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  • Timothy Smith avatar

    The Wonder Of His Commission Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,321 views

    Carrying on the purpose of Jesus: To seek and save the lost.

    "THE WONDER OF HIS COMMISSION" MATTHEW 28:16-20 INTRODUCTION: Vance Havner tells the story of a fisherman by the name of Clem who amazed everyone with his fishing ability. It didn’t seem to matter what the weather was like or how productive other fishermen were, Clem everyday would catch his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Out Of The Pit

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Nov 7, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 17,936 views

    Evangelistic Sermon that also Encourages Christians to help others

    Out of the Pit! By Tony Silveira Other Studies at http://www.carismachurch.com Jeremiah 2:13 "For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, The fountain of living waters, To hew for themselves cisterns, Broken cisterns That can hold no water. Isaiah 35:6 tells us, “For waters ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Impacting Our City--On Mission With Jesus (Part Iii)

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,006 views

    This sermon examines the process of impacting a city for Jesus Christ.

    What an exciting concept, to be on mission with Jesus Christ. Jesus is the creator of the universe. It is exciting to think that I can join Him in His work. Jesus is on a mission. Jesus mission in life is to influence people to have a life changing encounter with God. He came to bring people into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cecil Series

    Contributed by Harold Nichols on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,225 views

    The shadow of the cross on his lap and no one mentions Jesus

    CECIL TEXT: AWAKE THOU SLEEPER!... THERE IS A CHURCH IN FLORIDA THAT AT ONE TIME CATERED TO THE WELL TO DO OF THE COMMUNITY. THE PASTOR OF THE CHURCH WAS WELL KNOWN AMONG NEIGHBOURHOOD BUSINESS PEOPLE AND POLITICIANS. EVERY SUNDAY HE PREACHED SERMONS THAT TICKLED THE EARS OF THOSE HE MINISTERED ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evangelism On The Run Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Mar 6, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 8,193 views

    Looking at the life of Phillip, here was one person who was ready to run his faith out to reach other.

    When we think of Evangelism, the general thought that runs through most minds is of a crusade with someone like Billy Graham. A planned special event. Most evangelism does not happen that way. It takes place in the normal activities of our day, seizing the opportunities which are around us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Outbreak

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on Jun 12, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,554 views

    To promote a heart for evangelism in the youth of our churches.

    OUTBREAK Masterpiece Student Outreach ~ Student Service ~ Wednesday, June 6, 2002 OPENING ILLUSTRATION NICOLE ALAIMO - "Hi! I am Nicole Alaimo from ABC News. It is a saturday night and I am right now in Valley Stream, NY. This quit urban village has been infected by an OUTBREAK. Officials are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    For A Cup Of Cold Water, Eternal Life!

    Contributed by Todd Schäve on Jun 30, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,129 views

    Jesus is addressing the hospitality the Jews or lost would show when receiving his disciples into their homes. The disciples are taking the gospel “...to the lost sheep of Israel” (v.6), and as they go, they are proclaiming that “...The kingdom of heaven

    For a Cup of Cold Water, Eternal Life! Matthew 10.40-42 <> Todd A. Schäve, pastor/teacher Introduction: 1. In our passage this morning, Jesus is addressing the hospitality that the Jews or lost sheep of Israel show when receiving his disciples into their homes, as the disciples take the gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Broken Vessels Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jan 25, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,954 views

    Every broken vessel needs Christ to put them back together.

    JOHN 4.4-26: BROKEN VESSELS Show Broken Vessels Video Clip from SermonSpice.com Do you recognise anyone in that video clip? Could you identify with any of the emotions stated? Maybe the words of the song resonated in your heart. This morning I want to take a few minutes to share with you from ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Given To Testify

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,292 views

    A sermon that wraps up a morning of personal testimonies - giving biblical references on how to testify and why we must testify.

    We all have a sphere of influence in our lives. That sphere is made up of those people in our lives that we have some influence over. And one of the strongest ways we can influence someone is through a personal testimony. That is when you tell someone else how something, or somebody, has ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Personality Of An Evangelist Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Dec 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,026 views

    We are all called to spread the good news , wherever we are placed,(our workplace, our neghborhood, our family, our freids circle etc). We all are evangelists in that aspect. Do we have the right "personality" for Evangelism

    Personality of an Evangelist One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex was staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. The plaque was covered with names, and small national flags were mounted on either side of it. The seven-year-old had been staring at the plaque ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Walk On Holy Ground Series

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 30, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,739 views

    The Christian who confesses is to be the Christian who professes; whose passion in life is bringing Christ to the world and thus saving souls and our culture.

    TAKE OFF YOUR SHOES YOU WALK ON HOLY GROUND by Charles Scott Jude 23 “save others by snatching them out of the fire” May 4 2005 A nurse, a para-medical, an LPN, an intern or physician who understands that the flesh he or she touches, cleans, nurtures, medicates or binds up is sacred approaches ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Take Off Your Shoes You Walk On Holy Ground Series

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 30, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,612 views

    The Christian who confesses is to be the Christian who professes; whose passion in life is bringing Christ to the world and thus saving souls and our culture.

    TAKE OFF YOUR SHOES YOU WALK ON HOLY GROUND by Charles Scott Jude 23 “save others by snatching them out of the fire” May 4 2005 A nurse, a para-medical, an LPN, an intern or physician who understands that the flesh he or she touches, cleans, nurtures, medicates or binds up is sacred approaches ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Don Jones avatar

    Avoiding Costly Mistakes At All Costs - Satisfaction Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 1, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,140 views

    The message deals with the costly mistake of being satisfied.

    Avoiding Costly Mistakes - Satisfaction Acts 1:8; 8:1 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church The mission of the church was given to the disciples in Acts 1:8. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Dibble avatar

    Try It, You'll Like It

    Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 29, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 13,844 views

    Why don’t you give Jesus a try today? What you’ve been doing hasn’t worked. They only bring us to a desperate place where we recognize that we need something else. I say why don’t you give Jesus a try. He won’t let you down.

    David is the writer of Psalm 34 and in this particular Psalm David has just been delivered from his enemies by the mighty hand of the Lord. He is now in the cave of Adullam and he is running for his life again from King Saul. David gathers his men around him and he begins to exhort them. He says ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Travail Before Birth

    Contributed by Tom Rhodes on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 29,829 views

    The church must have travail before we will see new babes in Christ.

    Travail before Birth Isaiah 66 7Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, she was delivered of a man child. 8Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born at once? for as soon as Zion ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal