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  • Brett Stair avatar

    The Internal Motivation: Passion Series

    Contributed by Brett Stair on Nov 20, 2000
    based on 479 ratings
     | 29,489 views

    Authentic Christianity, at its core, is motivated by an intense passion for God and this is what our Lord means when He tells us to love God with all of our heart.

    Basics of Authentic Christianity The Internal Motivation: Passion Matthew 22:34-40 I can’t tell you HOW HONORED I AM to have this opportunity to open the Word of God to you this morning and for the rest of this month. I am excited about what God is doing here at Lakeland. And as I’ve sought God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Erickson avatar

    Why Are We Here? Series

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 20, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,968 views

    Fourfold purpose of the church: 1)Worship God 2) Show love for others 3)Proclaim the Gospel 4)Help Christian grow in their faith.

    A few weeks ago a woman called the church office. She said she had heard some real good things about our congregation and was interested in attending, but she had one concern. Someone had told her that you had to pay money, annual dues, if you wanted to come to this church. Barb, the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Wilson avatar

    The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 415 ratings
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    The Lord's Supper is an opportunity to fellowship with Christ and other believers.

    The Lord's Supper Matthew 26:17-30 Now on the first day of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?" [18] And He said, "Go into the city to a certain man, and say to him, 'The Teacher says, "My time is at hand; I am to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Sense Of Baptism

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 421 ratings
     | 11,411 views

    the meaning and significance of Biblical Baptism

    There is a story about a Baptist pastor who had just started serving a new congregation. For eight Sundays in a row he preached on the importance of baptism. Finally, the chairman of the deacon board approached him and said, "Preacher, we think you need to choose another theme to preach on." The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Simmons avatar

    The Power Of Shared Suffering

    Contributed by David Simmons on Nov 26, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
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    Because Jesus understands our suffering, we do not suffer alone.

    INTRODUCTION If I were writing the Bible, I probably would have left this passage out. After all, we have here not the image of the powerful Messiah that I would like to show off, but the figure of fear and frailty. For centuries we have recognized that Jesus was all God and all man, but here it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Willing?

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Nov 27, 2000
    based on 101 ratings
     | 4,682 views

    The persecuted church and the crucified Christ demands a response with our lives.

    Introduction - Over the past several months I have told you about much of my family. You have heard about my mother, father and some of my sisters. You have even heard about my grandparents, but I haven't told you about all of my family. - I haven't told you that I have a.... - Brother in Cuba ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Disciples Perspective

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Nov 27, 2000
    based on 107 ratings
     | 3,236 views

    A First-Person Narrative (Judas) emphasizing the need to serve, instead of being served.

    This has been the longest night of my life! Let me tell you all about it, but before I do, I need to start from the beginning. Really, it all started when Jesus called me about 3 years ago. I must admit, I was quite honored to be called by Jesus. I didn't really understand what he was all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ask To Serve Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 28, 2000
    based on 69 ratings
     | 5,204 views

    Ministering to others begins with praying to God for his guidance, power and blessing in opportunities to make his grace known through ministry.

    Ever notice how you pick up little habits from people without even noticing it? When I first became a Christian, the preacher at the University Church was a positive, encouraging gentleman named Harold Jones. He would always speak about the ‘wonderful love of Jesus’ and bob up and down on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Service Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 28, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 11,163 views

    This sermon is based on the parable of Jesus. The Estate Owner.

    What's In It for Me? - Service When you work for God - you work for the best! Excited about the youth here at MCC. They are involved in Ministry and Service. They are involved in Giving - several have made commitments to our "4a1k" Campaign Wonderful when someone at a young age gives their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 28, 2000
    based on 234 ratings
     | 35,485 views

    This sermon is based on the parable of the talents in Matthew 25.

    02/06/00 - What's In It for Me? …Stewardship! Who would like to win 6000 denari? 6000 denari (1 denari was 1 days wage) How much is that? Well, what are your worth a day? Minimum wage? - $252,000.00 dollars At say $18.00/hr - $864,000 dollars What would you do with a quarter of a million ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Road To Jerusalem

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Nov 29, 2000
    based on 566 ratings
     | 62,398 views

    Sermon for Palm Sunday

    THE ROAD TO JERUSALEM MATTHEW 21:1-11 The following is a true story. My mother-in-law was driving home one night. The weather was rather nasty. The rain was coming down very hard and it was very difficult to see. Seeing tail lights ahead of her she followed the car in front. Not being able ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Rick D Brackett avatar

    Serving The Lord In Light Of His Coming

    Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Nov 30, 2000
    based on 80 ratings
     | 5,708 views

    A challenge to be fervent in our work until Jesus comes.

    “SERVING THE LORD IN LIGHT OF HIS COMING” Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Introduction: Romans 12:11 “Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord”  TEV – “Work hard, and do not be lazy. Serve the Lord with a heart full of devotion” ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Shawn Ragan avatar

    Go, Go, Go Series

    Contributed by Shawn Ragan on Nov 30, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,750 views

    This sermon, the fourth and conluding sermon in this series, is a short review of what we have covered, and a look at the problems the early church faced in following this command.

    Go, Go, Go Church of God Seventh Day Meridian, ID November 25, 2000 INTRODUCTION Good Morning Good Thanksgiving Today, we will be concluding what we have been talking about throughout this last month: The Commission in Matthew 28:18-20. With it being Thanksgiving weekend, I also have a message ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Shawn Ragan avatar

    Go Therefore, And Make Disciples Series

    Contributed by Shawn Ragan on Nov 30, 2000
    based on 58 ratings
     | 5,450 views

    This sermon is the first of four in a series on the "Great Commission"

    Go Therefore, and Make Disciples Church of God Seventh Day Meridian, ID October 28, 2000 INTRODUCTION Good Morning What I originally thought about speaking of was a little different (in light of Halloween), but... One of my beliefs (use Halloween as an example) Holy living vs. looking at ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Go Therefore, And Baptize Them Series

    Contributed by Shawn Ragan on Nov 30, 2000
    based on 51 ratings
     | 2,664 views

    This sermon, the second in the series, presents sharing the Gospel, and the rite of baptism.

    Go Therefore, and Baptize Them Church of God Seventh Day Meridian, ID November 4, 2000 INTRODUCTION Greetings Review what we covered last week Matthew 28:18-20 Review high points Jesus is with us, each of us, He is here to help us Saw the order of what he said: Teach the Good News to all.(make ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible