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  • Steven Buhr avatar

    A Choice To Make

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,269 views

    I was thinking about whether there is just 'one thing' that is most needed in life. So I looked up that phrase…one thing. Here’s what I read in the Gospel of Luke

    A choice to make… Jan. 2, 2011 Intro: - how would you rate your 2010? Good year? Bad year? Physically or spiritually? Do you feel closer to God or does it feel like He’s further away? - do you think you made good choices in 2010? - we’ve just had a busy season, busy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing A Passion For Reaching People For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 19, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,912 views

    Basic message telling the church that the job of reaching people is up to us!

    Developing a Passion for Reaching People for Jesus. Various Scriptures February 20, 2005 Introduction Today we wrap up our series on the five purposes of the church with a look at how we are to be involved in reaching our world for Jesus Christ. This is the only one of the five purposes that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Whatever

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,405 views

    A look at the up and down nature of life as illustrated in Jesus own experiences....

    Dakota Community Church March 01, 2009 am Whatever! Mark 1:9-15 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Neither Total Nor Final (The Future Of Israel)

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jan 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,065 views

    God has neither totally nor finally given up on Israel.

    Have you ever given up on a person? You even felt that the person is beyond your reach… even beyond the reach of God. Well, when we look at the nation Israel, we tend to think that way. In view of the ongoing and, it seems, never-ending conflict there, it appears to us that God gave up on Israel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guard The Door

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 16, 2013
     | 5,228 views

    Oh, yes, we got to set up the doors! Listen carefully today!

    Guard the door! Nehemiah 7:1”Now it came to pass, when the wall was built, and I had set up the doors, and the porters and the singers and the Levites were appointed..” I have some wonderful things to talk to you from this chapter! All is not over after the wedding bell rings! All ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Definition Christianity

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,897 views

    This is an attempt to clear up the blurred condition in the minds of people concerning the basics of Christianity.

    Scripture: Acts 11:26 Title: “A Definition of Christianity” Introduction: What a sweet, suggestive title “Christian.” They were called after the name of Christ because they had believed on Him, and turned to Him, and were now, with full purpose of heart, living for Him. Wouldn’t it be wonderful ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The King Revealed: When Jesus Calls, Everything Changes - Matthew 4:18–22 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 27, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 168 views

    Matthew opens Jesus’ public ministry not with a miracle, not with a sermon, but with a call. A simple shoreline. Ordinary men. An extraordinary King. And in that moment, the Kingdom of God breaks into everyday life.

    The King Revealed: When Jesus Calls, Everything Changes - Matthew 4:18–22 (NLT) Theme: The King Revealed Topic: Jesus Calls His Disciples Introduction: When the King Steps onto the Shore Every call reveals something about the caller. When a telemarketer rings, we ignore it. When a doctor calls ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Father's Deep Love

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 25, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,045 views

    In this story, Jesus leaves the ending open. There was still time for the self-righteous to repent as well. There is still time for you. Have you drifted far from God?

    Opening illustration: Play the video “Daddy’s Love.” Introduction: On this ''Father's Day'' we will take an in-depth look at the genuine love of God, which is depicted in the love of the prodigal's earthly father. The sinfulness of the son was great, but the graciousness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Patience Series

    Contributed by Lynn Holmes on Feb 24, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,697 views

    A sermon teaching how to build up relationships with patience, listening, and perspective.

    [Lynn would like to acknowledge and thank two individuals: Years ago Pastor Rick Warren wrote a Sermon Series based upon 1 Corinthians 13, and John Ortberg wrote a book entitled: Everybody’s Normal Until You Get To Know Them. Lynn relied heavily upon these two resources for this series because ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    I See The Light! Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,949 views

    The strength of our faith is tied up in our ability to hear God.

    I think that it’s important to consistently remind ourselves that we do not serve a silent God. Throughout the pages of Scripture we see a God who is involved in His people’s lives and wants to speak to them and DOES speak to them. We see in the Bible a God who desperately wants to redeem mankind ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "exciting Enough To Be Contagious"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 25, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,353 views

    A sermon about being caught up in something bigger than yourself.

    “Exciting Enough to be Contagious” Matthew 4:18-22 Early last week I sat in my office and listened, for several hours, to a woman who lives in her van with her 32-year-old son. She was probably about 50 but looked much older. She had an extremely low view of herself, and had been abused by ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Conspiracy Of Compassion Series

    Contributed by Greg Warren on May 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,442 views

    Challenges listeners to put their love into action and demonstrate the love of Jesus through acts of compassion. Also discusses the power of acts of compassion as ways to open doors of evangelism.

    What is compassion? Compassion is an expected output of true love. “Compassion” = A feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for someone in the midst of a tragedy, accompanied by a desire to alleviate the suffering. It’s the most important thing you put on every morning. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Worship That Wins!

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Nov 16, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,334 views

    For to worship is to quicken the conscience by the Holiness of God; to feed the mind with the truth of God; to purge the imagination by the beauty of God; to open the heart to the love of God; to devote the will to the purpose of God.

    WORSHIP THAT WINS! Introduction: Many people have the wrong idea of what worship really is. One little boy was listening to his parents discuss the church service. The mother stated she did not like the song services. The dad said that the preacher’s sermon was too long. The little boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Why Give Thanks PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 282 views

    True gratitude transforms our lives, drawing us closer to Jesus, deepening our healing, and opening our hearts to God’s ongoing blessing and presence.

    Some of us walked in today with full calendars and thin reserves. Bills on the table, worries in the heart, a sigh that sits a little too close to the surface. We could use a fresh breath of grace. We could use the reminder that God isn’t just good to us; He is near to us. Near on the mountaintop. ...read more

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    The Heart Of Christ

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 10, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,600 views

    Today is Palm Sunday, the day when Jesus opened his heart for all to see. In his heart, we see where his true treasure was.

    The Heart of Christ Luke 19:29-40. Palm Sunday, April 9, 2006 Back in February, Tony Campolo addressed the National Pastor’s Convention in San Diego, California. He told a story about the pastor in his church (he attends an African American Church in Philadelphia) speaking to the graduating ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist