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  • James Jackson avatar

    Becoming Backyard Christians Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Sep 8, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,138 views

    The front yard is where we try to keep up appearances. The backyard is where we live. If we want people to get to know us, we have to open up the backyard.

    *Note: This is an adaptation of the second sermon in the "I Love My Church" Sermon Prep Kit on Sermon Central. Thanks to whoever created the original outlines. This is a great kit. I Love My Church #2: Becoming Backyard Christians Hebrews 10:19-25 [Lots of different fences on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Disciples

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,548 views

    To stress the importance of making disciples of others and building up others

    Making Disciples Matthew 28:19-20 Primary Purpose: To consider what Jesus meant when He called us to make disciples Today we are talking about what it means to make disciples. This Scripture is also called the “Great Commission” because it tells us what we are to be about as a church. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Songs Of Ascent – Part 5 – Psalm 123 – Lift Up Your Eyes To The Most Gracious God Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 9, 2023
     | 2,713 views

    The pilgrims sang as they made their way to Jerusalem but they knew the joy of lifting up their eyes to the Lord. Lifting up our eyes is most important. We look at the world of scoffers and contempt, and consider the great persecution of French Christians.

    THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 5 – PSALM 123 – LIFT UP YOUR EYES TO THE MOST GRACIOUS GOD Psalm 123 A Song of Ascents. Today we continue the Psalms of Ascent with the next in the series, which is a short Psalm, number 123. The psalm looks upward to God and then inwardly to the problems, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You A Bystander? Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 23, 2020
     | 5,727 views

    Some people find the cross … sometimes the cross finds you. Simon of Cyrene had a divine appointment with God that day … and sometimes God makes divine appointments with us. Like Simon, these may involve tasks we would prefer not to do, but these often lead to some of life’s greatest blessings.

    His name was “Simon.” It means “God has Heard.” And today it would certainly seem that God had heard his many, many prayers. Today was the day that he and his two boys, Alexander and Rufus, would finally get to see Jerusalem, the mighty and holy city of God, with their own eyes. All of his ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Truthbombs - Pt. 3 - If You Laugh . . . You Leave Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 22, 2017
     | 5,583 views

    Just because we don't like the truth, can't handle the truth or it doesn't line up with our experience/feelings doesn't make it any less truth. Can you handle truth bombs?

    Truth Bombs Pt. 3 - If You Laugh ... You Leave! I. Introduction Truth is talked about a lot. It has been said that truth is different for everyone. I would beg to differ. Truth is truth because it is truth across the board. That is what makes it truth. There has to be a standard of truth by which ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Stay Alert Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,323 views

    The best defense is a good offense... A call to build up our faith

    ME Open your bibles to the book of JUDE…if you don’t have a bible with you, the ushers will gladly hand you one. [Ushers hand out bibles to any who need them] We’re going to be looking at verses 17-25 today… We’re wrapping up this short series through the book of Jude and, refreshingly, Jude ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "Opportunity Almost Missed"

    Contributed by Fred Edwards on Mar 16, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,433 views

    Those who refuse to step out on faith, (no matter the amount), run the risk of allowing Jesus to pass by for the last time.

    "OPPORTUNITY ALMOST MISSED" Mark 10:46-52 (020317) Bartimeus was typical of every person making the journey through life. He was blind to what was going on around him other than what someone told him. We are blind to the things of God unless someone tells us and then we have the same choice that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daryl Bahn avatar

    Forgiving When Your World Falls Apart

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,804 views

    An important step to healing after tragedies like 9-11 is forgiveness. But how is it possible? (17th Sunday after Pentecost)

    FORGIVING—WHEN YOUR WORLD FALLS APART (Matthew 18:21-35) (Review the Gospel lesson, Matthew 18:21-35. Peter asks, “How many times should I forgive?” Jesus gives a number, but his point is that we should ask another question: “How many times does God forgive me?” Put yourselves in the shoes of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Moving Beyond Brokenness

    Contributed by Floyd Johnson on May 4, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 9,614 views

    God is in the business of healing broken people. Today we look at four steps God uses to move us beyond the brokenness.

    Intro.: You probably remember the children’s ditty – Humpty dumpty sat on a wall Humpty dumpty had a great fall All the King’s horses And all the King’s men Couldn’t put Humpty together again 1. When humans are involved, it too often is true. We can’t rebuild the broken people. 2. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Moving Beyond Brokenness

    Contributed by Floyd Johnson on May 4, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,563 views

    God is in the business of healing broken people. Today we look at four steps God uses to move us beyond the brokenness.

    Intro.: You probably remember the children’s ditty – Humpty dumpty sat on a wall Humpty dumpty had a great fall All the King’s horses And all the King’s men Couldn’t put Humpty together again 1. When humans are involved, it too often is true. We can’t rebuild the broken people. 2. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Facing The Impossible

    Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Feb 24, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,761 views

    What do you do whaen you are faced with a seemingly impossible situation? This message gives practical hope and steps to take.

    Facing the Impossible? It seems impossible... how could it be done? A small voice even tries to suggest that what is asked is more than unfair to even expect. Yet the challenge is unavoidable and the assignment is center stage. “Oh Lord, what do we do now?” Have you ever contemplated those ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Rodney Mason avatar

    Living A Victorious Life

    Contributed by Rodney Mason on Sep 16, 2004
    based on 95 ratings
     | 33,579 views

    This sermon helps us a Christians to be able to have a life of victory. With these 4 steps we can move from victim to victor.

    Introduction To live victorious, there is no self-help program but only a “God help me” program. James, the brother of Jesus, details 4 steps to help us to live as a victor and not a victim. Step 1-Submission to God · Submit means to yield or surrender oneself to the will or authority of another. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Developing The Discipline Of Gratefulness

    Contributed by Denise Raterta on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,519 views

    Just how does one develop the discipline of gratefulness, joy and contentment, the way Paul envisioned it? Consider the following steps...

    Developing the Discipline of Gratitude Thankfulness is increasingly following a lonely trail nowadays. People seem to fall more frequently into the mire of ingratitude, especially when greatly impacted by the stresses of this world. Human beings throughout history have demonstrated their ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Money Worries: What’s The Sign You’re Too Focused On Money? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 16, 2014
     | 3,540 views

    A look at how worry is a sign that money has too much of our heart as well as the first step toward fixing that.

    MONEY WORRIES: If money is so important to me, how do I stop worrying about it? - Luke 12:22, 29 – “do not worry” - Worry comes naturally to us and worrying about money comes naturally to us. OUR WORRY FOCUS: You worry about things you love. - We don’t worry about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Husbands Love

    Contributed by Marc Heatherington on Dec 28, 2011
     | 3,657 views

    This sermon illustrates the steps of growth found in 2 Peter 1:5-8 through the husbands growing love for his wife.

    The best example of spiritual growth is the growth of the marriage relationship. In John 13:34, Jesus gave us a new commandment; to love one another as He loved us. This command is repeated to the husband in regards to his wife in Ephesians 5. "Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist