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  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    Spiritual Friendship -- A Mark Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 15, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,997 views

    Spiritual Friendship is one of the expecations God has of his disciples. This sermon looks at several Scripture passages to identify the keys to building a successful Spiritual Friendship.

    (Preface note to the reader: Our church elders identified 7 Marks of Discipleship. Six are suggested by Michael Foss in his book, "Power Surge." To his six, we added the seventh -- Evangelism. These marks are: Spiritual Friendships, Serve Others in and beyond the congregation, Pray Daily, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Introduction To Joel Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,371 views

    The book of Joel reveals the wonderful sovereignty of God.

    Joel 1:1 Introduction Woodlawn Baptist Church January 18, 2004 Introduction “The word of the Lord that came to Joel the son of Pethuel.” As I begin a short series of messages from the book of Joel, I want to begin tonight by laying a foundation for the thoughts that will come later in the book. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proverbs For Living

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,844 views

    This book of Proverbs is a fathers’ counsel to his son. Every young person and young at heart ought to read a verse from this book on a daily basis. This book speaks to life and how it can be lived.

    Living the Life Series: Proverbs For Living (PFL) Scripture Reference: Proverbs 2:1 – 10 Introduction We are a culture that is overwhelmed with acronyms, initials, abbreviations, and catchy phrases that paint the picture or tell the story of people, places, or things. There is no shortage of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Views On Life

    Contributed by Miles Anderson on Jan 25, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,773 views

    When there are so many views on life, why not look at the illustration that Jesus used?

    VIEWS ON LIFE/ADAPTED FROM AN OUTLINE BY BRO. RON BLANKENSHIP Introduction: There is one daunting question asked by men and woman, boys and girls alike. It is a question that has been asked throughout time and continues to be asked. What is my purpose in life. What is the meaning of all there is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Best Friends Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 13,827 views

    Fully following followers of God express God’s love like Jonathan did with David.

    I begin this morning with a question, “Who would you call your best friend?” For some of us, it is our spouse. For others of us, a sibling is our best friend. For others, a childhood friend whom we still communicate with today holds the title of being our “best friend.” Best friends are very ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Bema Judgment

    Contributed by Jason Robertson on Jan 31, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 15,093 views

    A doctrinal and practical understanding of the Judgment Seat of Christ that all Christians will stand before one day.

    Bema Judgment Two most important judgments in the future: Great White Throne Judgment and Judgment Seat of Christ (Bema). I. The Meaning of Bema Judgment. Bema = a Greek word translated in English as “judgment seat.” At the large Greek Olympic was an elevated seat that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is Jesus To You?

    Contributed by James May on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 15,325 views

    This is the greatest question that can be asked of every man. The answer will determine our eternal destiny.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Greatest Gift Is Love

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 35,680 views

    EPIPHANY 4(C) - God’s greatest gift is love: everything else fails but God’s love never fails.

    GOD’S GREATEST GIFT IS LOVE 1 Corinthians 13 February 2, 2003 1 CORINTHIANS 13 131If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resound-ing gong or a clanging cymbal. 2If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Part 6 Of 6: Idle Working Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,818 views

    Work is a blessing from God to be enjoyed. Seven wrong ways and seven right ways to work and enjoy it.

    Making The Most Of My Life: Six Ways We Waste Our Day Part 6 of 6: Idle Working II Thessalonians 3:6-8 "Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is living in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How To Be Sure Of Your Salvation

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 22, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 13,943 views

    God’s word has clear teaching on assurance. You can not just sing words, but you can sin from your heart: "Blessed assurance Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchased of God."

    How You Can Be Sure of Your Salvation I John 5:13 2 Timothy 1:7-12 Christians of all ages need the assurance of salvation. Carollyn’s step-father was an outstanding Christian gentleman. He was a retired School Superintendent in Michigan. He moved to Florida and married Carollyn’s mother after ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Be Opened!

    Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 106 ratings
     | 27,246 views

    In this Gospel lesson Jesus "opens" a deaf and mute man. Jesus still performs "openings" today.

    I’m sure most of you remember the blackout that rocked the Northeast a few weeks ago. On Thursday August 14th about 4:30pm the electric power supply completely shut down. All the major cities and all the small towns across 4 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces were without electricity. Detroit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Are Rewards Something We Should Strive For?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,912 views

    Sermon on the quest for rewards in heaven - whether they should be sought - how and why.

    October 12, 2003 Mark 9:30-37 Dear saints living in the hope of the resurrection, God’s Word is full of encouragements for us to look forward to the resurrection from the dead. One such encouragement is the promise of rewards that will be given to us once we get to heaven. This is very ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Don't Lose Your Key"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,352 views

    Every Christian has a "key" of the gospel ... that will unlock the door to the Kingdom of Heaven. We need to use it through the proclamation of the Word of God.

    “Don’t Lose Your Key” Matthew 16:13-20 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on ‘Great Events In The Life And Ministry Of Jesus’. Jesus is getting closer to the cross – 16:21 Jesus wants the Disciples to see how far they’ve come … SO … He asks – 16:15 o If they are going to establish the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Letting God Be God In Death #1 Series

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,716 views

    This is the first in a series of message dealing with Letting God Be God in all areas of our lives. This offering is an attempt to show how we can allow God be God God when we experience the pain and perplexity of Death.

    “In the first month the whole Israelite community arrived at the Desert of Zin, and they stayed at Kadesh. There Miriam died and was buried.” On Saturday a week ago, I went to King’s Convenience Store across the way to procure some nutriment for my body, because I had become famished. And while I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where's Your Help Coming From?

    Contributed by Kymone Hinds on Jan 4, 2003
    based on 300 ratings
     | 64,255 views

    We need to recognize who sustained us through our past and be faithful to Him in the future.

    Where’s Your Help Coming From? Psalm 124 December 28th, 2002. I can picture the processional party of pilgrims passing through the pleasant countryside. From all different walks of life, they come. Some are common shepherds who had toiled all year round under the brisk, bleak blanket of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist