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  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    A Pastor's Responsibility

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 27, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,473 views

    Introduction to Colossians with respect to a pastor’s calling

    Wycliffe Hall 2001 Do little things as if they were great, because of the majesty of the Lord Jesus Christ (Blaise Pascal) Background to the Book of Colossians: Colossae is a town in modern-day Turkey on the banks of the river Lycus, not all that far from Ephesus. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Disciple Relationships

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,972 views

    This sermon explores the nature of various relationships that a follow of Christ has - both within and without.

    The Disciple’s Relationships Mark 9:38-50 Introduction: Quote: "No man is an island." Explanation: People are not designed to survive alone. They must have meaningful relationships that develop. Question: But how are those relationships used? Thesis: But in our text we learn the disciple’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sixty Seconds After Salvation

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 23, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,499 views

    A message about the changes in a person’s life after a salvation experience.

    SIXTY SECONDS AFTER SALVATION John 6:35-40 INTRO: A fellow pastor recalls: “When I was still a teen-age boy I left the little town where I was born and went to the big city to work. In the city I found a room with a nice family. They had something in their home that I had never seen. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying Scripture

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,376 views

    To discuss how we can use the example of Paul and others in Scripture to pray through Scriptures for ourselves and others

    SBC Philippi am 8/1/04, Rev. Jeff Simms Praying the Scriptures Colossians 1:9-12 Primary Purpose: To examine how Paul prayed, so that we might pray according to God’s will for each other. There is a way of taking scripture and personalizing it in your prayers that I want to show you an example ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sap Is Running!

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 24, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,350 views

    As I have spoken before our Land has been in a winter spiritually, and the vine has been bare and dead in appearance. In this winter it is not uncommon for the vineyard to look wild and destitute, the fact is however that the vine is not dead but is resti

    THE SAP IS RUNNING! Ian Johnson Aug 24, 2004 Recently I went into a vineyard and the man responsible for the pruning asked me to come and look at what was taking place. As I have spoken before our Land has been in a winter spiritually, and the vine has been bare and dead in appearance. In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blessed To Be A Blessing

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,217 views

    This sermon helps Christians realize that we have received God’s blessings in order to share the Gospel with the world.

    “BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING” Gen. 12:1-3 INTRO – So often, our prayers are full of requests for God to bless us – our families, our nation, our churches, our community, our economy, etc. Nothing wrong with that. Prayer of Jabez – “O that you would bless me indeed…” And God does bless us. Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Have To Have The Nerve To Ask Series

    Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jun 19, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,493 views

    Where we see a problem, God sees potential for a miracle. We just have to have the nerve to ask God to do the impossible.

    “You Have To Have The Nerve To Ask” Text: John 16:23 - And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. Intro: Jesus tells us that whatsoever we ask the Father in His name, the Father will give it to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Serves 'em Right Series

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Jul 7, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,611 views

    Jesus once again raises the standard, I want revenge, but Jesus says,

    GETTING WHAT YOU DESERVE MATTHEW 5;38-42 38"You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’£ 39But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Good Samaritan (Children's Talk)

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 10, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 19,228 views

    The impications of the Parable of the Good Samaritan

    HANG OUT A DEAD FISH The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 Introduction: In our reading this morning Jesus asked what he thought he had to do to get eternal life. The lawyer answered by quoting what we call the Two Greatest Commandments Question: Can anyone tell me what a commandment ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Nation Is Waiting

    Contributed by Quinton Williamson on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,830 views

    To let people know that they are a chosen people for the strengthen of the nation.

    TOPIC: THE NATION IS WAITING! SCRIPTURE: JEREMIAH 1:5 INTRODUCTION: THE INTERESTING THING ABOUT THIS TEXT IS IT DEMONSTRATES FOR US THE POWER OF GOD AND HIS MAGNAMUS AUTHORITY. MANY LOOK AT THE TEXT OF JEREMIAH AND WE CONJECTURE THAT IT IS DEALING WITH JEREMIAH’S CALL, AND THEN EVENTUALLY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Grudge

    Contributed by Tom Burkholder on Sep 26, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,868 views

    What do we do with grudges? How do we overcome them?

    The Grudge Text: Numbers 20:14-21 Introduction: “After the Israelites brief stay at Kadesh, Moses was eager to press on to Canaan. He had obviously given up any ideas of entering from the south because of the defeat Israel had already experienced from that quarter (14:44-45). “He therefore ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    A Brand New Life

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 111 ratings
     | 26,039 views

    the Christian Life

    Intro: Robert Blake trial—verdict—not guilty—announcer’s next statement gave me the thought for today’s sermon—they said, “ in just a few minutes, Robert Blake will walk out of this courtroom into a brand new life. A BRAND NEW LIFE IN CHRIST COLOSSIANS 3:1-10 Background: Paul didn’t see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Missing A God Moment Series

    Contributed by Richard Hall on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 12,652 views

    We must stay focused on God or we will miss the God moments in our life

    Sermon #4 Not Enough, Just Enough, More than Enough MISSING A GOD MOMENT NUMBERS 20:1-13 God moments… When was the last time that you experienced a God moment? (Ask for sharing) Bible is filled with God moments: Jacob and the dream of the ladder descending from heaven. Jacob and the man ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Flesh-

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,176 views

    word study on the flesh

    Study on the word “flesh” Icorinthians 9:27—your flesh must be defeated and brought under subjection James 3:2—if you would be perfect, keep your tongue and body under subjection, you must learn to let Spirit win, and flesh lose. Matthew 16:17—flesh and blood ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Live A Happy Life

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,117 views

    Content in Christ

    Intro: a few months ago I came across a church service in progress, the preacher was preaching and as they scanned the audience I noticed something, not one person was smiling. If you were doing a commercial on the Christian life, that audience would not have been a good advertisement, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God