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  • Dana Chau avatar

    Follow Jesus: Sustainable Servanthood Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 28, 2025
     | 131 views

    What do you think causes a person to drop out or burn out from serving God and people? What if you knew what would help you to serve faithfully for the rest of your life? Get ready to learn how to sustain yourself and your service!

    Follow JESUS: Sustainable Servanthood Mark 1:21-39 How many people remember our church's annual theme? Two words: Follow Jesus. Jesus invites us to follow him. He starts with, "Come and see." And then, "Believe." Have you thought recently how unbelievable it is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What You Need To Do To Get God's Attention!

    Contributed by Harold Blattenberger on Oct 20, 2001
    based on 82 ratings
     | 21,109 views

    Most people miss what Jesus did immediately after he and Peter walked on water. He and his disciple went to Gennesaret and healed many people

    Do what you need to do to get God’s attention! Mark 6:53-56 Today we are going to be looking at about the smallest passage of scripture I believe I have ever preached from. It is just 80 words and it is only 4 verses in length but what great truth it contains! The part of the chapter that ...read more

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  • Jim Kane avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be A Jesus Follower?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008
     | 2,361 views

    The Fifth Sermon in the 2008 Summer Sermon Series God is.

    (The sermon began with the Reader’s Theater piece ‘Who, Me?’ published by Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing.) This morning I begin with a visual and active illustration of the challenge of following someone. I need two volunteers… thank you ____________ and ___________! Now, _______________, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    The Faith

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,489 views

    A closer look at false doctrine and the Faith of a Christian.

    The Faith Every man has been given a measure of the Faith,but the Apostle Paul tells us that not all men have faith. This is a look at false doctrine in troubled times. As the United States fights religious zellots ,we in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Healed

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,602 views

    Sometimes we get so wrapped-up in what Jesus can do for us …when we really just-need to find Jesus!

    Just Words: Healed Scripture Text: Mark 1.29-39 INTRODUCTION Peter must’ve loved his mother-in-law, …because he brought Jesus to her! I’m sure that you’ve heard any-number of mother-in-law jokes… …such-as: What is the worst thing an emergency room doctor ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Michael Blitz avatar

    Putting Jesus First Isn't Easy. Series

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on May 5, 2024
     | 1,204 views

    Martha's jealousy and anger drove her to the point where she was literally yelling at the Lord, and bossing him around. How did she get to this point? What is the point of service to God, family and church, and what can get in our way?

    Good Morning. I got a fun story to start with as we dig into the story of Mary and Martha. It took place in 1956, and Tom Attridge was test piloting the brand new jet they wanted to use for the famous Blue Angels. Gunning it up to break the sound barrier, he was instructed to test fire his guns at ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Hijacking Grace Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010
     | 3,267 views

    The Company We Keep, part 9. When we decide to get serious about spiritual practices in our lives, we find that grace gets hijacked and replaced with guilt and oppression. How does this happen, and what are we to do?

    Hijacking Grace The Company We Keep, prt. 9 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 27, 2009 We have come a long way in our learning about the Jesus life – how to enter into and live in the life of peace and rest Jesus said is available to us. Today I want to talk to you about some ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Terry Moore avatar

    How Far Will You Go?

    Contributed by Terry Moore on Aug 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,427 views

    Going deeper in the spirit and drawing closer to the Lord!!

    How far will you go? Text: Ezekiel 47:1-5 1 Afterward he brought me again unto the door of the house; and, behold, waters issued out from under the threshold of the house eastward: for the forefront of the house stood toward the east, and the waters came down from under from the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Part 6 - Being Doers Of The Word Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Nov 16, 2006
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     | 3,121 views

    A closer look at the work of being doers of the word.

    The House of Faith Part 6 – Being Doers of the Word Rev. Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME SCRIPTURE READING James 1:22 “22Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” PRAYER Only 1 obstacle stands between a complacent ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • John Ross avatar

    Just Jesus

    Contributed by John Ross on Nov 7, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,875 views

    Jesus returned to his hometown, only to be greeted as "Just Jesus." Who are the hometown prophets we need to hear from?

    Just Jesus” Mark 6:1-4 August 4, 2002 You know the definition of a “church expert?” Answer: Anybody that lives more than 45 miles away from your church! Strange the way distance creates expertise and influence. Acc’d to that definition by the way, I’m no expert…I just live a few miles from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Losing Jesus In A Worldly Crowd

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Aug 16, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,565 views

    MANY TODAY, HAVE LOST SIGHT OF JESUS IN A WORLDLY CROWD.3. MANY LOST PEOPLE WOULD GET SAVED IF THEY WOULD TURN LOOSE OF THE WORLDLY WAYS AND LET GOD HAVE CONTROL OF THEIR LIVES. 4. MANY BACKSLIDERS WOULD COME BACK TO THE LORD IF THEY WOULD SUBMIT THEMSEL

    LOSING JESUS IN A WORLDLY CROWD 8/12/07 TEXT: LUKE 2: 3952 INTRODUCTION: WE FIND IN OUR TEXT, HOW JESUS AT THE AGE OF 12, HAD GONE WITH JOSEPH AND MARY TO THE PASSOVER FEAST IN JERUSALEM. AFTER A DAYS JOURNEY, THEY DISCOVERED HE WAS NOT WITH THEM. A GREAT MULTITUDE OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Follow The Leader

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 18, 2015
     | 5,477 views

    When we take part in worship, especially when we take part in Holy Communion, we draw closer to God, and we allow him to live in us. Only then will we have the inner conviction and witness of the Holy Spirit that we are children of God.

    When you were children, did you ever play a game called “Follow the Leader”? Well, for those of you who didn’t, or for those of you who have never heard of the game, let me explain. First, you choose a leader. Then you follow him wherever he goes and do whatever he does. You stomp ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Decoding Jonadab Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,335 views

    A closer look at the promise made to the sons of Jonadab

    Introduction: A Opening Story 1 Review a Promise is so powerful we need to claim it today. b In a culture gutted of God we need to know Jonadab’s secret. B Jonadab was given a promise to God but never heard it in his own lifetime. 1 Jeremiah 35.19 NASB a Other translations put the promise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Carver avatar

    Reach Out And Touch Someone

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 279 ratings
     | 22,692 views

    Touching Jesus is the answer to our needs. But we must make it a practice to get to the place where we can make that needed contact.

    Scripture: Mark 5:25 – 34 Title: “REACH OUT AND TOUCH SOMEONE” Introduction: Jesus was on His way to Jairus’ house to heal his little 12 year old daughter when He felt a tug on His garment and on His heart. When Jesus began to inquire as to who had TOUCHED Him He discovered a little woman with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Path To The Pasture Of The Promised Land Is Prepared By The Good Shephe

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 3, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 9,534 views

    How Jesus, our Good Shepherd, fulfills his duty as our Good Shepherd - performing miraculous tasks to get us to heaven.

    May 6, 2001 Micah 7:14-20 14 Shepherd your people with your staff, the flock of your inheritance, which lives by itself in a forest, in fertile pasture lands. Let them feed in Bashan and Gilead as in days long ago. 15 “As in the days when you came out of Egypt, I will show them my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran