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  • Joseph Neil Adams avatar

    The Fields Are White Unto Harvest

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on May 25, 2008
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    The harvest is waiting for us - but will get out there to risk being in the harvest field?

    So Jesus sends His disciples out to the mission field. Luke 10:2 tells us that ‘He told them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.’ You know people this gospel truth remains, nothing has changed. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Something You Can Count On

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
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    There is much that you cannot count on in this world. But God’s Word is one thing that will always stand the test of time.

    Jan. 2, 2000 Hebrews 4:12-13 “Something you can count on” INTRODUCTION Friday morning and afternoon, I watched a little bit of ABC’s news coverage of the coming of the new millenium. Due to the fact that there are 24 different time zones on the earth, the clock struck 12 o’clock at 24 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perhaps We Are Too Comfortable.

    Contributed by Jesse Kipper on May 19, 2002
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    Perhaps we are too comfortable to share the Holy Spirit with others. First preached at Arley United Methodist Church.

    Our scripture about Pentecost can be broken down into three parts: the Holy Spirit comes upon the disciples, the reaction of the Jews in Jerusalem, and Peter’s response to the Jews. Pentecost was held seven weeks or fifty days after Passover and was a celebration of the Ten Commandments being ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus--The Rejected Lover Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 9, 2003
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    Jesus’ love is fearless and protective, as a hen gathers her chicks. He wants us to seek His love and we have the power to choose–if we are willing.

    Jesus–The Rejected Lover Luke 13:31-35 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Have you ever had your love rejected? Her name was Sandra Moody and I first met her in the third grade. I thought she was the most beautiful girl on earth. I can remember thinking, “When I stop hating girls, she is going to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Use It Or Lose It

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jun 24, 2007
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    Sitting on God’s gift reveals a lack of faith in the Master

    Title: Use it or Lose It Text: Matthew 25:14-30 MP: FCF: Outline: In the eternal scheme of things, we turn out not to be very good at assess the value of things. Fortunately, God doesn’t call us to be appraisers – he just wants us to be faithful with whatever he, who appraises us, has given ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abandon Ship

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 7, 2008
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    It takes faith in Christ Jesus to abandon ship and walk on water out into the unknown of life.

    Matthew 14: 22 – 33 / Abandon Ship Intro: Jed felt that his who life misfortune had been his lot; yet, he never complained / wife ran off with hired hand / daughter ran off with traveling salesman / son was lynched / fire burned down barn / cyclone blew away house / hail storm destroyed crops / ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Don't Be Afraid

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 6, 2011
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    You have to get out of the boat and trust Jesus to lead you in order to do the will of God.

    Matthew 14: 22 -33 / Don’t Be Afraid Intro: A woman was walking down a city street when she heard a voice in her ear say, “STOP!” Startled, she did and a brick fell from the roof above and fell right in front of her. She could have been killed. A few days later, she was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Different Set Of Footprints

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jul 31, 2007
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    Sometimes we misinterpret the purpose of prayer. The response we expect isn’t necessarily the response we get. Anyone else experience that?

    Other Scriptural passages Genesis 18:20-33 Colossians 2:6-15 Psalm 138 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) There’s a poem entitled, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Power Of Gifts

    Contributed by Tim Shepard on Aug 7, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,694 views

    This sermon is about the gifts we have and how they should be used.

    The Power of Gifts The writer John Ortberg tells a story of the time shortly after his mother had passed away. His father was cleaning about the home and found two boxes of dishes in the attic. Not really having a use for them he called his daughter-in-law to offer the dishes to her. He said ...read more

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    Don't Become Distracted By The Noises PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 24, 2024
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    This sermon encourages us to trust God in our darkest hours, using the example of Peter walking on water towards Jesus in Matthew 14:29.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It is indeed a blessing to gather together in the house of the Lord, bound by our shared faith and united in our devotion to the One who loved us first. As we gather here today, let us remember the words of the great preacher Charles Spurgeon who once said, "To ...read more

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    Being Patient

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 22, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,748 views

    This sermon addresses how we need to be patient and let God decide when it it is time to separate the wheat from the weeds of His field.

    BEING PATIENT Text: Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43 I used to work at the Milliken plant in Saluda, SC. As I worked there I became increasingly familiar with how things were in the textile industry here in the United States as opposed to other countries. One day while eating breakfast I had read ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Flee To Egypt

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Jan 5, 2008
     | 5,779 views

    Following God

    In today’s Gospel reading, we are taken on a twelve-year journey in the life of Jesus in a just a few lines. Joseph and his family have been forced to leave Bethlehem to leave Judea in order escape the wrath of King Herod. This has lead to a lot of speculation over what took place during those ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Wet Blanket Of Discouragement

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 4, 2015
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    The wet blanket of discouragement become a real battle ground for us today. This great difficulty could be an opportunity for God. (Part #1)

    BEWARE OF THE WET BLANKET... OF DISCOURAGEMENT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Part #1 I. I AM NOT HAPPY HERE? A. HAYDEN PLANETARIUM ran several advertisement in different news paper. The ad invited people to submit applications for those that would like to be the first to journey ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Reflection On Servant-Leadership Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Nov 27, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 22,088 views

    Jesus said “The greatest among you must be a servant.”(Matthew 23:11)

    “The greatest among you will be your servant. For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted..”(Matthew 23:11-12) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s maiden speech on the eve of India’s 68th Independence Day on 15th August 2014, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hidden Treasures PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,211 views

    Explore the immense value of the Kingdom of Heaven, as depicted in the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl, and how understanding its worth can solve numerous problems in our lives.

    Good morning, Church. Today, we're going to dive deep into a couple of verses that might be familiar to many of you, but perhaps you haven't thought about them in the way we're going to explore today. These verses speak of treasure, of value, and of joy. They're found in Matthew 13:44-46, and they ...read more

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