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  • Kent Wise avatar

    Reaching The World Series

    Contributed by Kent Wise on Oct 13, 2006
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     | 6,025 views

    Addresses the basics of evangelism.

    Reaching the World By: Pastor Kent Wise Introduction The primary text for developing my theological perspective on Evangelism is found in the Gospel of Matthew 28:16-20. 16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Relevance

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 9, 2024
     | 766 views

    Church is relevant because it is the gateway to Jesus and eternal life. Unfortunately today people need more to support the church.

    Relevance Luke 5:33-39 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 5:33 And they said to Him, “The disciples of John often fast and offer prayers, the disciples of the Pharisees also do 1the same, but Yours eat and drink.” 34 And Jesus said to them, “You cannot make the attendants of the bridegroom ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Trampled Triumphant (An Ash Wednesday Sermon)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 5, 2025
     | 253 views

    The beginning illustration is a about a fern that won't grow because of its soil. Like the fern in the soil of hardened clay, we need a new beginning in the soil of God's grace!

    THE TRAMPLED TRIUMPHANT Text: II Corinthians 5:20b – 6:10 2 Corinthians 5:20-21  So we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.  (21)  For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Who's Right?

    Contributed by Cooper Abrams Iii on Sep 24, 2001
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,513 views

    With so many churches teaching contrary doctrines and practices how can a believer determine who is right?

    Who’s Right? John 8:42-47, 14:3-6 11-1-98 INTRO: I have been corresponding with young man by E-mail who sent me a question about the trusting the Bible. He was writing a paper for school and wanted my perspective on the matter. I wrote him giving him the evidence that the Bible is the Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Inside Out: Anger Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jan 28, 2016
     | 6,003 views

    Anger is a subtle emotion, yet it is one of the dominant human emotions. This message looks at bringing the emotion of anger into submission to Christ through the Holy Spirit.

    Anger. We never quite know what to do with the emotion of anger. Yet, anger is one of the dominant emotions of the human condition, and it plays a dominant role in Riley Anderson’s life in the Disney Pixar film, Inside Out. In the film, Anger is a hot-head (literally- his head combusts ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Getting To Know Your Church

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Oct 12, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,508 views

    A sermon on the result of faithfulness and membership and belonging to a great church.

    Getting To Know YOUR Church “So for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught great numbers of people. The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.” Acts 11:26 Intro: I believe this is a great church! God is doing great things! [But there is still greater work ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Build A Cross

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Mar 4, 2012
    based on 56 ratings
     | 25,495 views

    A look at Jesus’ teaching about the cross as he made his final trip to Jersualem on the Jericho road.

    How to Build a Cross "And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." Mark 8:34 (KJV) Are you able to drink from the bitter cup of sorrow I am about to drink?" "Oh ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Unfolding Deck Chairs" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,695 views

    Discerning what God’s will and direction is for our lives.

    Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist June 30, 2002 “Unfolding Deck Chairs” Acts 17:22-34 INTRODUCTION: In a “Peanuts” strip, Charlie Brown and Lucy were discussing theology. Lucy said, “On the great cruise ship of life, some people take their deck chairs to the bow. And some people take their ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Doing Church Together

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Aug 6, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,107 views

    At its best, the church is communal, creedal, charismatic, and caring.

    Doing Church Together Ephesians 4:1-16 August 6, 2006 One of the things that I have learned through the years as I have taken scores of psychological tests for ordination and continuing education is that I am terribly introverted. I am so introverted that I am almost off the scale. Extraverted ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Not Ashamed Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Michael Gardner on Mar 2, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,387 views

    Dr. Gardner visited Rome in January 2006 and studied the life of the Apostles Peter and Paul late in their ministries before they were martyred. This two sermon series explores two little-known Pastoral letters Paul wrote from Prison in a series Dr. Gard

    How many of you remember ever receiving a chain letter? Chances are, if you are over fifty like I am, you do. I asked my twenty-five year old son if he had ever received a chain letter and he said he’d never heard of them. I asked him if he ever received a piece of junk email, and he said, “I get ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Fill The Potholes

    Contributed by Roger Shervington on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,025 views

    The highway we travel as Christians needs timely and appropriate maintenance.

    Fill the Potholes Pastor Roger Shervington Community Presbyterian Church El Monte, CA 2nd Sunday of Advent (C) 10 December 2006 This morning, we continue our Advent journey towards the joy and celebration of Christmas while not forgetting that we also celebrate the promise of our Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What About Your Gestures?

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,666 views

    The gestures of worship - lifting up holy hands in praise - must be in sync with the gestures of holy living.

    Gesture Theology Ephesians 5:15-20 August 20, 2006 I remember the very first sermon I ever preached. It was at License to Preach School down at DePauw University during the summer of 1972, between my freshman and sophomore years in college. I knew that I was headed for seminary by that time, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Who Killed Christ?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,317 views

    "Mel Gibson’s powerful new movie, ’The Passion of the Christ’ is reviving one of the most explosive questions ever. Who really killed Jesus?" Regardless of personal sentiments, the Bible is the final authority in answering the question.

    WHO KILLED CHRIST? JOHN 19:16-18 Newsweek’s John Meacham wrote in his column, "Mel Gibson’s powerful but troubling new movie, ’The Passion of the Christ,’ is reviving one of the most explosive questions ever… Who really killed Jesus?" The question as to who killed Christ has been discussed on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Voices"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 16, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,609 views

    Listening to the voice of Jesus.

    John 10:1-10 “Voices” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Voices, voices. There are voices all around us. I was in the drugstore last week when I glanced down at the magazine rack in the check out line. I believe ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Blessed Are The Poor"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 2, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,401 views

    Jesus' call on our lives is biblically radical.

    Luke 6:20-26 “Blessed are the Poor” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Right before our Gospel Lesson for this morning we are told, beginning in verse 17 that, “[Jesus] went…and stood on a level place. A large ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist