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  • Ron Tuit avatar

    True Disciples, The Son’s Authority, And The Devil’s Children Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 9, 2015
     | 6,161 views

    Jesus describes the condition of what might be called "fickle faith" and in so doing, He also displays His own authority as the Son who is able to save.

    True Disciples, the Son’s Authority, and the devil’s Children John 8:30-47 From Jesus’ declaration, “I AM the Light of the World,” to His proclamation as the I AM of the Old Testament, the First and the Last of Isaiah as well as Revelation, we continue in John 8:30: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Shepherd Heart Of Paul Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 19, 2023
     | 1,563 views

    Paul refutes the falsehoods and expresses his concern for the church. We learn from his example to (1) stand firm in the truth, (2) love the people of God, and (3) right what is wrong.

    2 Cor 12:11-21 The Shepherd Heart of Paul Paul Making His Closing Remarks in His Defence 11I have been a fool! You forced me to it, for I ought to have been commended by you. For I was not at all inferior to these super-apostles, even though I am nothing. 12The signs of a true apostle were ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Who Is Your Shepherd?

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007
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    Sermon examining who is really in control of our lives.

    Who is Your Shepherd? Psalm 23:1 Who’s in Charge Series October 22, 2006 AM Service As I was growing up in the thriving town of Sardis City, Alabama, I knew that as long as I was under the roof of my parent’s house, that I had to respect their wishes and be submissive to their wants as a growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Shepherding God's Flock Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 22, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,777 views

    In the first four verses of 1 Peter 5, Peter discusses the ministry, motives and manner of leading of elders.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a preacher who quit the ministry after 20 years and became a funeral director. 1. When asked why he changed occupations, he said: “I spent 3 years trying to straighten out John, but John is still an alcoholic. Then I spent 6 months trying to straighten ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Warren Curry avatar

    Sheep Need Shepherds

    Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004
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     | 3,011 views

    We need elders who are willing to stand up and speak the truth when the truth is needed. Men who aren’t worried about their image, but concerned about the direction of the church. Men who are looking to build up the body and not themselves.

    Sheep Need Shepherds (Church Elders Needed) Introduction: Two weeks ago = Jesus, Lord & Savior, perfect leader Last week = 12 apostles, ordinary men, unqualified leaders This week, according to the title of the sermon, Sheep Need Shepherds, we will look at the need that we as a church have, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Reality Of Restoration Series

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Mar 15, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,619 views

    No matter what your experiences in life, God is always ready and willing to restore of lives. Someone has well said…“God composts life’s sour fruit! He restores withered and worn-out human hearts with His out pouring Spirit!”

    Circle which one describes your life now: As an off-road experience As a crossroads experience As a newly paved road experience No matter what your experiences in life, God is always ready and willing to restore of lives.Someone has well said…“God composts life’s sour fruit! He restores withered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding God In The Valleys

    Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 27, 2014
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    Sooner or later, our life journey will take us through dark valleys. It’s during those times that we need to learn how to find God and experience His peace and joy.

    FINDING GOD IN THE VALLEYS INTRO TO TOPIC: QUOTES FROM WAKING THE DEAD: “There are few things more crucial to us than our own lives. And there are few things we are less clear about. This journey we are taking is hardly down the yellow brick road. Then again, that’s not a bad analogy ...read more

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    If You Had Been Here

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 28, 2012
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     | 3,135 views

    Jesus had for the first time confirmed publically He was Messiah about four months before He was crucified on a cross.The Good Shepherd is bringing His Jewish sheep & His Gentile sheep to make one fold.The blessing that God gave Abraham, Isaac, & Jacob ha

    “If You Had Been Here . . .” March 25, 2012 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Jesus had for the first time confirmed publically He was Messiah about four months before He was crucified on a cross. 1 John 10.22-24 a Festival of Dedication ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Safe In An Unsafe World Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 21, 2009
     | 4,544 views

    In life there are few places that are safe but with Jesus guarding us we can remain at peace in the darkest places

    There is a group of people I hope we never have to meet. They’re job is hard, exciting, frightening and important all at the same time. They do SAR; Search and Rescue. They work near Reno, Nevada and work ski resorts and desert rescue. They pull people off of Mt. Hood, find lost hikers in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Isaiah 53: Sheeps For Keeps Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 4, 2024
     | 630 views

    Please know that Isaiah 53 directly predicts, 700 years before He arrived, that Jesus Christ is the way, truth, and life for us because we like sheep go our own way and we need a Savior.

    ISAIAH 53 SERIES: SHEEPS FOR KEEPS ISAIAH 53:6 | #Isaiah53 PERSON IN THE CONGREGATION READS ISAIAH 53 READ ISAIAH 53:1-12 (ESV) “Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 2 For He grew up before Him like a young plant, and like a root out of dry ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christ, The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by William Baeta on May 9, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 31,846 views

    “I am the good shepherd; and I know my sheep, and am known by my own. As the Father knows me, even so I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep” John 10:14-15.

    Theme: Christ the good Shepherd Text: Acts 4:5-12; 1 Jn. 3:1-2; Jn. 10:11-18 We all learn by example and this is the way children easily pick up the habits of adults. A young couple returning home from work one afternoon opened their front door only to hear their nine-year-old son and seven year ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Hannah Krista Lasco avatar

    Knowing The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Hannah Krista Lasco on Aug 11, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,964 views

    The knowledge of who God is should be reflected in the way we live.

    INTRODUCTION: I heard a story about two men who were asked to read Psalm 23. The first one, who was an orator, stood in front and started reading. He read with so much voice technicalities. As if you are listening to a drama on the radio. He knew when to pause, when to read faster, when to soften ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Henderson avatar

    "What If No One Told The Story?"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015
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     | 4,250 views

    There is a danger that we have become so familiar with the story of Jesus that we begin to think everyone is.

    What if no one told the Story? Luke 2:8-20 Surveys are done on just about every subject now. One was taken with church members asking then which character in the Christmas story they most identified with. Mary? Joseph? The shepherds? The wise men? Most people who answered the question said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Nichols avatar

    The Nativity Set:: The Shepherds Series

    Contributed by Scott Nichols on Dec 13, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,052 views

    The story of the Shepherds reminds us that to find the heart of Christmas we must look beneath the wrapping paper.

    The last few embers of the fire are dying out. The air hangs heavy with a silence broken only by the occasional bleat of a lamb. Huddled together for warmth, the shepherds are alone with their thoughts. Each one scanning the horizon. Looking. Perhaps casting a longing eye to the distant lights of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Knowing Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 29, 2019
     | 8,195 views

    The true test of knowing God is do we live like Jesus.

    Knowing Jesus Text: 1 John 2:3-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Often in the Scriptures the word know means not just being aware of something but having a personal experience of it. Jesus did not know sin, not because he was unaware of what it is but because he never committed it himself. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist