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Mentoring Men Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004

based on 92 ratings

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Teaching does not have to be in a formal setting; in fact, the best kind of learning takes place in every day life, when we simply speak spiritual truth.

As we turn today to Titus 2, the focus, as John MacArthur states, “changes from the pastors to the people, from the elders to everybody, and from the leadership to the laity.” Specifically, Paul’s passion is for people to live out the transforming power of the gospel and not to look like the “same ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Love Jesus? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 13, 2011

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John the Baptist understood who Jesus was and what it took to love Him as He deserves! Let's take a look at how John understood his love for Christ!

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 7, 2011 Date Preached: January 9, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: How Do We Love Jesus? Sermon Text: John 1:14-32 [ESV] 14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-32

Denomination: Baptist

Cries From The Cross Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 11, 2024

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Appreciate what Jesus did for you on the cross: feel its sorrow; grasp its suffering; and take its sufficiency. You’ll never be the same again!

In 1940, Clarence Jordan, a farmer-theologian, founded Koinonia farm in Americus, Georgia, to promote racial unity and cooperation. Soon after that, a pastor gave Jordan the red-carpet tour of his church. The pastor proudly pointed to the rich, imported pews and luxurious decorations. Then, with ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-30, Psalm 22:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

M16: Reaction To The Reaction Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 9, 2024

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May we remember the seriousness of the suffering of Jesus. May we invite God into our reactions to others. May we take seriously the call to surrender to Jesus.

M16: REACTION TO THE REACTION MATTHEW 16:21-23 #m16sermons READ MATTHEW 16:21-23 (ESV) From that time Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. 22 And Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep Moving: Moving From Pain To Praise

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 26, 2024

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I want us to consider some steps to take as we move from Gloom to Glory – From Pain to Praise that might help us as we face uncertain and difficulties in life!

Sermon - Moving From Pain to Praise Habakkuk 3: 16-19 “I trembled inside when I heard this; my lips quivered with fear. My legs gave way beneath me, and I shook in terror. I will wait quietly for the coming day when disaster will strike the people who invade us. Even though the fig trees have ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:16-19, Habakkuk 1:2-3, Habakkuk 2:4, Psalm 103:2

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Truth?

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Aug 18, 2023

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Wow. Has our society today lost hold on absolute truth or what? I shudder to think how blurred the line between right and wrong, good and evil, righteous and unrighteous will be five years from now! This message attempts to bring some clarity to that all-important question; what is truth?

What Is Truth? You and I live in a world that has almost totally rejected the existence of absolute truth. The current pervading mindset today seems to be that everyone has their own truth, and that everyone else must affirm them in whatever truth they claim to have—despite how ridiculous it may ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36-40, John 8:31-32, John 14:6, 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12, 1 Corinthians 13:6, James 1:19-25 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

More Than A Taker Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jun 28, 2011

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You and I live in a world where each person wants to take and to accumulate. But Jesus came into the world to give, to sacrifice and to provide more than we can ever need.

Introduction: PAGE ONE: TROUBLE IN THE WORD 1 On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Be United With One Another Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2003

based on 65 ratings

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Unity among His followers was so important to Jesus that He prayed that you and I would be one. When the church is united, the world will stand up and take notice.

Be United with One Another One Sunday a minister was giving a children’s sermon to all the kids in church. A bright-eyed three-year-old girl was listening intently as he explained that God wanted them all to get along and to love one another. She was tracking with her pastor until he said, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Time And The Task

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 1, 2005

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A sermon for our covenant (rededication) service just after the Indian Ocean Tsunami of Boxing day 2004. Covers suffering, taking the gospel and commitment.

Time and the task. Sun 2nd Jan 2005 pm .WBC After the Indian Ocean Tsunami of 26th Dec 2004 Luke 13:1-5 and Eph 3:1-21 FALL AND FRAILTY Like me, shocked and pained by images on screen? - but I want to say, this has strengthened to me why I am a Christian and not something else (more on point ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Seize The Opportunity!

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Jan 7, 2005

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Each season brings about unique opportunities that we should take advantage of corporately and individually for our embitterment in every area of our life.

Each season brings about unique opportunities that we should take advantage of corporately and individually for our embitterment in every area of our life. For if, we remain idle, indifferent, illogical, and illusive to divine opportunities that occasionally become afforded to us from God, we will ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Placing Priority Upon Personal Repentance

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 1, 2004

based on 11 ratings

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Jesus highlighted the priority of repentance. Thus repentance is to take priority in the lives of all, but How is it to be prioritized? 2 responsibilities revealing the priority of personal repentance.

PLACING PRIORITY UPON PERSONAL REPENTANCE—Luke 13:1-9 Jesus highlighted the priority of repentance. Repentance is to take priority in the lives of all. How is repentance to be prioritized? 2 responsibilities revealing the priority of personal repentance. *Previously(12:35-48 & :49-53 & :54-59) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Steal Series

Contributed by Peter Parry on Apr 1, 2006

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"Stealing means more than taking; it means primarily withholding something." (Two Tablets a Day by Wm. R. VanerZee,p.97)

DO NOT STEAL (Ex.20:1-15; Mt. 21:28-32) (“Stealing means more than taking; it means primarily withholding something” Two Tablets a Day by Wm. R. VanderZee, p.97) It’s obvious from all the security in our stores and the high rates we pay for car insurance that a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-15

Denomination: Congregational

Tested And Trained

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 16, 2006

based on 19 ratings

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There are three points for us to consider as we take a Biblical look at God’s purposes in allowing afflictions to come upon His chosen people.

Turn your Bibles to 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Title: Tested and Trained Theme: Understanding God’s Purpose in Afflictions Listen as I read 2 Timothy 4:7-8, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Tender Shoot To Robust Roost

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 4, 2006

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From Tender Shoot to Robust Roost:Christ, the Culmination of God’s Cultivation God sent Jesus to be the savior of the world. Take refuge in him!

If you’re bleary-eyed this morning, it’s understandable - especially if you stayed up to catch fireworks last night. Aren’t fireworks awesome? What’s not to love about glittery colors cascading across the night sky punctuated by loud “whumphs” that resonate the body? As impressive as fireworks are ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 17:22-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Confront And Conquer

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Sep 21, 2005

based on 189 ratings

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If you require only three bullets to finish the enemy and you take 1,000 with you, there is no harm in that; you will bring back the rest.

Matthew 11:12: And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. Matthew 17:21: Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting. MFM has been accused of subjecting people to fasting and prayers but here is an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

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