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  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    #3 - How To Put Jesus First Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 6, 2005
    based on 114 ratings
     | 39,890 views

    If you really want to be a follower of Jesus, he’s got to be first. (rich young ruler) But how can I make Him first? By getting rid of 4 common excuses... *HANDOUT INCLUDED* Discipleship resources here: www.newstartdiscipleship.com/day1

    To see the NewStart Discipleship Journal that Darrell uses for discipling new believers on how to follow Jesus, check out www.newstartdiscipleship.com/day1. ----------- 95% commitment to Jesus Christ is 5% short. What does it mean to put Jesus first? What does it mean to have total commitment ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Chris Tiller avatar

    Second Person Of The Trinity

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,202 views

    What does it mean to say that Jesus is the Second Person of the Trinity? What are some of the errors of understanding that have sometimes confused or deceived people?

    In the midst of his earthly ministry, Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” Jesus then asked them, “What about you? Who do you say that I am?” The gospels ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    The Faithful Hand Maiden

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,852 views

    A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Advent A sermon about Mary’s faithfulness

    4th Sunday in Advent Luke 1:26-38 "The Faithful Hand Maiden?" 26 ¶ In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    Christmas Is Love Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,665 views

    The incarnation of Christ sends a message to the world that we desperately need to hear: God says, "I love you."

    Christmas is Love Text: John 1:1-12 Introduction: For more than 10 years two British artists named David Chorley and Douglas Bower waded into the grain fields of England. Using some basic tools (strings, boards and crude sighting devices) they formed intriguing geometric patterns in the crops or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Giving Our Best For God

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 12, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 24,329 views

    This is a passage that really speaks for itself. It looks at how much the glass of water meant to David, the great lengths his men went to get it, and how David then gave it to God in worship. Would we be willing to do the same?

    I want you all to turn with me to the book of 2 Samuel 23:13-17, but I’m not going to read it to you right now like we normally do. I want to tell this story and build on it because this is a story that almost preaches itself. It’s a powerful story that shows a lot about the heart of David and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Idolatry: Dancing With Myself

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,273 views

    Also 1cor 10:14-22. How Paul’s discussion of not eating meat sacrificed to idols is very relevant for us today

    Intro Story – The Chauffeur A very well respected Nobel prize-winning physicist was asked to travel the country and lecture on some of his current theories. His sponsors provided a limousine and a chauffeur. Night after night, city after city the physicist gave the exact same lecture. After all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Don Jaques avatar

    Nothing Beats Love Part 5

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Nov 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,881 views

    Loving people means you forgive them as God forgives you.

    Early in my relationship with Ann, before we were married, I did a number of really stupid things in our relationship. • There was the time she sent me a “swatch” watch for my birthday and when she called me the first thing I said was “I wanted a blue one” instead of “thank you” • I won’t bore ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Samuel Stone avatar

    How To Clean Your Inner Mess Series

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Dec 3, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,737 views

    Advance season preparation of our hearts for the coming of Christ. How to handle stress. This sermon is crafted using Rick Warren’s expository and purpose-driven preaching method called CRAFT.

    Jehovah Tsidkenu: The Lord is our Righteousness Samuel M. Stone Trinity, Dec. 3, 2006 14 “Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. 15 In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bruce Allen avatar

    Follow Me

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Dec 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,233 views

    Who are you following? Is it the Lord Jesus Christ - someone else - or something else. Who are you following?

    FOLLOW ME . Matthew 4:18-22; Mark 1:16-20 – [to Simon Peter, Andrew, James, and John] “Follow Me” . Matthew 9:9; Mark 2:14; Luke 5:27-28 – [Matthew (Levi)] “Follow Me” . John 1:43 – [Phillip] “Follow Me” . Matthew 16:24-27; Mark 8:34-38; Luke 9:23-26; cf. John 12:26a – [Disciples in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Son Only A Father Could Love

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 16, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,387 views

    No matter what we’ve done, our heavenly Father will always take us back.

    A Son Only a Father Could Love Text: Lk. 15:11-32 Introduction 1. Read Lk. 15:11-19 2. Illustration: Once a mother allowed her children to get a hamster with the understanding that they take care of it. So they got a hamter and named his Danny. However, after a while it was the mother who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Lee Henry avatar

    Fulfilling All Righteousness

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 7, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 19,672 views

    Jesus baptism helped him fulfill all righteousness. Likewise, our baptism helps us to fulfill all righteousness, that is, to become the righteousness of God through Jesus Christ.

    Fulfilling All Righteousness Matt. 3:15 John was a wild and wooly evangelist preaching “hell fire and brimstone” to all who would listen. He was the very personification of Elijah in his garment of coarse camel hair and leather belt. This is how Elijah was identified by King Ahaziah in II Kings ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Durst avatar

    What Is The Big Deal With Sin?

    Contributed by Michael Durst on Jul 11, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,734 views

    A Look at the dangerous nature of sin through the story of David and Bathseba

    When I was growing up there were two things I really liked, Gameboy and bouncy balls. The only problem was that I didn’t own a Gameboy, and it always seemed like the bouncy ball I wanted belonged to someone else. My oldest brother Jay did have a gameboy and he kept it in his closet in a white ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Jury Duty [judge Not / Judging] Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 26, 2006
    based on 167 ratings
     | 38,661 views

    Jesus said "Judge Not." What this means, doesn’t mean, and how the Lord masterfully illustrated the true interpretation of this verse. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint template.

    Jury Duty Matthew 7:1-5 Ever been called to jury duty? Ever been asked to ‘make a judgment’ about a matter? Some Christians seem to feel they are on ‘permanent jury duty’ as they go thru life. And Jesus addresses this fact in this final leg of the Sermon on the Mount. Today 12 members of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    What Is A Deacon?

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 27, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,194 views

    Join us in examining the Biblical role of a deacon.

    Today we elect four men to serve our church in the office of deacon. Before we participate in this election, I want to lead you in examining the question, what is a deacon? That is an important question for a church to answer. However, it is difficult to get a comprehensive answer because the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Mouser avatar

    Love And Dogma

    Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,663 views

    The Bible, particularly Jesus, puts together two ideas which the world would always keep seperate: love and dogma. This sermon argues they must always go together.

    Psalm 33, Isaiah 45:11 – 19, 1 John 4:7-21, John 15:9-17 The Bible puts two things together that modern man would never in a million years put together. We see them both in the gospel and the epistle appointed for today. On one hand there is something in both the gospel and the epistle which ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican