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  • Richard Goble avatar

    Help Wanted Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Dec 30, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 20,378 views

    Our outreach suffers because too many church members sit in the pew expecting their pastor to do all the work. Here we find three biblical concepts that will challenge us to reconsider our expectations of the pastor as well as our own level of involvement

    Title: Help Wanted Series: The Harvest Is Ripe Text: Matthew 9:35-38 Theme: The outreach of many churches suffers because too many church members sit in the pew expecting their pastor to do all the work. In this passage, Jesus reveals three biblical concepts that will challenge us to reconsider ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry McKee avatar

    Want To Die? Series

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Sep 18, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,797 views

    It’s tough to be a teenager today. I wrote this series of messages for our new 7th graders graduating into teenage life. The third installment of this series takes a looks at the struggle of self esteem that everyone (including adults) face on a daily bas

    I Wanted to Die I tried to commit suicide seven times. That’s what depression—at its deepest and darkest—can do to you. by Mandy Bennett* as told to Mark Moring The alarm clock jolted me awake at 5 o’clock, way earlier than usual. Normally, I might’ve groaned, shut it off, and gone back to sleep. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Alan Chandler avatar

    "Needs And Wants"

    Contributed by Alan Chandler on Feb 19, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,590 views

    Before it was even caled the "church" the church has been finding ways to meet the needs of people. But what about our wants?

    "NEEDS AND WANTS" Acts 2: 42-47 I) Intro A) An "I need" illustration from kids childhood (Kids says, "I need" and the parent says, "you need? Or you want?") II) Text: RECAP: 3000 accepted Christ. Church jumped from 120 to 3000 in one day! A) Snapshot 1) Did not reject Jewish religion a) ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Want To Be An Apostle

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 28, 2024
     | 500 views

    You do not know what you are asking for and it isn't pretty.

    When they started giving out stress cards to recruits in boot camp, I was a bit surprised. If I had gone to submit one of those cards to my TI he would have said, "Son, you're feeling stressed? I don't think you know what stress is." and would have made my life very stressful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Newton avatar

    They Wanted To See

    Contributed by John Newton on Mar 21, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,666 views

    Bartimaeus and Zacchaeus both wanted to see…

    During my years in active pastoral ministry a large proportion of my reading was taken up with biblical, pastoral and theological works. So, one of the goals that I set for myself in retirement was to read more fiction. I have to admit that thus far I haven’t managed to live up to that resolution ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    They Wanted Wine

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 13,307 views

    Many People have lost the wine anointing of the Holy Spirit, Unfortunately there is often a long time between the time we lose something and the time we begin to miss it, and then eventually wish for it back again.

    John 2:3 3And (when they wanted wine), the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. notice: Jesus was there, his disciples were there ( but still there was no wine) it is possible to be in the presence of Jesus and not be ministered to. I.e. to say ( not take him in or receive him.) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Nolte avatar

    Help Wanted

    Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 24, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,773 views

    Jesus sees a great haravest but few workers

    “Help Wanted!” Matthew 9:35-38 David P. Nolte Harvest. Both a joy and a trial! I speak from experience after helping harvest hazelnuts for Childers’ Hazelnut Haven. Having been surprised by the prolific crop and being without harvest equipment we did it the good old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bryan Beverly avatar

    "Room Wanted"

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Sep 14, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,541 views

    This text reminds us that since His birth, Christ has been seeking a place to stay; He wants to live in our hearts.

    Room Wanted. Single male, non-smoker, is seeking a place to stay. Unselfish, good natured, and loves children. A real ‘can-do’ person, able to rise above problems. Great culinary skills (can work wonders with bread and fish) and has experience in wine making. Outstanding skills in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kent Kessler avatar

    3 - "You Will Want To Get In On This” -Or- "Come Out, I Want You!” Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Nov 5, 2024
     | 411 views

    Why be separate? We cannot invite people into the temple of God and into his holiness and wholeness if we are not separate and are identified as different. If we do not represent God, how can we invite people to come to him?

    3 - “You will want to get in on this” -OR- “Come Out, I Want You!” “I WILL RECEIVE YOU IF…” 14 Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? 15 What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Consider God's Plan For Your Giving " Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,552 views

    How does God want me to grow in my giving to support His work?

    God’s plan is for you to give your tithe to the support of His work through your local church. But we need to understand that giving a tithe is only the beginning. God’s plan is for us to grow in our giving. In Malachi 3:8, we are exhorted to give both "tithes" and "offerings." God wants us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Covington avatar

    Jehovah Rapha The God Who Heals

    Contributed by Brian Covington on Aug 24, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,061 views

    God wants to heal you from your diseases and your dis-eases of life

    Exodus 15:26 “and said, “If you diligently heed the voice of the LORD your God and do what is right in His sight, give ear to His commandments and keep all His statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you which I have brought on the Egyptians. For I am the LORD who heals ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Wanting, Waiting, Working

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,527 views

    These three areas are so basic to our lives and determine our destiny. God's word shows us how important these are on just about every page of scripture.

    Let's say the 23rd Psalm together. (The Lord is my Shepherd...) I heard about a preacher who asked if any of the children could come up and say the 23rd Psalm. A little five year old bounced out of the pew and came to the podium and said: "The Lord is my Shepherd and that's all I want!" As I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "I Want To Be Somebody"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,312 views

    A sermon about the wisdom and power of God.

    1 Corinthians 1:18-31 “I Want to Be Somebody” I just want to “be somebody” cries the burned out, workaholic father who comes home so tired and frustrated each night he has little energy for his wife and kids. I just want to “be somebody” bemoans the teenager ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Henry Tolbert avatar

    I Want To Be Made!

    Contributed by Henry Tolbert on Oct 3, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,411 views

    Becoming what God has planned

    I Want to Be Made Acts 9:1-15 Intro: MTV's MADE: Features an individual who wants to become something that seems totally out of their character. There is a 85lb sophomore that wants to become a varsity football player, there is the klutz who can barely walk without falling that wants to become a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Vessel. (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 25, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,492 views

    God wants empty vessels

    Harry McCoy the pastor of Tanglewood Baptist Church. He had been there for about 9 years and was retiring because of health problems, preached that Sunday night at Tanglewood and they were going to be moving the next day and he passed away in his sleep that night. Verse 1-Your Servant Sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist