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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    What Kind Of Shepherd?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 2, 2009
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     | 2,894 views

    What kind of shepherd are you looking for in your life?

    John 10: 11 – 18 What Kind of Shepherd? Intro: There was once a blonde who was really sick of all the blonde jokes. She decided to dye her hair and change her hairstyle. After her new makeover, she decided to take a drive through the countryside. She happened upon a shepherd with a large herd ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Baptism: Magic Or Mission?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,745 views

    "How can I get God to do what I want?" is the poor question that has led to erroneous concepts of baptism. Baptism is, to the contrary, our signing on to how we can go what God wants.

    The problem is that if you don’t ask the right question, you’ll never get the right answer. If you ask the wrong question, you’ll never get the answer you want. A long time ago I learned that it is the wrong question, definitely the wrong question, to ask, "Are we having dessert tonight?" If I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good Shepherd 2

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 30, 2009
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     | 2,337 views

    The Good shepherd calls, but who is listening? The good shepherd leads, but who is following? The Conclusion.

    Dakota Community Church May 31, 2009 The Good Shepherd 2 John 10:11-18 "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand is not the shepherd who owns the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Deacons: Shared Service In The Local Church

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 12, 2014
     | 5,057 views

    A sermon on the role of deacons and their responsibilities.

    Deacons: Shared Service in the Local Church Chuck Sligh September 7, 2014 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 6 INTRODUCTION Today we’re going to jump ahead three or four chapters in our study through Acts to introduce our deacon selection process. By the time of Acts 6, the early ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Detrimental Competition-8

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 31, 2018
     | 3,440 views

    8 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the detriments of competitive ministry. But when is competition detrimental to Christian ministry? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

    DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-VIII—John 3:22-36 Christians & the Church indeed have ‘the market’ on truth. We are in competition with false doctrine. But the Church invites grave difficulties upon herself when they become competitors among themselves...i.e., When their competition becomes detrimental ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Or Nothing

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009
     | 3,609 views

    A sermon highlighting some characteristics of Jesus’ ministry

    ALL OR NOTHING Luke 5:33-39 Sunday, March 8, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Read passage Here we have a parable placed in with several stories that describe the ministry of Jesus. The stories are: • Jesus touching and healing a leper. (5:12-14) • A paralytic is lowered through a roof and Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Detrimental Competition-6 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 17, 2017
     | 3,850 views

    6 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the detriments of competitive ministry. But when is competition detrimental to Christian ministry? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

    DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-VI—John 3:22-36 Christians & the Church indeed have ‘the market’ on truth. We are in competition with false doctrine. But the Church invites grave difficulties upon herself when they become competitors among themselves...i.e., When their competition becomes detrimental ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Messiah Who Serves Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,140 views

    At the center of all true disciples of Jesus is the heart of a servant.

    A Messiah Who Serves Text: Matthew 12:15-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: Martin of Tours was a Roman soldier and a Christian. One cold winter day, as he was entering a city, a beggar stopped him and asked for alms. Martin had no money; but the beggar was blue and shivering with cold and Martin ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Faithful With Little For The Sake Of The Little

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Mar 13, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,802 views

    It is easy to be faithful with little hoping to "graduate" to the big but God’s desire is that we would be faithful with little for the sake of the little, trusting and growing closer to Him with correct motives.

    Faithful with little Lk.16:10 - Faithful with little. 
 Ministry relevance - 1 Cor. 4:2 (minister must be found faithful) and 1 Tim.1:12 (We’ve been found faithful so He has put us in ministry), Pr.11:3 (Erin will read). 
 Remember FAITH: God used it on us 1st (James 3:1, 1Tim. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 3 - Genesis 17:1-27 - Could You Choose A Different Sign? Please! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 10, 2010
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,658 views

    The real SIGN OF THE COVENANT that God made with Abraham is not found in the stars. It was another kind of sign entirely, a sign which probably stunned Abram at first.

    Part 3 - Genesis 17:1-27 - COULD YOU CHOOSE A DIFFERENT SIGN? PLEASE! On facebook I have noticed that you have the opportunity of reading your HOROSCOPE for some kind of guidance each day. Apparently it was Empedocles, a fifth century BCE Greek philosopher, who started it all off when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Matthew 5 - Part 6 - Oh God, Please Don’t Send Me To Africa! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 25, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,550 views

    So, do I have to go to the heart of Africa or some other war ravaged, AIDS ridden, refugee overrun, starving hordes kind of country before I can show mercy? I hope not! Is that unmerciful? What does being merciful really mean?

    26/12/09 Pastorross | public entry | tags: identifying with others, Mercy, Compassion, Matthew 5 | report Matthew 5 - Oh God, please don’t send me to Africa! When I think of mercy I think of Mother Teresa spending her life working amongst the poor in India, but I don’t know why exactly. Mercy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Showing Compassion

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 37 ratings
     | 22,734 views

    A look at the example of the compassion that Christ showed and how we should imitate His example of compassion.

    Confessions: I Struggle to Show Compassion Like Christ Did Introduction: I learn more and more about the importance of being honest with ourselves, especially concerning our relationship with Christ. I think that sometimes we as the church live an idealistic life. We don’t like to admit faults; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Freed From Suffering Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,274 views

    Do you understand that that is what Jesus wants to do for you? He wants to heal the disease of your heart that alienates you from his Father and leads you to your eternal death. He wants to make you whole, not just feel better.

    Introduction There was a series of commercials that featured particularly embarrassing moments for individuals, followed by an announcer saying, “Need to get out of town fast?”, and a camera shot of an airplane flying overhead. The main character in our passage this morning (at least for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Our Purpose "Doing Three Things With Excellence"

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 8, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,401 views

    This sermon looks at the 3 fold nature of our purpose statement and elaborates on each of them which are 1 right relationship with God, 2 equipped for the ministry of Jesus Christ, 3 make a difference in the lives of others.

    Our Purpose: “Doing Three Things With Excellence” 1/24/2010 Psalm 46:1-11 Colossians 3:12-17 In Life-sharing and Pioneers, we have been looking closely at our purpose statement, and what we as a church mean by it. Let’s say it together: Our purpose is to enter ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dan Willis avatar

    Just Children Series

    Contributed by Dan Willis on Sep 21, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,397 views

    The sermon breaks down societies misconceptions on children. This sermon gives us a biblical understanding and view point of the power and depth of understanding children have even in their innocence and naivety. It challenges us to consider carefully how

    Today we are going to start into a new series. This series will be difficult and will challenge us to be honest and aware of the things going on around us. They will cause us to face a hardship that is present even now among us. We are going to confront the 3 great lies Satan has told the church of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed