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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Bartholomew: The Sincere Disciple (Nathanael) Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2023
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    Nathanael was an honest seeker of truth.

    A. INTRODUCTION: BARTHOLOMEW IS NATHANAEL 1. Definition: Sincere comes from an old term meaning, “without wax” defective pottery covered cracks with wax and sold deceitfully. A sincere person does not have cracks, in his/her character. 2. In the four lists of the 12 disciples (Matthew 10:2-4; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judas Thaddaeus: The Misunderstood Disciple Lesson 9 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2023
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    You never get a second opportunity to make a first good impression. Jude changed his name to be a good testimony.

    A. WHY MISUNDERSTOOD 1. The early church father Jerome, called him Trionius, i.e., the man with three names. a. Judas, Lebbaeus, Thaddaeus. b. Judah, Judas, Jude. 2. Name meaning Judas in Hebrew is Judah, i.e., praise. One of twelve sons (tribes) of Jacob. Jesus was from the tribe of Judah ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Disciplines For True Disciples – Matthew 6 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 22, 2025
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    JESUS teaches his followers Three Spiritual Disciplines regarding Giving/Charity, Fasting and Prayer toward GOD.

    2025.02.23 Sermon Notes. SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES FOR TRUE DISCIPLES – MATTHEW 6. William Akehurst, HSWC Big Idea: JESUS teaches his followers Three Spiritual Disciplines regarding Giving/Charity, Fasting and Prayer toward GOD. Scriptures: Matthew 6:1-34, Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 6:33, Ecclesiastes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go! And… Walk Worthy: The Character Of A Disciple Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 17, 2025
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    Discipleship is not merely a class we attend, a course we complete, or a label we wear. It is a way of life.

    Go! And… Walk Worthy: The Character of a Disciple - Ephesians 4:2 (NLT) Ephesians 4:2 (NLT): “Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other's faults because of your love.” INTRODUCTION – THE MARKS OF A TRUE FOLLOWER OF JESUS Church—discipleship is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "radical Love: The Mark Of A Disciple"

    Contributed by Mark Zorn on Sep 16, 2025
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    Beloved friends in Christ, today’s passage from John 13:33-35 calls us to a profound yet simple commandment: to love one another.

    Introduction Beloved friends in Christ, today’s passage from John 13:33-35 calls us to a profound yet simple commandment: to love one another. Jesus, in His final hours with His disciples, shares these words: “Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and as I said ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go! And Make Disciples - Matthew 28:19 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 19, 2025
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    When Jesus speaks His final words before ascending to heaven, we must lean in with reverence. Last words carry weight. And what were the last words of our risen Saviour to His followers? “go and make disciples.”

    Go! And Make Disciples - Matthew 28:19 Introduction: A Commission, Not a Suggestion When Jesus speaks His final words before ascending to heaven, we must lean in with reverence. Last words carry weight. And what were the last words of our risen Saviour to His followers? Matthew 28:19 (NLT): ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Disciples' Best Attitude Toward Wealth

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 20, 2025
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    An early reminder of the Jewish understanding of the dangers of wealth that has been hoarded for personal power.

    Friday of the 29th Week Integral 2025 I’ve run into a lot of people who think they know Scripture and will quote St. Paul by saying “money is the root of all evil.” If you paid attention to the first reading, you know that he, acting as Timothy’s mentor and supervisor, wrote “the love of money is ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Going Through The Motions

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Mar 26, 2009
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    Are we just going through the motions of being a Christian? Maybe you are sleep walking and you need awakened out of your sleep. Wake up mighty men and women and prepare for the battles that will come your way.

    Going Through The Motions Romans 8:31-37 31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? 32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? 33 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Stand On Guard For Thee

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 29, 2011
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     | 5,723 views

    Is our Christian witness putting some people to sleep? There is a world all around us that has fallen asleep concerning the things of God. They have fallen asleep when it comes to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Some of them are even in Christ’s church.

    I Stand on Guard for Thee Acts 20:7-12 Illustration: Upon entering a little country store a stranger noticed a sign saying "DANGER! BEWARE OF DOG!" posted on the glass door. Inside, he noticed a harmless old hound dog asleep on the floor near the cash register. He asked the store's owner "Is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    That Great Getting Up Day!!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 31, 2013
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    People who are so overcome with this hopelessness of that the grave is the end, that the grave is so final! But for us Christians, we can have a absolute confidence and peace in our present circumstances and future circumstances. O death, where is t

    1 Thess. 4:13-18 Verse 13-But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. My brother, making a scene, trying to climb on to the casket, having to be physically carried out of the funeral home. People who are so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waking Up Is Hard To Do Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
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    Life was pretty good in Sardis. The lack of opposition may have given them a sense of security and lulled them to sleep. Since the world was relatively nice to them, they may have grown comfortable in their relationship with the pagan world around them.

    Waking Up Is Hard to Do Revelation 3:1-6 "To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. 2 Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Slow Down And Grow Up!

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on May 27, 2015
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    Based on Ephesians 4:11-15 we must learn to slow down so we can grow up. This message not only shows the need for slowing down, but gives three practical suggestions for accomplishing that goal.

    Slow Down & Grow Up! Ephesians 4:11-15 CHCC – August 24, 2014 INTRODUCTION: For the last 3 Sundays we’ve been in a series called Crazy Busy where we’re talking about how important it is to AVOID the common trap of getting our lives too full to too many things until we actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lesson 15 - With No Sorrow Concerning Those Who Have Died Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 29, 2018
     | 4,875 views

    The Lord will come as a thief in the night; and therefore they are to be ready at all times, like a good soldier.

    9/8/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 15: With No Sorrow Concerning Those Who Have Died (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 (NIV) 13 Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Day Between

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 26, 2016
     | 4,204 views

    The Church meditates on the resting of Christ in the grave on Holy Saturday.

    Homily for Holy Saturday 2016 Our celebration of Tenebrae today puts us back into the second day, the day after Jesus’s death, Jesus’s one sacrifice on the Day that Changed the World. It is a day of reflection. The tabernacle in this chapel is empty. The Blessed Sacrament has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Cookout For A Dropout

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 27, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 12,360 views

    A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Easter

    3 Sun Easter. John. 21:1-19 " A Cookout for a Dropout"   A shrewd worldly agnostic and a Christian clergyman, dressed in modest clerical suit, sat at the same table in the Pullman dining car. They were waiting for the first course at the dinner, a delicious Hudson River shad. Eying his companion ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran