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  • Chris Kelly avatar

    This Ain't No Fish Story

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Mar 4, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,934 views

    Why is it that we don’t share our faith in Christ more? Maybe Jonah can shed some light on the subject. Learn 5 attitudes that keep us from reaching others from his life.

    This Ain’t No Fish Story! I want to tell you a story this morning about a fish. But it’s anything but a “fish story”. Most of us can probably remember the story of “Jonah & the Whale” from our Sunday School days, but maybe now that we’re all grown up, we kind of put it in the same category as ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Don't Just Stand There Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 91 ratings
     | 20,227 views

    One of the greatest temptations for Christians is to "just stand around" and watch others do things for God. This sermon got a great response from many in the audience.

    OPEN: Back in the 1800’s there was a group of believers known as the Millerites, who were led by a man named William Miller – a Baptist preacher who had predicted (in 1831) that about 12 years later - sometime between March of 1842 and March of 1843 - Jesus would come …. His announcement caught the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Just Be Hearers

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,975 views

    What does it really mean when Jesus said "Come Follow Me."

    1. The Foundation of Discipleship is Obedience (v.46) "Why do you call me, ’Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? We must remember that when Jesus preached this sermon, his audience stood in widening concentric arcs. Closest stood the freshly chosen Twelve. Around them spread a “large crowd of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't – But If You Do

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 16, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,953 views

    John wants us to know that dealing with our sin is the basis for fellowship with God. Fellowship is then the key to determining how well we actually know Him.

    DON’T – BUT IF YOU DO 1 John 2:1-6 INTRODUCTION: As we continue in our study of First John, Chapter two begins, not a new section but the natural progression of thought in the mind of John. John has taken the first chapter to develop the though that moral conduct – especially for the believer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Is I Don't Be Afraid

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,619 views

    Fear is often accompanied by many situations in life and it is comforting to know that Christ is there for us in those weak moments.

    I. Introduction A. It is common for people to fear. 1. You are not alone or anywhere close by yourself when you are fearful of certain things a. We have all had a bad month of income where we just didn’t know how the bills were going to get paid b. We have all been horrified when a murder is on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Carter avatar

    Don't Worry, Be Happy

    Contributed by David Carter on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,165 views

    Don’t worry, Be happy

    DON’T WORRY, BE HAPPY Phil. 4: 4-7 V.4 - Rejoice in the Lord Alway and again I say Rejoice. --- God’s People should be Happy! -Psalm 85:6 - Wilt thou not revive us again, that thy people may Rejoice in thee. – Neh. 8:10 - The joy of the Lord is your strength. – John 15:11 - These things have I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Look Back!

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 9,417 views

    A call to avoid temptation and stay focused on God.

    Don’t Look Back! Genesis 19:1-29 Introduction: In Gen 13, Abraham and Lot part company. Abraham chooses God, Lot chooses the world. Though it came disguised as something beautiful (choice fruit in Eden), it was truly ugly and was his downfall. I. The edge of temptation A. Choosing for ourselves, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Give Up

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 25, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 30,439 views

    We are called to never give up when we have God on our side

    Don’t Give Up Selected Passages August 24, 2002 Introduction A man decided to join a monastery and one of the rules of the group was that you were only allowed to speak two words every ten years. At the end of ten years he said, "Bad food!" Ten more years went by and he said, "Hard bed!" ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Isn't He Wonderful

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,471 views

    We have a wonderful Lord!

    ISN’T HE WONDERFUL Isaiah 9:6 The Hebrew word translated in Isaiah 9:6 as "wonderful" denotes something indescribably great; that which is so tremendous and so amazing, that it’s literally beyond all description. It speaks of that which goes beyond human comprehension. This morning I want to tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Shrink Back

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Sep 19, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,122 views

    Like God’s people to whom Isaiah spoke in Ch. 55, we can grow to think our circumstances are insurmountable. We can suffer a crisis of faith. Isaiah reassures God’s people of every age that there’s no reason to shrink back from carrying out the work and

    Pentecost 18 A Isaiah 55:6-9 Don’t Shrink Back 09/22/02 Professor William Muehl once visited a fine ancestral home in Virginia. He followed the aged owner, the last of a distinguished colonial family, as she proudly showed him through her home. An ancient rifle above the fireplace intrigued him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jim Kane avatar

    You Don't Say?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,511 views

    God has given us a choice to follow him or not.

    Which Bible story do you wish you could have been recorded on tape as it actually happened? Would it be the creation story? Would it be Jonah and the whale? Or what about the crucifixion and/or resurrection of Christ? Unfortunately we do not have video records of Bible events and may be for good ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Nathaniel Cox avatar

    Don't Miss The Shift!

    Contributed by Nathaniel Cox on May 24, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 19,560 views

    "Don’t Miss the Shift!" is a message about the Judaizers of Pauls day and how they miss the shift into the Kingdom of God. God is doing a new thing will you know it?

    Title: Don’t miss the Shift! Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16 Intro: There is unrest in the body of Christ across denomination and styles God is calling us all up hirer. When the woman said that her people worship in the mountain and the Jews in Jerusalem but the hour cometh and now is. We all ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Stephen Woody avatar

    "When It Doesn't Stick"

    Contributed by Stephen Woody on May 28, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,320 views

    This is a sermon written for teacher appreciation Sunday, but it has a timeless message on the true meaning of love. True and sincere Christ Love, loves not to change someone, but just so the person will feel loved.

    "WHEN IT DOESN’T STICK" (1 Corinthians 13:1-13) Introduction: GOD BLESS THE TEACHERS! In Fact, God Bless Anyone Who Has The Almost Impossible Task Of Teaching Children I don’t know that there is another job that has as many challenges, with as few rewards. Kids ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Don't Give Up! Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,770 views

    Do you face opposition in your life? Does it discourage you? Listen to Paul’s words of encouragement to a discouraged pastor and find hope.

    Have you ever been ready just to give up - especially when it comes to serving the Lord. You’ve learned about Him, given your heart to Him, then stepped out either to hare the Lord with someone or in some kind of ministry and nothing seems to be going right. You are ready to throw in the towel ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    A Flame That Won't Be Quenched Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,359 views

    Despite the growing opposition to the gospel, Paul and Barnabas never stopped preachign the gospel, even at therisk of their lives. They also give a good example of mission strategy.

    If you were here two weeks ago you’ll remember how, when Paul and Barnabas got to Pisidian Antioch they first went to the synagogue to speak about Jesus as the promised Messiah, but then when their message was rejected by the Jews they turned to the Gentiles. And the Gentiles gladly received this ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican