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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Is It Worth It To Disciple Everybody?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 18, 2009
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     | 4,592 views

    The death and resurrection of Christ give Him the authority to command us to disciple beyond superficiality, to reach even the marginal, and to have a global scope to our mission.

    Somebody out there has a plan for your life. Somebody has a plan for the world you live in. Time and again I see evidence that there are those who believe that with enough planning, enough energy, and enough work, they will get you into their orbit. They have a plan for your life and for your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Impacting The World For Jesus

    Contributed by Richard White on Oct 10, 2015
     | 6,323 views

    A Church that does not change will not impact the world

    Impacting the World Col 3:12-15 COL 3:12 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is Always Involved Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 27, 2015
     | 8,087 views

    Even when we think God is not involved or we don’t get God involved, God is always involved in our lives!!

    Please open your Bibles to 1 Samuel 25…. As we read the text, take notice of the decisions people made in their lives (we are to learn to make good decisions). Our decisions will not only impact our lives but also impact other people’s lives! The formula is simple isn’t it? Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Arming Our Children Properly For Life

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 30, 2016
     | 3,259 views

    Even the best state schools are hobbled in their abilities to prepare children for life in a world that despises the Gospel of Christ, so we must arm them with Christian values in Christian environments.

    Fourth Sunday in Course Catholic Schools Week 31 January 2016 How is it that the synagogue congregation that in one moment we hear listened to Jesus preaching and saying wonderful things about Him is just ten minutes later ready to run Him out of town and throw Him off a cliff? Of course, less ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Our Joy And Crown Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 13, 2015
     | 7,784 views

    People, Disciple Making, The Word of God

    FOLLOW THE LEADER – Our Joy and Crown 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 (pg. 824) August 16, 2015 Introduction: There is an industry that’s grown by over 300% in the last decade...it’s not internet related or high tech...It’s the trophy industry SHOW VIDEO (Real Sports ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living With Meaning Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 4, 2014
     | 7,237 views

    A life filled with meaning is one that is completely sold out to Jesus and the Gospel.

    Living With Meaning Text: Phil. 1:19-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: John Wesley provides the most convicting analysis on what it means to be a true servant: "Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Reconnecting With Purpose Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 23, 2014
     | 8,195 views

    CONNECTING WITH GOD REESTABLISHES OUR PURPOSE

    Reconnecting with Purpose John 15:1-8 9/29/13 Introduction Video: Live in me Video Reconnecting with God changes our perspective on everything, including how we live, the purpose of our lives.  CONNECTING WITH GOD REESTABLISHES OUR PURPOSE Look how Jesus describes this reconnecting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Great Invitation

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014
     | 3,324 views

    We have been given a great invitation to extend to th world around us

    The Great Invitation Matthew 28:19-20 September 8, 2013 Morning Service On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made their first flight of an airplane at Kitty Hawk NC. On their 5th attempt, the plane under the control of Orville, embarked on a 12 second flight. Wilbur rushed to the local ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Am I Creating A Frankenstein?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 18, 2014
     | 3,224 views

    A young mother asked me if there were an ANGER MANGEMENT CLASS for her 4 year old? I wanted to say yes! You take the class the child will improve? It is all about choices?

    TAKE A GOOD LOOK --- ARE WE CREATING A FRANKENSTEIN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in two parts. Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV) For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Jeremiah 29:11 (MSG) ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Momma, What Is In The Bottom Of The Barrel?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,873 views

    Things may look hopeless, but God can provide our needs... Look in the barrel...

    MOMMA, WHAT IS IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BARREL? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have an old fashion looking barrel with a little meal in the bottom... beneath the meal, I have a big printed sign: MIRACLE... YOU CAN NOT SEE MIRACLE UNTIL THE MEAL IS ALMOST GONE... I. WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    #2 Choices And Consequences Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2014
     | 8,779 views

    We must learn today's choices may have consequences many years down the road...

    #2 CHOICES AND CONSEQUENCES... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part two, I do it in two parts... Joshua 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Change Makers

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Feb 13, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 30,462 views

    God doesn’t have to step down from heaven to bring about change. He uses people like you and I if we are available.

    Text: Nehemiah 1:1-11 When God wants to bring about a change in a situation, family, or nation, God doesn’t step down from heaven to bring about this change. He uses people. MOSES AS A CHANGE MAKER When God wanted to bring about a change in the situation of the Israelites and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Make A Difference, Reflect And Correct. God Works A New Thing In You

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 28, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,120 views

    Each and every day we should look back and reflect on where we've come from, and look toward where we are going. What changes do you need to make in your life today? I'm not talking your professional life, I'm talking your spiritual life.

    2015.01.04.sermon. MAKE A DIFFERENCE, REFLECT AND CORRECT. GOD WORKS A NEW THING IN 2015 William Akehurst, HSWC Isaiah 43:18-21 Philippians 3:13-14 As we entered into the new year, it is only natural for us to review the year in the past to see what was accomplished. This is true in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dilemmas Are Part Of Our Lives. How Do We Choose Which Path To Take?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 24, 2014
     | 5,099 views

    Dilemma are part of our very being; and a dilemma will change your life. So it is vital we select the winning path. How do we do it: Read on.

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 21st September 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: Dilemma are part of our very being; and a dilemma will change your life. So it is vital we select the winning ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    A Long Journey To No Where

    Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on May 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,930 views

    Msg on Prodigal Son

    A LONG JOURNEY TO NO WHERE LUKE 15:11 DR. MICHAEL POPE INTRO: EVERY ASKED YOUR KIDS: “ WHERE ARE YOU GOING TODAY? OH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist