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  • David Singleton avatar

    Boldly Going #1 Series

    Contributed by David Singleton on Jun 21, 2007
     | 3,668 views

    A sermon designed to move people to do missions.

    MISSIONS SERIES BOLDLY GOING MATTHEW 28:18-20 IN THE MID-1960’S, A PHENOMENON WAS UNLEASHED. IT WAS A PHENOMENON THAT HAS SURVIVED UNTIL THIS PRESENT DAY. THE PHENOMENON WAS CALLED STAR TREK, AND IT REVOLUTIONIZED THE SCIENCE-FICTION WORLD. THE MOST MEMORABLE PART OF THE STAR-TREK EXPERIENCE FOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let's Go Fishing

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2001
    based on 227 ratings
     | 17,217 views

    We are called to be "fishers of men".

    LET’S GO FISHING MARK 1:14-20 Introduction: 1. We all have certain things we like to do with our leisure time and one of my favorite is fishing. a. A couple of weeks ago, my family and I wanted to do some fishing up in the mountains, but due to all of the fires, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saul Snaps And Saints Scatter Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,817 views

    God’s purpose for the church will be accomplished. But will we be part of it? That depends.

    I love this illustration from Sermon Central: A teacher was asking children in his Sunday school class, “If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would I get to heaven?” “NO”! The children answered. “If I cleaned the church everyday, mowed the yard, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Too Small A Thing Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,563 views

    Exposition of Isaiah 49:1-13 in order to kick off our season of prayer for International Missions

    Text: Isaiah 49:1-13, Title: Too Small a Thing, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/2/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Judges 7:2--And the LORD said to Gideon, "The people who are with you are too many for Me to give the Midianites into their hands, lest Israel claim glory for itself against Me, saying, ’My own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Here's Your Sign Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,459 views

    A Christian is like a Human Church Sign.

    Purpose Series #5 (Six Sessions on God’s Purpose for Your Life) Here’s Your Sign Matthew 5:14-16 SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 5:14-16 INTRODUCTION: This fall, we’ve been studying from Rick Warren’s book, The Purpose driven Life. This week we’re focused on the 4th Purpose: Sharing your life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Show The World

    Contributed by Alan Rosenaur on May 24, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,556 views

    In John 3:1-2, the apostle tells his readers that the world doesn’t know them, and therefore they won’t recognize the God they believe in. Based upon this, we as the body of Christ need to realize and not be suprised that when we share the gospel, it is o

    The Problem At Hand- The Challenge of the Great Commission Great Commission- We are all familiar with the great commission given by Jesus of Nazareth in the gospel of Matthew before his ascension. It is to go into the world to proclaim and circulate the good news, baptizing the new believers into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Boldly Going #2 Series

    Contributed by David Singleton on Jun 21, 2007
     | 3,127 views

    A sermon designed to move people to do missions.

    BOLDLY GOING ACTS 1:8 LAST WEEK, WE TALKED ABOUT THE WHO AND WHY OF MISSIONS. WE LEARNED THAT ALL OF US ARE MISSIONARIES AND THAT WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE TASK OF BEING ON MISSION FOR CHRIST. THIS MORNING, I WANT US TO LEARN ABOUT THE “WHERE OF MISSIONS. TAKE YOUR COPY OF GOD’S WORD AND TURN WITH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You A World Changer

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,628 views

    The reason God gives us the gift of the Holy spirit is that we might be world changers. It is the power of God that allows us to impact our world for eternity

    Intro: When you met Jesus Christ was your life changed? 2 Corinthians 5.17 “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.” Romans 12.11,12 be transformed by the renewing of your mind. If you accepted Jesus Christ as your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Readjust Your Focus

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 29, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,895 views

    Fulfilling the Great Commission

    Readjust Your Focus Matthew 28:18-20 Just about any one who’s been in church for any length of time can tell you that this passage of Scripture is called the Great Commission. Mark 16:15 simplifies it by Jesus saying, “Go into all the world and preach the Gospel.” And even though we call this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Keys To Effective Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 2, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,025 views

    Paul shares some insight from the as to what we can to in order to be more effective in evangelism

    INTRODUCTION • When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, our lives should change; people should be able to see a difference in our lives. • The church is called to reach out to lost people so that we can win them to Jesus. Once we immerse them into the kingdom of God, we are to take those new ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Our Problem?

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,748 views

    This is our second study in this series. God describes our problem, how we got there and what it does to us. Once we begin to understand the problem and how devastating it is, perhaps we will begin to appreciate the solution.

    We came from God. We were made to be like God. (As we studied last week). So, what is the problem? Genesis, again, holds the answer. Chapter 3 tells the story. Everything God made was good, very good. But then things change. There was this tree and this serpent. God had put Adam and Eve in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    40 Days 6 – Made For A Mission – Evangelism Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,913 views

    Adapted from welcome to the planet 40 Days of Purpose Series. Sermon #6

    Based on WELCOME TO THE PLANET: WHAT ON EARTH AM I HERE FOR? Part 6: You Were Made for God’s Mission - Evangelism By Doug Fields Gladstone Baptist Church 21/5/04 Arrive on Stage taking off Mission Impossible’s Ethan Hunt – this is the voice over of the recorded message - Good morning Mr Elvery. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    And The Hand Of The Lord Was With Them

    Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Jan 21, 2003
    based on 90 ratings
     | 13,604 views

    Have you ever desired God’s hand upon your life and ministry? Do you want to know the fullness of God’s power in winning souls? This message can show you how the early Christians were so powerful.

    A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism By- Evangelist Gary Huckaby And The Hand Of The Lord Was With Them (Preached at Fellowship Baptist Church Manchester, Ga - 1990) Acts 11:19-21, "Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen traveled as far ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Big Things In Small Packages

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,365 views

    The parable of the mustard seed.

    Big Things In Small Packages Matthew 13:31-33 February 13, 2005 Matthew 13:31-32 (NLT) Here is another illustration Jesus used: "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed planted in a field. [32] It is the smallest of all seeds, but it becomes the largest of garden plants and grows into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Big Is Your But?

    Contributed by Frank Jackson on May 13, 2006
    based on 145 ratings
     | 54,369 views

    It’s the IF’S, AND’s and BUTS in life that get us. It almost got Naaman! The story of Naaman is a story of pride, self-centeredness, obedience, confession and conversion. It has caused all those who have heard the story to reflect deeply about their own l

    Biblical Text: 2 Kings 5: 1-14 Psalm 30: 11 1 Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honorable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valor, but he was a leper. 2 And the Syrians had gone out by ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ