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  • David Rogers avatar

    Who Did Jesus Come For Series

    Contributed by David Rogers on Feb 12, 2006
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     | 4,737 views

    This is a sermon that explains that Jesus did not come save everyone. He saves only those who are willing to follow Him, who are sick and unrighteous.

    Who Did Jesus Come For? Matthew 9:9-12 Prayer Have you ever sat back and looked at all God has done for you. I mean have you ever really taken inventory of the things God has done for us so that we may live on earth? The first thing we would need to put down is that He created the Earth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What About Me?

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 23 ratings
     | 9,926 views

    We hear about the prodigal son but what about his older brother. He is giving out a cry that is also coming from our communities. Be we can’t hear them inside our church walls.

    What About Me? Luke 15:25-32 You have always heard the story of the Prodigal Son and how he: · Got tired of living at home · Decided to take his inheritance and leave · Spent all he had on loose living · “Came to Himself” – realized what he did · Went back home to a welcoming father · A feast was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    La Persona Que Dios Usa

    Contributed by Joshua Pinto on May 11, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 17,360 views

    ¿Alguna vez has deseado ser usado por Dios? ¿Alguna vez has querido hacer algo para Dios? Yo creo que cuando venimos a Cristo, El pone en nosotros un deseo de querer servirle en cualquier capacidad. Posiblemente alguna vez te has preguntado ¿Cuáles s

    La persona que Dios usa Mateo 9:37 “37 Entonces dijo a sus discípulos: A la verdad la mies es mucha, mas los obreros pocos.” (RVR1960) ¿Alguna vez has deseado ser usado por Dios? ¿Alguna vez has querido hacer algo para Dios? Yo creo que cuando venimos a Cristo, El pone en nosotros un deseo de ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Walking Together In The Footsteps Of The Prophets

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 17, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,989 views

    Walking Together In the Footsteps of the Prophets 1) Led by the Spirit to see like prophets 2) Led by the Spirit to speak like prophets

    Who is your favorite Old Testament prophet? Is it Elijah for the way he took on the 400 prophets of Baal on top of Mt. Carmel? Is it Daniel for surviving a night in the lions’ den? Or is it Deborah, the prophetess God used to encourage the Israelites in their fight against the Canaanites? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Compelled To Tell

    Contributed by Harold Wilson on May 27, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,504 views

    Some folks are ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ to tell of his goodness and what he has done for them

    COMPELLED TO TELL ACTS 4:18-20 We live in a society where people are compelled to tell what they have seen and heard. Even if they are paid to keep silent, there come a time when they will tell. One interesting thing learned over the years as I began to mature in my ministry is that if something ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Transformed By Grace

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 29, 2008
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     | 4,835 views

    There are a lot of things that we can learn from Peter. This morning though I want to ask you to be reminded of just one thing. What transformed Peter from an unstable man into a man of courage? The grace of God and the power of the resurrection!

    Transformed By Grace, Acts 2:14a, 22-32 Introduction During the first and second centuries, the symbol of Christianity was the fish. A present-day Christian decided that a fishhook would be the proper emblem for a soul-winner to use for winning people to Christ, so he had a little golden fishhook ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    From Now On

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 24, 2007
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     | 3,390 views

    You may possess resources, something that could nourish and help others. But if it is hoarded and boarded up, that stuff will spoil, stain, smell and be utterly pointless.

    2 Corinthians 5: 16 – 21 From Now On Intro: A young woman went to her pastor and said, “Pastor, I really need your advice in dealing with the sin of pride. I come to church Sunday after Sunday and I can’t help to think as I look around that I’m the prettiest girl in the congregation. I know I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Be Effective In Sharing The Good News

    Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 27, 2007
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     | 4,927 views

    gives a hint of how to become effective in sharing the Gospel

    How Do I Plan To Become More Effective In Sharing Christ? “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.” 2 Cor 5:20 Introduction: I. The preaching of the good news, the sharing of Christ is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Whose Profit Are You Seeking

    Contributed by David Rogers on Apr 20, 2007
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     | 3,316 views

    A sermon dealing with what are in it for. For what profit are we striving. Profit for ourselves or for others. Are we doing it to honor God or glorify ourselves.

    Whose Profit Are You Seeking Bro David Rogers Pastor Bethlehem Baptist Church Winona MS 1 Corinthians 10:1-33 Prayer Introduction Today we are all rushing about working for that next pay raise. But what is that pay raise really going to profit us? We often can’t see the big picture for striving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worshipping Hearts Are Willing Hearts Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,737 views

    First in a series on sharing our faith. Prompted by the title of Pippert’s book.

    OUT OF THE SALTSHAKER AND INTO THE WORLD Part One—Worshipping Hearts are Willing Hearts Isaiah 6:1-8 Sunday, July 22, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee If you could meet anyone personally who would it be? The story is told about President James A. Garfield’s first Sunday in Washington after his ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Life On Mars

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Sep 4, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,276 views

    There will always be some kind of opposition when preaching the Gospel and different results, but Paul shows that we should preach it anyway.

    Life on Mars Acts 17:15 – 34 I. Introduction Wherever Paul went he preached the Gospel, Athens was no different. He is invited to explain his message at the open forum on Mars’ Hill. II. Main Body A. The Title of his message (Verse 23) 1. The Unknown God a. People Worship anything b. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tears Of A Soul Winner

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Sep 4, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,380 views

    Do we shed tears for those who are lost? How do we sow the seed of God’s Word? With tears in our eyes or do we just go through the motions?

    The Tears of a Sould Winner Psalm 126:5-6 A farmer may weep due to the drudgery of his labour, but after the ground has been tilled, the seed planted and the harvest brought in, the same farmer returns from the same field rejoicing in the fruit he has received. Let me remind you this evening, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Peace About Witnessing

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 15, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,091 views

    Witnessing is a must from the Great Commission

    Getting Peace about Witnessing Philippians 4:6-9 Fear Is an Enemy of Us All Fear: the first evidence of the fall (Gen. 3:10) Fear keeps many from salvation Afraid God doesn’t love them Afraid their sins are too serious to be forgiven Afraid of public opinion Fear keeps many believers from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unchanging Faith In A Changing World

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,792 views

    If the Apostles were living today I believe they would see all the advancement in technology as more ways to get the good news of the gospel out to the world.

    Unchanging Faith in a Changing World I Peter 3:13-17 If the Apostles were living today I believe they would see all the advancement in technology as more ways to get the good news of the gospel out to the world. Researchers tell us that over 50% of Americans own cell phones, 70% own personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Lives That Lift

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,744 views

    This sermon looks at the difference YOU can make in someone’s life - if you are willing.

    Introduction: Have you ever known people who just “lift you up”? People who, just to be in their presence gave you a boost that sent you away with a smile on your face and joy in your heart? I have known many like that and numerous times I have wished that I could do that for others. I have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist