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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Mentoring Discipleship – How To Develop Fully Devoted Followers Of Jesus

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 12, 2022
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    This course covers the following: I. THE BASICS AND MOTIVATION FOR MENTORING DISCIPLESHIP II. THE PRINCIPLES OF MENTORING DISCIPLESHIP III. THE NATURE OF A DISCIPLE IV. THE PRACTICE OF MENTORING DISCIPLESHIP

    INTRODUCTION – A Life Well Lived I fell in love with Jesus when I was a troubled teenager while attending Topanga Community Church in California. One person stood out among all others, a silver-haired senior saint named Doris Shumate. She was an unassuming, kind, and gentle soul who always ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Great Expectations: Much Given – Much Required

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
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    The life of total commitment that God requires of us is only possible through a close relationship with Him. Our text gives us four main keys to help us develop a close relationship with Yahweh and to live a life that is totally devoted to Him.

    GREAT EXPECTATIONS: Much Given – Much Required Deuteronomy 10:12-22 Introduction: Have you ever wondered what God wants from you? Most of us probably have given at least some thought to that question. Micah 6:8 asks the same question, “What does the LORD require of you?” His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    I Am With You When You Fall Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jul 12, 2020
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    Do you have the heart a mouse or the heart of an eagle? Let me answer that for you. God has not given you the heart of a mouse. He has given you the heart and the spirit of an eagle so that by His strength and by His power you will be able to soar to greater and greater and greater heights.

    A paratrooper was once asked how many times he had jumped out of an airplane while he was in the military. “None,” he said. “What do you mean ‘none,’” his friend asked, “I thought that you were a paratrooper in the service.” “I was,” he answered, “but I never jumped … I was pushed out of the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Kyle Sullivan avatar

    Step #3 "The Joy Of Serving!" Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011
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    5 Steps for Spiritual Disciplines.

    Acts 2:45 "They sold their possessions and property and distributed the proceeds to all, as anyone had a need." (HCSB) We must have a serving attitude and a giving spirit! Question: Why do we Serve? Serving imitates Jesus! John 13:12-16 Kenneth Leech "Christian spirituality is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Cosnecrate Yourselves

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
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    We are called to consecrate ourselves, becaue the Lord is going to do amazing things amongst us.

    Consecrate Yourselves Joshua 3:5 2 Cor. 7:1 I. What is consecration A. Devoting of one’s self 1. Honor the Lord - Seek those things that glorify Him a. Words - Titus 2:8 b. Actions - John 3:21 c. Praise - testimony of praise 2. Become imitators of Christ - 2 Cor. 3:18 a. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Voiceless Life

    Contributed by Jamey Reynolds on Jan 18, 2005
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    In observance of the ’Sanctity of Life’ week, we will look into the account of creation to see what God’s word has to say regarding the value of life. Outside of God’s word all other opinions are what they are--opinionated.

    I. God Made Mankind to Represent Life (v26) God made man His image--an image is a reproduction or imitation of the form of a person or thing. God made man in His likeness--this represents His very character. He did not make the heavens in His likeness; nor the animals; nor even the angels--He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sin Vs. Signs Of Love

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Mar 18, 2009
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    I’m so glad that Christ loves us even with our sin nature. This is a short study showing the love Christ and how we can avoid sin because of that love.

    SIN vs. SIGNS OF LOVE Colossians 3:15-17 I. Sins of sexual attitude and behavior a. The sins i. Evil desires ii. Sexual sins iii. Impurity iv. Lust v. Shameful desires b. Consider ourselves dead to these sins – vs. 3:15 II. Sins of speech a. The sins i. Anger expressed ii. Cursing iii. Dirty ...read more

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  • Nate Herbst avatar

    Short Challenge: Lives That Please God Series

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,741 views

    This is a short challenge on how to practically live life in a way that pleases God.

    Short Challenge: Lives that please God. 1 Jn.4:19 - we love God because He first loved us. How do we respond. 1 Thes.4:1 - “Finally, brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let Us Celebrate Our Savior's Coming With Gentleness Series

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Feb 4, 2003
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     | 3,556 views

    Series of 9 sermons for advent on the fruits of the spirit. Sermon 8 of 9

    Christmas Eve Service December 24, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Let Us Celebrate Our Savior’s Coming with Gentleness I. Christ came as our gentle Savior II. Let us live as gentle ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Teaches Us To Overcome Disappointments

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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    Abraham Lincoln struggled with depression all of his life, but resigned himself to the fact that without God he could not succeed, but with God He could not fail.

    1. The Holy Spirit teaches us that through Biblical hope in God’s love we will conquer over all disappointments. Paul wrote, "And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us." (Rom. 5:5) Application: Ask the Lord to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Knight avatar

    The Religious Challenge

    Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,023 views

    Overcoming religiosity and legalism. (a piecing together of three sermons from sermoncentral)

    The Religious Challenge Mark 7:1-13 Introduction: Christmas phonies My experience with religious phonies Christian legalists made them that way I. Pharisees As Imitations Respected religious leaders Keepers (guardians) of the Law Became a members only club Jesus defines them by 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • angel caballero avatar

    The Believer's Heart. (Part1) Series

    Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 17, 2009
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     | 14,778 views

    In the Bible the heart is not simply the organ that pumps blood through the body.It’s a metaphor for a person’s innermost core or spiritual center.

    Introduction: I believe as a believer of Christ we should always look inside our hearts. The physical heart is the very center of life.This is the only organ when it fails your dead immediately. That’s why we need to take care of this in order to have a healthy heart. Heart: Chief organ of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Gregory Neill avatar

    Encouraged In God Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
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    Part 6 in a series on Lamentations. Three prinicples ways to return to God.

    Encouraged in God Lamentations 3:40-66 I. Introduction A. Pearls from God 1. Jenny was about to turn six. a) She and her mom were at the local five-n-dime store and she saw some pearls that she needed. b) The cost was almost $2 and Jenny’s mother Jenny could do extra chores to make enough money to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Wood avatar

    What Every Church Should Be Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,331 views

    1st in series on 1 Thessalonians (1 of 8)

    WHAT EVERY CHURCH SHOULD BE 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 INTRO: No doubt you have heard some preacher say, “If you ever find the perfect church, please don’t join it. If you do, it won’t be perfect any more!” Since local churches are made up of human beings, saved by God’s grace, no church is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Promoting Priestly Vocations Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 5, 2010
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    We must all pray for vocations to the priesthood and ministry, but we must also invite young persons to consider that vocation, and create an environment that reaches toward the transcendent in our worship.

    24th Sunday in Course Supporting the Priestly Vocation What is the most important day of my life, or of yours? The most important day to each of us is the one that will determine the rest of our unending existence. It is the last day of our life. The key question we must answer at that moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic