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  • Sherry Proskine avatar

    Be More In Me Than Me

    Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Sep 8, 2008
     | 2,388 views

    To go we have to follow. To follow we have to die. Anyone seen carrying his cross, it was clear he was on his way to die. This word picture describes dying to personal pursuits and following Him completely. This is the key to a successful spiritual life

    A person’s last words are very important to us. We listen very carefully to every word. We seek to understand more of Jesus and to learn what He taught His disciples and what that means for us today. Today, let’s take a look at Jesus’ lasts words written for our instruction. Matt. 28:19 We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being Who God Created Me To Be Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014
     | 8,293 views

    How to know and follow God's will for my life.

    A middle-aged farmer wanted to be a preacher for years, but wasn't sure if it was God's will. One day, while he was working in the field, he decided to rest under a tree. As he looked up into the sky he saw that the clouds seemed to form into the letters P and C. As he thought about it, he realized ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Monroe avatar

    Wow! Uh-Oh!! I'll Go!!! Series

    Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,638 views

    Isaiah sets an example for us to follow!

    Wow! Uh-Oh!! I’ll Go!!! Isaiah 6:1-8 Isaiah was the greatest prophet in the Old Testament. He was quoted over 50 times in the New Testament. His greatest God given revelation? Chapter 53! I. Isaiah was able to see as God sees: A. He was able to see with his eyes: 1. The glory of God (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Plan To Fail?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,581 views

    Follow these 11 steps and failure is guaranteed.

    Here is a Plan to fail or Fail to Plan and Fail anyway? Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ponder today the terrible enemies that we face. Our enemy is out to steal, kill, and/or destroy every church, family and individual he can. Our enemy is not "alive and well," he has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Derry avatar

    20 Essential Building Blocks Of Vision - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by David Derry on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 167 ratings
     | 20,041 views

    finding and following God’s vision.

    This sermon series was inspired by the book “visioneering” by Andy Stanley. Parts of this sermon are taken directly from the material in his book. 20 Essential Building Blocks of Vision – Part 4 April 6, 2003 Today we are concluding our series on 20 essential building blocks of vision. Over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Show Me The Way

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 29, 2003
    based on 106 ratings
     | 13,855 views

    A clear call to become a Christ follower

    Show Me the Way. Luke 19:1-10 (The Message) Then Jesus entered and walked through Jericho. There was a man there, his name Zacchaeus, the head tax man and quite rich. He wanted desperately to see Jesus, but the crowd was in his way—he was a short man and couldn’t see over the crowd. So he ran ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    The Cost Of The Cross

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,061 views

    A message concerning the cost of following Jesus.

    The Cost of the Cross Introduction The Curiosity of the Call Burning Bush The Chiseling of Character 40 Years The Challenge of Conviction The Lord said The Crisis of Commitment Red Sea Cul de Sac Note: I believe I have inherited a church somewhere between Egypt and the Red Sea. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Call To Service

    Contributed by Ian Biss on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 19,034 views

    A call for the church to follow the teaching of Jesus

    A Call To Service By Ian Biss 3/10/02 Intro. . . A little girl had been trying for months to learn the art of tying her shoes. She finally grasped the knack and was able to do it by herself. Her parents expected the child to be delighted, but were surprised by her disappointment. Her ...read more

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    Denomination: Grace Brethren

  • Kenneth Cherry avatar

    What's In It For Me?

    Contributed by Kenneth Cherry on Jan 10, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,227 views

    What is my reward for following Christ?

    Text – Matthew 19; 27 – 30 Subject – What’s In It For Me? Intro. Brothers and sisters, this morning I want to look upon a question asked by Peter that many of us would say was blasphemous. This outspoken Apostle, after Jesus’ conversation with a rich young ruler, asked Jesus what am I going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing A Cause Mentality

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on May 24, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 5,352 views

    A call to consider the cost of following Christ.

    Developing A Cause Mentality Text: Luke 9:57-62 Developing A Cause Mentality Text: Luke 9:57-62 Introduction: (Senator John McCain was held as a prisoner of war in a North Vietnamese camp for several years. He relays this story about his interment.) In the final years of our imprisonment, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Plan For Change

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,829 views

    Following God means embracing change

    Intro: *note - will have just finished having communion service Jesus tells us to do this in remembrance of him. Let’s reflect a little on the Lord Jesus, and the earthly ministry he had while he was here among us. We know that Jesus came to do the father’s will. He came to finish the work the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Facing The Giants Series

    Contributed by Larry Pozza on Apr 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,645 views

    A sermon following the Virginia Tech tragedy.

    Facing the Giants Isaiah 58 Introduction A. This past week has confirmed to us once again that there are giants in the land. We often forget about them until they raise their ugly head and shout out to us from the street. a. Like Goliath starred down the Israelites in the valley of Elah (1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Phillip Wright avatar

    Jesus Talks With The Twelve

    Contributed by Phillip Wright on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,653 views

    Jesus talks to the Disciples following the Transfiguration.

    Jesus Talks with the Twelve Luke 9:43-50 Rev. Phillip A. Wright Introduction: This morning we will visit the University of Heaven. Today, we will learn as Jesus gives his lecture directly to the Disciples. Attention: In the period immediately following the Transfiguration Jesus will address ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    It Will Cost You

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 8, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,236 views

    A challenge to count the cost of following Jesus

    Luke 14:25-26 (NLT) Great crowds were following Jesus. He turned around and said to them, [26] "If you want to be my follower you must love me more than your own father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, more than your own life. Otherwise, you cannot be my disciple. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Call To Courage Series

    Contributed by Monte Wike on Sep 13, 2005
    based on 85 ratings
     | 13,354 views

    Leadership basics following a famous leader

    First United Methodist Church Sudan, Texas May 7, 2000 Rev. Monte Wike, Pastor “CALL TO COURAGE” A Look at Leadership #1 GREATER TEXT: Joshua 1: 1-18 TEXT: Joshua 1: 6-7, “Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ