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  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Sermon Called, Commissioned And Compensated By God's Grace

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 14, 2023
     | 3,255 views

    This is the scope of the parable showing us that the call, commissioning and compensation are all received by God's Grace. Every worker will receive just compensation.

    Sermon Called, Appointed and Compensated by Grace Matthew 20:1-16 “For the Kingdom of Heaven is like the landowner who went out early one morning to hire workers for his vineyard. 2 He agreed to pay the normal daily wage[a] and sent them out to work. 3 “At nine o’clock in the morning he was passing ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    10000 Bricks: Open Doors Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 7, 2026
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     | 62 views

    May we be open to the Lord placing a burden on our hearts so that when the time comes, we are willing to take the risky costly hard path to serve the Lord.

    10000 BRICKS: OPEN DOORS Nehemiah 2:1–8 #10000Bricks READ NEHEMIAH 2 FROM THE MSG It was the month of Nisan in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king. At the hour for serving wine I brought it in and gave it to the king. I had never been hangdog in his presence before, so he asked me, “Why the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Happy Through Love And Humility Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 9, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,540 views

    Joy is maximized when we love one another well, and Jesus modeled humility as the way to do so.

    Be Happy Through Love and Humility Jeffery Anselmi / General Be Happy / Love; Happiness; Joy / Philippians 2:1–11 Joy is maximized when we love one another well, and Jesus modeled humility as the way to do so. INTRODUCTION • Have you noticed the division and strife that is going on in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God’s Call Is Life’s Greatest Opportunity

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 18, 2014
     | 4,938 views

    God’s call has always been a person’s supreme opportunity. It was so with Abraham, Moses, and the prophets, and with all of the disciples and Paul.

    God’s Call Is Life’s Greatest Opportunity Text: “And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men” (Matt. 4:19). Scripture Reading: Matthew 4:18 – 23 10 Introduction God’s call has always been a person’s supreme opportunity. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Make The Most Of Every Opportunity - Ephesians 5:15-16 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 3, 2025
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     | 812 views

    Time keeps moving forward. Opportunities arrive… and disappear. What if I told you that God is calling you to not just watch life go by, but to follow His will, His purpose, and His timing?

    ‘Go! And Make the Most of Every Opportunity’ Introduction: Imagine this with me: you’re standing on a railway platform. The train is coming, it slows, the doors open. You have seconds to step on… but you hesitate. And then—just like that—the doors close, the train pulls away, and the opportunity ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Vanity Or Discipleship Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 20, 2014
     | 3,845 views

    Herod Antipas was the embodiment of Quoheleth's maxim: nothing is new under the sun. But he had a chance to ask for living waters.

    Thursday of the 25th Week in Course 2014 Evangelium Gaudii St. Luke had an informant who had been in the court of Herod Antipas, the old rake and serial killer who had a morbid interest in ghosts, and a flirtation with Judaism and St. John, the cousin of Jesus. Luke records that he liked to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    How To Be A World Partner For The Gospel

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,566 views

    How to Be a World Partner for the Gospel - Phil. 1:5 (Guidelines for Maximizing Your Effectiveness in fulfilling all four dimensions of Acts 1:8)

    How to Be a World Partner for the Gospel - Phil. 1:3-5 There are many overlooked advantages in being a world partner for the gospel. Presently, 98.7% of all church giving is used within one’s own community in the USA. Only 1.3% of church giving in 2001 went to any form of foreign mission ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Your Life? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 12, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,019 views

    Since our life is just a mist that quickly vanishes, we must have a plan of action to maximize it and to be prepared to meet our maker.

    Introduction: A. One day a doctor called one of his patients into his office to deliver some very important news. 1. “I have received the results of your tests and I have some bad news and some good news.” 2. The patient was quiet for a moment, sensing the gravity of the announcement, “Let me have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Blessings Of The Blood Of Jesus

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 30, 2020
     | 7,750 views

    There are so many Blessings afforded us by the Blood of Jesus, we need a scriptural understanding of them in order to enjoy them maximally.

    The Blessings of the Blood of Jesus Study Text: John 6: 53 - 56 Introduction: - Many Christians either do not know or forget the blessings that we receive through the blood of Christ. - We need a clear understanding from the scriptures, the blessings that we receive through the blood ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Five Things We Must Do To Reach People With The Gospel

    Contributed by Craig Hamlin on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 417 ratings
     | 24,677 views

    Jesus exemplified His passion for seeking the lost through His experience with Zacchaeus and gave us five things we must do to reach lost people.

    "Five Things We Must Do to Reach People with the Gospel" Luke 19:1-10 Intro. Howard Hendricks said, “In the midst of a generation screaming for answers, Christians are stuttering.” Bill Bright, Founder of Campus Crusade for Christ, said, "Millions of surveys which we have helped to take around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Woman At The Well

    Contributed by James May on Jul 13, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,309 views

    We can all identify with that Woman at the Well. Jesus comes to each of us one-on-one to reveal himself to us so that we may have that Living Water.

    The Woman at the Well Pastor Jim May The Feast of Passover had come to an end, and it was time to get back to the daily work of ministry and teaching so Jesus stepped out onto the dusty road leading from Jerusalem to Galilee, followed closely by his 12 disciples. This was to be one of many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Wonder

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,943 views

    We know that God uses us when our attitude is right and He use us when our motives are right but thank God, that He uses us even when our attitude isn’t right, or our motives aren’t right!

    Luke 22:7-10-Then came the Day of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover must be killed. And He sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat.” So they said to Him, “Where do You want us to prepare?” And He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Robbed Of The King-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 12, 2011
     | 3,716 views

    1 of 2. Jesus wept over Jerusalem’s lack of discernment in the midst of her visitation. Our Savior is grieved over a lack of discernment in spiritual matters. But Why? 7 faults of spiritual ignorance. Spiritual ignorance Robs us of...

    ROBBED Of The KING-I—Luke 19:41-48 Attention: Bob in supermarket/Elderly lady with a sweet, graceful, grandmotherly air about her, following him around staring at him. "Pardon me young man," she said, "I’m sorry if my staring at you has made you feel uncomfortable. It’s just that you look so much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Little Lad, A Little Lunch, And A Large Miracle

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,797 views

    One little lad with a little lunch became a part of one of the largest miralces in the ministry of Christ. We can learn from him and become a part of God's glorious work.

    From The Desk Of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church, Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org A LITTLE LAD, A LITTLE LUNCH, AND A LARGE MIRACLE JOHN 6:1-13 Intro: The passage begins with “After these things...” That seems to be an odd way to begin a story... by saying AFTER. So it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Always Be Prepared

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Jan 28, 2012
     | 6,132 views

    God wants us to be available and to use the gifts, time and talents He has given us to serve Him and grow His church. We do not need a Seminary education or special training, just a willingness to follow His lead.

    Exodus 3:1-14, 4:1-3 and 10-13 1st Peter 3 v.9-17 (esp. v 15) SERMON – Always be prepared to give an answer Every page in the bible contains good advice and that contained in 1st Peter 3 is no exception, and I would like to concentrate on one verse in particular: v.15. People notice ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational