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  • Andy Payne avatar

    Be Part Of The Revolution

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Aug 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,144 views

    A weak, shame-filled alcoholic did real good because the coach decided he was worth taking a risk on. In the same way, God sees our value and loves us enough to take a risk on us.

    READ: Matt 25:14-30 1. God has Blessed us to be a blessing ILLUSTRATION: Stewardship and the Swiss Watchmaker Slogan Known for their luxury watches, Swiss watchmaker Patek Philippe has also become well-known for its clever advertising slogan: "You never actually own a Patek Philippe; you merely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Wake Up And Smell The Coffee

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 29, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 16,247 views

    The church needs to wake up because the time of Christ’s coming is soon.

    Wake Up And Smell the Coffee Text: Rom. 13:11-14 Introduction 1. Illustration: This little grandmother was surprised by her 7 year old grandson one morning. He had made her coffee. She drank what was the worst cup of coffee in her life. When she got to the bottom there were three of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    I Am The Gate

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,706 views

    ONE IN A SERIES OF MESSAGES DEALING WITH THE "I AM" STATEMENTS IN THE BOOK OF JOHN

    I AM THE GATE JOHN 10:1-10 INTRODUCTION: TODAY WE ARE GOING TO BEGIN OUR STUDY OF THE “I AM” STATEMENTS THAT JESUS MAKES IN THE BOOK OF JOHN. NOW THERE IS NO CHRONOLOIGICAL ORDER TO FOLLOW IN THESE STATEMENTS, AND THEY ARE NOT NECESSARILY RELATED TO EACH OTHER. WHAT I’VE TRIED ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    The Voice Of One Crying In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009
     | 5,893 views

    The ministry of John the Baptist.

    THE VOICE OF ONE CRYING IN THE WILDERNESS Text: Matthew 3:1 – 12 Introduction: · All the preparations for a new baby · Preparations by God the Father · Angels, stars, census, details according to prophecy (virgin, Bethlehem) · Cap it all off with a special messenger – John the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Mystery Here - Seven Provisions For The Child Of God

    Contributed by William Akehurst on May 19, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,936 views

    NO MYSTERY. Seven provisions for the Child of God. Does this describe you? If so, Are you ready to Serve? 7 observations from scripture about God’s provision for his children, the evidence and promise.

    NO MYSTERY HERE. Seven provisions for the Child of God Are these in you? If so, Are you ready to Serve? 7 observations from scripture about God’s provision for his children, the promise, and evidence. By William Akehurst, BA HSWC KEYVERSES Colossians 1:27 Acts 6:15 John 14:26 Proverbs ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Harvest

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on May 25, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,692 views

    PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to seek to win the lost to Christ.

    THE HARVEST Jeremiah 8:20 TEXT: (NKJV) “The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved!” INTRODUCTION: I. THIS SCRIPTURE SIGNIFIES THAT THE HARVEST IS VERY IMPORTANT TO GOD “The harvest …, John 4:35-36 (NKJV) Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Kissing Frogs ( Apostolic Action )

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 31, 2009
    based on 173 ratings
     | 48,475 views

    We must fight the good fight. We must finish the race. Remember you are the Salt of the Earth, the Light of the World. What you do no matter how small it may seem does make a difference. Beloved, Please Remember the Frogs. Updated January 2020.

    We have talked about Piety, ......Filling our life with Christ. We have discussed Study ... deepening our understanding of Gods will for us. Yet ... These two things are not complete, without Action. Just as a three legged stool is not complete... without the third leg. Action will remind us ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Greg Addison avatar

    Society Needs The Gospel

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Feb 11, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,711 views

    From the current economic crisis to the ongoing decline into sin of our culture, it is clear that the only hope for our country is a strong dose ofthe gospel. This passage from Elisha’s ministry illustrates this truth.

    1)Society’s Need for the Gospel 2 Kings 2:19-22 2) The Problem “The situation is pleasant…but the water is bad and the ground is barren.” 3) The Problem Joshua 6:26 “Cursed be the man before the Lord, who rises up and builds this city Jericho.” Water = source of life Spring = head waters ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Dolan avatar

    Compelled To Witness

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Jun 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,751 views

    Despite spiritual trouble and physical difficulty in life; we can be witnesses as compelled by the Spirit of God.

    Compelled to Witness Scripture Text: Acts 8:1-5 ILLUSTRATION: T.H. Huxley, a well-known agnostic, was with a group of men at a weekend house party. On Sunday morning, while most of them were preparing to go to church, he approached a man known for his Christian character and said, "Suppose you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Delegated Expectations

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,471 views

    THERE IS NO HIGHER PRIORITY FOR A CHRISTIAN THAN TO HEED THE LAST COMMAND OF JESUS TO ‘GO AND MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS.’

    JAMES KING, A FORMER MISSIONARY TO AFRICA, TOLD OF A TRUE STORY ABOUT ONE PARTICULAR WOMAN IN ONE OF THE AFRICAN CHURCHES UNDER HIS CARE. WHAT CAUGHT REV. KING’S ATTENTION WAS THAT THIS LADY WOULD NOT ONLY COME BY HERSELF TO EVERY SERVICE, BUT WOULD SOON BE MYSTERIOUSLY ACCOMPANIED BY A SCRUFFY, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Start Here - Our Calling Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,598 views

    Jesus calls us to start where we are and share the gospel story.

    Start Here – Our Calling Matthew 9:35-38 * Lawrence Brotherton tells this story; “The Pastor asked an energetic young man to help him fill some vacancies in the Sunday School teaching roster. After looking over the church roll and determining who was available, he asked one man if he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    If This Is That Wheres That At?

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 27, 2011
    based on 85 ratings
     | 58,417 views

    It's time for the Church to take her rightful place in the world: Manifesting holiness, and truth, and integrity and the Power of almighty God. We must contend for the faith once delivered to the saints, and never settle for less than the full manifestati

    Acts 1:1-16 1 ¶ And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    A Fitting And Fulfilling Voice Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 2, 2013
     | 4,173 views

    Followers of Christ are effective in the Kingdom of God as messengers.

    A Fitting and Fulfilling Voice (Matt. 3: 13-17) 1 "In those days John the Baptist came, preaching (crying) in the Desert of Judea (not a good translation- “Wilderness or of a flock deserted by the shepherd) 2 and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Choices, Choices, Choices

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 4, 2013
    based on 114 ratings
     | 55,252 views

    We all have choices to make. Especially in this new year. Our main resolution should be to follow Jesus Instruction to make disciples.

    Choices, Choices, Choices 1 Kings, 19-39 Intro. A boy told his father, "Dad, if three frogs were sitting on a limb that hung over a pool, and one frog decided to jump off into the pool, how many frogs would be left on the limb?" The dad replied, "Two." "No," the son replied. "There’s three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    The Great Commission

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 6, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,539 views

    Explanation of the Great Commission- not like the others

    The Great Commission Acts 1:8 and Matthew 28:18-20 Have you ever noticed that as you are about to end a conversation with someone that you will not see for a long time, you end by saying what is most important to you? You use this last opportunity to tell them what is most important and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist