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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Stand And Be Counted

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 23, 2008
     | 4,898 views

    At a church-sponsored rally for census involvement. Census taking may seem invasive, but the information leads toward justice; God is able to use the census for His purposes; and it reminds us of the vast task of redemption to which we are called.

    When Rev. Gray asked me to preach, the answer was easy. I am just about always ready to preach! You know how it is with preachers, especially Baptists: we can come up with a Scripture to cover all occasions, we have an opinion about everything, and we believe that everybody is waiting to hear our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Intentional #10-Sharing The Good News Of Jesus (Pt. 2) Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,901 views

    Second message on witnessing - this one focusing on some practical helps.

    Be Intentional #10 – Sharing the Good News (Part 2) 1 Peter 3:15-16 March 30, 2003 Introduction Two weeks ago we looked at the issue of sharing the good news, and we talked about 4 things we need to do on a foundational basis to be effective in telling others about Jesus. The first was that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Richard Tow avatar

    It's Off To Work I Go - Iii Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,401 views

    The biblical work ethic crosses cultural and biblical boundaries. Healthy attitudes toward our work are a vital part of personal fulfillment in life.

    It’s Off to Work I Go (III) 1Thes. 4:11-12 1-19-03 We have been talking about our attitudes toward work. The Bible teaches a work ethic that transcends culture, crosses generations, and is applicable to every one of us—a Biblical View of Work. As we embrace the word of God in this significant ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Get Out Of The Boat! Series

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Sep 20, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,091 views

    Peter was the only disciple to get out of the boat. Jesus scolded them for their lack of Faith. They did not recognize His Deity!

    I. Jesus Constrained His disciples A. Jesus Sent them into a storm B. Jesus Prays for them in the storm C. Jesus Sees them in the storm D. Jesus Went to them in the storm 1. He Comes In The Face Of Disaster 2. He Comes In The Face Of Darkness II. Peter Considers his Lord, 28 A. Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Grise avatar

    Joseph: A Man Of Godly Integrity Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Nov 13, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,373 views

    Genesis 39:1-23. The familiar story of Joseph and Potiphar’s wife is used to teach us how to respond to temptation with godly integrity.

    LESSONS FROM THE LIVES OF THE PATRIARCHS GENESIS PART 2 | PATRIARCHAL HISTORY JOSEPH: A MAN OF GODLY INTEGRITY GENESIS 39:1-23 [INTRODUCTION] I have never been a quitter. To leave office before my term is completed is abhorrent to every instinct in my body. But as President, I must put the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    The Church Is Missional Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 5, 2022
     | 4,198 views

    The focus of this sermon is that the church not only is about the sending short and long-term missionaries, but that the Church exists for missions and that every Christian is a missionary.

    We have been going through a six-part series called The Nature of the Church. You may recall when I started the series I said that there were basically three aspects that help give definition to the church. I said the church was Christ initiated. The church is a spiritual community. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • David Owens avatar

    Learning From Lament Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 14, 2020
     | 6,669 views

    In addition to the benefits we experience as we pray lament prayers, there are also important things that we can learn through our suffering and times of lament. Using the book of Lamentations, we learn at least two important lessons.

    A. One Sunday, a minister decided that a visual demonstration would add emphasis to his sermon, so as he stood before the congregation, he placed four worms into four separate jars. 1. He explained he was putting the first worm into a jar with alcohol, the second worm into a jar filled with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Leveraging The Da Vinci Code

    Contributed by Lee Strobel on Apr 28, 2006
    based on 139 ratings
     | 8,561 views

    This message was written to help Christians see how they can leverage The Da Vinci Code book and movie for evangelism.

    Leveraging the Da Vinci Code By Lee Strobel Sign up for Lee’s free monthly e-newsletter “Investigating Faith” at www.LeeStrobel.com This message was written to help Christians see how they can leverage The Da Vinci Code book and movie for evangelism. The message was immediately preceded by the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    Myspace Or Hisspace Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,082 views

    A decade ago we were told, “If you wanted to get to really know a kid and what’s going on their life then go look in their bedroom.” Today I’d tell you to look at their MySpace page. MySpace.com is a portal into the world of today’s student and young adul

    ON-STAR SERMON SERIES MAKING MYSPACE A SAFE PLACE PROV. 4:23 - ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2006) “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” Proverbs 4:23 (NIV) Introduction: A decade ago we had a student pastor who told us, “If you wanted to get to really know a kid and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Best Outcome For Covid-19 Pandemic Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 30, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 24,951 views

    This message focuses on God's intentions toward His people, and the good outcome that He desires for us in the current crisis. What is the key to finding the best solution for the coronavirus pandemic?

    INTRODUCTION Good morning, I am coming to you from my home today, in compliance to a Stay-at-Home order issued in our city. The COVID-19 pandemic is dramatically affecting our lives in many ways. Our daily routines have been disturbed. Many conveniences that we took for granted are removed. We all ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Warning! Straddling Can Be Hazardous To Your Health

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 7, 2002
    based on 169 ratings
     | 18,384 views

    Keeping one foot in the world and one foot in heaven just does not work. There is a danger in being uncommitted to Christ.

    WARNING! STRADDLING CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH! I KINGS 18:17-21 INTRODUCTION: A woman getting onto a sky lift was given instructions that the moment the lift’s chair touched her backside she was to sit down and lift her feet from off the ground. Instead when the chair came against her she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Galen Hackman avatar

    The Church As A Devoted Community Series

    Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 1, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,140 views

    First in a series of 5 sermons on the Core Characteristics of the Church basoed on Acts 2:42-47. In this sermon we explore what it means to be a devoted community.

    The Church as a Devoted Community (Second in the series: The Core Characteristics of the Church) Acts 2:36-47 In Matthew 13 Jesus tells a series of stories (actually, parables) about the nature of the kingdom of heaven. One of them is called the Parable of the Mustard Seed and it goes like ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Tips From The Great Commission

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 6,719 views

    The Art and Science of Disciplemaking. How to overcome the tendency to just be a spectator Christian.

    The Art and Science of Disciple-Making Most Christians are content to be spectators instead of becoming obedient disciple-makers. True blessings, power and fulfillment is found in being a multiplying disciple-maker. Let us see how we can think, do and become what the Lord’s will for our life is. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    In The Name Of The Lord

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,533 views

    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1. A strange dog came to a preacher's house, and his three sons soon became quite fond of it. It so happened that there were three white hairs in the animal's tail. One day an advertisement was seen in the newspaper about a lost dog which fitted that description perfectly. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • William Baeta avatar

    Fraternal Correction

    Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,353 views

    “Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between him and you alone. If he hears you have gained your brother” Matthew 18:15.

    Theme: Fraternal Correction Text: Ezek. 33:7-9; Rom. 13:8-10; Matt. 18:15-20 The best news is good news but we very rarely hear any good news these days. Instead we hear about cheating, stealing, bribery and corruption, which have become a way of life. We hear about pornography, rape and other ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed