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  • Doug Morrell avatar

    The Power Of Giving

    Contributed by Doug Morrell on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 23,539 views

    Whether good seed or bad, in season or out, to overcome problems, reach your destiny and potential, become fruitful, to be renewed in mind, body and spirit, we must follow God’s seedtime and harvest principle.

    We excuse ourselves from the great privilege, honor and duty of seeding into the Kingdom of God when we assign to others that which is clearly our responsibility. God founded the principle of seedtime and harvest: "As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Writing Acts Chapter 29, Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 9,819 views

    If we follow God’s handbook written in 28 chapters, we can continue this ongoing movement in chapters 29 and beyond! [THE PURPOSE, PERSONALITY, AND POWER OF THIS BOOK!] Powerpoint at website for entire Acts Series!

    Writing Acts Chapter 29 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Acts29.html Turn in your Bibles to Acts 29 [no such chapter!] You’ll notice there’s only 28 chapters…this is a new series (like Moses running a special: “bonus…11th commandment!”) Acts 1:1 Ill.--Schubert’s 8th—known as the “unfinished ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Jones avatar

    Don't Forget The Bread

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Dec 11, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,636 views

    The Essence of The Lesson The “leaven of the Pharisees” is the spirit of this world that will blind the hearts of both evil men AND Christ’s followers, and keep them from the proper focus on the spiritual realm! Prelim thoughts, key concepts: “Leav

    Don’t Forget The Bread A Lesson from, Mark 8:11-21 parallel in Matthew 16:1-12 The Essence of The Lesson The “leaven of the Pharisees” is the spirit of this world that will blind the hearts of both evil men AND Christ’s followers, and keep them from the proper focus on the spiritual realm! ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Kallan avatar

    You Will Bear A Son

    Contributed by Paul Kallan on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,081 views

    It is immaterial how old a person is, how shattered, how poor or rich; no one is locked up in the past. One could always and everywhere follow the voice of his or her angel and start a new life.

    Jim’s parents regarded him as dull and unintelligent. He performed poorly in his studies. His bad performance in the school confirmed the opinion of his parents. During a summer camp, he learned to play chess and defeated all his campmates. In a declamation contest, he stood first. There Jim ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Jason Cole avatar

    How Am I Identified As A Disciple? Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 11,521 views

    What is it that identifies us as disciples of Jesus? The world can tell that we follow Jesus by certain aspects of our life. The question we need to consider is would people be shocked to find out you are a Christian?

    “How am I Identified as a Disciple?” Introduction: How is it that people will know that I am a disciple of Jesus? I go to church every Sunday; does that make me a Christian? I tell people that I am a Christian; does that identify me as a disciple of Jesus? If I wear a WWJD does that identify ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Scott avatar

    Mind Your Own Business

    Contributed by Ray Scott on May 29, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,183 views

    After pubicly re-instating Peter, Jesus wants Peter to focus on following Him, and get his eyes off what Jesus is going to do with John ... Peter has his own cross to bear.

    “Mind Your Own Business” John 21:18-23 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on the Post-Resurrection appearances of Jesus. Last week we saw The Disciples at the Sea of Galilee, waiting for Jesus to appear to them. Instead of waiting idle, they decided to go fishing. Jesus fixed breakfast ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Great Commission

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 31, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,901 views

    The challenge of the Great Commission is this. We need to 1. Know the message and where it has come from; 2. Be committed to following Christ ourselves and 3. Pray for protection from evil that we too will not fall.

    01-06-03 Thornage John 17:6-17 Story: There is an ancient legend about Jesus’ ascension into heaven. In it, Jesus is met by the angel Gabriel who asks him, "Now that your work is finished, what plans have you made to insure that the truth that you brought to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Receive And Give Forgiveness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,838 views

    In a world where retaliation is common, believers are called to be different. We are to pray for our persecutors, forgive them, and minister to them. Jesus’ principles for His followers are challenging, but with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Receive and Give Forgiveness by Paul Fritz Ephesians 1:7-1:18 Let the Holy Spirit Help You Give and Receive Forgiveness (Eph. 1:7-18) Illustration: Forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. . --Ephesians 4:32 During the war in Kosovo in 1999, three ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • C Jordan avatar

    The Overwhelming Preciousness Of Knowing Christ

    Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 3, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,234 views

    TONIGHT I want to talk to you about the overwhelming preciousness of knowing Christ. The Christian life isn’t just about being good or following the rules – it’s about knowing Him personally.

    THE OVERWHELMING PRECIOUSNESS OF KNOWING CHRIST KEY TEXT: “Yes, furthermore, I count everything as loss compared to the possession of the priceless privilege (the overwhelming preciousness, the surpassing worth, and supreme advantage) of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord and of progressively becoming ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Chris Mason avatar

    31 Flavors Of Religion

    Contributed by Chris Mason on Nov 2, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 5,045 views

    God has laid out a clear plan on what to do in order to be saved. However you have to follow the plan in order to make it work. You see the truth is the truth whether you believe it or not.

    INTRODUCTION I want to tell you a secret! You have to promise not to tell anyone, O.K.? The secret is: I LOVE ICE CREAM! Not just any ice cream, not Hy Vee or Walmart or even Albertsons, but rather the greatest ice cream of all time: Baskin Robins Ice Cream. When I go to Baskin Robins, I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ralf Bergmann avatar

    Don't You Understand,

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on May 30, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,360 views

    Not neccesarily just an Easter message. Even with all of the wondrous signs that the close followers of Jesus had observed, they were still without understanding of what Jesus had come to do. We suffer much the same.

    Sermon Title: Don’t You Understand, "HE IS RISEN"! Scripture: Luke 24 1-8 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning – March 31, 2002 Scripture Introduction: We can all probably remember the words of being told to do something, then we can probably remember a period of time ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Short-Lived Change

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 10,442 views

    Israel like America receiving wake up calls from God, repented and changed in the short term. Why do we follow this pattern and what can bring about permanent long term change?

    SHORT-LIVED CHANGE JUDGES 2:10B-19 I. THE PATTERN OF ISRAEL’S SHORT-LIVED CHANGE A. Israel’s Forgetfulness 1. In verse 7 we see that Joshua and the Elders who had crossed Jordan, lead the people into and established Israel in the Promised Land maintained a strong national faith. 2. However, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Take Up Your Cross

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 387 ratings
     | 74,435 views

    What does it mean to "take up" or "bear a cross? What does it mean when someone says, "I want to take up my cross and follow Jesus"?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK This morning I want us to look at a passage of Scripture found in Mark 8:34-35. "Then Jesus called the crowd to Him along with His disciples & said: ‘If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself & take up ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Haines avatar

    Have You Heard His Call?

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 20, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 5,041 views

    An exploration of possible reasons why Jesus’ disciples must leave everything and follow Him – eliminating all but the fact that His call makes sense when we realize that He gave up everything for us.

    Text: Luke 5:1-11, 27-31 Title: Have you heard his call? Topic: Christian Living Theme: Committed Christian Living Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to commit everything to Jesus as they follow him. Response: Individuals will receive Communion and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    God's Priorities In A Pressure-Packed World

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 113 ratings
     | 14,780 views

    In life of faith, in following Christ as our Master, we are faced many times with tough calls, what can we do and how can we decide what to do, how can we cope.

    God’s Priorities in a Pressure Cooker world By Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC, August 15, 2001 I Peter 3:13-19 A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in two’s for the day. That night one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under the weight of a 200 pound deer. The group asked, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free