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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Great I Will Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 21, 2012
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    In order to activate the promises of God we have to respond to His challenge.

    The Great I Will Text: Gen. 12:1-9 Introduction 1. We are going to begin a study of the life of Abraham. 2. Who was Abraham? a. Abraham was a native of Chaldea, and descendant in the ninth generation from Shem, the son of Noah. His father’s name was Terah, and he was born in Ur, 2161 B.C. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Great Commission

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Nov 14, 2024
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    This week we want to look at a passage that is probably familiar to many of you. What do you think of when you hear the word, “commission?”

    THE GREAT COMMISSION MATTHEW 28: 16-20 INTRODUCTION TO SERMON: This week we want to look at a passage that it probably familiar to many of you. What do you think of when you hear the word, “commission?” You might think of a salesperson earning a “commission,” or maybe of a person in the military ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Great Faith

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Mar 13, 2007
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    Every person is capable of demonstrating great faith in God.

    A GREAT FAITH Matthew 8:5-13 INTRODUCTION Please open your bibles to Matthew 8:5-13. This passage says that Jesus was amazed at the centurion’s faith and healed his servant. Jesus said that he had not found anyone in Israel with such great faith. What makes one’s faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Faith Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015
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    AS WE CONTINUE OUR SERIES ON FACING YOUR FAITH – A CHALLENGE TO AUTHENTIC FAITH AS A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST, WE WANT TO SEE WHAT IT MEANS TO HAVE “GREAT FAITH”. THIS WAS A PHRASE THE LORD USED TO DESCRIBE TWO INDIVIDUALS, BOTH NOT JEWS,

    FACING OUR FAITH IN 2015 GREAT FAITH MATTHEW 8:5-13 AND WHEN JESUS ENTERED CAPERNAUM, A CENTURION CAME TO HIM, IMPLORING HIM, 6  AND SAYING, "LORD, MY SERVANT IS LYING PARALYZED AT HOME, FEARFULLY TORMENTED." 7  JESUS *SAID TO HIM, "I WILL COME AND HEAL HIM." 8  BUT THE CENTURION SAID, "LORD, I AM ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Great Reward

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 20, 2020
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    There is nothing like a cold cup of water on a hot day.

    A Great Reward Matthew 10:40-42 This morning’s New Testament text from the Lectionary has to be understood within the context of last week’s passage to which it presents a dramatic contrast. Jesus had charged His disciples before sending them out on a mentored mission tour to the villages of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Great Commission

    Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Feb 17, 2004
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    We are all commissioned by Jesus to make disciples. This shows that we are able to do just that.

    12-14-03 The Great Commission Text: Acts 1: 7-9 Forty days had past since the resurrection. Jesus has been with the disciples and has been seen by as many as 500. (I Cor. 15:6) Now the time had come for Him to return to the Father. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Great Salvation

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 3, 2025
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    Mercy walked in

    Read & expound as led!!! 1 Peter 1:3-9 read it from bible instead of notes in f possible “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Great Commandment

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 24, 2002
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     | 12,254 views

    A great commitment to the Great Commandment and the Great Commission will build a great church.

    Sermon for 6/18/2002 The Great Commandment Matthew 22:34-40 Introduction: John Blanchard stood up from the bench, straightened his Army uniform, and studied the crowd of people making their way through Grand Central Station. He looked for the girl whose heart he knew, but whose face he didn’t, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Great Greetings! Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 10, 2010
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    God offers his church the grace to rejoice.

    Scripture Introduction Last year I had heated arguments with The Berry Company over the church’s Yellow Pages advertising. They confirmed, in writing, that our contract ended in June. But the small print allowed them to continue billing us if they were late publishing the new phone books. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Great Adventure Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on May 20, 2006
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     | 4,780 views

    This is the opening sermon in a series of stewardship series.... God wants to take us on a great adventure... if we will Trust Him

    NU 20:1 In the first month the whole Israelite community arrived at the Desert of Zin, and they stayed at Kadesh. There Miriam died and was buried. NU 20:2 Now there was no water for the community, and the people gathered in opposition to Moses and Aaron. 3 They quarreled with Moses and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Great Adventure

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 29, 2006
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     | 3,868 views

    In the great adventure, God does not promise us that there will not be problems along the way, but He does promise to be with every step.

    The Great Adventure Text: Matt. 2:13-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: The following ad once appeared in a London newspaper: "Men wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful." The ad was signed by Sir Ernest ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Great Escape

    Contributed by Perry Anderson on Apr 25, 2014
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    Temptation is real and it’s a part of our life here on earth It’s Satan’s invitation to live his kind of life…a life of wickedness. God offers us a way to escape the devil's snares and live a life of peace & joy. We can enjoy spiritual prosperity.

    1 Corinthians 10:12-13 “Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall. No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Great Impostor

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 16, 2009
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     | 4,690 views

    ❶ THE IMPOSTOR’S DISGUISE ❷ THE IMPOSTOR EXPOSED ❸ THE IMPOSTOR TRANSFORMED

    Impostor - a person who practices deception under an assumed character, identity, or name. Ferdinand Waldo Demara Jr was a prison warden, a monk, a lawyer, a sheriff’s deputy, cancer researcher, teacher and a religiously-oriented psychologist, Died a Baptist Minister Surgeon - In reality he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Wood avatar

    The Great Promise

    Contributed by Douglas Wood on Oct 29, 2004
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     | 2,474 views

    The great promise is one that Jesus gave to all people.

    In this day and time, we as Christian’s and non-Christian’s alike, tend to make promise’s to our friends, to our co-workers, and to our family’s. Now I know for the most part, we all try to keep our promise, and for the most part we do. But, there is always that {something} Thatcomes up. Then we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great Omission

    Contributed by Michael Stover on May 4, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 2,972 views

    When we take word "commission" and drop off the first letter, we have the word "omission." A slight change in spelling, but a serious change in meaning.

    Evangelism is not a side line! It is the LIFELINE of the church. When we take the word “commission” and drop off the first letter, we have the word, “omission.” A slight change in spelling, but a serious change in meaning. What does the letter “C” stand for in the word COMMISSION? I. “C” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist