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  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Routines - Customs - Practices

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,092 views

    This sermon illustrates some of the routines, customs, and practices of Jesus.

    Do you have a routine? What is your routine? Do you do the same things over and over the same way day after day? We are creatures of habit. If you were to take next week and record your actions and movements I believe you would find a repetitious pattern. We do many things out of habit. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Unmistakable Mandate

    Contributed by Kl Burrus on Oct 6, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,715 views

    Jesus makes it clear that being a Christian is more than speaking in pious language, it’s more than a feeling or an experience. It’s being his partner in making love tangible.

    St. John 15:9-17 – The Unmistakable Mandate 9As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. 10If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love. 11These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Making My Friendships More Enjoyable Through Teamwork Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 29, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,161 views

    Spiritual truths that teach me how to make my relationships more enjoyable.

    We’re continuing our series entitled “Together We Make a Difference.” One person can certainly make a difference, and every individual is important, but TOGETHER we can have even greater influence. One bee can pollinate a flower and that’s cool - but it takes a whole hive of bees to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serving As Friends

    Contributed by John Tung on Jan 24, 2007
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     | 15,096 views

    Jesus no longer calls us servants, but friends. There are 4 advantages that friends have over servants. There are 3 applications to our relationship to Jesus and to our service with others.

    SERVING AS FRIENDS John 15:13-17 John Tung, 1-21-07 I. Introduction Already this year we have seen our new deacons become ordained and installed. They have agreed to serve as deacons. And besides the deacons, there are many others in the church who have also given themselves to serve others and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris McCall avatar

    "Reaching The World One Heart At A Time” Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007
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     | 5,075 views

    Destiny is a vision that God chose to birth in a man. He was looking for a vessel that was hungry to see things happen that would bring people to their realization of their need for the Savior in their life.

    What is Destiny Fellowship? “Reaching the World One Heart at a Time” John 15:7-17 NLT Destiny is a vision that God chose to birth in a man. He was looking for a vessel that was hungry to see things happen that would bring people to their realization of their need for the Savior in their life. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Loving The Bride - A Valentine's Day Sermon Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 12, 2007
    based on 115 ratings
     | 62,034 views

    When Jesus shared His innermost desire with Peter, His highest priority was to have him take care of His bride. How can we do that today?

    OPEN: It had been a big wedding, and the reception was well attended. Then came the honeymoon, the couple went to their hotel room After they unpacked their bags the groom took his bride by the hand sat her on the bed and said, "Honey, I hope you won’t mind, but now that we’re married I tho’t I’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Commanded To Love - Commissioned To Serve

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 26, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 21,871 views

    We will discover as we examine our text tonight that Jesus not only gives His disciples a commandment but He also commissions them for service.

    COMMANDED TO LOVE COMMISSIONED TO SERVE Preached by Rev. Kelvin L. Parks at Greater Faith Church-Baptist, Waukegan, Illinois on Wednesday, 21 February 2007 John 15:12-17 (v.12) This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. (v.13) Greater love hath no man than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    El Mandato De Dios: Fructificad Y Multiplicaos

    Contributed by Jose Favela on Feb 28, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 74,813 views

    Hacerca de la fructificacion

    Introducción: El relato de la higuera que maldijo el Señor Jesús y esta se seco. Cuando Él hace algo, es para que algo suceda, no hace por casualidad o accidente, Él es Dios de propósito, Dios es Dios de resultados Una de las preguntas del hombre (mujer) ha sido: ¿para que estoy aquí?, o cual es ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    God's Will: Personal Evangelism

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 5, 2007
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     | 3,404 views

    God wants us to share our faith

    John 15:16 God’s Will: Personal Evangelism Introduction A. Show Evangelism Linebacker video B. Review last week’s sermon – we talked about God’s will C. While our efforts at leading others into a relationship with Christ may not look like the video, God is clear about us sharing our faith. D. Read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    How To Be A Friend Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,256 views

    How can we develop a friendship with Jesus rather than a mere acquaintanc relationship?

    April, 2007 “How to Be a Friend of Jesus” John 15:9-17 Introduction: A middle school teacher asked her class to write imaginative definitions of a friend. One student said, “A friend is a pair of open arms in a society of armless people.” Another said, “A friend is a warm bedroll on a cold and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Smith avatar

    Love One Another: John 15: 9-17

    Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 29,661 views

    The theme couldn’t be more basic - ’love one aother’. I’ll leave you to be the judge.

    "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you ... love one another." I think it was Mark Twain that I first saw quoted, saying that it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Billy Kangas avatar

    Love

    Contributed by Billy Kangas on Jun 21, 2007
     | 4,883 views

    Who here can you love tonight?

    When I was a freshman in high school I walked through the doors of mission Christ for the first time. There were a lot of reasons I came. My band was playing a show there at a thing called club Christ, my band has since broken up. There was a girl who invited me who I thought was pretty great, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Stepp avatar

    Friends

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,076 views

    This sermon was done on Friend Day, with the hope and encouragement that we can all be friedly to one another as Christ is the exampel for us to follow.

    Friends John 15:12-17 Introduction: 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    He Is A Friend Of Mine Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 24, 2006
    based on 129 ratings
     | 26,025 views

    Jesus established His church to be a place where we could develop friendships... and where we could become His friends.

    OPEN: Some years ago Collier’s Magazine published a story about a little girl in an orphanage. She was quite unattractive and had many annoying habits, which resulted in her being shunned by the children and disliked by the staff. The director of the orphanage looked for a good excuse to ship her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Living From The Inside Out Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,436 views

    FRUITFUL LIFE - All want a life that’s fruitful - Might think… lives we lead to Christ… certainly includes - BUT FRUIT IS ALL THAT IS COMING FORTH

    Order is a relative term—Order lies within/ the order that matters is below deck - Titanic—captain influenced to impress others pushed her… at the bridge… manage what’s below the deck everyone sees… casual… - Ice…what’s below… the ballast is being lost…>Picture of tragic irony… see below & ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational