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  • Chris Carroll avatar

    Can You Be A Fisherperson If You Are Not Willing To Fish Series

    Contributed by Chris Carroll on May 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,879 views

    This sermon illustrates the importance of all individuals being willing to share Christ.

    Resurrection Encounters Part VI: Can You Be A Fisher If You Aren’t Willing to Fish? Matthew 28:16-20 CBC May 20, 2007 Okay today let me ask the question? Are there any fishermen and women out there? If you love to fish raise your hand? If you like to fish raise your hand. If you are remotely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defeating Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 22, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,194 views

    Fifth in a series exploring how to grab hold of true freedom and victory in the Christian walk. This message explores the challenge of discouragement.

    (Extensive inspiration for this message, and this series taken from Francis Frangipane’s "This Day We Fight".) (Video Clip – Bob Lujano, from “Murderball” available at ScreenVue.com) Bob Lujano. As he said, he contracted a very rare form of meningitis at age nine. Lost most of his arms, both ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    All For One And One For All

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Mar 7, 2007
     | 6,463 views

    We Christians are on the same side. We serve the same God. We fight the same enemy. Yet, we can’t always get along because of what Charles Swindoll calls the "Me Mentality".

    ALL FOR ONE AND ONE FOR ALL (Gleaned from writings by Charles Swindoll) A. Philippians 2:1-11 (READ) B. One lesson that should be SCREAMING out at us from Paul’s description of the church as being the “BODY OF CHRIST,” is that WE are to be UNITED--WE are in this TOGETHER! 1. Not too many years ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Read Your Bible Series

    Contributed by Gary Landsberg on Dec 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,255 views

    The Word of God is the power of the Holy Spirit, and for the Holy Spirit to remain powerful in us, we need to stay in the power of the Word of God.

    READING YOUR BIBLE Hebrews 4:12 INTRODUCTION 1. Come up to the front reading the instruction manual for the telephone, whilst carrying other instruction manuals. Read a little to the congregation, and then dump them in a trash can, saying, well, I am a man, I know how this thing works, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Listen To The Spirit Within

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 11, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,255 views

    How do you know you’re Christian? Do you know what being a Christian involves and brings with it? That’s what Paul talks about to the Romans in today’s text.

    March 13, 2005 Romans 8:16-18 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God or you could even say co-heirs with Christ, since we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. I consider ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How Did Jesus Select His First Disciples?

    Contributed by Doug Morrell on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 158,668 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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    Toes In The Nose

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 7, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,125 views

    Servants make the eternal difference.

    TOES IN THE NOSE John 13:1-20 S: Service C: Jesus’ washing of feet Th: Sacrificial service Pr: SERVANTS MAKE THE ETERNAL DIFFERENCE. Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • We are to understand Jesus. • We are to serve each other • When faced with opposition, we still move ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transforming Power

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,056 views

    This is sermon 1 of 6 on based on the kind of church it takes to be an Acts 2:47 church. Many sources were used including several on Sermon Central

    Transforming Power Meridian Christian Church is a “2:47” Church - 24/7! What is a 2:47 church 24 hours a day – seven days a week? In the next 6 weeks we are going to have the adventure of a lifetime together as we investigate, study and explore the Bible to learn what it is and what it means! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Extreme Makeover

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 19, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 12,474 views

    We must realize the truth that 1. We all begin as ugly people. 2. We have the beauty of God stamped on our souls. 3. God offers to make us new people.

    Her nose was pretty big, but I didn’t think it looked all that bad. However, Lori claimed she was so ugly that people called her names and teased her children at school about her looks. To me she was average and even pleasant in appearance, but she decided to have her nose diminished, her chin ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sensation Chasers Or Jesus Chasers

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Aug 24, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,185 views

    Jesus’ congregation drops from 5000 to 13 in one day because he wants followers who are Jesus Chasers, not Sensation Chasers

    John 6:52-70 – Sensation Chasers or Jesus Chasers Let’s say for a moment you are responsible for hiring and firing your church pastor • The church is doing great. You have more than 5000 people attending • The senior pastor is a great guy, people like him, he’s a captivating speaker, and has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Survivor 4: How To Make The Right Alliances Series

    Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Oct 6, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 5,926 views

    This is the fourth in my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon the qualities that we need to look for in forming our personal friendships (10-06-02).

    Opening Comments How many of you have ever been or are part of some sort of alliance? What sorts of alliances are we a part of on a day-by-day basis? (Entertain answers from the congregation.) “Alliance” is an interesting word. Webster’s Dictionary defines an alliance as, “an association ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Relationships Where Grace Is Not In Place Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 8,168 views

    Shaping the people around us into being the people we would like them to be is not our job - it’s God’s.

    Grace Based Relationships Part 1 October 6, 2002 Relationships When Grace Is Not In Place Genesis 3 (16) Over the next few weeks I will be speaking through a series called Grace Based Relationships. The series is taken from a book by Jeff Van Vonderen called “Families Where Grace is in Place.” ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Ceo Christ

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 21, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,245 views

    Our CEO is the Christ who has never deceived anyone.

    INTRO.- ILL.- On a trip through the hill country, a motorist stopped at a small country store for a soft drink. The owner/manager, who had been resting comfortably in a rocker on the front porch, got up and followed the customer inside. He said he had soft drinks in 20 oz. size only and they cost ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    God Speaks - Are You Listening? Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 22, 2002
    based on 234 ratings
     | 38,267 views

    Ears to hear the voice of the Spirit

    God Speaks - Are you listening? Intro. – ADD - Attention Deficit Disorder Attention Deficit Disorder (AD/HD) is mostly an organic problem which tends to run in families. It is characterized by the inability to sustain focused attention. This checklist rates the following behaviors which are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Choosing To Follow Christ In Humility

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,064 views

    This sermon is an exposition of Philipians 2:1-4 and touches on encouragement, humility, fellowship, and love.

    Choosing To Follow Christ In Humility Philippians 2:1-4 1993 We are going to continue going through the book of Philippi ans this morning. The apostle Paul is in prison and one of the burdens upon his heart was the unity of the church. He appeals to them ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed