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  • Alan McCann avatar

    Peter: Dismay In The Garden Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,988 views

    the failure of our own strength.

    Peter- Dismay in the Garden Mark 14.22-42 Answer a question for me: How can you go from ‘I will never deny you, I will die for you, to ‘I don’t know him in less than 12 hours?’ That was Peter’s experience on that fateful night. How did it happen? What contributed to such a fall from the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Purpose Of The Church- Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 8, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 13,963 views

    This sermon looks at 3 principles that Jesus used to earn the right to present the gospel to people

    INTRODUCTION • What is one of the most intimidating things God calls us to do as Christians? What is the one thing that we are asked to do that sends shivers up most of our spines? • Evangelism is one of the most intimidating of the purposes of the church. The command to tell everyone about Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Like Sheep Without A Shepherd, Compassionate Giving

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 31, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,509 views

    The 5000 were feed as an act of compassion, Jesus gave compassionately we should follow his example.

    Like sheep without a shepherd Compassionate Giving: Mark 6:30-42 The Salvation Army at this time of the year we are asked to respond to developing further the work of the kingdom of God here on Earth by giving sacrificially. Now this is a challenge, it started through one or two individuals ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Identity In Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,771 views

    Explores our identity as God's children, the sufficiency of His grace, and our call to live godly lives as new creations in Christ.

    Good morning, beloved in Christ! It's a beautiful day, isn't it? A day to gather together, to celebrate the goodness of our Lord, to bask in His grace, and to grow in His wisdom. It is a day for us to come together as a family, a family not bound by blood but by the love of our Father in Heaven. ...read more

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    Growing Tall And Strong

    Contributed by Ben Bannister on Aug 9, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,343 views

    In this sermon, we discuss Spiritual Growth.

    Text: 2 Peter 1:1-11 ETS: Peter writes about spiritual growth. ESS: This sermon informs us about spiritual grwoth. OSS: God’s people will grow spiritually. PQ: What does this passage teach me about spiritual growth. UW: Facts I. God has given us the means to grow spiritually (vv2-4) A. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Shall Be Holy!

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 4, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,861 views

    Holiness is devotion to the service of God, sharing in God’s purity and abstaining from earth’s defilement.

    You Shall Be Holy! 1 Peter 1:14-16 holds truth that gives a child of God knowledge and at the same time sets him on a pathway in this life which enables him to achieve God’s best. “As obedient children; do not be conformed to the passions of former ignorance, but as He who called you is holy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Freedom Or License

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,129 views

    Real freedom comes from God.

    Last Sunday night after all that we did with church I went home with my only intention being to vedg out in front of the television. I was tired. I didn’t want to have to do anything or think about anything. I know that may of you felt the same way. While it was a wonderful day, it was also ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    To Do In 2002 What God Wants To Do

    Contributed by Frank Houston on Jan 8, 2002
    based on 100 ratings
     | 10,707 views

    To live according to God’s plan for us instead of ours.

    Jer. 29:8-14 “To Do in 2002 What God Wants To Do” Jan. 6, 02 AM Introduction: At the beginning of a new year, a high school principal decided to post his teachers’ new year’s resolutions on the bulletin board. As the teachers gathered around the bulletin board, a great commotion started. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To The Ends Of The Earth Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 1, 2007
     | 4,780 views

    Thoughts about our condition at an Acts 1:8 church

    Text: Acts 1:8, Title: To the Ends of the Earth, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/6/07, AM A. Opening illustration: the woman in Lilburn that gasped at the small number of churches in Maine, USA, after reading scripture and prayer- the evangelism linebacker B. Background to passage: As I mentioned last week, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passionate Pursuit Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Feb 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,625 views

    Our spiritual growth is a pursuit worth pursuing passionately.

    In his bestselling “Purpose-Driven Life,” Rick Warren wrote, “If I asked you how you picture life, what image would come to your mind? That image is your life metaphor. It’s your description of how life works and what you expect from it. It determines your expectations, your values, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elvis Has Left The Building Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 6, 2012
     | 4,301 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke 14: 7 – 11

    Luke 14: 7 – 11 Elvis Has Left The Building 7 So He told a parable to those who were invited, when He noted how they chose the best places, saying to them: 8 “When you are invited by anyone to a wedding feast, do not sit down in the best place, lest one more honorable than you be ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Absolute Necessity Of Conversion Series

    Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Oct 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,310 views

    New Testament Conversion is not of this world and nothing but conversion makes us a truly counter cultural people

    Acts 3:11-20 While he clung to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them in the portico called Solomon’s, astounded. 12 And when Peter saw it he addressed the people: "Men of Israel, why do you wonder at this, or why do you stare at us, as though by our own power or piety we have made ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Wage Agreement PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 1, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 803 views

    To explore the parable of the workers in the vineyard, emphasizing the boundless nature of God's grace, the fairness of His promises, and the need for humility instead of entitlement.

    Hello, friends. I'm glad to see you all here today. We're going to explore a passage today that's got a lot to teach us about how we view God's grace, His promises, and our own sense of entitlement. It's a parable that Jesus shared with His disciples, and it's found in Matthew 20:1-20. I'll read it ...read more

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    The Wage Agreement PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 1, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 814 views

    To explore the parable of the workers in the vineyard, emphasizing the boundless nature of God's grace, the fairness of His promises, and the need for humility instead of entitlement.

    Hello, friends. I'm glad to see you all here today. We're going to explore a passage today that's got a lot to teach us about how we view God's grace, His promises, and our own sense of entitlement. It's a parable that Jesus shared with His disciples, and it's found in Matthew 20:1-20. I'll read it ...read more

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    Plan For The Future Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016
     | 8,838 views

    What the church ought to be now and in the future

    Good morning, church! We start back into our series through the New Testament book of Titus called “Grow, Church, Grow!” As we get ready to hear from God’s word, take your Bibles and turn to Titus 2:1-8. Sometimes I wonder what Central Park Church of Christ will look ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ