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  • Doug Morrell avatar

    How Did Jesus Select His First Disciples?

    Contributed by Doug Morrell on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 158,427 views

    How you can select disciples for the long haul, who produce into the fourth generation, and will preserve the gospel without alteration or addition.

    Today, many people think discipleship is only for the few, the brave, the select, but this is not the Master’s attitude. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Plugging Into The Power - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 3, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,375 views

    Second in a series on the early church. The first of a two-part message on how to get plugged into the power of the Holy Spirit.

    It is a sin to be good if God has called us to be great.” Last week we began a journey to see how God can take our church from good to great. In Acts Chapter 1, we saw that Jesus commanded his followers to wait for the power that would come upon them when they received the Holy Spirit. But while ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Love Connection Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 19, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,784 views

    We are often frustrated at feelings of distance between us and God, but often do not have lives characterized by loving others.

    The Love Connection Brad Bailey – October 19, 2008 Series: Becoming Friends with God I returned a week ago from Nepal… to be a part of… South Asia Vineyard Family Gathering. Included a few key Indian leaders… but mostly Nepali… about a quarter from the urban area of Kathmandu… many from NE India ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Issues Of Marriage And Singleness For Disciples

    Contributed by Bledar Valca on Dec 24, 2008
     | 3,876 views

    Clearifying misconceptions regarding 1 Cor 7

    ISSUES OF MARRIAGE AND SINGLENESS FOR DISCIPLES 1 Corinthians 7 Context of 1 Corinthians 7 It is a interest to see the background of 1 Corinthians 7 in order to understand better this chapter of Corinthians. The information in extracted from two sources: 1) The letters to the Corinthians. 2000, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Parable Of The Great Banquet Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 27, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,740 views

    God’s invitation is not for a select few, but is issued to all, however, one day God will withdraw that invitation and it will be too late!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: August 27, 2008 Date Preached: August 27, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the Great Banquet Sermon Text: Luke 14: 15-24 (NKJV) 15 Now when one of those who sat at the table ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ruth - A Love Story

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,769 views

    This is a Narrative sermon that retells the story or Naomi, Ruth and Boaz.

    TITLE: A Love Story Text: Ruth 1-4 Date: February 17,2008 Location: Sulphur Spring Introduction: Thursday was Valentines Day, the Day that we traditionally tell our spouses or those we love how much we love and care for them. I was listening to WAY – FM this week and one of the D.J.’s was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Legacy Of Hope Begins At Home

    Contributed by David Ferguson on Aug 25, 2010
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     | 6,269 views

    Life fulfillment and abundance is NEVER ultimately found in what we acquire, accomplish or achieve. It’s only found in the loving intimacy with God and others. The home the Lord builds is a home where people are the priority!

    Our Legacy of Hope Begins at Home Introduction: Recognize the longest married couple in the service and possibly the newest married couple. (Perhaps distribute a special gift of some kind) A question for married couples:For those of us who are married, what hope do we have that our marriage will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Scratch Where It Itches Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 15, 2010
     | 4,086 views

    What we feed our minds and hearts determines whether we live with covetousness or contentment.

    Law & Order: SPU – Scratch Where It itches” Ex. 20:17; Mt. 6:25-34; Phil. 4:10-13 A man was talking to his psychiatrist. He said, “I’ve been misbehaving and my conscience is bothering me.” The doctor responded, “And you want something that will strengthen your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When Pentecostal Power Comes

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 25, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,036 views

    A Pentecost Day message, on the importance of Pentecost, from a Petnecostal tradition

    WHEN PENTECOSTAL POWER COMES p.2 Acts 2:1-5 Theme: ACTS, The Church Encountering God P.S. The power at Pentecost continues to be the spark that fuels the ministry of the church today. It is my hearts cry for a fresh move of Holy Spirit in my life, church and nation. INTRODUCTION: There is a story ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Supreme Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,232 views

    This is the second in a short series of messages adapted from David Platt's "Radical" series.

    Supreme Sacrifice Text: Luke 14:25-35 (Read Text and Open with Prayer) Now we read this text last Sunday and we talked about how if this Book is true, then it should impact the way we live our lives, the way we spend our time, the way we spend our money, and the way our church operates. We talked ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Love Connection Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009
     | 5,051 views

    We tend to be most at peace with God… When selflessly serving… especially the poor… but even one’s friends and family. When sharing the love of Jesus with someone whose heart is open. When truly forgiving and extending grace to one who is indebted to u

    I returned a week ago from Nepal… to be a part of… South Asia Vineyard Family Gathering. Included a few key Indian leaders… but mostly Nepali… about a quarter from the urban area of Kathmandu… many from NE India border… and a majority from the villages that spread many miles up into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walking In Obedience Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,176 views

    To walk in obedience means to walk in love.

    Introduction: A. The story is told about a groom, whom during the wedding rehearsal, approached the minister with an unusual offer. 1. “Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding vows. When you get to the part where I’m to promise to ’love, honor and obey’ and ’forsaking all others, be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 23, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,326 views

    If we want to be people of faith we need to put our faith to work.

    A Messiah of Faith Text: Matt. 8:1-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: One night, I had a wondrous dream; One set of footprints there was seen. The footprints of my precious Lord, But mine were not along the shore. But then some stranger prints appeared, And I asked the Lord, "What have we here?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Therefore" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 10, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,852 views

    Sermon 4 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

    ”Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, 15 but like the Holy One who called ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    7 Ways Jesus Is The Best Friend You Could Ever Have Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 13, 2006
    based on 218 ratings
     | 133,571 views

    7 Ways Jesus is the best friend you could ever have.

    I hope you have enjoyed our celebration thus far but there’s one more part of the celebration we want to observe – and that is – reading about the resurrection from the Word of God, the Bible. Central to the message of Easter is the story of the resurrection of Christ from the grave. But this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist