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  • John Gaston avatar

    Harvest Workers Wanted

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 19, 2025
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     | 999 views

    In Matthew 9:37-38 the Lord Jesus pointed out 5 things about the End-time Harvest: there's multitudes of souls, they are of infinite value, there's a danger they won't be told, they are ready to be saved, and our part in reaching them is urgent.

    HARVEST WORKERS WANTED Matt. 9:37-38; 10:1 INTRODUCTION A. ONE WAY OF SALVATION 1. A Chinese Confucian scholar was converted to Christ. He explained his reasons to his friends by a story: 2. “A man fell into a dark, dirty, slimy pit & he tried to climb out, but couldn’t. Confucius came ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living In Victory

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Feb 13, 2023
     | 1,813 views

    God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, of love, and of a sound mind.

    Living in Victory! 2Tim 1:6-8 Before September 9th, 2001, the vast majority of Americans didn’t really have a clue when it came to terrorism. Oh, we had seen the news reports on TV and in the newspapers, but it never really meant all that much to us because we were largely unaffected by it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Be A Successful Servant Of Christ

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 20, 2008
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    Are you a good servant of Jesus Christ? Today’s message is for everyone who cares about the answer to that question. The fear of being a failure haunts every one of us.

    How to be a Successful Servant of Christ Matthew 25:14-30 Purpose: To show that serving Christ is rewarded and brings assurance of salvation. Aim: I want the listener to diligently use whatever the Lord has given them for God’s glory. INTRODUCTION: Are you a good servant of Jesus Christ? ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    It Is Who You Know Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,915 views

    Personally know and follow Jesus.

    IT IS WHO YOU KNOW Philippians 3.1-11 S: Jesus C: Salvation Th: Toward the Goal Pr: Personally know and follow Jesus. CV: “We will passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus Christ.” Type: Inductive I. REJOICE (1) II. WATCH OUT (2-3) III. PROFIT (4-6) IV. LOSS (7-8) V. FOUND (9) VI. KNOW ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Outreach Series

    Contributed by Scott Gipson on Feb 20, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 12,069 views

    GOING BEYOND THE WALLS OF JERUSALEM

    OUTREACH (PART II) ACTS 8 LUKE 24 INTRODUCTION: WE BEGAN LOOKING AT THE NEED FOR OUTREACH. A). JUST AS JESUS WENT BEYOND THE WALLS OF JERUSALEM, HE HAS ALSO CALLED US TO GO BEYOND THE WALLS OF THIS BUILDING. B). THAT’S WHAT OUTREACH ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When The Past Haunts You Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 18, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,720 views

    Our failure is not to be the end of the story. [past sin]

    STANDING TALL: WHEN THE PAST HAUNTS YOU II Samuel 11:1 – 12:15 Psalm 32:1 – 11 S: Courage Th: Forgiveness of sin Pr: OUR FAILURE IS NOT TO BE THE END OF THE STORY. ?: How? How is this to be accomplished? KW: Factors TS: We will find in our study of II Samuel 11:1-12:15 and Psalm 32 four factors ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Used To Our Blessings

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,657 views

    We get accustomed to our blessings just like the children of Israel did.

    NUM. 11:4-9 “GETTING USED TO OUR BLESSINGS” A) When you were a child, did you ever sit down at the dinner table and say, “We having that again?” * Human nature hasn’t changed! * Centuries ago, the Jewish nation was being fed by God from heaven! * Every morning for nearly 40 years, God sent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What A Tangled Web We Weave Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 2, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,595 views

    how Judah tried to explain the mess he was in to Joseph, and how he got out of it

    August 3, 2002 Genesis 44:30-34 “So now, if the boy is not with us when I go back to your servant my father and if my father, whose life is closely bound up with the boy’s life, sees that the boy isn’t there, he will die. Your servants will bring the gray head of our father down to the grave ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chris Carroll avatar

    God's Grace Is Sufficient For Me! Do We Really Believe That? Series

    Contributed by Chris Carroll on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,676 views

    Sermon encourages us to not handle life’s problems on our own, but to trust in God and fall into His grace

    So Tyler found one of my early childhood books the other day. It’s called the “It’s All About Me” book by Dr. Seuss. It allows you to be interactive with the book. As Tyler was going through it he saw that I had done it when I was about his age. In it he saw my foot drawn out, my hand drawn out, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    Three Things To Remember About Satan And His Helpers

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jun 24, 2009
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,785 views

    In the midst of an attack by satan and his forces, we need to remember three things.

    THREE THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT SATAN AND HIS HELPERS Text: Ephesians 6:10 – 12 Introduction: • Sunday morning March 29, I made a statement – “we are under attack” • In past 6 months: o Dealt with a crime spree in church neighborhood and my neighborhood o Deaths of loved ones o Family members ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not Very Far

    Contributed by Christopher Crane on Jun 16, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 18,346 views

    A backdoor look at the Five Purposes of the Church.

    Not Very Far Exodus 8:28 Exodus 8:28 28 And Pharaoh said, I will let you go, that ye may sacrifice to the LORD your God in the wilderness; only ye shall not go very far away: intreat for me. <Prayer> You know, it’s really always been the plan of the enemy. And his strategies haven’t changed ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Holiday Attitudes

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 290 ratings
     | 11,404 views

    The parable of the good Samaritan reveals different holiday attitudes.

    INTRO.- ILL.- An angry lady went into a grocery store and told a clerk that she wanted a half-head of lettuce and she wanted it right now. "Get going!" she screamed at the clerk. "But lady," said the clerk, "we don’t have half heads of lettuce." "Young man," she shrieked, "get a knife and cut a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Exceptional Jesus!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 27, 2019
     | 5,778 views

    The Exceptional Jesus! John chapter 7 verses 10-31 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: His character (vs 10-13) His doctrine (vs 14-18) His works (vs 19-24) His origin (vs 25-31) SERMON BODY • ill: It is said that Socrates taught for 40 years, • Plato for 50, Aristotle for 40, and Jesus for only 3. • Yet the influence of Christ’s 3-year ministry; • Far exceeds ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    God's Might Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 21, 2008
     | 4,149 views

    3rd in series on Hebrews (Section 4) This message emphasizes the power of God in our lives.

    It takes Faith to survive Winter “1816 and Froze to Death” Especially in Michigan! Most of us survive winter because we have seen spring – many times – in our lives! We know that winter ends – eventually. But even with a history of many winters behind us it can be difficult for us to endure a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    9 Tips For Protecting Your Joy Series

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 2, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,938 views

    Do you let people or things steal your joy? Paul shows us how to not let this happen. In Philippians 3:1-21 we find 9 tips for keeping our joy safe.

    • 1 "How To Keep Your Joy Safe" "9 Safety Tips For Protecting Your Joy" Text: Philippians 3:1-21 Introduction How many of you believe God wants you to be joyful? I agree with you, I believe God wants each of us here tonight to have joy. How many of you know that Joy is different from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist