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  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Take Up Your Cross

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,077 views

    Trying to do things in our own strength can result in disappointment and frustration. But when we give our burdens to Christ the cross we are carrying is lighter.

    Take Up your cross Isaiah 53 Mark 8:27-38 I remember hearing a radio broadcast of Dr. James Dobson. He was retelling a story about his son Ryan who was about three years old at the time. Little Ryan had gotten up early one morning before his Dad and Mom. He managed to climb up onto the kitchen ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Forceful Men Lay Hold Of The Kingdom

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 86 ratings
     | 21,011 views

    We must be like John, fearlessly striving ahead in the gospel; forcefully making our way into the Kingdom; staying there, and helping others to enter in.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Temple Of Power - 3:16 And Us Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 3, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 14,670 views

    When we meet together in worship of Jesus, this passage tells us we are a temple of God and that God’s Spirit dwells in our presence. How do we take hold of that power and how do we avoid damaging it?

    OPEN: A man was stranded on a deserted Pacific island for years. But one day he saw a boat coming into sight, and he waved frantically … eventually he caught the skipper’s attention. The boat came near the island and the sailor got out and greeted the stranded man. They talked for a bit… and as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Take A Break Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 4,470 views

    Looks at the need for the seventh day.

    What a crazy world that we live in. You ever feel like the Rabbit in “Alice in Wonderland”? You know the one, he’s always rushing this way and that looking at his watch and muttering, “I’m late, I’m late”. It seems that every hour of every day is filled to the limit with things that need doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Taking A Stand

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 1, 2001
    based on 106 ratings
     | 10,289 views

    Gideon moved from being a defeatist and doubter to being a doer.

    TAKING A STAND Judges 6:1-22 In the mountains of East Tennessee, there is a beautiful little church with a strange name. On the sign out front the name is artfully written: “Compromise Church.” There is a story behind the name. The church had been built early in the 20th century and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dan Erickson avatar

    It Takes A Team

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jan 28, 2001
    based on 136 ratings
     | 19,371 views

    The key to the success of this congregation’s ministry is a team, a team working together to make a difference for the glory of God. What the Apostle Paul says about teamwork. (Pastor Appreciation Day)

    Randall Cunningham is a pretty good football quarterback, but he doesn’t seem to be as good as when he played for the Minnesota Vikings. Randall is an excellent athlete, but during his years in Philadelphia, he never began to accomplish what he did with the Vikings during the 1998 season. He is now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whatever It Takes

    Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,205 views

    Like Paul, We need to do whatever it takes to reach the lost.

    WHATEVER IT TAKES-- By Chuck Hendrix I Cor. 9:19-23 Introduction: "Geronamo Goldsteen, but my friends call me bubba" Let’s review Priorities of-- 1) Christ John 3:17 2) Preacher-- Tim. "Preach the word" 3) Church -- Mat. 28:19-20; I Peter 3:15 ILL. LIFE SAVING STATIONS.... they lost sight of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Carter avatar

    Taking On The Storms

    Contributed by Stephen Carter on Aug 3, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 11,064 views

    "Going to the other side" of faith and Taking on the Storms!

    “Taking on the Storm” Mark 4:35-41 Background: Probably for the sake of privacy and relaxation, Jesus proposed a trip across the lake of Galilee. With the vividness so characteristic of our author, Mark gives a graphic account of the stilling of the storm (4:35-41) and of the freeing of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Take A Lamb"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 28, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,915 views

    As the Israelites left Egypt with a whole new calendar, let’s enter the new year being reminded of how our new life was gained for us.

    Today, I want for us to have eyes only for Jesus. I want us to look at the major events of passion week and see that they were fulfillment of types. They were the fleshing out of shadows from Israel’s past, that should have screamed out to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, “THIS IS THE PROMISED ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Give And Take

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Feb 7, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,772 views

    There are many areas in which we must give and many areas in which we must take.

    Life is a “give and take” proposition. A. This is true in the area of material possessions and money. 1. We give of our time and talents in the work place and we take an agreed upon wage for our efforts B. This is true in love and emotional support. 1. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mary Lewis avatar

    Taking The Plunge Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 10, 2001
    based on 177 ratings
     | 8,313 views

    We’re only clean because God, in HIS mercy, washed us clean.

    Introduction Down South they tell about a Baptist minister who preached about baptism by immersion every Sunday. His congregation agreed with his doctrine, but they were getting pretty tired of hearing about it every week. Nobody wanted to hurt his feelings, but they’d had enough! The deacons ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whatever It Takes

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,447 views

    Doing whatever it takes to spread the Gospel

    Epiphany 5—1 Corinthians 9 19-23 - Whatever it takes Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Covell avatar

    Taking Aim

    Contributed by John Covell on Oct 17, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,501 views

    God is more concerned about where you aim, than where you land.

    How many of you have ever watched someone do something really well and wished you could do it too? As followers of Christ, just like we sometimes fantasize about being great athletes or performers, sometimes we see what appears to be deeper levels of spiritual commitment and dedication in other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Whatever It Takes

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 17, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 29,589 views

    Is it worth it? Jesus Thought so, and The Apostle Paul thought so, What do you think?

    Whatever It Takes In our text These men carrying this palsied man were willing to do whatever it took to get him to Jesus,. They probably didn’t know it was going to require so much from them, but they were committed to the Task, *They went all the way, *They didn’t quit when it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bobby Cagle avatar

    It Takes Faith

    Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 30, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,275 views

    This message describes faith and the benefits of having faith in Christ.

    Text: Hebrews 11:1,30; Joshua 6:1-10 Title: It Takes Faith! Illustration: It was a good answer that was once given by a poor woman to a minister who asked her, "What is faith?" She replied: "I am ignorant, and I cannot answer well, but I think it is taking God at His word." Faith is a daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal