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  • Terry Cavanaugh avatar

    The Two Paths Series

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 16, 2005
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    Jesus said we must choose either the narrow or the broad path.

    Taking the Right Path The Broad Way The marks of this way The way of the crowd. Last summer, Katie Brule’s friend called her and asked her to go to a party. Katie, 16, declined, but her friend wouldn’t take no for an answer and Katie caved in. At the party, she felt pressure from those around ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rich Cook avatar

    Offer Them Water

    Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 21, 2005
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    To refocus the church on our primary job: taking the Water of Life to a world without Jesus.

    Offer them water Purpose: To refocus the church on our purpose: "Go into all the world, preaching the Gospel." 1. (Hold up an ordinary glass of water) Let’s talk about water for a minute. A regular lukewarm glass of water isn’t very appealing. It doesn’t sound very good, does it? But run 4 or 5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Smyrna: The Persecuted Church Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 23, 2008
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    The letter to the church of Smyrna gives us hope when persecution and suffering come our way.

    Smyrna: Persecuted Church Revelation 2:8-11 Intro As we continue our look at the seven churches in the book of Revelation tonight, I want us to take a look at the church of Smyrna. The church at Smyrna was a church under pressure, a suffering church, a church under tremendous persecution. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph And Jesus ~ Sermon 2 Series

    Contributed by Tony Cansler on Sep 3, 2008
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    This is a series comparing the life of Joseph and Jesus

    Joseph and Jesus ~ Sermon 2 Gen 37 12And his brethren went to feed their father’s flock in Shechem. 13And Israel said unto Joseph, Do not thy brethren feed the flock in Shechem? come, and I will send thee unto them. And he said to him, Here am I. • Jacob asked Joseph if his brothers went to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clint Shrum avatar

    Why We Need An Emmaus Road Expereince

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Mar 17, 2007
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    Lesson learned walking down Emmaus Road

    WHY WE NEED AN EMMAUS ROAD EXPERIENCE Luke 24:13-35 Intro: The Emmaus Road. Not much is told in the Bible about this route of travel. We know it was threescore furlongs from Jerusalem or about seven miles. The town of Emmaus actually got its name from the hot springs that was there. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Will Follow But....

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Sep 25, 2010
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    Christ requires complete commitment from his disciples, that is why he put off 3 half-hearted would be followers.

    Last week, in the Parable of the Sower, we looked at three different types of people who hear the Word of God, but who do not allow it to any lasting effect on them. Today we are looking at three people who said that they would follow Jesus, but who ended up who ended up by not following. In each ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    No Strings Attached

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 4, 2010
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    What is our relationship with Jesus Christ? Are we committed followers or simply those who admire who He is. Jesus is looking for all or nothing. (adapted from a sermon by Kyle Idleman, Not a Fan of Jesus)

    No strings attached Introduction (adapted from sermon by Kyle Idleman, Not a Fan of Jesus) How many are familiar with the acronym DTR? For- young man- in relationship- letters can be scary. They want to postpone- DTR talk as long as possible. DTR- Define the relationship It is the talk where you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Donald Rapp avatar

    Fellowship, Training And Proclaiming Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Jul 24, 2010
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    3 keys for a successful ministry as applied by The Lord.

    Fellowship, Training and Proclaiming The Book of Mark Mark 3:7-19 I. Any successful ministry will grow in time. A. That is what we see with Jesus’ Galilean ministry. 1. Huge crowds followed Him where ever He went. a) They came from all over Palestine as they heard about His works. (1) As far south ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Roberts avatar

    The Order Of The Towel

    Contributed by James Roberts on Apr 5, 2010
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    An ordination or service sermon.

    THE ORDER OF THE TOWEL Mark 10:45 INTRODUCTION One old cliche says, “Familiarity breeds contempt.” It doesn’t have to be true, but all too often it is. We have read this text before. Can we give it a second look? Perhaps it doesn’t need interpretation as much as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Carrying On The Ministry Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 24, 2010
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    Peter brings a woman back to life in a manner that is reminiscent of Jesus' healing ministry. The followers of Jesus are called to continue Jesus' ministry--to heal and proclaim the good news of salvation.

    Acts 9:36-43 “Carrying On the Ministry” INTRODUCTION It is interesting to observe children (and some adults) at Christmas time when presents are opened. Even in this depressed economy, our gift giving in abundant. Children have the pleasure of opening several gifts—great ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Changed Zaccheus?

    Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Oct 30, 2010
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    Jesus doesn't preach to Zaccheus. No moralising, no ridiculing. Just unconditional acceptance. That's all it took change him radically.

    A popular story recounts a meeting that may have taken place at the Edgewater Beach Hotel in Chicago in 1923. There is debate whether the meeting in fact occurred, but what is not in question is the actual rise and fall of the men featured in the story, who were nine of the richest men in the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Holocaust Memorial Day - Rwanda (Past And Present)

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 1, 2010
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    A short talk / sermon given at a local school for Holocaust Memorial Day. I was asked to talk about Rwanda, so include reference to my 2007 visit, plus up to date story / testimony. Be encouraged!

    Rwanda is a tiny country in Central Africa, a bit bigger than Northern Ireland, with a population of over 8 million people, and thousands of hills. Rwanda is a beautiful country of hills, mountains, forests, lakes, laughing children, markets full of busy people, drummers, dancers, skilled workers ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    Breaking Hard Ground Breaking Hard Yokes

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011
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    Christians will grow out of sin.

    Hos 10:10 It is in my desire that I should chastise them; and the people shall be gathered against them, when they shall bind themselves in their two furrows. [bound together in a rut] Hos 10:11 And Ephraim [ double fruit]is as an heifer [part grown cow]that is taught, [accustomed expert and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    The Resurrection Was No Hoax. Jesus Rising From The Dead Is No April Fool

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 1, 2011
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     | 5,951 views

    A short talk given at a local school where I was invited to take an Easter assembly on the last day of term. The date was Friday 1st April 2011. I used the opportunity to talk about April Fools day hoaxes, and to say I believe the resurrection is true!

    On Sunday 17th April many Churches will celebrate an event known as Palm Sunday, remembering when Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a Donkey. Now I know a donkey doesn’t sound impressive, but back then people expected a saviour to come riding on a donkey so they knew what it meant. The Bible puts ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    "Will Ye Also Go Away"

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 21, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 29,095 views

    exhort men to come to Christ today

    “Will Ye Also Go Away" John 6:60-67 “Will Ye Also Go Away" It is important to remember that the Greek word translated disciple means a pupil or a learner. It was often applied to the followers of Christ because they were taught by him. It does not imply, of necessity, that those to whom it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist