samuel 11: 1And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth to battle, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    The Good News!

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 30, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,141 views

    Following the last command Jesus gave us, as found in MATTHEW 28:19, 20.

    Even as Christians, many of us try our best to avoid uncomfortable situations. But sometimes, it is within those uncomfortable situations that we find our deepest levels of faith. We are going to discuss one of those situations this morning, but first, let us open in prayer to the Father. When I ...read more

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