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  • Giles Mullen avatar

    Counting The Cost

    Contributed by Giles Mullen on Feb 8, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,450 views

    Trust in Jesus; how far will your trust in Jesus Christ carry you in todays society? Will you be seen as a commited to discipleship, or like Judas--an uncommitted pretender?

    COUNTING THE COST Luke 14:25-35 Counting the cost of discipleship. That is something that we don’t like to think about too often. But, everything comes at a cost. For an athlete, they must decide early in life just how serious he/she wants to become in their sport and train accordingly. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The First Deacons Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013
     | 6,887 views

    The office of the deacons was set up to meet a need in the church for day to day ministry. The head ministers had to have help in order to fulfill their preaching mission.

    Tonight’s passage is about the birth of the idea of having deacons. This was the birth of a whole new level of ministry in the church. What we need to note is that the office of the deacons was set up to meet a need in the church for day to day ministry. The head ministers had to have help ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let No Man Despise Your Youth

    Contributed by David Wilson on Jul 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 34,844 views

    Paul's statement to Timothy was not that Timothy demand respect, but that he earn by setting a example in a number of spiritual disciplines.

    I Timothy 4:12-16 CONTEXT: Throughout this letter, Paul has given Timothy careful instructions about proper worship, qualifications of leaders—both deacons and pastors—the conduct of women in worship, etc. The summation of his letter really begins in chapter 3: 15-16: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Baptist On The Threshing Floor!!!

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 29, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,299 views

    A look at John the Baptist prophetic description of the Christ.

    As we enter the season of advent, we think of Jesus this cute baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, in a stable in a place with a nice name, visited by the shepherds and the wise men and angels. The Christmas cards we have been brought up with show that it may have been snowing outside, and if we use ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Promise Of Living Water Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 4, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,868 views

    The priest would dip the water and pour it out before the altar, and Jesus choose this moment to deliver a wonderful discourse about living water and extends this great invitation.

    Sermon - The Promise of Living Water Scripture Lesson: John 7: 37-39 “On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! 38 Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Complications From Malpractice Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,026 views

    Dealing with disputes, disagreements and grievances - especially those within the church.

    SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today II. DEALING WITH OBVIOUS DISEASES C.) COMPLICATIONS FROM MALPRACTICE (1 Cor. 6:1-11) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, March 1, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: We’ve been exploring, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conversion

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,790 views

    God has a need for each one of us • To do His work – To be disciples • To do what He needs us to do - To spread the message

    Conversion – What is conversion – And why should we worry about it Webster defines conversion as something that’s converted from one use to another • We take something that’s being used for one thing • And we change it so that it can be used for a something ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Noble Task Of Leadership Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 22, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,789 views

    Jesus has given leaders to the church who are called to a lead through their Christian character and example; it is not a calling that all desire because it comes with great responsibility. It is also a calling that requires great respect.

    Message “The Noble Task of Leadership” 1 Timothy 3:1 Why do politicians get such a rough stick when it comes to their leadership? I don’t want you to answer out loud but I suspect, if we were to share our thoughts and answers, there would be many reasons … and a few of us might even start getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Purpose Is Revealed (2014)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 31, 2022
     | 1,660 views

    There is where we are and where it is that God wants us to be and it is only when we follow God and His guidance that we are able to close the gap between where we are and where it is that God would like for us to be.

    WHEN THE PURPOSE IS REVEALED (2014) Text: Exodus 17:1-7 "One of the greatest sins we commit against God is not reaching the potential he has placed in us." (Raymond McHenry. ed. McHenry’s Quips, Quotes And Other Notes. [author’s files: John Maxwell]. Third Printing. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Three P's Of Manhood

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2024
     | 1,031 views

    Example of godly husbands actions demonstrated through action, exemplified by Christ. preparation for deacon selection.

    Background to passage: this passage is the first combination of the Spirit-filled life and the “household codes” in scripture. We begin our process of deacon nomination this week, and I always remind you of the qualifications required of deacons, usually in 1 Tim 3. This year I decided that since ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,000 views

    This sermon explores how God uses our weaknesses for His glory, demonstrating His divine wisdom and love, and challenging human understanding.

    Welcome beloved, I trust you're all wrapped in the warmth of God's love and grace today. We're gathered here, not by mere coincidence, but by divine appointment. We're here to break the bread of life, to drink from the fountain of wisdom that never runs dry, to commune with our Creator, and to ...read more

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    Why Have The Office Of A Deacon? A Biblical View

    Contributed by Joel Carwile on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 3,457 views

    Looking at the Office of a deacon from a biblical perspective.

    Why Have the Office of a Deacon? A Biblical View 13 For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. 1 Tim 3:13 1 Timothy 3: 8-13 Greek word: diakonos {dee-ak’-on-os} Vine’s Word(s): Deacon, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sinners, Skeptics, And Saints, Lend Me You Ears! (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Jack Warford on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 113 ratings
     | 2,431 views

    This was Paul’s cry to the Romans, and it is his cry to us. Are you ready to listen, learn, and be launched for Jesus?

    PAUL the apostle is important in the New Testament because he wrote almost half of it (13 of 29 books). The letters of Paul start with Romans and ends Philemon. Our focus for this series is with Romans. Paul wasn’t sure that he himself would ever reach Rome, yet it was paramount that the Church at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Freedom In Christ

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jun 30, 2013
     | 6,216 views

    At Calvary, Jesus' three words "It is finished." declared the believers's great independence from Satan and Sin.

    FREEDOM IN CHRIST Romans 8:2, "If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed." Galatians 5:1, "Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage." Introduction: Much "to-do" and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Addicted To The Ministry

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Sep 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,035 views

    If there is an addiction we must have let it be to the ministry of our Lord.

    Addicted to the Ministry 1 Cor. 16:15 Addicted = Devoted or committed Ministry= Service Minister = Servant 1 Tim. 1:12 Putting me into the ministry The Mission of the Church: • The Great Commandment • The Great Commission Administration (Song leader, trustees – Cleaning) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist