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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Suffering For Following Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 30, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,999 views

    This section covers persecution & hostility in the world. Jesus’ disciples would not have life easy. He says that discipleship will be a costly endeavor & whoever chooses to follow Him must be ready to experience & endure the sort of conflict He experie

    JOHN 15: 18-27 SUFFERING FOR FOLLOWING JESUS This section centers on the topic of persecution and hostility in the world. Jesus foresaw that His disciples would not have life easy. He says that discipleship will be a costly endeavor and whoever chooses to follow Him must be ready to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    I Almost Finished Well

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 2, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,599 views

    This is a sermon reflecting on the past year and on the need to finish well in the Lord.

    1 Kings 12:1-13:29 I Almost Finished Well, In the Lord 1/23/2000 1 Kings 12:25-33 1 Corin. 9:24-27 Our year has come to an end. How many of us have started on a project in 2006 with great expectations of what we were going to do, only to have that project sit around and eventually left ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Rethinking Church Growth

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2010
    based on 27 ratings
     | 12,607 views

    We need to rethink church growth. Most churches are not growing.

    INTRO.- ILL.- After the worship service a young couple talked to a church member about joining the church. He hadn't met the husband before, and he asked what church he was transferring from. After a short hesitation, he replied,"I am transferring from the Municipal Golf Course." Brothers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Graduation Day Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 20,969 views

    There comes a time when you are ready to graduate, fly solo, go out and do a ministry apart from the nurturing Christian environment in which you grew. Joshua gives us some help on prospering and remaining faithful.

    We had a very exciting and very emotion filled spring. My daughter Beth, my baby, graduated from college. I remember very well when she was about to start classes four years before. She openly wondered if she could actually do college level work. Well, she did indeed and now has a college diploma ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Called To Share The Glory

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,896 views

    Spritual Renewal....the most important need for God’s people today

    Then Peter began to speak to them: “I truly understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ—he is Lord of all. That message spread ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Christ's Love Compels

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,792 views

    We need to be compelled in our love for others and God in Christ is for us.

    Red Moon Rising (book) Dubi Czech Republic pp. 46-47 sex trade. Author and wife decide to show love to the prostitutes. Awkward, but felt called by the Lord to do so. Monroe, Michigan Girl on the East Side cussed out by her man, children near her, we just walked by (Vickie and I). Didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To Be There

    Contributed by Germain Brown on Nov 3, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,207 views

    This sermon is to express the importance of being a Christ - like friend to others in need.

    Dedicated to honor My Lord, Jesus Christ and in honor of my close friend, Orlando P. Tijerina To Be There In the book of John chapter 15 verses 13 & 14 it states: “Greater love has no man than this that he that lays down his life for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Model To Follow Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 2, 2009
     | 4,917 views

    UNDERSTANDING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THEIR ROLE, WE NEED TO RAISE UP MENTORS OF INTEGRITY.

    a model to follow Titus 1:5-9 INTRODUCTION In 2003, two very interesting quotes were in the newspapers. Parents had been poled and ask who they thought the most influential role models were in the lives of their preteen sons. Who was it bad boy Bart was named the top role model. Parents of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Change And Rise

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 47,139 views

    There is a point in every man's life that change must occur. There is a need to perform a regular checkup on our life and see where we need to change the course so we can rise

    CHANGE AND RISE Dr. D. K. Olukoya When you change, you rise. Jeremiah 48:11: “Moab hath been at ease from his youth, and he hath settled on his lees, and hath not been emptied from vessel to vessel, neither hath he gone into captivity: therefore his taste remained in him, and his scent is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Right With God, Or Left Behind? [rapture]

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 284 ratings
     | 24,490 views

    We must make sure we are "Rapture-Ready." In Rev. 4:1 the church goes "off the air" because the church goes "IN the air!" Link included to Formatted Text version, Handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    Right with God, or Left Behind? "Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter" (Rev 1:19). "hast seen" ch. 1: glimpse at glorified Christ, eternity past. "are" chs. 2-3: church age, the present age of Grace. shall be hereafter—begins in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    A Fresh Start Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 164 ratings
     | 68,459 views

    Sometimes in life we need a fresh start and Jesus offers us that.

    The Journey of Life – A Fresh Start Slide This is an exciting time for Hickory Creek. This new facility provides a perfect opportunity to make a fresh start in our ministry. It is an opportunity to minister to new people and begin new ministries. It is exciting to have these opportunities to start ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "On Eagles" Wings

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 13, 2015
     | 9,982 views

    A reassuring message from a long-silent God to all who need hope.

    For some people, life is drudgery, and then you die. What are we resting our hopes and dreams on? Where is our peace in life and our security for eternity? The prophet Isaiah proclaims to our great relief that we can rest in God's care--now and forever. This is a wonderfully reassuring chapter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Bear With One Another Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 24,952 views

    As we put up with each other, and forgive when we need to, the body will be built up. Is there anyone you need to bear with?

    Bear With One Another I have some good news and some bad news this morning. The good news is that everyone who has received Jesus Christ is going to heaven. The bad news is that we’re traveling there together. It’s easy to get out of sorts with those around us, isn’t it? The story is told of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    The Man With The Withered Hand

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,784 views

    The Lord can meet every need, if we are willing to admit to our need; and He can set us free from our bondage.

    THE MAN WITH THE WITHERED HAND Matt. 12:9-15; Mark 3:1-12; Luke 6:6-11 I. THE PEOPLE IN THE SYNAGOGUE 1. THE DIVINE MAN John 6:68 & 69 Simon Peter answered, “. . . Your words give eternal life. 69 We have faith in you, and we are sure that you are God’s Holy One.” [CEV] 2. THE DISABLED ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What's This Baptism Business All About?

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 21, 2006
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,416 views

    A sermon for a baptismal service with Seekers present (who need to understand what’s going on) and Believer (who need to be challenged to be obedient, themselves)

    What’s this baptism business all about? Acts 2:38 (vv32-47). WBC 23 April 2006. Baptism of Rebecca Bridges and Valerie Birch waterbed fun.wmv - play on songpro So- what’s this baptism business all about? Firstly: OBEDIENCE In the end, to be honest- it’s mainly about obedience - the reason we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist