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  • Ken Pell avatar

    Remember The Alamo! Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2007
     | 6,806 views

    As followers of Christ loyalty at any price is expected.

    REMEMBER THE ALAMO! Matthew 10:16-33 Sermon Objective: As followers of Christ loyalty at any price is expected. Scripture support: Romans 1:17; 2 Timothy 2:3-4; 2 Timothy 3:12; Revelation 2:10 SUMMARY We have begun a new series called “Lessons from the Wild West.” Last week we looked at: ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Follow The Leader

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,185 views

    What does Jesus expect of His followers?

    Subscribe to Jonathan’s Sermon of the Week - email jonrmcleod@yahoo.com Visit Jonathan’s sermon blog - http://jonathan-mcleod.blogspot.com/ DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST Question: How many times are the words “Christian” or “Christians” found in the New Testament? Answer: Only 3 (Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    How Do I Forgive Others? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,588 views

    According to Jesus we are expected to forgive others.

    How Do I Forgive Others? Matthew 18:21-35 Today we are continuing our series which is about forgiveness, by talking about the difficult subject of—how can we forgive others? I suspect that the majority of you are familiar with the section of scripture we call the Lord’s Prayer. It’s found ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    A New Identity In Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Nov 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,521 views

    When you encounter Christ, EXPECT TO CHANGE!

    TEXT: 2 Cor 5:17 TITLE: A New Identity In Christ! SERIES: Identity: Who am I? Who am I created to be? TOPIC: a new creation! OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, November 23, 2008 PROP.: When you encounter Christ, EXPECT TO CHANGE! INTRODUCTION: Today’s sermon finishes out our series on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bledar Valca avatar

    Our Call To Discipleship

    Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,281 views

    Shows what Jesus expects of us as disciples

    OUR CALL TO DISCIPLESHIP Mark 8:34-38 A. After Jesus has rebuked Peter for being consumed with the things of this world and not concerned about the things of God, Jesus issued one of the declarations about His pending death. He knew He was going to pay with the cost of His life for the sins of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Thomas avatar

    Don't Abort Your Blessing

    Contributed by James Thomas on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 20,049 views

    Expect God to perform a miracle in your life

    House of Judah Ministries 1970 Parker road St. Louis Mo. 63136 Pastor James THOMAS 11/01/2006 Don’t abort your blessing Heb 6:13-15 (KJV) 13 For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself, 14 Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Valleys

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 12,911 views

    Difficulty encountered, Destination expected, Duty explained,

    Valleys Psalm 84:6 Life is not easy because life is not without its valleys. Wouldn’t it be great if we never went through valleys in our Christian experience? However, this is not promised anywhere in the Bible. Valleys are a part of life that we are going to have to learn to deal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    The Call Of Jeremiah

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,888 views

    God's calling is not always what we expect.

    Intro: 1. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, “The responsible person, seeks to make his or her whole life, a response to the call of God.” 2. We begin with the call of Jeremiah, a man who clearly gave his life to fulfilling the call of God. 3. The Call of Jeremiah. Jeremiah 1:1-3 (NKJV) 1 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Where Are The Nine Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,555 views

    There is grace that was essential, God that was exalted, and gratitude that was expected!

    I. GRACE THAT WAS ESSENTIAL – THIS IS SEEN IN THE PETITION OF THE TEN. II. GOD THAT WAS EXALTED – THIS IS SEEN IN THE PRAISE OF ONE. A. A PERSONAL Expression B. A PROPER Expression III. GRATITUDE THAT WAS EXPECTED – THIS IS SEEN IN THE PROBLEM WITH THE NINE. A. We see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    Don’t Lose Your Connections Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 20, 2010
     | 6,896 views

    A story of lost hope, expectation and security for a season.

    Don’t Lose Your Connection Pt. 1 Ruth 1:1 Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons. 12 Judges 1-DEBORAH 2-GIDEON ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don’t Lose Your Connection Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,458 views

    A story of lost hope, expectation and security for a season.

    Don’t Lose Your Connection Pt. 2 Ruth 1: 6-17 Vs. 6 Heard = is to be seeking to hear THAT answer – not listening Rom 10:17 faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Faith - produces hearing – Hearing - Produces ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Turner avatar

    God, You, And Your Vision. Part 1

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,293 views

    Preparation and expectation of your vision to become a reality.

    I want to begin by sharing with you a story about a 19 year old Chinese pianist named Liu (lu) Shih-kun ( shy-cun). In 1958 he competed in the First International Tchaikovsky Competition for pianist. Van Cliburn won with Liu finishing second. Van Cliburn became world renown and Liu went back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    Lighting The World Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 21, 2011
     | 3,797 views

    Believers bear the Light of the World...Jesus! It's done through Expectations, Revelation and Anticipation.

    Secondary Draft Also He said to them, "Is a lamp brought to be put under a basket or under a bed? Is it not to be set on a lampstand? For there is nothing hidden which will not be revealed, nor has anything been kept secret but that it should come to light. If anyone has ears to hear, let him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    We Sang "God Bless America” (Remembering 9/11)

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 10, 2021
     | 4,860 views

    Twenty years ago our sense of security was shattered as planes became missiles, buildings became piles of rubble, thousands of lives were lost, millions of hearts broken – the handiwork of men who killed in the name of their religion.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Psalm 25:1-3, 27:1-2; John 3:16-17; Matthew 22:37-39 A. Twenty years ago yesterday the skies of New ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lou Nicholes avatar

    Rebuke

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,536 views

    One of the most difficult things to do in life is to rebuild a shattered relationship. Unfortunately, there are many broken relationships today in homes, churches and ministries, which can only be repaired when people face problems honestly and deal with

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: John Wesley and a preacher-friend of plain habits were once invited to dinner where the host’s daughter, noted for her beauty, had been profoundly impressed by Wesley’s preaching. During a pause in the meal, Wesley’s friend took the young woman’s hand and called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist