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  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Jesus Calls Us Into His Mission

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 19, 2007
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    As with the Apostles, today’s Church is called to be the Church in mission. This short sermon also emphasises that we must not ’star gaze’. We are simply to be involved in God’s mission.

    Sadly as I preach this morning there will be ‘preachers’ stating that Jesus did not ascend vertically into heaven; and whilst I will not today have the opportunity to challenge such false teachers let’s remind ourselves of this: After appearing to the disciples “many times in ways that proved ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The King's Business

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 11, 2007
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     | 14,447 views

    As believers in Jesus Christ, we are to be about His business and that business is the sharing of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

    Back in Luke 9:51, we’re told that Jesus had set His eyes toward Jerusalem, and He was on His way. A crowd of people traveled with Him through all the stories that Jesus has been telling on this journey. They’re following Him to Jerusalem, and now they’re almost there. They are at Jericho, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keeping The Main Thing The Main Thing

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 27, 2007
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     | 6,584 views

    Refocusing/reminding our church on the main thing of making disciples of Jesus.

    The beginning of the year tends to be a time for fresh starts, we refocus and remind ourselves of what is most important. As we look back on the past year we sometimes realize we may not have been doing everything perhaps we should have been doing. For some they realize they need to quit a habit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    See The Glory

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 9, 2008
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     | 5,039 views

    Contemplating the vastness of space and answering the question whether we are alone in the universe the reason for the stars.

    Psalm 97:6 KJV The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory. - Stars galaxies, quasars, pulsars shout forth God’s glory - About 3,000 stars can be seen with the naked eye. - Science estimates 10↗21 stars - Other estimates 70,000 million million million - Or 3000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Essentials Of Our Mission Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,806 views

    Three essentials for any missional Christ follower or church.

    Studies have shown that the most fulfilled and satisfied people alive are the people who have a sense of mission in their lives. They live for a purpose higher than themselves. The Apostle Paul exemplified this truth. He was always happy. Even in prison he had joy. Just read the letter to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go With The Flow Of God's Word Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 9, 2008
     | 4,911 views

    If we just give out the Word, God’s work will begin.

    1. Lots of things happen when a person gets saved, born again. a. He’s made right with GOD… justified. Romans 3.28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law. b. He’s under the ongoing change of the Holy Spirit… Sanctified. 2 Cor. 3.18 But we all, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mission: One Sinner

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 13, 2005
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     | 3,038 views

    If you think Hell is so bad, why aren’t you doing everything you can to keep people from going there?

    MISSION: ONE SINNER Luke 15:4-10 4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep (he made an investment in 100 sheep, and let me say here that God made an investment in all humanity), if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I'm The Greatest!

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 15, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,656 views

    We think that we can find greatness in accumulating wealth, friends, accomplishments and the like. However, Jesus tells us that true greatness is found

    -What does it mean to be great? -It’s an age old question -Everyone ultimately is on a quest for greatest -People search for this elusive gem in many different places or pursuits -People look for greatness is wealth, power, prestige, fame, accomplishments, friends -However, those will all fail ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What's So Great About Salvation?

    Contributed by Mark N. Posey on May 23, 2012
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     | 7,312 views

    Everything connected with our Great God is there great, including our salvation! Therefore, what make our salvation "so great?"

    What is “SO GREAT” about Salvation? INTRODUCTION: The Hebrews writer asked, “how shall we escape, if we neglect SO GREAT salvation” (Heb. 2:3). If salvation is neglected, there can be NO escape, but a “certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Say A Little Prayer Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 25, 2018
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    God can take even our smallest prayers and turn them into great success as in the case of freeing Peter from Herod's prison.

    1. Have you ever prayed and then said, “That will never happen.”? 2. Welcome to the club! Acts 12.1-17 About that time Herod the king laid violent hands on some who belonged to the church. 2 He killed James the brother of John with the sword, 3 and when he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Will Live In-Between #10 Descending Into Greatness The Art Of Servanthood Series

    Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Apr 19, 2017
     | 3,847 views

    To be God's servants we must understand how become what He desires. The way God wants is not the way the world expects.

    I Will Live In-Between #10 Descending Into Greatness: The Art of Servanthood (John 13:1-17) ~ Intro: 2 of the most popular TV shows have had similar things in common. The first is Extreme Home Makeover & the other from this season is Undercover Boss. Both of these show the value to helping or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The G.o.a.t

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 9, 2019
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     | 20,395 views

    Who is the greatest man that’s ever been born? Who would be considered the G.O.A.T. when it comes to everyone who has ever lived? Jesus answers this question and leaves no room for debate.

    TITLE: THE G.O.A.T. SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 11:11 In sports there’s an acronym used to describe the greatest of all time -- It’s the word GOAT - GREATEST OF ALL TIME…G.O.A.T. • Many believe in Basketball that Michael Jordan is the greatest of all time. Some vote for LeBron or Wilt Chamberlain, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is The Greatest? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 7, 2017
     | 8,441 views

    James and John asked Jesus for something of which they had no clue how to obtain.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We being a new series today entitled Great Complaints. In this series, we will examine some of the tension points we find in the Bible. • The Bible, we find a great number of tension points that caused a great number of complaints. • Some of the complaints were somewhat ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Radical Love: Prompts Radical Changes PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 1, 2023
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     | 1,670 views

    To explore the concept of Radical Love, emphasizing its transformative power and its importance as the foundation of all commandments, urging us to love God, our neighbors, and even our enemies with a selfless, sacrificial love.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we'll be taking a deep dive into a topic that is central to our faith, yet so challenging in practice - Radical Love. In her book, 'The Greatest Thing in the World', respected Christian author Amy Carmichael wrote, “You can give without loving, but you cannot ...read more

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    Lazarus And The Rich Man PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 1,044 views

    Emphasize the importance of compassion and good deeds in our lives, as neglecting these can lead to severe consequences, as illustrated in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus from Luke 16:19-31.

    Good morning, church! Today, we are going to unpack a powerful message from the book of Luke, Chapter 16, verses 19 through 31. This passage is a profound illustration of the sin of omitting good deeds, the consequences of ignoring others, and the incredible power of compassion. Before we delve in, ...read more

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