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  • Doug Morrell avatar

    Are You A Disciple?

    Contributed by Doug Morrell on Aug 17, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,101 views

    Our churches are not making disciples. But that’s not the real problem. The real problem is - we think we are...

    Patrick Morley writes, “What is the greatest problem facing men today? It is the same problem that faces the church and men’s ministries. As a whole, the church is not making disciples. We have a great problem in the church today. An executive in a major denomination said one day, "Our churches are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Success!

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 10, 2008
     | 4,401 views

    There is success, and then there is real success. Paul is an example of real success, and wants Timothy to follow that example. We can too.

    Passage: 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Intro: We live in an ever-darkening world. 1. in spite of happy talk to the contrary, while things are better technologically and sometimes economically, morally and spiritually there is nowhere the unregenerate world can go but down. 2. one of the things that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Dealing With What Is, Not What Should Be

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 20, 2013
     | 3,063 views

    We have to live life in the real world, not the ideal world. We need real help, not idealistic theories.

    Dealing With What Is, Not What Should Be (Proverbs 21:9-11) Tom, Dick and Harry returned to the hotel. Their room was on the top floor of a skyscraper hotel 99 stories high. Unfortunately for them, the elevator was not working. They came up with a plan to make their climb less painful. For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When Should A Preacher Not Preach About Hell?

    Contributed by Don Campbell on May 17, 2023
     | 1,312 views

    Sin is real. Hell is real. Sinners must be warned. However, there are times when preachers should not preach on hell.

    WHEN SHOULD A PREACHER NOT PREACH ABOUT HELL? INTRODUCTION A There was a time when hell-fire-and-brimstone preaching dominated the pulpit. "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," is a classic sermon of 35 pages, was preached by Jonathan Edwards in Northampton, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "jesus' Keynote Address"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 19, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,330 views

    A sermon about the REAL Jesus, lest we forget.

    “Jesus’ Keynote Address” Luke 4:14-21 If you could choose the words that might encapsulate who you are, the words that you would use to communicate the essence of yourself, your life, your commitments—what would they be? Luke 4:14-21 is essentially Jesus’ life, ministry and purpose in a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    It’s A Mystery But It Is Truth, The Three, Father, Son And Spirit Are One! Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 20, 2016
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,580 views

    Belief in the Trinity is FOUNDATIONAL to our faith. The truth of the Trinity is REVEALED by PROGRESSIVE REVELATION in the Bible. We BELIEVE in the truth of the Trinity by FAITH.

    Today is “Trinity Sunday”, it is a day when many churches celebrate the Holy Trinity of God - Father, Son and Holy Spirit. St Augustine of Hippo (that’s a great name isn’t it?). St Augustine spent nearly thirty years of his life writing a fifteen volume work called ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Plan For Genuine Human Life

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 4, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,871 views

    Psalms 1 provides for us God's plan to experience a Genuine Human Life. 1. Being a progressive learner. 2. Being a productive and prosper person 3. Knowing how to finish strong

    Scripture: Psalms 1 and Genesis 1:26-28 Theme: God's Plan for Genuine Human Life INTRO: Good morning and God's richest blessings! What a wonderful Lord's day! What a great time to live and experience the joy of God's Love, Mercy and Holy Spirit in our worship and in our lives. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Rich Man And Lazarus

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018
     | 9,108 views

    Jesus gives us a life lesson here that is for both this life and the next. There are needy people at our doorsteps who need our compassion, love and resources in order to survive. Our wealth should not remove us from them.

    The Rich man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31 As we have walked with Jesus through the Parables this year we have been taught how God values each one of us, men and women, boys and girls, young and old and rich and poor. Jesus has given us insights into how to live for God while we seek to live as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Veil - From Glory To Glory

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 24, 2013
     | 9,705 views

    Sanctification - Progressive and/or Entire? And, how does that phrase "From Glory to Glory" actually work out in our lives?

    1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 May God Himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The One who calls you is faithful and He will do it. Sanctification - this thing we talk about; this ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Are You A Borderline Believer? Part Ii Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,850 views

    What are the basic truths that a real believer must understand? Why does Jesus tells us to "be perfect?" What is the difference between real and false religion?...

    Are you a Borderline Believer? Part II Hebrews 5:13-14 Purpose: To demonstrate that a lack of passion for God’s Word indicates an absence of a relationship with Christ. Aim: I want the listener to see if their commitment to Christ is valid. INTRODUCTION: Could I see a show of hands: How many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Laughing At God Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
     | 4,665 views

    Real faith challenges the status-quo. Real faith says, “I was made for more than this.” Real faith sees past obstacles to a brighter future God has in store for His children.

    We continue our series on Abraham this morning. If you have your Bibles, turn with me to Genesis 18, if you will. As a part of today’s message, we have something special for you. At the end of today’s service, you will be invited to one of several locations in our worship center. Volunteers in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tony Searles avatar

    Change Your Clothes Series

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 18,795 views

    It is time that the church lay aside those things that weigh us down, and slow our progress in the Lord. Rather, put on the garment of Praise!

    Stand & Read - Isaiah 61:1-3 ?The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives, and freedom to prisoners; [2] To proclaim the favorable year of the Lord, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Stuart Blount avatar

    How Are You Being Formed ?

    Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 20, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 5,609 views

    What is shaping us is of great importance to our progress as followers of Jesus. God’s desire for us is transFORMation.

    WHAT IS FORMING YOU ? Galatians 4:12-20 ….. Key verse: 19: “My dear children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is FORMED in you …..” What shapes you ? What is the goal of life ? What forms who I am ? These are really important questions for anyone who can honestly ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Giants Under Junipers

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 16, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,847 views

    This is the second of a series that I gleaned from Pilgrim’s Progress. It is ongoing and I have no idea of how many there will be.

    1 Kings 19:4 KJV But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers. l. INTRODUCTION – PILGRIM’S PROGRESS ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Growing Up In Grace

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,875 views

    As Christians we are to be progressing in our sanctification and in our Christian walk. I hope this sermon helps us to do that.

    Growing Up in Grace Text: 2nd Peter 3:14-18 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now if you were hoping that we were going to be back in the Book of Genesis this morning, you’re going to have to wait til next Sunday, or maybe even the Sunday after that, as the Lord’s been putting more than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible