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Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 22, 2004

based on 78 ratings

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How Jesus uses a catch of fish so the disciples would catch on (get it - catch on? insert belly laugh here) to who their friend was on the shore

April 25, 2004 John 21:1-14 The Greek word for fish is ixthus. You often see that word on the back of cars within the shape of a fish. If you’ve ever wondered what that is supposed to symbolize - it’s not just for people who like fish. The five letters that spell fish - iota, chi, theta, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Divine Interruptions

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003

based on 19 ratings

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An intriguing dynamic of life is the possibility of God interrupting our plans with His much better plan. This sermon considers 1- The Sovereingty of Divine Interruptions 2- The Opportunity of Divine Interruptions 3- The Responsibility of Divine Inter

Divine Interruptions Exodus 3:1-10 8-25-02 Intro: Ex 3:1-10 3:1Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian. And he led the flock to the back of the desert, and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. 2And the Angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10, Hebrews 11:24-27, Exodus 3:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

Getting Connected (Pt. 3)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 19, 2003

based on 41 ratings

| 2,650 views

This sermon talks about the steps to beginning the process of abiding in Christ.

Nov. 23, 2003 John 15 “Getting connected” (pt. 3) NOTE: All quotes unless otherwise indicated are from Secrets of the Vine by Bruce Wilkinson INTRODUCTION Crystal Finley gave birth last week. For almost 9 months, that child has been abiding in her mother’s womb. They have been ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Ready To Be Trusted With The Gospel Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Sep 11, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 6,007 views

You have a huge choice to make with your life. What story will I tell? Will I spend my life telling people how great I am or will I spend it telling them how great God is? You will gossip something. Gossip the good news.

CEL091403 Ready series 1 Thessalonians 2 Ready to be entrusted with the gospel This week past our church and community experienced two dramas that portrayed the pivot points of our belief system. One was a drama presented live by actors on the Evergreen stage. The other was a drama experienced ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Fireside Chat

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

based on 6 ratings

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A call to trust God for the future

This morning, I want to do something quite different for the sermon portion of the morning. Often in our country presidents will take a special time to share varioius thoughts with the people of the country. This morning, I want to do a “fireside chat” type presentation, about many subjects, that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipleship: Created To Be Like Christ Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 14, 2004

based on 77 ratings

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1. Troubles cause us to trust. 2. Temptations help us to obey. 3. Offenses teach us to forgive.

(Note: The outline of this sermon, and some of the content have been adapted from Rick Warren’s material on 40 Days of Purpose.) I remember when the makeover shows started. They would give a person a new hairdo, new makeup and a new dress. That was it. But, of course, the American way is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:27-32

Denomination: Methodist

Make It Count

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 25, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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THis is a Christmas Day Message encouraging us to make the gift of Jesus Christ count in our lives.

Make It Count GNLCC 12/25/2005 Ecclesiastes 11:9-10 John 3:16-21 How many of us today received gifts from other people. Our gifts are an indication that somebody loves us and somebody wants to invest our lives.. Many parents and grandparents and uncles and aunts and cousins and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Abiding In The Vine

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 2, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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Learn how fruiting is related to rooting.

John 15: 1. I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every {branch} that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. 3. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. 4. Abide in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Presence Series

Contributed by Adam Deibert on Nov 19, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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Building relationships means spending time together, and this means more than just once a week. A sermon to encourage personal and corporate growth among the church - with God and each other.

This is the fourth sermon in a series entitled “Loving others…and letting them know it.” The purpose of this series has been to understand what true Christian love is, as well as specific ways in which we can express that love to others so that they will actually know without a doubt that they are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Thanksgiving Secret

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 21, 2006

based on 6 ratings

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A Thanksgiving Message

The Thanksgiving Secret Philippians 4:11-13 Grandma was babysitting her three-year-old grandson, Sean, for the first time. At the supper table she instructed, "Let’s thank God for our food." Being a typical toddler, Sean said, "No! I don’t want to!" She remained calm. "Well, at Grandma’s house, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Real With Your Self Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 19, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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We all wear masks, which puts us in danger of losing our real selves. Jesus shows us how to be real as He deals with threatening people, hostile people, and those whose hearts are full of pain. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

When you wear a mask – not a Halloween costume mask, but a personality mask, a way-of-being mask – when you wear a mask, you not only hide from others, but you also hide from yourself. You lose your real self. And that is a huge loss. It is crucial to get real with yourself. The poet Paul ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Simeon

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 6, 2002

based on 148 ratings

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Christmas drama on Simeon’s meeting of Jesus has several good preaching points in it.

Simeon It was just another ordinary day, at least it began that way. I awoke to the normal aches and pains of a man my age. I had seen 80 summers and winters come and go, each one a little faster than the one before. Though time seemed to go quicker, I seemed to be getting slower and slower, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Credible Christian Church Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 3, 2002

based on 25 ratings

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The Credible Christian church will be characterised by unity, humility, gentleness, patience and peace. Our primary task is to proclaim the gospel to the ends of the earth and our success will depend on our credibility.

If you were here 2 weeks ago you may remember that I posed the question, ’What is the church here for?’ That might sound like a straightforward question at first, but I think you’ll find if you ask a range of people what they think the Church should be doing, you’ll get a range of answers. Now ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Anglican

Pieces Or Peace Of Mind

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Feb 27, 2002

based on 156 ratings

| 18,867 views

How to stop worry and learn to trust in Jesus

PEACE OR PIECES OF MIND? What price would you pay for peace of mind? What price would you attach to being free from worry? Today we are in the grip of an epidemic of worry. Today we are living in a world where planes crash into sky scrapers, terrorists capture missionaries and hold them for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Adventist

Sour And Sweet Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

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Parables for Stewards, Pt. 7

SOUR AND SWEET (MATTHEW 21:28-32) More than a decade ago, Robert Haft trumpeted this famous commercial to financial success: “If you paid full price, you didn’t buy it at Crown Books.” Robert was the son and heir apparent of the Dart Group founder, Herbert Haft, who made his fortune in real estate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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