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  • Robert Fleener avatar

    Be Like Barnabas

    Contributed by Robert Fleener on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 141 ratings
     | 5,276 views

    Barnabas is a wonderful example of a godly Christian servant.

    "BE LIKE BARNABAS" Acts 11:22-24 April 11, 1997 1. HE WAS WILLING TO SERVE They sent Barnabas . . . [22] 2. HE WAS OBEDIENT TO DIRECTION . . . he arrived . . . [23] 3. HE HAD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT . . . he . . . saw the evidence . . . [23] 4. HE HAD THE RIGHT ATTITUDE . . . he was glad ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Hutto avatar

    Like A Gift

    Contributed by Don Hutto on Jan 27, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 5,669 views

    Christmas message.

    Like A Gift Ephesians 2:8-10 In Ephesians Chapter 2, beginning at verse 8, God’s Word says: "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Like A Servant Series

    Contributed by Don Hutto on Jan 27, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 4,891 views

    Sermon on the character of Jesus.

    Like A Servant Isaiah 42:1-7 I. Introduction: In today’s society we are not comfortable with the idea of being a servant, but Jesus was. In Isaiah 42 we see the relationship between the Servant, Jesus, and the Master, God. Also, we see the relationship between the servant, us, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Like A Rock"

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Aug 30, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 6,009 views

    Julianne thinks family time each sunday is more important than attending church. And her family’s well being is much more important than what any minister could possible say in a sermon! Find out why.

    West Greeley Baptist Church September 2nd 2001 “Like a rock” Matthew 16: 13-18 By Pastor Mark Hensley Introduction: Julianne 37, store owner, married, mother of three, Arizona. Life is so hectic for us. Sunday morning is the one time my family doesn’t have to get up early and rush out the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Times Like These

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 9, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,226 views

    We are faced with new realities and possibilitites which make us ask the question, "What do you do in times like these". The world got the only true answer in the promise fulfilled by a cross.

    September 8, 2002 Profound events drive us to sometimes larger-than-life actions. Almost a year ago my wife’s cousin, John was at his downtown New York office on a bright September Tuesday morning. There was a buzz of excitement as someone announced that one of “the towers” had smoke coming ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • James Beam, Jr avatar

    Pray Like This

    Contributed by James Beam, Jr on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,277 views

    Jesus disciples were drawn by his intimate walk with His Father. This text reveals how prayer is shaped by what’s in our heart & in our Father’s heart.

    Welcome & Theme Introduction 1. What one thing could make the church more powerful than anything else? What one thing could ensure that your life was as good as it can be? What one thing could turn your family into the place that everyone loved to stay? 2. That ONE thing is an intimate, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Be Like Jesus

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 97 ratings
     | 16,887 views

    Be like Jesus by serving others.

    Mark 10:32-37, 41-45 Luke 22:14-20, 24-27 John 13:1-5, 12-17 (Notice the how the disciples were constantly seeking greatness while Jesus was constantly seeking to serve.) Jesus gathered with His disciples in an upper room to celebrate one final meal together before He would die on the cross. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    With Friends Like This

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,652 views

    An Exposition of 1 Sam. 20

    With Friends Like This 1 Sam. 20 Pastor Stu Webber relates a story from his youth in 1967. We were at war with Vietnam. And there I was, at the U.S. Army Ranger School at Fort Benning, Georgia. I can still hear the raspy voice of the sergeant: "We are here to save your lives. We’re going to see to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Be Like Jesus

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,035 views

    Being like Jesus takes more than just reading the bible, we must put it into action!

    INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  I want you to look closely at the title to the message for today.  Be like Jesus.  All of us at one time or another has wanted to be like someone, we have had someone we were exposed to that inspired us to want to emulate them.  Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    A Friend Like That

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 324 ratings
     | 24,112 views

    A reworked sermon I stole from Rick Stacy. I use more humor though.

    A friend like that, John 2:1-11, Series: the Jesus stories Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ January 26, 2002 I recently did a wedding. During the wedding rehearsal, the groom pulled me aside and made me an offer He said "Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Be Like A Child

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 9, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,907 views

    Grow up and be like a child. Look up always to the Father for security and help. Acknowledge His greatness and our need of Him. Never grow beyond our dependence on God, no matter how successful we become.

    Matt 18:1-4, Mark 10:14-16 Jesus says we are to receive the Kingdom of God like a little child. He was saying this to reprimand the disciples. He was correcting their wrong thinking. The disciples thought that power and authority would be the things that mattered most in God’s kingdom. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    To Be Like Christ

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 28, 2006
    based on 153 ratings
     | 15,084 views

    To become like Christ, there are 3 requirements: I. CONCERN FOR OTHERS (1-5) II. GENUINE HUMILITY (5-8a) III. COMMITMENT TO OBEY (8b)

    TO BE LIKE CHRIST CGC Ministry (Central Gospel Church) Philippians 2:1-11 Introduction There is a true story about a man who hired somebody to record all the life of Hudson Taylor especially the negative sides. The hired man kept on following Hudson Taylor daily to record everything with him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steven Angus avatar

    A Servant Like That

    Contributed by Steven Angus on Jan 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,258 views

    Stewardship based on the parable of the talents

    One of my favorite stories is contained in an old issue of "The Guidepost Christmas Treasury."   I have told the story before but for me is it like one of those bed time stories that you could listen to over and over.  It is the story of a young man named Paul.  It was the Christmas season and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Be Like Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 28, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,132 views

    We remain faithful to Jesus by holding fast to Him regardless of circumstances.

    [Show video - “Be Like Mike” commercial] I guess, like many of you, I’m really dating myself when I admit that I actually remember that commercial, which made its debut in 1992. But even today, young aspiring basketball players still want to “be like Mike” because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Rowland avatar

    Like A Rattler

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jul 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,108 views

    Is there a rattle snake rapped around your leg affecting your walk in the Lord?

    Like A Rattler Psalm 140:1-7 1 Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man; 2 Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war. 3 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah. 4 Keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God