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  • James Sulton avatar

    The Making Of Men Catchers

    Contributed by James Sulton on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,862 views

    Be fishers of men.

    Mat. 4:19 Luke 5:1-11 More important to catch men than some slimy fish. Peter owned a boat and some nets but his business was failing. Because God called he could succeed catching men. I. Something to be done by us. 1. Abraham separated to Him to pursue his object. We cannot follow Him unless ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Wells In The Valley

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 49 ratings
     | 9,300 views

    Jerusalem was situated on a hill. In order to get to Jerusalem, the pilgrim must pass through a hot, dry, and barren valley.

    MAKING WELLS IN THE VALLEY PSALM 84:6-- “Who passing through the valley of Baca make it a well; the rain also filleth the pools.” Introduction: Jerusalem was situated on a hill. In order to get to Jerusalem, the pilgrim must pass through a hot, dry, and barren valley. 1. Three Names of Valleys ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clothes Make The Man

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,978 views

    A sermon on Isaiah 61:3, 10 on the garments that we need to be wearing as Christians (garments of salvation, robe of righteousness, and garment of praise) Material adapted from various SermonCentral Contributors, Thanks!

    Sermon for 3/18/2007 Clothes Make the Man Isaiah 61:1-3, 10-11 Introduction: A. Clothes are important in our society. In the third world they are thankful just to have clothes but here we must have a certain brand of clothing or we are not happy. What we wear says a lot about who we are and what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Make It To Friday

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 29, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,643 views

    Facing troubles and tests in our daily walk drains our energy. We wonder if we can even make it to Friday. Three things from I Peter show us how to get there.

    May, 2007 How to Make it to Friday I Peter 1:17-23 INTRODUCTION: In this scripture Peter is writing to Jewish Christians who were driven out of Jerusalem and scattered throughout Asia Minor and to all believers everywhere. This writing took place as Christians were being tortured and killed for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott Ellis avatar

    You Are Able To Make It

    Contributed by Scott Ellis on May 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,701 views

    Teaching your congregation that the ccan make it thruogh Christ

    Title: You can make it. Introduction: This passage tells us three things today that we need to know to fight Satan and win. If we look back in the chapters before we see David’s life. How God had used him to kill the Lion and the Bear. (I Samuel 17:34-36)Always remember where you can from so you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Makes A Father

    Contributed by Scott Epperson on Jul 1, 2007
     | 4,591 views

    IN ALL OF GODS GREATNESS, IN HIS CARNATE MANIFESTATION, EVEN HE CHOSE FOR HIMSELF A FATHER AND A MOTHER.

    What Makes a Father Rev. Scott Epperson 6-17-07 ILLUSTATION.- Harmon Killebrew who used to play for the Minn. Twins said, “My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say, ‘You’re tearing up the grass.’ Dad would reply, ‘We’re not raising grass, we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    You Are Making A Difference

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,793 views

    This message deals with the reality that we are all making a difference, but we need to ask the question what kind of difference are we making in the body of Christ.

    You Are Making A Difference 1/13/08 2 Samuel 23:8-23 Romans 12:1-21 Let me introduce you to Stephen and Joseph. They were twins but very different from each other. Stephen started hanging with the wrong crowd in high school, and got involved with using and selling drugs. He caused his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Making The Most Of Grace

    Contributed by Bruce Pratt on Feb 11, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,232 views

    There is much more to God’s grace than just its saving power. Christians need to learn to get the most out of God’s grace.

    MAKING THE MOST OF GRACE I’m a pretty technically minded guy, and I like gadgets as much as the next person. But I just don’t seem willing or able to embrace the technology that has sprung up around cell phones. They make me feel positively old-fashioned. Maybe it’s just that when I hear the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Room For The Glory!

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,867 views

    Many are asking for the Glory of God (manifested presence of God in our services and lives). We are asking for better marriages, families, ministries and more of God. Have we properly prepared for what God is about to do on the earth realm? Are we read

    Turn with me to Exodus 33:18. Glory - Hebrew Word – Kabowd (kaw bode’) Vine’s Word – Honor In KJV: Glory Honour Glorious Abundance Reputation Revenue Dignity Splendor Hab. 2:14 For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of God as the waters cover the earth. God wants women ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Better Choices

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on May 16, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,618 views

    Some decisions have little impact on us, but others are decisions that will impact our life and the lives of others. I am convinced that with these type of decisions we make better choices when we rely on the Word, on Jesus and on the Holy Spirit in our

    Making Better Choices By Greg Johnson May 16, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Last Friday, I went with my wife Becky to the fresh fruit and vegetable market that we like to shop at occasionally. The task assigned to me was to pick out seven apples. It took me as much time to pick out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Making Christ Known

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,046 views

    How are we to approach the task of making Christ known? Peter suggests this should be done through Revelation, proclamation, and demonstration.

    MAKING CHRIST KNOWN 1 Peter 2:9-12 INTRO: The population of our world is growing at an alarming rate. Statisticians tell us that by the year A.D. 2050 the population of the world will be 14 billion, or more than twice its present size. Unfortunately, our evangelistic efforts are not keeping pace ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mitch Davis avatar

    Making A Name For Ourselves

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jul 10, 2007
     | 5,375 views

    It is natural, when living in the flesh, for people to want to make a name for themselves. We want to “stand out” among our peers: academically, socially, behaviorally, athletically, etc. Christianity, however, teaches just the opposite.

    Making a Name for Ourselves Theme: Whose name are we trying to promote: ours, or God’s? INTRODUCTION A. It is natural, when living in the flesh, for people to want to make a name for themselves. 1. We want to “stand out” among our peers: academically, socially, behaviorally, athletically, etc. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Making The Message Clear Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,283 views

    If we don’t clearly understand the gospel message ourselves, how will we be able to share it with others? Here’s a lesson that will help prepare us to share the message clearly.

    Introduction: A. In the Scripture reading that was just read for us, the Apostle Paul was concluding his letter to the Colossians and he asked them to pray for two things. 1. First, He asked them to pray that God would open doors for the message. 2. Second, He asked them to pray that he might ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Attitude Makes The Difference

    Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Nov 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,141 views

    What we believe produces the reality, the outcome. Our attitude makes the difference.

    We need to be able to prove what we believe by the way we live. The Book of James clearly states that faith without works is dead (James 2:17) An attitude that is tuned-in with the truths of the scriptures makes a real difference. What we believe produces the reality, the outcome. A less ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Making The Jesus Connection Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007
     | 4,184 views

    Listening to Jesus’ words about the way He relates to the Father can help us understand the way we’re supposed to relate to the Father, and to Jesus

    ding-dong! I went to answer the door. It was a Saturday morning. There on the porch stood a young man carrying some brochures. “Hello. I’m from a group that is concerned about our treatment of the environment. Do you mind if I ask you a couple of questions?” OK. “Are you troubled by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ