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A Sense Of Calling

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 16, 2006

based on 38 ratings

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A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany Jesus calling the fishermen

3rd Sunday after Epiphany Sermon Mark 1:14-20 "A Sense of Calling" 14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel.” 16 And passing along by the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Cauterized By Handling Of Holy Things Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 23, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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Jesus was rejected in His hometown because the people there had grown proud and unteachable. They were so familiar with their version of truth that they rejected real truth.

Luke 4:16-30 - Cauterized by Handling of Holy Things Tonight I’d like to look at the passage of scripture from Luke 4:16-30. It describes what happened to Jesus when He returned to His home after having ministered to others outside of His hometown. Let’s read. Let me tell you a story. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

Mary, Did You Know? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2005

based on 48 ratings

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#2 in Christmas series on fear. What was Mary told not to be afraid of? God’s plans were about to change hers.

Luke 1:26-38 – Mary, Did You Know? Today we are continuing our series on fear at Christmas time. In the Christmas story in Matthew and Luke, there are 4 times when people are told specifically not to be afraid. Last week we looked at Zechariah, and this week we are looking at Mary. Let’s read ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Andrew - Always On The Lookout Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 14, 2005

based on 17 ratings

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When it comes to being disciples we can fall into the trap of thinking that we have to be an upfront person otherwise we cannot be effective witnesses. The example of Andrew demonstrates that such is not the case.

Message John 1:35-42 Andrew - Always on the Lookout Message Have you noticed that there are many “lists” available for living successfully in this world? • Here are the 12 steps for those who are struggling with debt. • Recently I was emailed a list of “36 habits to reduce stress”. • Then there ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Of God Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 19, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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#4 in Christmas series on fear. What were the shepherds afraid of? God’s presence.

Luke 2:8-20 – Fear of God I found a website called Funny Historical Accounts. It tells the unfortunate story of 24-year-old Danny Simpson of Ottawa, Ontario. In 1990 Mr. Simpson was given six years of imprisonment for robbing a bank of $6000. In the robbery, he used an old Colt .45 pistol. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Listening For Leadership Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 6, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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Our view of leadership is that it is aggressive, know-it-all. But in reality it is bearing witness to God’s power, not our own; and leaders are qualified to be leaders by what they do NOT know.

Do you know the story of the woman who liked to sit for an hour or so every evening at her front window? She would just sit, looking at the traffic racing by. After the children had been coached through their homework, after her husband had been reminded about the jobs on his "To do" list; after ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Truth

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

based on 20 ratings

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1. Golfer Payne Stewart and 5 others boarded the Learjet in Orlando for a flight to Dallas.

1. Golfer Payne Stewart and 5 others boarded the Learjet in Orlando for a flight to Dallas. They ended up a thousand miles north of their destination, crashing near Aberdeen, South Dakota. The eerie things is that for four hours the plane was on autopilot and those on board were not aware of what ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Help Resolve Conflicts With Difficult People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 56 ratings

| 7,251 views

Conflict resolution is exemplified in Acts 15 by James and the apostles.

ILlustration: Many people find themselves stuck in ruts unable to find a way out of their conflicts. Millions in North America suffer from depression because they are unable to properly channel their feelings of anger, resentment and frustration.Unconsciously, people take out their exasperation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Outnumbered? Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 20, 2000

based on 118 ratings

| 8,665 views

How to have faith when you're overwhelmed

Outnumbered? (Message #11of the Series: View From God’s Mountaintops) 1 Kings 18 October 8, 2000 Have you ever been so overwhelmed by life that you wished to die? Or perhaps just go to sleep – or start over again, as a new person? Life has been known to put that on people. Perhaps life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: United Methodist

The Complacent Church Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 31, 2002

based on 107 ratings

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How do we fight complacency in our spiritual lives?

Zephaniah 1:10-14 10 "On that day," declares the LORD, "a cry will go up from the Fish Gate, wailing from the New Quarter, and a loud crash from the hills. 11 Wail, you who live in the market district; all your merchants will be wiped out, all who trade with silver will be ruined. 12 At that time I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Zephaniah 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Call To Completion

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Aug 13, 2002

based on 54 ratings

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Salvation is only the beginning. Seven features of a mature faith.

Call to Completion: After salvation what’s next? 8-11-02 2 Timothy 2:1-26 Once we have accepted Jesus as our Christ, what then? Now that we are in Christ… What do we do next? Turn we me to II Timothy, Chapter 2. In these verses, we get a succinct picture of what we should be doing. Here, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-26, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do Not Underestimate The Importance Of Small Acts Of Loving Service Zech 4:

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 17, 2002

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Do Not Underestimate the Importance of Small Acts of Loving Service Zech 4:10

Do Not Underestimate the Importance of Small Acts of Loving Service Zech 4:10 “Who despises the day of small things? Men will rejoice when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel.”(Zech. 4:10) Occasionally we all wonder if our efforts are making a difference. It is easy to grow ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Who Do You Say Jesus Is"

Contributed by Charles Lindquist, Jr. on Aug 28, 2002

based on 444 ratings

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Jesus asks His disciples who people say He is, then asks them who do you say I am?

LET US PRAY: Lord, breathe Your Spirit upon us at this time. Bless now the words of my lips and the meditations of our hearts – give us an understanding of Your Holy Word and lead us in the way You want us to go. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. Jesus and His disciples ventured into the District ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Transforming Love

Contributed by James Botts on Sep 1, 2002

based on 271 ratings

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"Transforming Love" looks at 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 for practical principles for applying God’s love in my family relationships.

The Crossing Community Church “Transforming Love” Pastor Jim Botts June 16th, 2002 -1 Corinthians 13:13 There are three things that will endure--faith, hope, and love--and the greatest of these is love (NLT). Love is a very popular word in our society. Amazon.com lists 2,652 book titles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Facts About Friendships - John 15:14,15

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 16, 2002

based on 437 ratings

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The Facts About Friendships - John 15:14,15

The Facts About Friendships - John 15:13-15 We all need friends, but few understand the basics about forming quality friendships. A true friend is someone whom we enjoy mutual affection, interests and respect for. The best friends are those who are helpers in times of trouble. Those who are our ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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