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  • Ken Mowery avatar

    What Difference Does The Resurrection Of Jesus Make Today?

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 19, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,769 views

    Message about the impact of the resurrection.

    What Difference Does The Resurrection Make? John 20:17-22 17Jesus said* to her, “Stop clinging to Me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to My brethren and say to them, ‘I ascend to My Father and your Father, and My God and your God.’” 18Mary Magdalene came*, announcing to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Make Your Children Proud! (Father/Mother's Day)

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 2, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,806 views

    Train your children, be an example for your children, and follow the biblical model of parenthood.

    Make Your Children Proud Proverbs 17:6 INTRODUCTION I. Personal Experiences A. B. C. (Before Children)–All the Answers. B. A. D. (After Diapers)–Not a Clue! II. Before Birth A. Gung Ho! 1. Painting the room 2. Buying all the necessities B. Still had all the answers. III. Baby placed in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lord, Use My Mouth To Make A Good Confession!

    Contributed by Charles Degner on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,429 views

    We are Jesus’ representatives to the world. Do we make a good confession? Or a false impression?

    Mark 8: 27-35 Pentecost 17 Rev. Charles Degner September 14, 1997 How often have you prayed the words of the Lord’s Prayer, “Hallowed be thy name?” But do you know what those words mean? Luther’s explanation in his catechism is excellent. What does this mean? God’s name is certainly holy by ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Stop Making The New Birth Appear So Complicated

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 15, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,594 views

    Why do you suppose that so many well meaning Christians overcomplicate the gospel with extraneous ideas, traditions and requirements? Millions of people have the mistaken notion that to become a Christian is so difficult that it is not really worth the e

    Avoid Overcomplicating the New Birth in Christ – Rom. 10:5-13 Why do you suppose that so many well meaning Christians overcomplicate the gospel with extraneous ideas, traditions and requirements? Millions of people have the mistaken notion that to become a Christian is so difficult that it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    People Like You Make The World Go 'round Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,874 views

    The good news of the kingdom of heaven includes the truth that you were created for significance. But before you run too far too fast, let me point out that Jesus is basically saying, “You are the salt and the light, but you may not be fulfilling God’s p

    People Like You Make the World Go ‘Round Matthew 5:13-16 Pastor Jim Luthy Did you hear the story this week about the family of Major Hal Sellers? Major Sellers is a 13-year veteran currently assigned to the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion of the U.S. Marine Corps. About two weeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Follow Me And I Will Make You Fishers Of Men Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 28, 2003
    based on 140 ratings
     | 108,698 views

    The second in a series on the Commands of Christ. The command to "Follow Him that he might make us Fishers of Men."

    The Commands of Christ Sermon # 2 “Follow Me And I Will Make You Fishers of Men” Matthew 4:19 Last Sunday evening we began a new series based on Christ words found in the Great Commission ( Matt 28:20) which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obeying - Even When It Doesn't Make Sense Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,922 views

    Christmas message focusing on the obedience of Joseph and Mary in circumstances less than ideal in our information age.

    Obeying – Even If It Doesn’t Seem to Make Sense The Lesson of Joseph and Mary Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-38 December 12, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Audio of this sermon can be heard at ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Assimilation: Making Insiders Out Of Outsiders Student Copy Series

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 7, 2011
     | 4,570 views

    A Lesson on Assimilation for the inner-core or leadership team. Also, you could share this lesson with the hospitality or greeting core. Please keep in mind that many parts of this lesson were taken from books, tapes, seminars. I quoted where possible

    ASSIMILATION Rev. J. Kevin Putty, Presenter Matthew 28:19-20 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Humility Series

    Contributed by Terry Frazier on May 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,078 views

    This sermon series is about getting Christians to see that there needs to be a clear and distinct difference between how we live and how the world lives and the gifts and talents that God gives us to do so.

    Things that Make Christians different: Humility As I continue with the series on what makes Christians different from the world, I want to talk to you all about humility. What exactly does the word humility mean? The dictionary defines humility like this: the quality or state of being humble. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fleeting Pleasures Of Sin Can Not Make You Happy Series

    Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Oct 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,318 views

    the realization that sin can not satisfy the human heart

    IN OUR LAST EXORTATION, WE PREACHED ABOUT THE CONTEXT OF JOHN 7:38. THIS SHORT MESSAGES HAS THE GOAL OF COMMUNICATING ONE TRUE: ONLY GOD CAN SATISFY. YES, ONLY GOD CAN MAKE YOU HAPPY. BUT IT SEEMS SO HARD FOR HUMAN BEINGS TO UNDERSTAND OR GRASP THAT FACT. SOMETIMES USING THE OPPOSITES HELP US ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Makes A Church Ugly? Ephesus Pt 5 Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010
     | 3,884 views

    The problem with Ephesus is they were doing so much inside the walls they never went out. They were a “come-and-get-it” church and not a “go-and-get-them” church. This church saw their culture as something you stay away from.

    “What Makes a Church Ugly?” Ephesus. Revelation 2:1-7 The world tries to get it right, but in all of its wisdom it can never measure up to the truth of God—it is all foolishness. LOVE is not a feeling to be lost—but it can be forsaken. LOVE causes us some great and full ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    When Life Gives You Lemons Make Lemonade! Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 15, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 29,127 views

    Life is not always fair, what do we do as Christians when that truth rears its ugly head?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • WE have learned a lot from the book of 1 Peter concerning how we are to conduct ourselves in this world. • Now, if we follow Peter’s instructions, everything in life will be smooth sailing for us, right? • If you do what is right, if you spend your time doing what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fhcr, Part 3 - Working To Make The Family Larger Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,189 views

    Last in this series - this message about reaching out to the community with the gospel.

    Foundations for Healthy Church Relationships Part 3 – Working to Make the Family Larger Colossians 4:2-6 September 5, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Audio of this message can be heard at www.aberdeenwesleyan.org Me: If you’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    We Can Make A Difference? "Yes We Can!”

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 5, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,714 views

    If the building up of the church were a sport, here’s where I would tell you, “its hard to put any points on the scoreboard from the sidelines,” Contrary to popular belief, “Serving the Lord” is not a spectator sport.

    We Can Make a Difference? “Yes We Can!” There’s no quicker way to find out who your friends are, then by starting a building project and asking them to be involved and help you with it. It doesn’t really matter what your building, it could be a house, a garage, or something on a smaller ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Miracles Series

    Contributed by Terry Frazier on Nov 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,806 views

    While most Christians believe that God is still in the miracle business and we attribute these miracles to the power of God to do the impossible in the lives of everyday people, the world tends to discount the miraculous or try to explain them through sci

    Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Miracles In this series on things that make Christians different from the world I want to talk about something that I know almost all of us if not all of us have had experience with and this subject is miracles. I may be assuming a little bit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist