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  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Wanted...encouragers! Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,792 views

    This sermon teaches us the importance of being an encourager to other believers.

    Peter encouraged the persecuted believers to whom he wrote. God still needs encouragers in today’s church. What can we learn from Peter? 1. We can learn from Peter the Man. A. Peter was a common man. -He was a fisherman (Mt. 4:18). -He was an untrained leader (Acts 4:13). Consider ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Goble avatar

    Help Wanted Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Dec 30, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 20,491 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
     | 7,872 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
     | 3,666 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
     | 607 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
     | 3,759 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

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    They Wanted Wine

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 13,466 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

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    Help Wanted

    Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 24, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,916 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

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    I Want To Be Made!

    Contributed by Henry Tolbert on Oct 3, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,486 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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    "I Want To Be Somebody"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,423 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

  • Bryan Beverly avatar

    "Room Wanted"

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Sep 14, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,665 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

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    On Mission For Our Master

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 2, 2013
     | 6,081 views

    1. God wants us to have salvation (vs. 1). 2. God wants us to have a transformation (vs. 1). 3. God wants us to have preparation (vs. 2). 4. God wants us to have dedication (vs. 3-5).

    On Mission for Our Master Acts 13:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 3, 2013 *In August of 2002, Adelina Dominguez went home to be with the Lord. At the time, Adelina was living in a nursing home in San Diego, California. And she was in the Guinness Book of Records when she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Wanting What You Get Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 29, 2022
     | 2,423 views

    If you want to be truly content, keep the status you had when God called you. Just fulfill God’s calling in that place, follow God’s commands, and be free under God’s control. Because it’s not place, race, or face that matter. It is only your commitment to Christ.

    Once upon a time, there was a man who lived with his wife, two small children, and his elderly parents in a tiny hut. He tried to be patient and gracious, but the noise and crowded conditions wore him down. In desperation, he consulted the village wise man. “Do you have a rooster?” asked the wise ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Wanting, Waiting, Working

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,587 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

  • Mary Lewis avatar

    Imagine That!

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 11, 2001
    based on 183 ratings
     | 22,210 views

    God wants to do things in and among us that we cannot possibly do ourselves.

    Introduction – Mr. Holland One of my all-time favorite movies is “Mr. Holland’s Opus.” It’s the story of a musician who really just wants to be a composer. Rather grudgingly, he takes a job teaching music at the local high school, supposing it will give him time to write music while providing an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist