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  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Part 7 - Jesus Calls Simon Peter Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 7, 2007
     | 6,201 views

    A closer look at the calling of one of the Disciples, Simon Peter.

    The Commission Part 6 –Jesus Calls First Disciples Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus’ Ministry † Jesus was Baptized, receiving the Holy Spirit † Jesus was tempted, and led by His Spirit, not His ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Disagreements, Contentions And Strife, Oh My

    Contributed by Earl Graston on Jul 11, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,025 views

    There must be abounding love in the body of Christ.

    Disagreements, Contentions, and Strife, ‘Oh My’ Proverbs 17:14 “The beginning of strife is like releasing water; therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts.” Strife is defined as a conflict, struggle or a rivalry. Contention, which is many times seen connected to strife can be defined as: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Mission Minded Church Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,384 views

    To show the importance of the church getting active in missions. Particularly within the body of Chirst.

    THE MISSION MINDED CHURCH Acts 11:27-30 My brothers and my sisters, this text is showing us the importance of being mission minded. If there is anything, we can take away from this text, it would be that we the church should not only be willing, but determined to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Reality Check

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,101 views

    Looks at the importance of being saved, and at our mission as Christians to witness.

    A REALITY CHECK Earlier this month, the news came out about congressman Mark Foley. Since the news came out and Congressman Foley resigned, the Republicans have been trying to explain that Foley was just one man, and that he is not representative of the party. The Democrats have been rejoicing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Can I Be Bold When Sharing My Faith In Jesus With Others?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,560 views

    Boldness in ’evangelism’ comes through being filled with God’s Holy Spirit. That’s how we can be bold when sharing our faith with others.

    I love getting into conversations where people ask me what I do. When I’m dressed in a tee-shirt and jeans the challenge for me is how to say what I do without it being a conversation stopper! It seems to me that there are a few jobs which can act as conversation stoppers, and it wouldn’t surprise ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "That I May Know Him”

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jul 29, 2007
    based on 45 ratings
     | 31,366 views

    This message was birthed out of my personal burden to really know Him. I share it in hopes that others will have a greater desire to "really know Him".

    "THAT I MAY KNOW HIM” TEXT: Philippians 3:10 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: Paul said in 2 Timothy 1:12 “… for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Olanrewaju avatar

    Be Dressed For Action

    Contributed by Matthew Olanrewaju on Aug 13, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,849 views

    Jesus calls us to be ready for his return.A military Officer who goes on to the field of action without his sword is considered not ’properly dressed for action’ so are Christians who venture in to this realm of darkness without having their lamps lit.

    Father William Bausch told a story of a boy who one morning had arrived very early at school and waited patiently at the door. Next to arrive was a lady who was surprised that this youngster had arrived so early. "It’s locked" the pupil said as the teacher tried the door. She began to fumble for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    How Do We Forgive?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,904 views

    Forgiveness is a big problem in our lives. This message addresses our need to forgive.

    HOW DO WE FORGIVE? Matthew 18:21-35 INTRO: Simon Peter’s question was a sincere one. He wanted to know exactly what the Master expected out of him. The prominent Rabbis of the day were teaching that one should forgive his brother three times. Was that enough? Peter wondered. So one day he asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007
     | 4,547 views

    Spiritual Gifts series - 2 of 13.

    THE GIFT OF FAITH 1 Corinthians 12:9 INTRO: All Christians have saving faith. This verse is talking about Mountain moving faith. The power to lay hold of God’s promises for results. ILLUS: There is a story about a fellow who fell off a cliff and plunged about seventy-five feet until he grabbed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anointing The Lord

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 10, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,749 views

    The anointing of the Lord by Mary was an act that was to be remembered, which affected everyone around, and was an evidence of her love. She gave her best to the Lord.

    ANOINTING THE LORD John 12:1-8 1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honour. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Challenges For The Church

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,100 views

    This message was birthed out of a heart to evangelize our community for God.

    Challenges for the Church by: Donny Granberry Acts 20:27-32 NIV For I have not hesitated to proclaim to you the whole will of God. 28 Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Maintain The Flame

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 20,396 views

    A great message to remind us that it is our responsibility to continually seek after God.

    Maintain the Flame by Pastor Donny Granberry Our family has been outdoors people most all of my life. Many of our vacations were camping, hunting, and fishing. It may be hard for some of you to imagine, but my Mom can be an outdoors lady. She always caught the most fish and she would always get a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Learning From The First Church

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,538 views

    After the Day of Pentecost the first Church was a Learning, Expectant, Active, Generous, United, Evangelistic Church. We have much to learn!

    At the start of the year some of you were worried that I had developed a bit of a fixation with pews. If taken out of context it was possible to think that the new Vicar was calling for a return to pews in the church. Personally, I wondered if my reference to pews had anything to do with my concern ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    From Servants To Friends

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,524 views

    A Sermon on Compassionate Minsitry

    From Servants to Friends Luke 10:27-37 A Sermon on compassionate ministry 27He answered: " ’Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ’Love your neighbor as yourself.’" 28"You have answered correctly," Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Meek Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Oct 15, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,581 views

    Meekness is one of the eight qualities of character of a citizen of the Kingdom of God that Jesus declares in the greatest sermon ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount. The meek will inherit the earth.

    This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. The Meek The Greatest Sermon Ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational