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  • John Dobbs avatar

    Encourage One Another

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 29, 2019
     | 11,770 views

    Encouraging others seems like a natural activity for Christians, but the Bible tells us to do this dozens of times! Maybe we need a reminder.

    ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER 1 Thessalonians 5:11 So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. Introduction He had lived a rugged life and a sometimes violent life. When he became a Christian it was almost unbelievable. Walking through the door into a room of church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Established In Worship

    Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Apr 29, 2019
     | 3,697 views

    When we were treated unjustly and suffered injustice, our natural response is to protect ourselves from more hurt.

    I AM GRATEFUL TO WORSHIP THE LORD WITH YOU ALL THIS MORNING. THERE’S A STORY I WANT TO TELL YOU WHICH I BELIEVE WILL BLESS YOUR HEART. YOU’LL FIND THAT SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS STORY IS QUITE COMMON AND FAMILIAR. SO, ARE YOU READY? There was a woman who lived at that time when women were ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Evangelism That Works.

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 20, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,648 views

    Evangelism that works is one in which building relationships is key.

    Text: John 1:35-51 Title: Evangelism that works. Introduction I’ve titled this message “evangelism that works” because in the few minutes it took to read our scripture text five people, (The two disciples of John the Baptist, Peter, Philip and Nathanael) find Jesus. Whenever you find five people ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Where Is Jesus When We Need Him?

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 5, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,228 views

    It is Sunday. Jesus is dead. And they are going home. Their question is our question, only slightly rephrased. Where is Jesus when we need him? Where did he go? Why did he leave us?

    Where is Jesus When We Need Him? Luke 24:13-35 Earlier this week I took a bike ride along the Natchez Trace. Exiting at Friendship Road, I rode a mile or two and came to Friendship Baptist Church, a neatly-kept brick building at the intersection of two country roads. Behind the church there was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    When People See Me - What Do They See?

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 16, 2024
     | 2,912 views

    When people see us they immediately develop impressions of us. If we are a Christian, they will begin to look for Jesus in us. When that happens, will they see Him in our actions; our decisions; and our love for others?

    When People See Me – What Do They See? Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43; John 13:34-35 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message today is, “When People See Me – What Do They See?” Now of course the obvious answer is they see us right? But is that true? Do they see “us,” or do they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Really - A King?

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 1, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,071 views

    We are culturally conditioned to believe in our own autonomy: my rights, my choices, me as the boss of myself, me in control of what I want to do, so is Jesus really our King?

    Really – A King? various Scriptures November 20, 2011 Intro: In the church year, today is the last Sunday. Christian new year starts next week, with the first week of Advent, and the annual rhythm of worship begins anew. About a hundred years ago, in response to a growing individualism ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Living Sacrifice To God Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 18, 2018
     | 3,494 views

    Part 7 focuses on Romans 12:13 which discusses our obligation to take care of the needs of others.

    A Living Sacrifice To God Part 7 Scriptures: Romans 12:13; James 2:15-16; 1 Timothy 3:2 This is part seven of my series “A Living Sacrifice to God.” As many of you know I grew up in a small country Church in Tennessee. While most of the older members of the Church were not the most educated ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How God Can Use Innovators

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,953 views

    In this passage we learn a lot about innovation from the courage of Cornelius, the founder of the first Gentile house church.

    How God Uses Innovators (Acts 10:1-8) 1. Today we hear a lot about innovators who start up their own dot-com businesses. Even though many of these innovators may not enjoy success, they are learning from their efforts. Many innovators are not afraid to fail because they believe in the importance ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,252 views

    Stewardship involves more than your money; and certainly more than “tithing”.

    Focus Passage: Mark 12:41-44 Supplemental Passage: If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love, I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Ones

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 29, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,665 views

    This passage is the beginning of a "handbook" for the Christian disciple.

    7 Ones – Ephesians 4: 1 - 16 Intro: I found the following poem while researching this sermon. “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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Reach Out To Them Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Feb 20, 2024
     | 1,078 views

    We've journeyed through scripture, and the message is clear: Jesus is coming soon! We delve into 1 Peter 4, discovering how we can be earnest in prayer, show deep love, extend hospitality, and utilize our gifts for His glory. Let's live with purpose, ready for His return.

    Introduction Video Ill.: Awkward Invites: The Weatherman - The Skit Guys We have come a long way since we began our study. Jesus is coming soon!   Are we ready?   Are you making sure your family and kids are ready?   Have you told those you know, your neighbors, your coworkers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mary Lewis avatar

    Choose Life Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jun 11, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,054 views

    Implications of the 6th Commandment - Thou Shalt Not Kill

    Choose Life Introduction Alexander M. Sanders, Jr., is the Chief Judge of the South Carolina Court of Appeals. When his daughter Zoe graduated from the Univ. of South Carolina in 1992, he told this story that happened what she was just three years old. Sanders came home from work one day to find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving On With God- The Next Step In Forgiveness And Faithsharing Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,524 views

    A sermon about how to move on one step in 1) Forgiveness 2) Faithsharing. All from the book of Philemon

    Moving on with God: the next step with forgiveness and faithsharing Philemon. Particularly v4-7 C.S. Lewis said ¡§Everyone thinks forgiveness is a lovely idea, until he has something to forgive.¡¨ Someone once said- evangelism is the most talked about and least practiced thing in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    "Walk In The Steps Of Jesus"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,953 views

    Jesus is walking by your side in every circumstance that comes your way? Jesus said that after He ascended into heaven He would never leave you or forsake you.

    Follow the Steps of Jesus I Peter 2:21-25 (NLT) I John 2:3-6 (NIV) “I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked.” (Solo) In 1979 I visited the older part of Cairo, Egypt where Jesus reportedly spent time with his parents as a child. After spending a couple days in Egypt I visited the Holy Land and walked ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Growing Deeper, Reaching Wider

    Contributed by Oscar P. Lopez, Jr. on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 113 ratings
     | 25,778 views

    A church who grows deeper in the Lord, grows in number by reaching wider to the losts.

    Theme : MISSION Title : “GROWING DEEPER,REACHING WIDER” Text : ACTS 2:42-47 Proposition : A growing church is both a quality and a quantity conscious church. INTRODUCTION : 1. Greetings… 2. Commentary on the Title Growing Deeper - ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist