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  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Give Us Today Our Daily Bread Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 13, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,730 views

    Give us today our daily bread. Six words which when unpacked present a world of challenges.

    Sermon for CATM – March 13, 2011 – The Lord’s Prayer: Give Us Today Our Daily Bread Here is another version of the Lord’s prayer in paraphrase from the Message by Eugene Peterson. Let’s read it together: Our Father in heaven, Reveal who you are. Set the world right; Do what’s best— as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Son, You Should Be A Preacher

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 16, 2010
     | 4,602 views

    A sermon encouraging young men to be preachers of the gospel. Based on the Just One Challenge of Matthew 9:35-38

    HoHum: The minister’s sermon on this particular Sunday was considerably longer than normal. However, it was so well prepared and inspiring that he just knew it would be a big hit with the congregation. At the end of the service he stood shaking hands with the people as they exited. One man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Unspoken Essentials Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 23, 2010
     | 7,235 views

    If we are to meet the challenge of reaching this culture, we need to be authentic people who possess at least 3 essentials.

    Meeting The Challenge “The Unspoken Essentials” Colossians 3:1-17 * Let’s begin this morning with repeating our 5 core beliefs. While some might know these, mom told me that ‘repetition was the mother of learning.’ (say) * Turn your attention to #5, “The Local Church is the hope of the world.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Steadfastness": Our Pursuit For Our Growth Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 7, 2010
     | 5,803 views

    Let us conquer life’s challenges through the right commitments, adding steadfastness to self-control.

    Have you ever expressed your belief in a loving way but to your dismay your friends still accused you of being biased or opinionated? Or, you made a stand about an issue in your company and yet you end up being ridiculed for what you stood for even if your stance was actually right? Or, you tried ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Help, I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up!

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,536 views

    A message detailing God's desire to help us when we fall, fail or face challenges in our life.

    HELP, I'VE FALLEN AND I CAN'T GET UP! Text: Mat. 14:26-31 Jesus is alive! He was lifted out of the grave by the power of God. God’s power can lift us up from negative situations and circumstances. PETER WAS LIFTED OUT OF A NEGATIVE CIRCUMSTANCE BY THE POWER OF GOD I. JESUS LIFTS US ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Will The Real "Super-Apostle" Please Stand Up Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,484 views

    In this lesson we will be challenged and convicted by Paul's sufferings in service to the Lord. How much are we willing to suffer and sacrifice?

    Introduction: A. Today is Mother’s Day, so we want to take a moment to honor the mothers among us. 1. William Goldsmith Brown wrote: “The sweetest sounds to mortals given, Are heard in Mother, Home, and Heaven.” 2. Thank God for moms – the good ones and the not so good ones ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hazards Of Not Hearing God’s Voice

    Contributed by Bobby Gilstrap on May 25, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 20,146 views

    A message to challenge believers to hear the voice of God and respond in obedience and unbelievers to respond in faith to God’s salvation.

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION (D.L. Moody: listen to audio recording) INTRODUCTION The Bible makes it clear that God has given to us two sets of ears; physical ears with which we can hear physical voices. And he has given us spiritual ears with which we can hear his voice. In our Bible reading for today ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fellowship Of The Believers

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 13, 2010
     | 16,457 views

    As believers we need to be devoted to the teaching, the fellowship, the breaking of bread, and to prayer. The challenge is to ask ourselves, "Are we?"

    The Believers Fellowship Acts 2:42 Introduction - God calls us to unity; to fellowship; to be one together in His name - This morning: He knows and He cares … He desires for us to follow Him - We must be willing to follow Him because He is the one who can guide us - If two follow the same thing; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Avoiding Temptation's Trap Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,886 views

    In this sermon we learn how Joseph was able to resist the challenging temptation he faced from Potiphar's wife.

    Introduction: A. Let me begin by asking you: “What is it that is most tempting to you?” 1. I think it is funny to watch cats stare at a fish bowl or a bird cage – it is so representative of temptation’s attraction. 2. When I was a kid we had cats and they would sit and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Jacobs avatar

    Memories Are Made Of This

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jul 31, 2006
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,671 views

    The Word of God has many places where we are challenged to REMEMBER. I have list six of them.

    MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS 1 Cor. 11:23-26 T/S I BELIEVE THAT THE WORD OF GOD TEACH US TO REMEMBER CERTAIN THINGS. THERE ARE PROBABLY MANY MORE THAT COULD BE NAMED BUT FOR THE SAKE OF TIME WE WILL LOOK AT SIX THINGS WE NEED TO REMEMBER. I. REMEMBER WHO WE ARE: Eccl 12:1 Remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    A Sermon For Proper 13, The Bread Of Life Discourse

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 12, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,770 views

    Building on the feeding of the 5000, Christ challenges the people to look beyond the physical aspects of the miracle, to behold the Word of God

    9th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 13) August 6, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you know that we suffer from many hungers in which we wish to be satisfied. We have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Gifted For Ministry: Purposeful Stewardship Of Talents Series

    Contributed by Darrell Coats on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,121 views

    The second sermon in the sermon series "Purposeful Stewardship" challenging us to use our gifts and abilities for the service of Christ.

    Gifted for Ministry Introduction: Every Christian has been gifted for ministry with different talents. Purposeful stewardship involves using all these talents to serve others and glorify Christ. “Talents” means both our natural abilities and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Christmas Day: Meet With Jesus Today!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,173 views

    A challenge to every listener to want to meet with Jesus, even on Christmas Day! (Especially with ’not-yet christians’ in mind)

    [Aim: For the congregation to want to meet Jesus, who came into the world in poverty.] Introduction The births column of the Bethlehem post reads: "FUTURE KING IN BED & BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATION - At 1pm this morning BMT - (that’s Bethlehem Mean Time) - the future King of the Jewish Nation was born ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Become A Great Servant!

    Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 10, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,978 views

    A challenge to serve one another in love.An encouragement that greatness in life and christain life is through serving others!

    “Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 27and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— 28just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mathew 20:26-28 We all want to be great in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Running The Race To Win

    Contributed by Shane Facemyer on Oct 29, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,095 views

    This is a sermon that will challenge us to not be content with our place in Christ, but to RUN the race, not just jog it lazily, but RUN TO WIN!

    Running The Race To Win Say this with me: THIS MESSAGE IS FOR ME. (REPEAT 3x’s) 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 MSG (24) You’ve all been to the stadium and seen the athletes race. Everyone runs; one wins. Run to win. (25) All good athletes train hard. They do it for a gold medal that tarnishes and ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare