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  • John Williams III avatar

    Spiritual Adolescence

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,407 views

    Jeremiah 18:1-11 is a parable about how the house of Israel was acting like an unruly adolescent in the spiritual sense.

    SPIRITUAL ADOLESCENCE Text: Jeremiah 18:1-11 Have you ever known someone that you would could consider to be a know-it-all? We know that there is truth to the understanding that the older we get, the wiser we get. There is also the reality that as adolescents, to one degree or another or ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Nicodemus In Us All

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
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    This is the 4th in a 5 part sermon series on people who have encountered Christ and how thier lives have been changed. Nicodemus’ call is for us not to limit our faith only to what we can reasonably understand.

    Bibliography: Indiana Jones In Search of the Holy Grail There once was a man named Nicodemus who was a great religious leaders of the Jews. That’s how John begins to tell us the story of the encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus For the next two weeks we will be looking at biblical people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Free To Spread The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,617 views

    Jesus gave those who believe in Him the Great Commission. Jesus told those who believed in Him to copy His example. If Jesus’ #1 priority was to seek and save that which was lost and we claim to be followers of Christ, what then should be our priority?

    REVIVAL 2003: FREEDOM FREE TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL MATTHEW 28:16-20 INTRODUCTION READ MATTHEW 28:16-20 = “16Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18Then Jesus came to them and said, "All ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Pathway To A Healthy Life

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 11, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,524 views

    Health is an important issue for anyone. Paul lays out important directions for moving towards that healthy life.

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC November 9, 2003 Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. 2For ye know ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Heavenly Treasures"

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Jan 5, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,475 views

    This sermon challenges the attitudes of most congregations in America towards material possessions in the light of the parable of the rich fool.

    Sermon on Luke 12.13-21 Preached at Christ Boulevard United Methodist Church August 1, 2004 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. Someone in the crowd said to him, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me." But he said to him, "Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    I Am The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 5, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,487 views

    A sermon for a communion service about seeking God’s bread in the present, not the past and feeding on Him through bread and wine.

    “I am the bread of life” Jn 6:25 (6:25-40, 53-59) WBC 7/3/4pm “I AM” As we’re in a series on Jesus’ words- we need to be reminded that His use of ‘I am’ speaks volumes This is the first of 7 ‘I am expressions’ in Jn - 7 is significant in itself - But his use of ‘I am’ is as well. Here and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fish On The Fire

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jun 6, 2001
    based on 146 ratings
     | 12,576 views

    First person narrative from Peter’s perspective

    I don?t think I could ever look down at fish on a fire without remembering one of the most special days of my life. This particular day was the third time the Lord had revealed himself to some of us disciples since his death on the cross. On this particular day there were seven of us together. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Devil Made Me Do It??

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 3, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,305 views

    Correct Theology teaches us that God is for us always regardless of life situations.

    THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT?? JAMES 1 :2-18 JULY 29, 2001 INTRODUCTION: A Priest is walking down the street one day when he notices a small boy trying to press a doorbell on a house across the street. However, the doorbell is just out of his reach. After watching the boy’s efforts for some time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prince Of Peace Seeks Peace Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Mar 3, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,031 views

    Jesus demonstrates the perfect balance of a "peaceful warrior" as predicted by Isaiah

    The Prince of Peace Seeks Peace Text: Matthew 12:9-21 Introduction Once upon a time the job of a soldier, the task of an army was clear-cut. We went, when our nation called us, to far away lands to defeat, destroy or drive out an enemy in order to achieve the security or political objectives ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    We Have A Life-Coach! Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 27, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,351 views

    Proverbs tells us we have the greatest life-coach we could ever imagine!

    INTRODUCTION • In just 30 minutes each week, we can show YOU how to achieve YOUR goals. YOU matter - success is living a happy, healthy, full life. Private telephone and e-mail coaching combine with assessment profiles to ensure YOU get where YOU want to be... ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sheep Or Not Sheep

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,471 views

    In our world your are either listening to jesus and responding or we are not. If not we are not sheep.

    Sheep or Not Sheep John 10:22-33 It was close to our Christmas season, when you look at the calendar. The Jews call it Hanukkah, the Festival of light. This festival celebrates the cleansing of the temple in 164 BC. by Judas Maccabeus. He was a Jewish country boy that took Jerusalem back from ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    A Mystery Empowered Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,907 views

    In Christ, the Church has been empowered to change the world and - thus equipped - called to do just that!

    THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT I: Foundations Of A Supreme Mystery – Identification 2. A MYSTERY EMPOWERED (Eph. 1:15-23) Introduction: When I look back at how God brought me to where I am today, I can’t help but notice that he did so through a multitude of ordinary people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Victorious Body Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 27, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,603 views

    A message on the spiritual Victory of the Body, preached as part of a series and on Memorial Day.

    THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT III: The Supreme Mystery In Action 7. The Victorious Body (Eph. 6:10-24) IMAGINE: Imagine for a moment that you are in First Century Rome. You are an uncommon Jewish citizen, born in Syria and raised to be a great teacher and preserver of the law. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From The Mountain To The Mission

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 14, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,640 views

    In God’s kingdom here on earth, we are called to labor in loving service to make a difference.

    FROM THE MOUNTAIN TO THE MISSION Text : Luke 9:28 - 43 Someone (Barbara Klassen) tells the story about her “ ... great-great uncle who lived to the ripe old age of 106. He was healthy and spry and took joy in chauffeuring his less able-bodied senior friends around town. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Samuel Stone avatar

    A Mustard Seed Faith

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,197 views

    Jesus is teaching the followers an important attitude of effective discipleship. Let’s look at the key actions steps of this attitude that Jesus expects us to apply in our journey to fruitfulness.

    Please read first: Luke 17:5-10 I feel extremely hot in this rope this morning. Isn’t it strange that we are already passing a week in October and still having 85 degree weather? What do you think this winter will be like? There’s a story of a tribe of Indians on the remote reservation, who asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed