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Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Alex Shepherd on Dec 17, 2003

based on 38 ratings

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we have been called to become fishers of men, but we actually have become "keepers of the aquarium"this message deals with Jesus beginning his ministry.

“Fishers of Men “ Matthew 4: 18-19, Luke 5: 4-6 Introduction: Jesus started his ministry with the very word people heard from John the Baptist say “repent”. The message is the same today as when Jesus and John gave it. Becoming a follower of Christ means turning away from our self-centeredness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-19, Luke 5:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Despised Not Series

Contributed by Joshua Moran on Jan 25, 2005

based on 16 ratings

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Breaking down 1 Timothy 4:12, we realize there is a major miscommunication amongst youth today.

TEENAGERS AND THEIR GOD: DESPISED NOT 1 Timothy 4:12 Part 1 of 3 Joshua Moran Introduction I. DESPISED NOT A. Youthfulness B. Examples II. YOUR CONDUCT A. Word B. Love C. Spirit D. Faith E. Purity A teenager that says there is no God is a fool! A teenager that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Be A Progressive Pilgrim

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 27 ratings

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How to progress without excess

The writer of Hebrews once wrote, "People living by faith did not receive the things promised; they only saw them from a distance admitting that they were aliens and pilgrims on the earth." (Heb. I 1:13) As Christians are true citizenship is in heaven. Our earthly existence should be seen as a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How God's Judgment Is Perfect

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

based on 44 ratings

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1. Have you ever wondered why we should leave all final judgments to God? We live at a time when many are quick to weigh in with their judgment of people, politics or the hottest topic on talk radio.

1. Have you ever wondered why we should leave all final judgments to God? We live at a time when many are quick to weigh in with their judgment of people, politics or the hottest topic on talk radio. Paul wanted to clear up several misperceptions about judging by explaining the nature of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:2-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Handle With Care

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 19, 2001

based on 51 ratings

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When we are born we are given a spirit or soul and it is in our hands until it is returned to God.

Handle with Care On many packages, we have the words “Handle with Care” This is to tell people that what is inside is of value and can be broken. These words should be upon everyone’s soul. “The spirit returns to God who gave it.” When Rachel died it says, “as her soul was departing…” When we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36, John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Ready To Follow The Leader?

Contributed by Thomas Gates on Nov 12, 2000

based on 111 ratings

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The call to follow Jesus Christ, to be a disciple, and the cost of commitment.

Are you ready to follow the leader? Rev. Thomas B. Gates Text: John 8:12 Luke 9:57-62 Intro: What does the call to follow Jesus mean to you? Is it something you have heard long ago as a little child, or is it something that you hear a fresh every day? I remember a game we all use to play ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62, John 8:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Some Things Baptists Believe"

Contributed by Keith Bunch on Dec 28, 2002

based on 34 ratings

| 2,759 views

IT IS VITALLY IMPORTANT TO HAVE A FIRM GRASP OF BIBLE DOCTRINE. THE FOLLOWING IS A SAMPLE OF WHAT BAPTIST’S BELIEVE.

Assurance of Salvation. (1 John 3:9) "Whoever has been born of God does not (continue to) sin, because His seed remains in him; and he cannot (go on) sinning, because he has been born of God." (Rom. 5:1) "Therefore, having been justified by (through) faith, we have peace with God through our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Suffering For God Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on May 9, 2001

based on 55 ratings

| 4,142 views

The honor of suffering for God.

Suffering for Being A Christian 1 Peter 4:12-19 Have you ever watched a fire walker? Looks painful doesn’t it? But that is how the Bible describes the suffering and persecution that we at times must face because of our faith in Jesus. Let’s spend some time this morning talking about being a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Will You Do In The End?

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 15, 2002

based on 32 ratings

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We are undoubtedly living in the end times, but the question is, as Christians, what are we going to do about it?

It is obvious by looking at the world today that we are definitely living in the end times. People are talking about it, making movies, and writing books all about the last days. We see prophesies being fulfilled that Jesus and the prophets said would come to pass. But, as the coming of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:30-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Selfish Prayer That God Granted

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 30, 2002

based on 44 ratings

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A comparision of the prayer of Jabez and the model prayer our Lord taught the disciples. This outline views Jabez’s prayer differently than the more popular view currently espoused.

THE MODEL PRAYER OF THE ’ME’ GENERATION: ANOTHER LOOK AT THE PRAYER OF JABEZ "Now Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, ’Oh, that Thou wouldst bless me indeed, and enlarge my border, and that Thy hand might be with me, and that Thou wouldst keep me from harm, that it may not pain me!’ And God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:8-13, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Sin?

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003

based on 154 ratings

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To look at what sin is and its effect on mankind.

What is Sin? Introduction: (1) President Calvin Coolidge returned home one Sunday afternoon from attending morning worship services. His wife, who was unable to attend, asked him what the preacher’s lesson was about that morning. He replied: “Sin.” His wife then proceeded to inquire more about ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stop Making Your Brother Cry

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 27, 2004

based on 26 ratings

| 2,416 views

This Christmas sermon summarizes the season and its meaning.

STOP MAKING YOUR BROTHER CRY Hebrews 2:11-18 Introduction: “Stop making your brother (or sister) cry”. How many times a day do I say that? At my house a battle breaks out every 5.7 seconds (or at least it seems that way). Now my mom enjoys that because she feels avenged for all the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom Anyone?

Contributed by Eugene Blankenship on Dec 29, 2004

based on 7 ratings

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The freedom allowed for by our saviour’s sacrifice and resurrection.

ILLUST: BRAVEHEART DVD CLIP (Freedom speech at end) Ask, “How many want freedom bad enough to fight for it against all odds? Well, without a resurrected Christ fighting for you, all odds are against you” NOTE: The dictionary definition of liberty is "The state of being exempt from the domination ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Working For Our Good Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 4, 2004

based on 21 ratings

| 4,112 views

Throughout the entire course of human history, God has been working toward the salvation of His people.

God Working For Our Good Rom. 8:28 Intro.: We usually apply this passage to our personal lives, especially when there is calamity. Of course, that’s valid, but there is much more in view. It involves cosmic events. God’s eternal plan to redeem mankind is in view as the apostle writes. God says ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Narnia: Betrayed For Turkish Delight Series

Contributed by Paul Anglemyer on Nov 22, 2005

based on 16 ratings

| 4,253 views

How our lust leads us to betray those we love.

Sermon Title: Betrayed for Turkish Delight Theme: How our lust leads us to betray those we love Scripture: Luke 22:1-6; John 13:27-30; James 1:14-15 Have you ever been compelled to do something you knew was wrong? • To Steal – personal example from childhood • To lie • To cheat There are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

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