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  • Johnny Small avatar

    Go!

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Jul 19, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,981 views

    Christ commands us to go and witness to others. This isn’t optional. Witnessing and serving is commanded of all of us.

    Go! A couple of weeks ago I preached a sermon about the three most important words in the Bible. These words are “God so Loved”. Because of these three words, all people, of all colors, of all cultures has the hope of eternal life in Heaven with God our Father, if people will except Christ as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do The Right Thing-Act Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 22 ratings
     | 5,841 views

    In this example of Jesus paying the Temple tax, Jesus shows us how to deal with situations where we are conflicted and don’t know what to do. When, Morally, the answer is not one of right or wrong, but what is the right thing to do.

    INTRODUCTION In this example of Jesus paying the Temple tax, Jesus shows us how to deal with situations where we are conflicted and don’t know what to do. (Of course, Jesus had no doubt in his mind what to do yet he took this as an opportunity to teach.) When, Morally, the answer is not one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Are Hired! Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 7,506 views

    Parables of Eternal Life, Part 6 of 9

    YOU ARE HIRED! (MT. 20:1-16) The economic crisis at the turn of the 21st century that hit the airline industry reflects the cost of doing business. United Airlines and Continental Airlines filed for bankruptcy, and American Airlines avoided bankruptcy after the union gave back $1.62 billion in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pay Up Or Pack Up Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,146 views

    Parables of Eternal Life, Part 7 of 9

    PAY UP OR PACK UP (Matt 21:32-46) US News and World Report (3/31/97) polled 1,000 people several years ago on who they thought were people very likely or somewhat likely to go to heaven. The person most likely to go to heaven was none other than Mother Teresa, who garnered 79% of the votes. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Do You Ask? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,632 views

    Neither conservatives nor liberals are really interested in learning; all want their opinions confirmed. Jesus teaches us how to deal with both by asking questions to test the argumentative spirit, to test honesty, and to get people to listen to their ow

    Some folks want their religion to confirm everything they’ve already committed to, but other folks want, or say they want, a religion that will challenge to change. And there isn’t much common ground between these two types. Or is there? Some folks want their religion to confirm everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Only Children Go To Heaven

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,287 views

    To note the attitude necessary to be great in the eyes of the Lord.

    Only Children Go To Heaven Text: Matthew 18.1-4 Thesis: To note the attitude necessary to be great in the eyes of the Lord. Introduction: (1) Here is a story I came across: I am hereby officially tendering my resignation as an adult. I have decided I would like to accept the responsibilities ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Unmerciful Servant

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
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    To note that we as Christians are to forgive others because we have been greatly forgiven by God.

    The Unmerciful Servant Text: Matthew 18.21-35 Thesis: To note that we as Christians are to forgive others because we have been greatly forgiven by God. Introduction: (1) “Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy” (Matt. 5.7). (2) The Background: “Then Peter came ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Erasing The Debt Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,242 views

    The radical nature of God’s forgiveness for us, and why it is essential that we forgive others in turn.

    Erasing the Debt: Matt. 18:21-35 “Your Kingdom Come”; July 20, 2003 Intro: A pastor’s son and his mom had been to a shopping mall and the boy had acted badly, wanting this and that, running off, etc. As they were driving home, he could sense her displeasure and said, "When we ask God to forgive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Focus And Generosity Series

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,171 views

    This sermon is an adaptation from John Maxwell’s book "The 21 Indespensible Qualities of a Leader."

    Focus And Generosity Phil 3:10-14, Mat 20:25-28 May 19, 2003 I. I have been talking about the things that we need to develop to be the leaders that we should be in our families, in our profession, and in our service for God. II. Something that we have to develop as leaders is Focus. A. Tony ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Miracle Of The Coin Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 4, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 11,788 views

    A sermon on the miracle of the coin in the fish’s mouth (Outline adapted from Maclaren’s Expositions of Holy Scripture and portions taken from "Peter’s Biggest Fish Story" by Ted Sutherland)

    Sermon for 8/3/2003 Matthew 17:24-27 Introduction: False gospels that are not in the New Testament for good reason. One tells of lions and panthers that worshipped baby Jesus and showed Mary and Joseph the way to Egypt and protected them as they came back to Nazareth. The Infancy Gospel of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Design For Human Sexuality

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,089 views

    In light of present day moral decline and inappropriate sexual behavior of homosexuality, premarital and extramarital sex, and cohabitation, what is God’s design for human sexuality?

    GOD’S DESIGN FOR HUMAN SEXUALITY MATTHEW 19:4-6 INTRODUCTION: Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr., President of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, said that the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn a Texas sodomy law will eventually be seen as one of the most profound ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    M.v.p.

    Contributed by Royce Hendry on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 12,277 views

    On this Palm Sunday, let’s emulate the qualities seen in this donkey, ’the most valuable player’ in the story, and let’s have revival.

    Matt.21:1-11 M.V.P. INTRO: If Jesus had of entered into one of our modern cities, leading the parade, He would have been arrested immediately. He would be a wanted man. The FDA would want Him for turning water into wine without a license; the EPA for killing fig trees; the AMA for practicing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Shall We Go Hiking?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 5,918 views

    A challenge to follow Jesus.

    Matthew 17:1-9 “Shall We go Hiking?” By: Reverend Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A colleage of mine told me this week about his experience at Mount Tabor, the place that many believe the Transfiguration took place. He told me that it is a very ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Terry Vaughan avatar

    Go

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Feb 7, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,924 views

    Five things you should know about going out and witnessing to a lost and dying world.

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: GO “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transfiguration: Would You Like To Know Why?

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Feb 7, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 6,229 views

    Of the Transfiguration of our Lord, God helps us to know why it was done for Jesus, the disciples and you and I.

    Title: WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW WHY? Text: Matthew 17:1-9 Date: February 10 2002 Wouldn’t it be great if you knew why God does the things he does, especially when it comes down to what is going on in your own life? If your loved one had to be rushed to the emergency room, I would think it would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran