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  • Kirk Wannop avatar

    Jesus Never Called Shotgun

    Contributed by Kirk Wannop on Jan 17, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,346 views

    Jesus tells us to give up the seat of honour so His grace can flow through our humility

    Jesus Never Called Shotgun Luke 14:1-14 Jan 20th, 2008 I have to confess that when I hear someone call “shotgun” it gets my hackles up a bit. When they say shotgun I hear “me; me; me.” It reminds me of when our kids were young I would tell them not to say “I’m the king of the castle and ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Given To Testify

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,321 views

    A sermon that wraps up a morning of personal testimonies - giving biblical references on how to testify and why we must testify.

    We all have a sphere of influence in our lives. That sphere is made up of those people in our lives that we have some influence over. And one of the strongest ways we can influence someone is through a personal testimony. That is when you tell someone else how something, or somebody, has ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Look In The Mirror Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 28, 2006
     | 4,625 views

    Humanity has failed to live up to God’s standards but Jesus provides the way by which we can be saved

    If you were to read the first few chapters of Genesis and then stop, you could very easily get depressed couldn’t you? The picture is a very bleak one. Adam and Eve have totally blown it. They had everything. Their home was literally a paradise. They were in direct communication with God. Yet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Ministry And Attitude

    Contributed by Bruce Gebbeken on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,566 views

    When Jesus confronts his congregation of followers about the truth of physical and spiritual ideas, something really stirs up!

    Ministry and Attitude John 6:22-71 Sometimes as church going people we need to stop and look to see what our motivation is. I have many times bent over backwards to accommodate people so that they would be comfortable in our little church. I know some of you have done the same when you are out ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Glorifying God

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,221 views

    The love to which Jesus summons us is not the giving UP of one’s life, but the giving AWAY of one’s life.

    Glorifying God – John 13: 31-38 Intro: Glorify – to exalt and honor, to praise extravagantly, honor, extol. --- May Dad once said to me, “I have given you a name of honor, see that you pass it on in the same condition as you received it.” I never really appreciated that thought until I had sons ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Boundary Markers: Noble Truths That Set Us Apart Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,557 views

    True Christians do not always see everything the same way, but we stand up for certain non-negotiable truths.

    Boundary Markers: Noble Truths That Set Us Apart (I Peter 1:17-21) 1. Sometimes people who do not know the Lord appoint themselves as spokesman for us. 2. Have you ever heard a lost person accuse you of being unChristlike because you would not give them their way? 3. Or have you heard claims ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Faithful Living

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,615 views

    Faithful living requires believers to give up whatever hinders their relationship with God, to lay aside sin, and to run with endurance.

    Faithful Living 10/05/08 PM Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION The need for a faith that endures Hebrews 6:11-12 “And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence so as to realize the full assurance of hope until the end, so that you will not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Shepherds Meet The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,551 views

    Since mankind is made up mostly of common people, common shepherds were the first visitors to welcome the Savior of mankind.

    The Shepherds Meet the Good Shepherd (Luke 2:7-18) 1. Remember the commercials a few years ago that said, "Got Milk?" We Vasiceks are into dairy. We use lots of lowfat cottage cheese, yogurt, and obviously milk. 2. Wisconsin is "the Dairy State," although California is advertising. The land of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Romans 1:1-7 Series

    Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Oct 7, 2009
     | 3,470 views

    God’s calling is not that we "straighten up" and thus become holy. But rather that we actually become "holy ones."

    Outline for CBF AM April 26, 2009 Romans 1:1-7 Intro. A. What is the thrust of vv. 2-7? This is basically Paul’s greeting to the Romans. Still, his greeting is full of content! The main "content" of this greeting is sort of a parenthetical commentary on "the gospel of God," v. 1. B. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Is A Disciple

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 9, 2010
     | 5,480 views

    what does it mean to follow Jesus? This sermon uses taking up our cross to explain what a disciple is.

    What is a Disciple? Luke 9:23-27 What is a disciple... specifically, what is a disciple of Jesus Christ? Someone who believes in Jesus? One who joins the church? One who reaches some level of spirituality? Based on Jesus’ own words, found in our verses for today I will tell you a disciple ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Know Where You Are Going Series

    Contributed by Louis Gibson on Apr 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,746 views

    Like the Extreme Cowboy Race, as Christians we too are in a race. We must saddle up and ride to win the race.

    Extreme Cowboy Race John 16:5-16 Pastor Louis Gibson April 15 2008 “Extreme Cowboy Race” RFD tv airs with Craig Cameron. A race with obstacles like the Texas Three-step, log drag, water hazard, etc… It is a timed event with points awarded based upon a set of five criteria; 1. horsemanship, 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Many Hands Make Light Work Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 22, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 44,014 views

    The Hebrews pair up the practical human effort with the practical Godly effort to address the dire circumstances they find themselves in.

    In February of 1945 Joe Rosenthal pulled out his camera and clicked a photo that would later become the most reproduced photograph in the history of photography: Five young Marines planting the American flag on the island of Iwo Jima. The photo of these young men raising the flag was splashed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Place Of Sacrifice

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Apr 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,238 views

    This is a sermon that shows the great sacrifice that Abraham was willing to make as he offered up Isaac and the way that the Lord blessed him.

    THE PLACE OF SACRIFICE TEXT: Genesis 22 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: In this chapter, Abraham is going to be facing his greatest test. Upon the completion of this test, Abraham will have demonstrated his willingness to turn loose his most prized possession, his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Pruitt avatar

    When Will The World End?

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,775 views

    I want to take this text this morning and with the help of God answer some of the questions that come up from time to time

    When Will the World End? Sunday September 17, 2000 As we begin our sermon this morning I would like for you to all turn in your bibles to, Matthew the 24th chapter. I want to take this text this morning and with the help of God answer some of the questions that come up from time to time. Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Go For It

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,691 views

    The benefits of the kingdom come to those who "lose" their lives for the gospel: deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Jesus.

    Go for It Mark 8:34-38 (read 8:27-38) Did you ever see me ski? I admit my heart wasn’t into it too much. Not being very good at it, I couldn’t really see the point of going up and down a hill in the cold. When I did go down the hill, I kept thinking about how not to break or sprain anything. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed