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  • John Quigley avatar

    "So What Does It Mean?"

    Contributed by John Quigley on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,804 views

    What does the call of Jesus mean to us today, as opposed to what it meant to the first disciples.

    Matthew tells us that Jesus, walking along the shoreline one day, happens on Peter and Andrew and tells them to; "come follow me, I’ll make you fishers of men." Then a short while later he comes upon John and James his brother, and calls them to follow him. In both instances they do so, they just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffrey Cox avatar

    Distractions

    Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on May 11, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 19,296 views

    Using the disciple Andrew as a model, we should all avoid the daily distractions of life to keep our eyes on God and his work.

    Distractions I. According to history, the disciple Andrew was a disciple of John the Baptist, yet as soon as Christ came in to his life, his focus changed. A. John 1:35-40. He left the ministry of John the Baptist immediately and followed Christ. B. In John 1:41 he introduced Jesus to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Day The Fire Fell Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on May 16, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,417 views

    Living the Spirit Filled Life is vital to the Christian Life, a must have for every believer.

    The Day the Fire Fell Pastor Glenn Newton May 15, 2005 AC 2:1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Why On Earth Does The Church Exist Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Sep 27, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,918 views

    Part three of Five part sermon seeking to define the purpore of the church !

    Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ? Part 3 Matthew 28:18-20 This is the third in our five part message that seeks to answer the question..."Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ?" The hope behind these sermons is that we as a church will realize the purpose and plan of God for our Church. Thus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Open Your Hearts Door To God's Plan" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,062 views

    We must open our heart to God’s plan.

    liff & Saltillo UM Churches December 29, 2002 “Open Your Heart’s Door to God’s Plan” Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: “There came a time--at the best time, at the right time--when the mighty Son of God turned His back on all the beauty and happiness of His forever home. And somehow--no one knows just ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Dangerously Christian Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Jun 12, 2003
    based on 161 ratings
     | 15,732 views

    This sermon was preached on Pentecost Sunday and challenges the church to become "Dangerously Christian!" (Len’s Sweet’s phrase).

    Who would have ever thought that going to church would be dangerous? But it has become exactly that in some places. Simon Loh, a pastor at Faith Assembly of God in Singapore, visited a hospital to pray with a church member who had contracted SARS. Soon thereafter, Loh discovered that he, too, had ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "The Basis Of Our Thanksgiving"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 20, 2002
    based on 447 ratings
     | 35,744 views

    A Thanksgiving sermon.

    PSALM 100:1-5 “The Basis of Our Thanksgiving” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA The 100th Psalm was written for the people of Israel. God had basically said to them, “When you come into the promised land, and settle down in your warm homes, and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    The Impact Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 23, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,187 views

    What will be the impact of the gospel in your life?

    1 Thess. 1:1; Acts 17:1-10 The Impact of the Gospel Introduction A. Judging from his comments in the New Testament, the apostle Paul had an obvious deep affection for the church at Thessalonica. It is evident from the start of this letter that the believers there didn’t just talk about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Having Another Spirit

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Dec 28, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 16,221 views

    WHEN EVERYONE ELSE AROUND YOU SEEMS TO FEEL SOMETHING CANNOT BE DONE, TRUST GOD AND IT WILL BE DONE

    Title: Having Another Spirit Text: Numbers 13: 27-31/14:23&24 Intro: All of us have heard the story. But here we find 10 men with a bad report, saying that we have wasted our time. We could have stayed in Egypt, but now we can’t go back and the giants that await us is keeping us from going forward. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Luke Gives Us A Down To Earth Sermon

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 9, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,300 views

    A sermon for the 6th Sunday after Epiphany, Series C.

    6th Sunday after Epiphany, February 11, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you poured out your saving grace upon us through your Son, Jesus the Christ, who entered into death to destroy the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "A Resurrected People"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 10, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,438 views

    The Resurrection of the Dead involves the here and now.

    “A Resurrected People” Luke 6:27-38 In her book “The Hiding Place,” Corrie Ten Boom—a Christian woman-- tells about how her family used to hide the Jews from the Nazi’s during the Holocaust. Eventually, Corrie and her family were caught by the Nazi’s for doing this and sent off to one of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Shaw-Lome: All Is Well" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,235 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the grieving parents to affirm to others that THEIR FAITH in God allows them to prepare for their son’s FUTURE "RESURRECTION".

    “SHAW-LOME: All Is Well” - Memorial Service in Honor of SSG Driggers 2 Kings 4:18-27 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Community Chapel Presidio of Monterey, California BIG IDEA: The MOTHER’S FAITH empowered her to PREPARE for her son’s FUTURE RESURRECTION. REFERENCES: 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    "Can I Trust My Bible?"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 129 ratings
     | 7,051 views

    We can trust Scripture’s claim of inspiration--we have a secure word from God

    “Can I Trust My Bible?” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A man went to a bookbinder to get a well-used New Testament rebound in leather. He wanted the side binding to read: “The New Testament”. When the job was finished, the binder explained that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Douglas Bryan avatar

    Safe In The Arms Of Jesus

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 14, 2003
    based on 98 ratings
     | 19,810 views

    When we find ourselves in one of the storms of life, we need to remember who is in the "boat" with us.

    SAFE IN THE ARMS OF JESUS Luke 8:22-25 INTRODUCTION: A. Have you ever been so scared that you weren’t sure what action to take next? How do you handle the storms of life? ILL> That was the situation that a little boy found himself in. He had diligently rehearsed for his role in the Easter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mickey Bell avatar

    Nehemiah's Request Series

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 14,159 views

    Nehemiah knows what to request because he did his homework. During his time of waiting he used it to prepare for God’s purpose in his life.

    Nehemiah 2 (Third message in our stody of Nehemiah) Background: Nehemiah – a cupbearer for King Artaxerxes is upset over the destruction of his homeland in Jerusalem. We left Nehemiah last week doing something that is very brave and edgy. He went before the king with a sad face. Which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist