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Forward Ploughing (Making Sure You Don't Look Back!)

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Apr 9, 2002

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The purpose of this sermon is to show Christians 3 results of looking back at problems, events, or things that have gone on in the past once you have put your hand to the plough in service to Christ.

Forward Ploughing: (making sure you don’t look back) Luke 9:57-61 TEXT: Luke 9:57-61 (NIV) 57 As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." 58 Jesus replied, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-61, Genesis 19:15-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Make Any Turns

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Dec 13, 2001

based on 17 ratings

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Learn how some Christians have followed man instead of God and made the wrong turn.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: DON’T MAKE ANY TURNS “For God so loved the world , that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Gospel

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 14, 2006

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The gospel is the message, the good news, that God’s promise of salvation has been accomplished. It’s the message that those who have been in exile from God’s presence are to be brought back. It’s the message that for those who believe in Jesus Christ, wh

Mark begins his account of the life of Jesus with these words: "The beginning of the good news (or the gospel) of Jesus Christ, the Son of God." So the question I want to ask today is this: what do you understand by that word Gospel? Is it just the life of Jesus, like a potted history? Or is it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

From Vison To Victory: Putting The Pieces Together

Contributed by Duane Smith on Oct 27, 2008

based on 6 ratings

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This message was given for our "Vision Casting Day." It was meant to encourage us to move forward with God in establishing His vision for His church. The formula "Vision + Faith + Action = Victory was gleaned from Jerry Dunn in a message by that name.

FROM VISION TO VICTORY - Putting The Pieces Together! Numbers 13-14 and Joshua 6 INTRODUCTION: A. Praise the Lord! 1. The psalmist stated O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. [2] Let the redeemed of the Lord say so…Psa 107:1-2 2. We have gathered ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Ah! Regrets, I Have A Few...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 5, 2008

based on 11 ratings

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3 TYPES OF REPENTANCE:1 METAMELLOMAI, 2.METANOEO, 3.METANOIA --- Ah, is a lost word of the Bible. It means regrets. Regrets, I have had a few, but I must press on against all odds.

AH! Regrets, I have had a few... WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN? TOMORROW’S OPPORTUNITIES? Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com IF YOU DO THIS IN ONE PART--- You must move quickly. I. THERE IS A LOST WORD THAT WE NEED TO LEARN: AH! Jeremiah 1:6 Then said I, Ah, Lord God! behold, I cannot speak: for ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hand To The Plow

Contributed by Shane Hart on Apr 27, 2006

based on 20 ratings

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An in depth look at the meaning of Jesus’ statement that no one who puts their hand to plwo and looks back is worthy of heaven.

In our series on answering your questions, I recieved this one recently in my email: "Pastor, How do we put forth our hands to the plow for the kingdom, stirring up the gift of God within us for his Glory? Ron" This is a good question and is in two parts. So I will answer it in two parts tonight ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preparing The Way At Christmas

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Dec 5, 2005

based on 15 ratings

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John the Baptist came preparing the way. We need to prepare the way for Christ in our hearts and our world as well as we look forward to Christmas.

Second Sunady of Advent 2005 www.valleyforge Dr. Paul G. Humphrey The following series of advertisements reportedly appeared in a daily newspaper: Monday: "The Rev. A.J. Jones has one color TV set for sale. Telephone 626-1313 after 7 p.m. and ask for Mrs. Donnelley who lives with him, cheap." ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Who Are You? Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Feb 8, 2006

based on 8 ratings

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When we encounter Jesus we are called to identify ourselves completely with him -- who we are is defined by who he is.

John 1: 19 – 34; Philippians 3: 4b – 11 Introduction: Identifying Yourself How do you identify yourself? Would you say that you have a strong sense of identity? Or do you perhaps have a weak sense of self? Do you identify yourself with your family background? Do you carry yourself with a sense of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

Marching Orders For A New Year

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 23, 2006

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For 40 long years, the Marching Orders for Moses had been: “Take another lap around Mt. Sinai.” Now, at last, Joshua received new Marching Orders. The book of Joshua starts with a bang: Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise and go …

Marching Orders for the New Year Joshua 1 SCRIPTURE READING: Joshua 1:1-2; 6-9 INTRODUCTION: This year both Christmas and New Years day fell on Sunday. That doesn’t happen very often. But it gave us the opportunity to get 2006 off to the right start. At any rate, if your New Years ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Accident Of God

Contributed by Dwight Jones on Apr 14, 2015

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His name means "accident of God" but in this message we find out that God can turn things around and turn what was once an accident into an intentional blessing.

Numbers 1:17-19 (KJV)  17 And Moses and Aaron took these men which are expressed by their names:  18 And they assembled all the congregation together on the first day of the second month, and they declared their pedigrees after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 2:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Road Less Traveled Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 8, 2017

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Choices, Consequences, Jesus, Destruction

JESUS STRAIGHT TALK - The Road Less Traveled Matthew 7:13-14 (p. 679) May 14, 2017 Introduction: Robert Frost wrote one of my favorite Poems in 1920…It’s called “The Road Not Taken.” Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Future Focus Motivates A Present Faithfulness Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

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Part 5 in our consideration of how a future focus motivates present faithfulness.

Future Focus Present Faithfulness Series Pt 5 “Pursuing Peace with ALL Men” Scripture insists we continually maintain an eternal focus -- Colossians 3:1-4 Keep seeking the things above…Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. Why? For you have died and your life is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lessons In Courage Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 25, 2019

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Today I want us to look at some lessons in courage that the Bible describes the Apostle Paul as walking in. You see Paul is also quoted as saying in essence that no matter what comes my way, with Christ I can do all things. Everything He’s called me to do.

ACTS Testifying & Tribulations Dr. Tom Bartlett September 22, 2019 Acts 21:1-40 OUTLINE Lessons In Courage Courage: moving forward in the face of uncertainty And when we had parted from them and set sail, we came by a straight course to Cos, and the next day to Rhodes, and from there to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12

Denomination: Other

The Conversion Of The Apostle Paul Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

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Talk to any genuine believer here and they’ll you the same thing about their story of conversion, God chases them down. God is coming after you.

The Scripture is read before my sermon. Today’s Scripture But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Initiating The Turn-4(2023)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 11, 2023

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4 of ?? Luke informed his audience of the initial steps that God took to turn His people toward Himself. God began the process of turning of His people toward Himself. But what principles does God use to begin turning people toward Himself? In Initiating the Turn, God uses...

‘INITIATING The TURN’-IV—Luke 1:11-12(:5-25) Attention: For me personally as your ‘preacher’, today is ‘game day’, & now is my reckoning hour: My preaching is expected. It’s ‘my turn’ as it were. I’ve been anticipating this opportunity. I must approach it at the proper time. I must be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-12, Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

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