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  • Charles Mims avatar

    Call Me Maybe

    Contributed by Charles Mims on Oct 7, 2012
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     | 5,210 views

    Many receive the call of the Lord and choose not to follow Him. Looking at what it means to respond to that call, and the journey we choose as we practice faith and obedience to The Way.

    Call Me Maybe September 30, 2012 Mark 1:16-20 New International Version (NIV) Jesus Calls His First Disciples 16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 17 “Come, follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving Your Enemy Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 27, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,145 views

    Make choices that reflect God's will. Rely on the Holy Spirit's guidance. Trust God for the unknowns. Choose to let His love flows through us.

    Let’s read it - 1 Sam 26:1-25. I believe you have this feeling that you read this before. This encounter is very similar to the one in chapter 24 when he was in the cave in En Gedi. • David got so close to Saul he could cut off a corner of Saul’s robe. In this chapter, he took ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Getting Over; Getting Other; Getting On

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 16, 2004
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     | 2,373 views

    Sharing our faith is our reason for existing as a church. Knowing that and doing it are sometimes far strangers.

    THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships --------------------------------------------- August 8, 2004 1The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2Until the day ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The "X" Factor!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 20, 2012
     | 5,705 views

    To focus on the main reason behind receiving or not receiving anointing to do the Master’s work successfully!!!

    THE ‘X’ FACTOR!!! But the king replied to Araunah, "No, I insist on paying you for it. I will not sacrifice to the LORD my God burnt offerings that cost me NOTHING. " So David bought the threshing floor and the oxen and paid fifty shekels of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Christmas Morning Family Service Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 8, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,547 views

    A reminder of why we celebrate Christmas

    It’s Christmas Day! Today millions of people will celebrate Christmas, even those who do not believe in the birth of Jesus still take the time to enjoy themselves. I was born into a Jewish family, yet we always celebrated Christmas. We had a Christmas Tree, we had Christmas Decorations, we sent ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Power Hungry

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,621 views

    The power of God to live as Jesus’ followers is a blank check for good in a chaotic and dangerous world.

    Bad things happen. Bad things happen to good people, and bad things happen to bad people. Bad things happen. Sometimes the cause is obvious: greed and hatred, poverty and ignorance, all cause suffering in greater or lesser degrees, and we can point to sin as the reason. But sometimes the deaths ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "It's Not About Eggs"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 27, 2011
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    Joining is the joy of serving Christ.

    Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 “It’s Not about Eggs” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Not too terribly long ago I was having a conversation with a wonderful person, whom I dearly love, but who had also decided to move their ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    To Whom Are We Listening?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 26, 2011
    based on 13 ratings
     | 13,801 views

    There are many voices in this world. The Bible in 2 Peter 1:19 tells us that as believers we a reliable voice that we can have confidence in if we but listen to that voice. But the question for us is “To whom are we listening?”

    To Whom Are We Listening? Psalm 81:8-13 Someone said, “We live in a world of competing voices. Everyday we are bombarded by various voices from radio, television, videos, DVD’s, books, music, newspapers, internet, billboards, friends, etc. These voices are constantly shouting at us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If Not Now, Then When?

    Contributed by David Nolte on May 19, 2019
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     | 22,208 views

    There are things we need to do but for one cause or another we don't get around to it

    “If Not Now, Then When?” Psalm 119:57-64 David P. Nolte There are some things we are eager to get on with. We conceive of some project and can hardly wait to get working on it. We chomp at the bit, we fret and fuss until we can start. Or maybe we plan a trip and it seems that the time for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I’m Annointed For This

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 31, 2011
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     | 12,797 views

    Recognition of your assgnment from God!!!

    I’M ANOINTED FOR THIS Luke 4:18 THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS UPON ME – TO BE UPON THE PARACLETE (HELPER) HAS TO BE IN ME. FROM THE RECEPTION OF MY SALVATION. BECAUSE TIES THE REASON OR THE FACT TO THE FORMENTIONED THOUGHT, STATEMENT OR PASSAGE. (CONJUNCTION) HE HATH – GOD ANOINTED ME – CONSECRATED & ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Are All The Christians? Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,809 views

    Boldness, complacency, impact

    WHERE ARE ALL THE CHRISTIANS? Matt 10: 32 (p 688) May 22, 2011 INTRODUCTION: In 1990, centerfielder Brett Butler left the San Francisco Giants as a free agent. He was loved in San Francisco, and rightly so. He was a great player. But the best offer came from the L.A. Dodgers - their cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Questions To Be Answered: Obeying The Will Of God Series

    Contributed by John Romeo Verastigue Etis on Apr 29, 2015
     | 3,830 views

    Obeying God's Will

    QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED: Doing The Will Of God Obeying God’s Will by johnromeoetis obey-god-forked-path 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Boat Potatoes

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,759 views

    Taking risks.

    BOAT POTATOES Matthew 14:28-34, Matthew 25:14-30 John Ortberg – (book, If You Want To Walk On Water You've Got To Get Out Of The Boat) Story of grandmother I. ANYTIME A GIFT IS GIVEN The recipient must choose to respond in one of two ways A. THIS GIFT IS SO VALUABLE IT CAN'T BE RISKED. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Will You Go With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,111 views

    This series of message inspired by Kyle Idleman's book, "Not a Fan" & offers us one great thought: "Jesus didn't die to create a 'fan-base'". Amen. May God bless you as you develop this truth.

    Will You Go With Jesus A Fan or a Follower - #5 or 5 Jerry Watts Luke 9:57-62 (Note: This series is inspired by Kyle Idleman’s book – “Not a Fan”) * The Apostle Paul writes his final words to the carnal church at Corinth. In 2 Corinthians 13:5 he says, “Test ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Right Conduct: Employment Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 7, 2025
     | 160 views

    The teaching of Peter as to how Christian slaves are to conduct themselves equips us with a biblical approach to "live good" as Christian employees.

    You can listen to this, and all NPBC sermons, at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 3rd August 2025 1 Peter 2:18-25 “Right Conduct: Employment” Today we are going to focus on a section of Peter that deals with slaves and slavery. I’ll read the section in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist