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  • John Dobbs avatar

    Fishers Of Men Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 22, 2021
     | 4,431 views

    Jesus was the master of fishing for men, and he wanted his disciples to do the same. Here are four qualities of discipleship that will help us to grow in this area.

    Fishing For Men Luke 5:1-11 Introduction I’m not known as a great fisherman - although I do like to fish. Just the casting and catching part. I admit to being a jinx. Nobody usually catches any fish when I’m fishing with them. And then there was the time I left half of Danny Dodd tackle box ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One Flock, One Shepherd

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 26, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,756 views

    A sermon for the fourth Sunday of Easter, Year B

    April 25, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church John 10:11-18; 1 John 3:16-24 One Flock, One Shepherd Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Once every year we celebrate Good Shepherd Sunday. We hear a passage from John chapter 10 where Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How Christians Are To Serve Others

    Contributed by Craig Condon on May 29, 2015
     | 10,986 views

    We need to redirect our culture away from ourselves to the needs of others and the glory of God. Culture must not be used merely for self-interest.

    The readings we heard from Deuteronomy 15:1-11 and Acts 4:32-37 this evening talk about how the Christian community is supposed to act. The events in the reading from Acts take place immediately after the coming of the Holy Spirit. The people had an uncommon experience of the life and death of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Is This Thing Called Love?

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 26, 2023
     | 1,856 views

    What is love, that we should know when we have it? Is love a feeling? a right? an instinct? What is love?

    Some enchanted evening you will meet a stranger across a crowded room. Neither of you has a clue what the other is like. But your heart rate goes up and your imagination goes into overdrive and, well, you know how it goes, right? Happily ever after is just around the corner. Is this love? On her ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Decision-Making Styles Affect Cross-Cultural Evangelistic Methods

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,876 views

    Helping people make decisions is at the very heart of evangelism. This made me wonder why nearly all of Christ’s evangelism endeavors varied to best suit the hearer’s decision-making processes? In each case Jesus took into consideration the patterns of th

    HOW DECISION-MAKING STYLES AFFECT CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISTIC METHODS Introduction - Helping people make decisions is at the very heart of evangelism. This made me wonder why nearly all of Christ’s evangelism endeavors varied to best suit the hearer’s decision-making processes? In each case ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Spirit Of Christmas Leaders

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,788 views

    If we follow the wisdom of Isaiah, we will be effective leaders for good.

    Christmas Eve December 24 2009 From the stump of Jesse Isaiah 11:1-3 The short reading from Isaiah we just heard is part of a longer passage that ends in a familiar passage: the reign of the king prophesied here will by ideal and idyllic. “Uprightness will be the belt around his waist, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Christmas Meditation

    Contributed by Mark Higgins on Dec 22, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,878 views

    Peace On Earth; Isaiah 9:6 Luke 2:8-14

    Isaiah 9: 6 Luke 2: 8-14 Sometimes I worry that we get confused as to the meaning of these accounts of Christ. “Peace on Earth” is not wishful thinking. “Peace on Earth” is not an ideal to be strived for. “Peace on Earth” is not a prophecy to be enjoyed by future ages. No, “Peace on Earth” is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Come See What God Has Done For You! Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,202 views

    The Cross covers our past, present and future sins!

    Martin Luther: “Romans 3:21-31 is the chief point of the whole Bible!” Nine Things Of What Has God Done For Us In Salvation: 1) Salvation was designed by God! Vs. 21a “A righteousness from God…” (NIV) 2) Salvation is not Earned! Vs. 21b “A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mistaking People For Gods

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 13, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,123 views

    Ayn Rand's philosophy would have led her, I think, if put in the position of Paul and Barnabas, to say, “bring on the sacrifice. I am a god!”

    When I was teaching, my religion class would always study the philosophy of Ayn Rand, a deracinated Jew whose ideal of rugged individualism influenced people like Alan Greenspan and Rush Limbaugh. Her notions would have led her, I think, if put in the position of Paul and Barnabas, to say, “bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Woe To Us!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 30, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,616 views

    God does judge nations, cities, churches, families. If we refuse to pursue His glory, there is nothing left for God but to hold us accountable.

    The news is particularly dark today—disrespect among the youth of the nation; increasing sexual assault in which even infants and toddlers are violated; violent crime increasing; external threats to national economic security; rising social unrest centring around linguistic and racial issues. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Most Miserable Marriage Ever

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 11, 2023
     | 1,709 views

    Marriage should never be a competition. Rather, it was designed to be a means by which husbands and wives complement one another.

    “It is better to live in a corner of the housetop than in a house shared with a quarrelsome wife.” [1] Preachers often deliver sermons about marriage. When speaking of marriage, we preachers usually focus on speaking about what makes for a “happy” marriage. This is to be expected since the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of Love Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 19, 2019
     | 4,199 views

    In Malachi 3:1-4 we see the Father's "Gift of Love" in the promise of His Son through a series of predictions (i.e., announcements regarding the future). In verses 1-4 we can see love from (1) The Coming Lord (Malachi 3:1-2) and from (2) The Purifying Lord (Malachi 3:3–4).

    Malachi 3:1-4 [3:1]"Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me. And the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple; and the messenger of the covenant in whom you delight, behold, he is coming, says the LORD of hosts. [2] But who can endure the day of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Church Is Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 13, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,695 views

    This is the first message in a series about becoming the church Jesus intended and we will begin by looking at several the church is statements. In this message we will unpack the truths that the church is - Christ's; The Called Out Ones; Maple Grove; The Body Of Christ

    The Church Is… Video – This Is Church (sermon spice) Good Morning Maple Grove! NOW THIS MORNING - we are kicking off a brand new series called, “Becoming The Church He Intended.” AND – that makes sense, right? THAT - seems like a logical and worthy pursuit for us, wouldn’t you agree? I MEAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Beyond The Myths Of Marriage Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018
     | 5,072 views

    Beyond the Myths of Marriage

    Beyond the Myths of Marriage Series: Making Relationships Work: Love, Sex & Marriage September 17, 2017 – Brad Bailey Focus: Marriage is less about personal fulfillment and more about personal growth… a truth which frees the unmarried and married alike from false pursuits and expectations. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Closing The Generation Gap Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Dec 3, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 31,351 views

    A principle for how to close the generation gap and application of that principle to one specific group in the church.

    Every generation throughout human history has struggled with its own version of the generation gap between the young and the old. I can picture Adam and Eve complaining about the next generation, predicting the demise of the human race because of the values of their children and grandchildren. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational