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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Preparing Your World To Meet Jesus-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 17, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,135 views

    Jesus’ ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. What must a mission briefing cover to prepare the world to meet Jesus? 22 principles to prepare your world for Jesus. Part 1 of a 5-part sermon.

    PREPARING YOUR WORLD TO MEET JESUS-I —Luke 10:1-16 See 9:1-9—The 12’s commission Need: It takes much more than one ‘lone wolf’ to bring down the prey. A lot of basic Christian tenets in this section! Jesus ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. Preparing your world to meet Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Send Others! Series

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 25, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,533 views

    The local church is an agency of commissioning and sending. Are we deliberately training those called to ministry and affirming them via sending at the Holy Spirit's prompting?

    Series Review (Midweek): Week 1: An Encounter with the King - Have the willingness to be sent! Isaiah 6 – Having the willingness to be sent & commissioned Isaiah 6:8 – “Here am I, send me!” Week 2: The Great Commission - In obedience to the Lord, be sent and make ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Mistakes Of A Young Man

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 24, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 11,552 views

    The young man made several crucial and critical mistakes when he stood before Jesus

    The Mistakes Of A Young Man Mat 19:16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? Mat 19:17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For One Another

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013
     | 5,315 views

    To show that we are existing for one another to encourage them and build them up.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you for one another? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are existing for one another to encourage them and build them up. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (Amplified Bible) Therefore encourage (admonish, exhort) one another and edify (strengthen ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    For One Another

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2013
     | 3,819 views

    To show that we are existing for one another to encourage them and build them up.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you for one another? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are existing for one another to encourage them and build them up. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (Amplified Bible) Therefore encourage (admonish, exhort) one another and edify (strengthen ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sea Made Calm Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 6, 2017
     | 15,234 views

    The disciples woke Jesus with their loud cries and repeated calls for help. They said to him, “Master, master! Save us, we perish!” They thought they were lost, because there was no foreseeable escape. So they appealed to Christ, believing that He...

    Harmony of the Gospels -AD 28- Sea of Galilee Title: Sea Made Calm Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41, Luke 8:22-25 -Matthew-(Matt 8:23-27; KJV) 23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. 24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon Of Woes

    Contributed by Perry Anderson on Feb 12, 2019
     | 5,262 views

    If Jesus stood in your pulpit today, what sermon would He preach?

    Sermon of Woes Matthew 23:13-33 13 “But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you shut off the kingdom of heaven from people; for you do not enter in yourselves, nor do you allow those who are entering to go in. 14 [Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you devour ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You Have A Soul

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 22, 2022
     | 2,414 views

    New research findings in Science and Medicine now support the Bible's statement that we have a soul, not just a body. People must know this so they can make correct decisions about where they will spend eternity.

    YOU HAVE A SOUL OPENING ILLUSTRATION Get 4 kids to front. Turn off lights. Shine flashlights thru hands. You can see the bones inside the skin. “WE HAVE SOMETHING INSIDE!” We know this also because of Xrays and ultrasounds. But today I want to talk about something else we have inside: a SOUL & ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Green Or Dry Tree!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 30, 2024
     | 1,129 views

    Green trees are ‘so fertile and flourishing’ that they would be a blessing for others.

    Green or Dry tree! Luke 23:31" For if people do these things when the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?” How do you think it feels when you hear the person you love talk bad about you, when they totally don't understand you, despite all your investments - emotionally, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Ephesians' Conversion (Reviewed) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 27, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 566 views

    To review Paul's instruction to the Ephesians concerning their conversion to Christ. In whom also you trusted, after that you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that you believed, you were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise,” Ephesians 1:13-14.

    THE EPHESIANS' CONVERSION The Ephesians’ Conversion 1. Paul wrote to the Ephesians about their "conversion," Ephesians 1:13-14. Notice how the apostle speaks of their “faith and obedience to the gospel of their salvation.” He penned, a. “In whom also you trusted, after that you heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Are You A Fan Or A Follower? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 7, 2014
    based on 48 ratings
     | 100,124 views

    Fans walk away. Followers follow. But why do Fans walk away and how can we be sure we're not "one of them"?

    (Note, this sermon doesn't follow Idleman's approach. I preach differently than he does and felt I would fail to do justice to his message if I did it his way. I apologize for any frustration this may cause to those who read this sermon) A man named Charlie Moore moved into a new community with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Friends In High Places Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 18, 2014
    based on 15 ratings
     | 37,703 views

    What impressed Jesus in this story was the faith of the men who'd brought their friend to him - a friend who was crippled and lived in a low place of life. The phrase is "Jesus saw their faith." What does that mean? And what can it mean to us?

    A few years back, Garth Brooks came out with a popular Country and Western song called: “I’ve Got Friends In Low Places” How many of you have ever heard the song? (when most of them raised their hands, I stage whispered: “Pagans”) It has a catchy tune, but it is NOT a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jamie Bogaard avatar

    On The Road With Jesus: Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 15, 2019
     | 7,339 views

    This first person narrative is told by one of the disciples who was to get the colt for Jesus to ride on. His views of being a disciple and what transpired on Palm Sunday.

    On the Road with Jesus: Jerusalem Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, John 12:12-19 April 14, 2019 Palm Sunday For the past several weeks we have been on the road with Jesus. It all started when Lazarus became so very ill and Jesus was sent for. We know that Lazarus died and was in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    A Good Church Fight!

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,332 views

    Ding Ding! What happens when a church fights? This sermon looks at some causes and effects of church fights.

    Have you ever seen a good church fight? I mean not the casual disagreement about something but I mean the old fashioned fist flying, head-butting, table crashing, chair smashing on the back, bottle over the head church fight? Well I haven’t seen one either, and I hope I never do, but this week I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jim Black avatar

    1st Things 1st: "Jesus Is Coming Soon" Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Aug 23, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,631 views

    If we believe that Jesus is coming back soon, why don’t we live like it?

    With summer winding down and school about to start everybody has been cramming in those last minute vacations… I can remember one summer in particular our family made plans to go to Disneyworld! Now this was a “big deal” for a 10-yr old kid and I remember the anticipation just about as much as I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ