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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Social Hindrances In Cross-Cultural Evangelism

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,974 views

    Social Hindrances in Cross-Cultural Evangelism

    SOCIAL HINDRANCES IN CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISM Introduction - Without realizing it many people fail to enter or grow in the kingdom of God because of social barriers. Many well meaning Christians have created unnecessary obstacles for millions of people who could be a part of God’s family if not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Letting Go Of Our Golden Tickets

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 30, 2000
    based on 91 ratings
     | 7,125 views

    The church must release our self-righteousness, pride and entitlement if we are going to offer Jesus to our community.

    Letting Go of Our Golden Tickets Remember the classic children’s movie, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory?” It starred Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka. He’s basic a reclusive owner of a famous candy factory who starts a global craze by offering five children a tour of his factory and a lifetime ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Choosing Friends

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 29,122 views

    An exhortation to choose friends wisely.

    Choosing Friends It could be said that we live in an age of strangers. Very few folks meet at the fence anymore for a friendly chat and most folks do not even know the names of their neighbors. With varying work schedules and so many things we need to do and want to do, there is very little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Prayer For Love Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,331 views

    In the midst of internal squabbles and pervasive selfishness, Paul’s primary request is for believers to experience an overabundance of love.

    A week after purchasing a pair of glasses for her husband, the wife decides to take them back to the optometrist. The person behind the counter wants to know the reason for the return so she asks, “What seems to be the problem, mam?” To which the wife replies: “I want a refund for these glasses…my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Faith And Works"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 19, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,679 views

    It’s not ’faith versus works’, it’s faith and works’

    14 What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and be filled,” and yet you do not give them what is necessary ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Today You Will Be With Me In Paradise Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Mar 7, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,251 views

    Where can we find salvation? The thief on the cross found it right next to him. Based on several sermon I read several years ago. Most original, some not!

    TODAY YOU WILL BE WITH ME IN PARADISE TEXT- LUKE 23: 39-43 INTRODUCTION- I have a friend, and he is the kind of guy that would try anything, and he was driving through Tennessee colony, Texas when he drove passed the Coffield Prison unit. He decided he wanted to see what it was like in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If Jesus Was Not Raised Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,330 views

    Easter reflection: Implications of Jesus’ resurrection for our hope and our eternal destiny.

    If Jesus was not raised… 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 Easter Sunday - Jesus is risen! A Sunday School teacher asked her class on the Sunday before Easter if they knew what happened on Easter and why it was so important. One little girl spoke up saying: "Easter is when the whole family gets together, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Forsaking Our Fears Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,450 views

    One of the results of the resurrection is that we no longer have to live in fear.

    The Discovery Channel recently did a story on the Top Ten Phobias that people have (www.exn.ca). Phobia comes from the Greek word for fear, but refers to a panic that is completely out of proportion to the perceived threat behind it. Here are some of the top fear factors. #10: Necrophobia. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Sabbath Parable Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 31, 2011
     | 17,578 views

    God’s commandments aren’t to be a burden to us; they are principles help us enjoy life. And when we trust His Word, we experience His life-changing power.

    INTRODUCTION For the past year we’ve been studying the Parables and Miracles of Jesus in the Gospel According to Matthew. In this passage today, we are going to consider a Sabbath parable and in the next message we’ll consider the Sabbath miracle. Many people are confused about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strange Bedfellows Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 2, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,061 views

    Part 18 in the series Love Never Dies, this message looks at God, guns and wealth.

    Strange Bedfellows Love Never Dies, prt. 18 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 22, 2010 Well, I’ll just tell you right up front this morning that we’re skipping a chapter! I’ll be gone again next week and when I called to ask Dr. Joe to preach for me a few weeks back I told him we’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Standing Firm In The Truth Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 8, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,866 views

    As we study Paul's confrontation of Peter in Galatians 2, we learn a number of lessons: the infallibility of leaders, the power of peer pressure, and the truth of the Gospel that we are saved by grace and not by works.

    Introduction: A. You are probably familiar with the traditional Russian parable about the hunter and the bear. 1. One day a hunter raised his rifle and took careful aim at a large bear. 1. When he was about to pull the trigger, the bear spoke in a soft, soothing voice, “Isn’t it better ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Not-Giving-Up Kind Of Prayer

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 8, 2012
     | 6,919 views

    T/F QUESTION: True or False… God wants us to pray about something over and over and over again.

    NOT-GIVING-UP KIND OF PRAYER LUKE 18:1-8 INTRODUCTION… http://www.churchleaders.com/pastors/pastor-articles/150915-us-statistics-on-prayer.html Starting a sermon with facts and figures is always fun for some of us, so let’s do that today! Get ready to be astounded and amazed at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Portrait Of A Servant (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 7, 2016
     | 5,276 views

    In this sermon, we examine the second four Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount to discover the characteristics of a servant.

    Introduction: A. How many of you have been to an art museum? 1. Do you run through an art gallery, or do you walk slowly and thoughtfully? 2. To really appreciate art, you have to take your time and contemplate the masterpiece. 3. For example, let’s consider Leonardo De Vinci’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Must Increase Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 6, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,509 views

    To conquer jealous comparisons before they conquer you, humble yourself and exalt the Savior.

    An urban legend has Microsoft’s Bill Gates speaking at a COMDEX computer expo several years ago. Supposedly, he was comparing the computer industry with the auto industry. He said, “If GM had kept up with technology like the computer industry has, we would all be driving $25 cars that got 1,000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Knowledge Is Power

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 15, 2020
     | 5,971 views

    scientia potentia est is a Latin saying meaning knowledge is power. While this can be true in an academic sense, the idea that knowledge is power is also true in a spiritual sense. Let's get into 2nd Peter and see what having spiritual knowledge enables us to do.

    KNOWLEDGE IS POWER 2nd Peter 1:1-3 When I was preparing the Sunday School lesson for last week, I had 2 Peter 1:3-4 as part of an answer to one of the questions. But as I looked over the whole passage I saw there was a lot there to tap into so I decided to develop it into a sermon series. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ