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  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Showing Friendship To Jesus

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,662 views

    Jesus, Peter and Peter’s mother-in-law all showed what it means to be a friend. But we need to do the same. Don’t leave Jesus in church, take Him with you everywhere you go.

    Introduction What does it mean to be a friend? Is it someone willing to help you out in your time of need? Is it someone you enjoy doing some recreation activity with? Is it someone you can tell all of your personal problems to and who helps you through a difficult time? We probably all have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Whoever Wants To Be My Disciple...

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 21, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,120 views

    A sermon that contrasts human concerns with the concerns of God.

    “Whoever Wants to Be My Disciple…” Mark 8:31-38 If we are honest haven’t we all at, some point, have disagreed with Jesus, asking Him why He doesn’t do what we want? Why He won’t He see the world our way? I mean think about it. I’d imagine we can all come up with scenarios without me ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Do You Love Me? Week, 3.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 11, 2022
     | 1,274 views

    We can only imagine how Peter must have felt as the final days of Jesus’ life unfolded. Peter, devastated that his Master had been crucified, disappointed that Judas had turned his back, and heartbroken that Rome had seemingly won.

    Resurrecting Hope: Do You Love Me? Week, 3. John 18:15-17,25-27TM We can only imagine how Peter must have felt as the final days of Jesus’ life unfolded. Peter, devastated that his Master had been crucified, disappointed that Judas had turned his back, and heartbroken that Rome had seemingly ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Staying Committed

    Contributed by Jack Pladdys on Mar 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,190 views

    Right commitment brings right choices which make right people who are blessed abundantly.

    I. Who is Committed? A. Show of hands… 1. How many of you like being friends with committed people? a. Giving your time and effort to a cause or person. 2. How many of you have people in your life that you wish would be more committed? 3. How many of you think you are a committed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Choices Bring Change Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 19, 2016
    based on 8 ratings
     | 27,086 views

    This sermon looks at three choices that can change our life. 1. We Must Choose Our THOUGHTS 2. We Must Choose to Depend on THE HOLY SPIRIT 3. We Must Choose to Respond Wisely to CIRCUMSTANCES

    CHOICES BRING CHANGE Spiritual growth is not automatic. Change is a matter of choice. We can’t just passively sit around doing nothing and expect to grow. We must make three choices if we really want to change. First: 1. We Must Choose Our THOUGHTS Did you know that God is concerned ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Second-Hand Syndrome Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Mar 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,720 views

    See what it means to be a first-hand follower and how that can persuade second-hand skeptics.

    “The Second-Hand Syndrome” Luke 24:1-12 The more I analyze and scrutinize the Gospel, the more I am amazed that people don’t believe it. It is historical, evidential, logical, and personal. Yet, the enemy’s blinding tactics keep working and people continue to resist God’s Word, saying “No” to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Difficulties That Disturb Your Peace Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 13, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,441 views

    Enjoying Christ as Prince of Peace in our lives by following the example of Joseph and Mary that first Christmas.

    We’re in the series, "What Christ Came to Give." In the first message of the series we talked about how Christ came to give us HOPE, and last week we saw that Christ came to bring us THE PRESENCE OF GOD. Today we’re going to talk about how Christ came to give us PEACE and we’re going to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disciple Series

    Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Sep 14, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,306 views

    This message is the first in the series "Disciple: Following Jesus" that looks at what it means to be a disciple of the Master, Jesus.

    “Disciple: Following the Path of Jesus” Part 1 - Disciple NewSong Church – 09/02/07 To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE, NOT THE FULL MANUSCRIPT. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    It Only Takes A Spark Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 1, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 22,543 views

    This sermon looks at the calling of the first disciples & encourages us to follow in their footsteps, bringing others to Jesus.

    John 1:35 – 51: It only takes a spark - Bringing others to Jesus. It only take s a tiny spark to ignite a fire and only takes one individual filled with the Spirit of God to ignite others into becoming followers of Christ. It was one man John the Baptist, who saw Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Calling Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 11, 2013
     | 7,698 views

    Here we read of the calling of some of the first disciples. The call of Jesus is a call to FOLLOW HIM.

    The Calling of Jesus Brad Bailey - September 8, 2013 Intro football season officially started this past week... it unleashes the energy of fans. Lives that have been in slumber seem to awaken. What it means to be a "fan" really bears a breadth of intensity...default fan... the weekend fan... the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Align Your Life Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 19, 2024
     | 1,491 views

    How to Align Your Life Series: Fan the Flame (2 Timothy) Brad Bailey – February 11, 2024

    How to Align Your Life Series: Fan the Flame (2 Timothy) Brad Bailey – February 11, 2024 Intro We are continuing is a series… allowing God to speak to us from the Biblical Book called 2 Timothy… chapter 3… verses 10-17. As we begin…I’m reminded of a particular type of scenario that has been a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joseph Speaks

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 54 ratings
     | 21,008 views

    This is a first person rendition of how Joseph (the step-father of our Lord) may have viewed the events of Christ’s birth and life.

    (This sermon is done first person. I’m including my actions in the hopes this will help anyone wanting to duplicate some or all of this sermon. The presentation begins with me at the back of the auditorium holding an old looking carpenter’s tool. I gradually make my way to the front of the pews ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    Your Cross

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,423 views

    What Our cross really is

    Mini-Sermon-Moses, shepherd’s rod. This rod was not only for his protection; it was part of his life. In the culture of the Middle East in those days, a person was identified with his rod, another name for staff. For those familiar with the story of Judah and Tamar, this was the reason why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rich Young Ruler

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,989 views

    What hinders us from being true disciples must go

    Mk 10:17-21: The rich young ruler What counts most in your life? Story: The son of a wealthy man expected to receive a sports car for his graduation. Instead his Dad called him into his study, told him that he loved him and handed him a wrapped-up present. When he opened it, he found it to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "What Do You Seek

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Oct 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,526 views

    He asks usto follow Him

    A man said today at church during worship, I was standing next to two 7 year old girls that were worshipping God with me. One of the songs that was played had no instruments, so it was just the congregation singing to God. But I noticed something: A lot of people stopped singing right when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan