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  • Ian Johnson avatar

    The Servant Leader

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Dec 9, 2006
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     | 8,473 views

    In the Discipline of service there is also great liberty. Service allows us to say ’no!’ to the world’s games of promotion and authority. It abolishes our need and desire for a ’pecking order’

    In 2006 success is measured by the size of our great wealth, the popularity of our ministry, the size of our Church, In this we seem to miss the mark of being a true servant leader in the kingdom of God.. Our example in all things is the Lord Jesus himself The servant is not greater than his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Move With God Beyond Your Comfort Zone Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 18,574 views

    Sometimes it takes effort to move out of our comfort zone.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches January 26, 2003 Move with God Beyond Your Comfort Zone How to: Go for the Gulp Matthew 14:22-33 INTRODUCTION: Picture yourself at 4:00 a.m. out in a rowboat on a choppy lake with the wind blowing like crazy and the waves slapping up around the side of the boat. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Fighting Senior Citizen Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 181 ratings
     | 58,665 views

    At 85 years old, Caleb takes on the giants of the promised land.

    A Fighting Senior Citizen – Joshua 14:6-15 Intro: 20 Signs That You’re Getting Old 1. You’re asleep, but others worry that you’re dead. 2. Your back goes out more often than you do. 3. You quit trying to hold your stomach in, no matter who walks into the room. 4. You buy a compass for the dash ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "From Chaos To Redemption"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 11, 2003
    based on 194 ratings
     | 13,236 views

    The God of Creation takes empty lives and gives them purpose.

    Genesis 1:1-5 “From Chaos To Redemption” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA The first 5 verses of the Bible inform us that God brought Creation out of chaos. And chaos is a word that we--as Americans--understand in a way that we never have ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Anthony Hodge avatar

    A Big Task With Great Rewards

    Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,907 views

    This is a message to encourage all fathers to take their parenting role seriously.

    A big task with great rewards (Proverbs 20:7) I have often heard the phrase, “Anyone can be a daddy, but it takes a man to be a father.” Although this phrase is not necessarily true in all instances, it does have some validity. We are aware that there are instances wherein because of one’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Are You A Visionary Or A Vision Vandal?

    Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Feb 14, 2002
    based on 225 ratings
     | 12,864 views

    Have the vision and faith as Joshua and Caleb in taking the Promised Land!

    Are you a Visionary or a Vision Vandal? Numbers 13:26-33 The passage in a nutshell: Numbers 13:1-16: Choosing of one member of each of the twelve tribes to go and spy out the Promised Land. Numbers 13:17-20: A commissioning of the twelve. Numbers 13:21-25: 40 days of spying. Numbers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    'walk Humbly With Your God"

    Contributed by John Quigley on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,797 views

    This sermon takes a look at the beatitudes and tries to show what they are about.

    "Matthew 5:1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:" (ESV). In Micah 6 we read: "8 He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Crouch avatar

    Judas: A Wolf Among Sheep Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 23, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,107 views

    This the second in the series that takes a look at the betrayl of Jesus by Judas Iscariot.

    Judas: A Wolf Among Sheep Matthew 26:14:16; Matthew 16:26 I. Judas Betrayed Due to Blindness (v. 14a) A. He was blind to the plan of God B. He was blind to his real need (II Cor. 4:3) 1. His eyes were blinded to who Jesus was 2. His heart was blinded to what Jesus offered 3. His soul was doomed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Behold The Lamb”

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 28, 2005
    based on 58 ratings
     | 13,699 views

    “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world”

    “Behold the Lamb” John 1:29-36 OPENING JOKE: INTRODUCTION: Today I would like to begin by retelling the story of the first Passover as the introduction to today’s lesson Illustration: “The story of the Passover” The nation of Israel had been under the bondage of Egypt since they arrived during ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Extreme Mental Makeover! Series

    Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Apr 18, 2004
    based on 79 ratings
     | 10,263 views

    Describes the renewal of the mind which takes place in the life of a believer.

    EXTREME MENTAL MAKEOVER EPHESIANS 4:20-24 INTRO.: The important word in our society today is "makeover." 1. It is a phenomenon that has swept our country by storm. 2. Some people are having radical surgeries, some go on extensive diet and exercise plans, and some are having their hair redone, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Seek God's Face Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 12, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,689 views

    Take definite time to intentionally seek God’s face.

    Seek Gods Face Cornwall/Montreal November 6, 2004 When you look at temples and churches, often you see, and have seen, historically, that they have been built on the tops of hills and even carved into the sides of mountains. Consider the two major churches in Montreal. Notre-Dame is up on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is Immutable

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 18, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,288 views

    We could take confidence that our God never changes.

    God is Immutable. (He is Unchanging) Introduction After deciding to replace their automobile, a family I know finally determined their best course of action was to buy a brand new mini-van. Although it would be expensive, they planned to take good care of the vehicle and make it last for many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Changed In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 20, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,064 views

    For real change to take place there must be a change in your spirit.

    May 22, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Acts 8:26-40 Subject: Change Part 4 Title: Changed in the Spirit This is the last message in the change series. Most of you are letting out a huge sigh of relief. (Now maybe he’ll stop talking about change)! What is it about change that makes people so ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Following Christ

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,092 views

    What does taking up one’s Cross mean?

    SMM 19-06-05 Following Christ Story In a small country village in Sicily, there were two brothers, renown members of the local Mafia. They were mean, bad and very rich. No one had a good word to say about them. Indeed, everyone seemed to have a story about how they had either been cheated or ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Eureka!! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 3, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 9,013 views

    We need to take hold of Jesus and never let go.

    First Baptist Church September 15, 2002 John 1:43-51 "Eureka!" Have you ever misplaced something that you really wanted? Maybe you’re working with some tools and you lay one down and for the life of you, you don’t know where it is. Or you walk into a room to get something and you stop . . . ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist