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  • Daniel Whetstine avatar

    The Man God Uses

    Contributed by Daniel Whetstine on Apr 2, 2020
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    What qualifies a man to be a man God uses?

    There are four principles that legitimately qualifies a person to claim the title of "God's man" Let's see what they are. Romans 15; 14-20 The Man God Uses I. His Performance Is For The Lord (In our text we see two objectives) A. To bring glory to God (9-11) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ The King, The Servant King, The King Of Humility, And Power.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 21, 2016
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    All Christian agree that Christ is their king, but king of what? To many, humility and servitude smack of weakness, yet it is the true source of power, strength and authority, and this message today is not radiating from our churches.

    This sermon was delivered at Holy Trinity, Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on Sunday the 20th November 2016; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Jeremiah 23:1-6 Canticle 16 Colossians 1:11-20 Luke 23:33-43 Please ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Leadership Blessing Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 11, 2015
     | 7,993 views

    Paul wanted to encourage church leaders to continue serving faithfully after he's gone. We who lead live out what we've learned. As witnesses to the truth, we apply the wisdom we've acquired through experience and by time spent in prayer.

    As General George Patton was preparing for combat operations in North Africa during WWII, he called on his aging mentor, General John J. Pershing, at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Patton thanked Pershing for giving him his start as a Company Commander. Pershing said, “I can always pick a ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Leadership Transfer Lesson 2

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025
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    “I will give you all the land on which you set your feet … no one will be able to stop you. I will be with you as I was with Moses. I will not fail you or abandon you” (Joshua 3-5)

    A. CAN YOU THINK YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS? “After the death of Moses the Lord’s servant, the Lord spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant. He said, ‘Moses my servant is dead. Therefore, the time has come for you to lead these people, the Israelites, across the Jordan River into the land I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Traits Of An Effective Church Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 27, 2024
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    Acts 13:1-12 shows us some traits of an effective church.

    Introduction When you think of an effective church, what comes to mind? What are the traits of an effective church? I typed the following statement into my Google search bar: “Traits of an effective church.” Some of the responses included the following: “Nine habits of highly effective ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Honouring Our Shepherds Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 1, 2025
     | 343 views

    Paul gives practical advice to Timothy about honouring and disciplining elders for the protection of the church.

    1 Timothy 5:17-25 Honouring God’s Shepherds If the church is the Body of Christ with each member being given different gifts and responsibilities, then every part matters. • Paul has been giving instructions on the responsibilities of overseers, deacons, and the members of the church, and how we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Arrest Of A Preacher Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 30, 2025
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    Acts 21:27-36 teaches us that serving Jesus sometimes results in severe opposition.

    Introduction Do you sometimes struggle to stand firm against opposition from the world? Let me tell you about someone who stood firm against opposition from the world. Athanasius was a noted Christian leader of the early fourth century AD. He was born between 296 and 298 AD and died in 373 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    You Can Commit The Unforgivable Sin Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jun 3, 2016
     | 7,078 views

    By confronting the attitudes of the Jewish Leaders, and recognising the challenges which not-yet-believing family can bring on our faith, Jesus issues a warning that it is possible to commit the unforgivable sin.

    Message Mark 3:20-35 “You Can Commit The Unforgivable Sin” We all know that Jesus had a mother. But did you also know that Jesus was raised in a family. Matthew 13:54-56 tells us a little about this family. Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running On Empty Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 11,406 views

    The danger to every leader is the adherance to the lie, "I must do everything..." Delegation is critical to a leader’s success.

    LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP – PART FIVE “RUNNING ON EMPTY” GENESIS 18:13-26 ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) “The next day Moses took his seat to serve as judge for the people, and they stood around him from morning till evening. [14] When his father-in-law saw all that Moses was doing for the people, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holiness Is A Matter Of The Heart

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,341 views

    Holiness is more than merely a matter of religious activities. God is not near as concerned with our methods of ministry as He is our motives of ministry. That’s because God is not so concerned with the surface of man as He is with the spirit of man.

    Holiness Is A Matter Of The Heart Text: Eph.6: 6; Mark 7: 18-19a Intro: It is absolutely impossible to become a Christian without a change of heart. Everything about trusting Christ as ones Savior affects the heart. If there has been no change of heart, there has been no conversion. Just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Freedom Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010
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     | 5,341 views

    Some say that religion is merely moral rules to control behavior, Jesus transcends religious rules to address a deeper spiritual need.

    Introduction Some people have said that religion is the development of myths and stories to provide moral principles to control human behavior…to create moral rules in order to control social behavior. There are certainly some destructive tendencies that social groups would want to contain. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Servant Leadership Part 10 - Community Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jan 29, 2011
     | 5,668 views

    Servant Leaders build communities which are different from Institutions. They are able to provide the feeling of community living for the people.

    Servant Leadership-Part 10 Community My topic for the past many sermons has been that of Servant Leadership. Yes, the leadership style that was advised by Jesus Christ when he said to his disciples “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who are great exercise ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tribute To Caesar Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 26, 2018
     | 9,812 views

    The Pharisees were a religious and political party in New Testament times. They were known for insisting that the law of God be observed, as the scribes interpreted it, and for their special commitment to keeping the laws of tithing and ritual purity.

    May 14, 2007 -Tuesday- Jerusalem Tribute to Caesar Matthew 22:15-22 (focal passage); Mark 12:13-17; Luke 20:20-26 15 Then the Pharisees went and plotted how they might entangle Him in His talk. 16 And they sent to Him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When No One Is Watching: The Secret Life Of A True Disciple - Matthew 6:3 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 5, 2026
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     | 301 views

    In Matthew 6, Jesus exposes the difference between religious performance and authentic discipleship. He confronts the human tendency to do good things for human applause rather than for God’s glory.

    When No One Is Watching: The Secret Life of a True Disciple - Matthew 6:3 (NLT) Introduction: The Audience of One There is something in the human heart that longs to be noticed. We like our efforts recognised. We appreciate when people say, “Well done.” In the modern world, this desire has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Maturing Into Leadership Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012
     | 6,369 views

    Becoming a leader

    Titus 1 - Maturing into Leadership - October 2, 2011 Turn with me this morning to the book of Titus, chapter 1. Titus is in the NT, towards the back, 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews. Titus is a letter written by the Apostle Paul to one of his young protegés, a young Greek man named ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational