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  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    The Great Commission: Populating Heaven

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 21, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,132 views

    The Great Commission invites us, amazingly, into the joy of sharing faith and, by God's power and grace, having a real impact on the future population of heaven. Weird but true.

    Let me ask a couple questions about our home planet and its population to begin today. How many nations/countries are in the world? Anyone want to guess? Ballpark? 196 [ (not incl. Puerto Rico, Bermuda, Greenland, Palestine, Western Sahara, and even the components of the United Kingdom (such as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Baptism Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 31, 2016
     | 5,536 views

    The two fold commission of Christ to His disciples. Evangelize and Baptize.

    Introduction A. Lets begin by reading Matthew 28:16 - 20 Matthew 28:16-20 (NKJV) Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them. {17} When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted. {18} And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Look Who Jesus Hangs Out With"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 31, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,275 views

    A sermon about Jesus' love for sinners.

    "Look Who Jesus Hangs Out With" Luke 15:1-10 Have you ever felt lost? All of us, some days feel more lost than found, more wrong than right. Perhaps we have acted like unthinking sheep and wandered off. Maybe we have felt like a person who doesn't understand the questions on a math test, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Back To The Future Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 4, 2013
     | 4,331 views

    This message looks at the woman caught in Adultery, her past, her present and her future.

    Back to the Future So this was how it would end. Public humiliation and possibly a public death for a private act, an act that they had never been intended to be shared with others and certainly not made public. It had all started out innocently enough, a shared glance, an innocent touching of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Bad Decision #2 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 7, 2024
     | 517 views

    God always responds when we repent and return to Jesus

    What to eat, what to wear, who to respond to first, what to prioritize at work — each of us makes hundreds, if not thousands, of decisions each day. Some of these choices have larger consequences than others. For starters, who we choose to surround ourselves with, where we live, who we worship, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Disciples - The Great Commission Is A Command Not A Suggestion! Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 12, 2016
    based on 9 ratings
     | 20,148 views

    We are commanded to share the Gospel with everyone because their eternal destiny depends on them hearing the message of salvation in Jesus.

    Our theme this year is Dynamic Disciples. We have been thinking about what it really means for us to be a disciples of Jesus. This morning our focus is on the Making Disciples. So the question to begin is: How can we Make Disciples? How can we encourage others to discover Jesus for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Fletcher avatar

    Why Update?: Making The Old New Again Series

    Contributed by Michael Fletcher on Aug 31, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,061 views

    Introduction: (Laura) We loved our house even before we moved into it.

    Introduction: (Laura) We loved our house even before we moved into it. The people who owned it before us were friends and they loved and cared for that house – they had great memories and lots of personal history associated with that house. We could see that just by walking in. After we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bad Decisions #1 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 7, 2024
     | 512 views

    Waiting in times of struggle (either because of our own bad choices or God’s timing) is the ultimate action of faith.

    What to eat, what to wear, who to respond to first, what to prioritize at work — each of us makes hundreds, if not thousands, of decisions each day. Some of these choices have larger consequences than others. For starters, who we choose to surround ourselves with, where we live, who we worship, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    May The Lord Be With You

    Contributed by Darian Catron on May 2, 2025
     | 401 views

    May the Fourth has come to be known for Star Wars fans as a day to celebrate their sci-fi obsession. Some people view the Holy Spirit as a force, like in Star Wars. But the Holy Spirit is God... God with us and in us, empowering us to do the work and accomplish the mission set before us.

    INTRODUCTION: A couple of Sundays ago was Easter Sunday for those of us who follow Christ and celebrate our risen Lord and those celebrating Spring with the annual hunting of the Easter Eggs left by the Easter bunny. But, to my surprise (or perhaps my horror), I found out that a different group ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Friendship With God

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 18, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,691 views

    Everyone has the choice to either be friends with God or friends with the world. In this passage, James gives us seven characteristics of the person who is a friend of God.

    JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #6: FRIENDSHIP WITH GOD INTRO TO TOPIC: What are some of the most important things in your world? I am sure that most of you would say it is your friendships. Have you ever pondered what it means that we have the opportunity to become friends with God, the Creator of the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Craziest Thing You've Ever Done

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Feb 7, 2014
     | 7,827 views

    What is the craziest thing you've ever done? If you reject Christ's gift of salvation THAT is the craziest thing you'll ever do.

    Acts 26:19-25 What’s the CRAZIEST thing you’ve ever done? Ask yourself this. What is it you’ve done that people would say, “You’re crazy man” or “You’re crazy lady.” Don’t worry, I’m not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Please God!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 13, 2014
     | 5,113 views

    Let us make God number one in our lives and please Him today. Friend, do you understand that HE is the source of our blessing?

    Please Him! 2 Corinthians 5:9”….we make it our aim to please him.” Well, the whole world is scheming, plotting and manipulating to please others! There are few who hang around the office with genuine work, there are others who pretend to be hard working but doing nothing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Buillding Walls Will Never Make Better People!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 10, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,412 views

    We look at building walls of seperation in the church, are we to be better or bitter?

    BUILDING WALLS WILL NEVER MAKE BETTER PEOPLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I was a member of THE YOUNG AND RESTLESS in the ENERAL HOSPITAL in the city of DALLAS. I was waiting to see THE DOCTORS. They told me I was at THE EDGE OF NIGHT. My illness was serious. Suddenly I realized ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Make The Most Of God's Compassion! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 29, 2022
     | 2,996 views

    How can we make the most of God's compassion? 1. Believe in Jesus Christ (Matt 14:13-14; John 6:25-41). 2. Be a channel of the Lord's compassion (Matt 14:15-16). 3. Put everything under the Lord's control (Matt 14:17-18). 4. Follow the Lord's commands (Matt 14:19-21).

    Make the Most of God's Compassion! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 14:13-21; John 6:25-41 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared June 29, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 14, we will focus on some of the Lord's amazing miracles. But first, think about how many miracles Jesus worked. In John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Best Choices We Can Ever Make

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 2, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 26,448 views

    1. Choose the right priorities. 2. Choose the right place. 3. Choose the right people. 4. Choose the right Provider.

    The Best Choices We Can Ever Make Ruth 1:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 17, 2015 BACKGROUND: *All of us make choices in life, and when you think about it, it's amazing how many choices we make every day. I am so glad that you chose to be here with us this morning. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist