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  • Harry J. Colegrove avatar

    Luke 5:1-11 Series

    Contributed by Harry J. Colegrove on Sep 18, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 95,063 views

    In this message from the Gospel of Luke I focus on Jesus preaching from Peter's boat. The 3 main focal points are that Jesus ministers to both the crowd & the individual, Jesus was driving Peter to a deeper experience, & Jesus gave Peter what he needed t

    As is typical of my messages I do not have a written closing. Your crowd differs from my crowd so therefore the closing would probably need to be different anyway. Be blessed! Gospel of Luke 5:1-11 We are in a message series on the Gospel of Luke The word “gospel” literally means ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Warning Against Laziness & Procrastination Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 6, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 27,969 views

    Ants are used as models of industrious workers whose diligence provides for the present & prepares for the future. Laziness keeps one from fulfilling their physical & spiritual responsibilities & realizing the potential of their earthy & eternal future

    PROVERBS 6: 6-11 A WARNING AGAINST LAZINESS AND PROCRASTINATION [John 4:31-38] God speaks to us most clearly and directly through His Word, but if one does not trust the wisdom of His Word, then he can extract wisdom from observing nature and fallen man. Nature teaches us to be prepared and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Qualify For The Prize

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 30, 2013
     | 4,022 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you qualified for the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To remind believers to qualify for the prize IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 9:27 (Amplified Bible) But [like a boxer] I buffet my body [handle i

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you qualified for the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To remind believers to qualify for the prize IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 9:27 (Amplified Bible) But [like a boxer] I buffet my body [handle it roughly, discipline it by hardships] and subdue it, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Jesus' Last Day On Earth Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,679 views

    If you have never felt the moving of the Holy Spirit in your life, then maybe you aren’t a believer yet.

    Last Sunday evening the book of Acts 1 left us waiting—“waiting for the promise of the Father”—the promise of the Holy Spirit coming and filling the hearts of all believers. The promise that was made that day was a promise for us as well and still rings true. The moment we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lost Son And The Loving Father: Praying For Our Adult Children

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Mar 14, 2013
     | 6,885 views

    A look at the parable of the prodigal son and what it says to parents of adult children who are not following the Lord.

    The Fourth Sunday in Lent March 10, 2013 St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Luke 15:11-32 The Lost Son and the Loving Father: Praying for our Adult Children Bestselling author Stormie Omartian tells a story about two families that she calls the Joneses and the Browns (not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Silent Tongue Series

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Mar 17, 2013
     | 7,385 views

    This sermon encourages believers to open their mouths and share their faith.

    Series: Taming the Tongue---James 3 Introduction: Most of the messages we have looked at based on James 3 have focused on restraining an out of control tongue. We all envy the man or woman who knows exactly when to speak and when to be silent. Outspoken Christians and silent Christians.. Moments ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Holiness And Love Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,167 views

    Message 1 about love. What we need to reach this community.

    *Note: I must give credit to Doug Small for his impact in this message Introduction of Series Building a Bridge to the Community Luke 7:36 Then one of the Pharisees asked Him (Religious leaders) to eat with him (Jesus). And He (Jesus) went to the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to eat (he ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Too Busy (2 Of 4, Stewardship) Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,525 views

    “I don’t have time.” “Be there in a minute!”...If you have used any of these or similar type statements, you know the experience of being in the TRAP – Time Restraints And Pressures

    Text: Verse 10 (The Message): "Figure out what will please Christ then do it." Last sermon I shared an overview of what stewardship is. Stewardship lesson one: everything we have belongs to God - God has given us the honor and responsibility to manage his property, finances and affairs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    A Picture Of Selfishness- The Younger Son Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 4, 2010
     | 7,806 views

    From the younger son we will see the issues that follow those who chose to live a selfish life.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Over the next three weeks we are going to examine the interesting interactions of a family. This is a story of a father and his two sons. We have a father who owns what is likely a vast amount of property. His sons worked the land with him. • The younger of the two sons ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Never Forsaken Or Forgotten

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 21,993 views

    This passage reminds us that God’s people are unforgettable to Him. In these verses, God gives His people some wonderful reasons for hope. He lets them know that He has not abandoned them and He cannot forget about them. God uses four vivid word pictures

    Never Forsaken or Forgotten Isaiah 49:13-18 “Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the Lord hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted. 14 But Zion said, The Lord hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me. 15 Can a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Empty And Broken

    Contributed by David Robb on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,233 views

    ...he who has been forgiven much, loves much! Only the broken are useful for His purposes.

    Empty and Broken The road of my life is pocked with “empty and broken” moments, as I’m sure many of your lives have been. Growing up in a broken family afforded me ‘the opportunity to travel.” “See the world! …traveling back and forth between mom and dad, Chicago and Tulsa on a greyhound bus.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Smith avatar

    What Is The Purpose Of The Church? Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,942 views

    Peter issues a call to the entire church to stand together resisting the devil whose desire is to rob your joy.

    ILLUSTRATION: STAYING WARM TOGETHER In what the news called "The Miracle at Quecreek", 9 miners, trapped for three days 240 feet underground in a water-filled mine shaft, decided early on they were either going to live or die as a group. The 55 degree water threatened to kill them slowly by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Love Anyway

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 19, 2008
     | 3,889 views

    The extravagance of love often has a demanding yet exhilarating cost.

    Love Anyway Mark 14:3-9 Sermon Objective: The extravagance of love often has a demanding yet exhilarating cost. Supporting Scripture: 1 John 4:20; Luke 10:29-37; James 2:14-26 INTRO It was a quiet December evening on Ward C43, the oncology unit at Georgetown University. Many of the rooms ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    The Prodigal Son - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,756 views

    This is a wonderful story of repentance, forgiveness, reconciliation and redemption

    Sermon Brief Date Written: November 5, 2008 Date Preached: October 29, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Part 1) Sermon Text: Luke 15:11-24 (NKJV) 11 Then He said: “A certain man had two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Every Tribe

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 30, 2010
    based on 49 ratings
     | 15,807 views

    By the end of the world the gospel will go out to all people groups. The gospel has not been preached to every tribe yet, though we are getting very close, and some from every tribe will believe! Link inc. to formatted text, audio/Video, PowerPoint.

    Every Tribe Revelation 5:9 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/EveryTribe.html Revelation 5:9 9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist