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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Too Big For Us To Understand

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2025
     | 288 views

    Jesus, in His compassion for us mentally and spiritually wounded humans, used His Sacred Body in His ministry, and used material things in His contact with men and women.

    Friday after the Epiphany 2025 Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, was descended from King David, as Matthew’s Gospel tells us, but more fundamentally, He was a real human being, a real man, ultimately the offspring of Adam and Eve. Luke’s Gospel, in the third chapter, takes us all the way back ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What Is Jesus Like?

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Oct 24, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,904 views

    Everyone’s got their ideas of what Jesus would be like if he lived today. . . but this sermon takes a look at some prophecies about Jesus, and identifies what He’d be like today. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    Introduction Let me ask you: What is God like? What is Jesus like? Jason - it’s great to have him here. I asked him what I should preach...Revelation, you can’t go wrong with 10-headed monsters. . . John 1:18 - No man has seen God – Jesus has “declared” explained Him. 1. He trades our ashes ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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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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    A Church Without Walls

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 14, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,331 views

    I ahve a dream of us being a ’church without walls’. If we can remove the walls (barriers) God will naturally do the rest. Barriers to God, each other, seekers, age, GOing and serving.

    A church without walls. WBC Away weekend . 16.05.04 am Do you believe =God wants the KOG to grow? Lives to be changed? - do you believe Jesus prayers (for unity, many to come to know Him, ¡¥greater things than these¡¦ etc) are answered? Yes? - do you believe God is more willing to answer some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Tragedy Strikes- God Answers

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Sep 21, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 7,929 views

    A response sermon to the September 11th WOrld Trade Center attack based on Luke 13:1-5. It deals with both tragedy and terrorism.

    To paraphrase a past President, Tuesday, September 11, 2001 will forever go down in history as a day of infamy. I remember watching as a child the funeral of John F. Kennedy. I remember as a young college student watching the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger. The bombings of embassies, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Roaming Around Rome With The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 18, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,611 views

    Since the church is about God’s people, God’s people need to focus on God’s truth. Sharing the Gospel produces the church, and the church shares the Gospel reproducing the church. Paul shares two key truths we all need to embrace with enthusiasm.

    Roaming Around Rome with The Gospel (Romans 1:8-17) 1. This week, the movie, “The Passion of the Christ” will open in Kokomo. 2. Christians all over the country are excited that so many people want to see this graphic depiction of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. 3. I would like to share three ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When Two Worlds Collide

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 8,058 views

    When Matthew decided to follow Jesus, his old world was going to collide with his new one

    INTRODUCTION  2 Corinthians 5:17 says, Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.  Jesus said in Matthew 16:24, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Feeling Persecuted: Your Not Alone Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,659 views

    God has a way of getting His message out, even if it is uncomfortable for us.

    Feeling Persecuted? Your Not Alone Ballard Assembly Pastor Bob Briggs Acts 8:1-8 Lesson 19 I. Persecution is to be expected. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered. Acts 8:1b God has a way of moving His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When The Harvest Isn't Just About Food Series

    Contributed by Dave Williams on Nov 9, 2000
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,458 views

    The most solid picture of evangelism is still the agricultural picture of planting, waiting and harvest. In this sermon, you will see a fuller development of the harvest.

    I have to finally confess that I am not, nor have I ever been a farm boy. Yes, I grew up in Kansas, in a small town the size of Livingston, surrounded by hundreds of acres of wheat fields, but I never lived or worked on a farm. My dad spent his early childhood on a farm in Missouri, but his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Know Your Soil. Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,395 views

    You need to know the soil you are planting in to be efective in evangelism.

    INTRODUCTION „X OPENING SLIDE. #1 „X The way we build God¡¦s church is by reaching people. There is no other way to build the church without people. We cannot evangelize cats, dogs or any other object other than people. „X What is the best approach to use with people? Will we reach all people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Requirements For Successful Church Ministry

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,221 views

    The sermon shares beliefs we must have if we are to see the need of evangelization.

    INTRODUCTION A. Woman who felt the tug of God on her heart one night at a church service. 1. Responded and accepted Christ as her Savior. 2. Had a past that involved drugs, alcohol, and prostitution. 3. Became a faithful member of the church. 4. Involved in ministry and taught young ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Evie Megginson avatar

    The Upward Look

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,392 views

    LOOK AT THE PERSON WHO DRAWS,THE POWER WITH WHICH HE DRAWS,THE PEOPLE HE DRAWS,AND PURPOSE FOR WHICH HE DRAWS.

    THE UPWARD LOOK Hebrews 12:2-Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. I heard the story about a man in New York city who one day begin to look ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Your Impact

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,250 views

    Most Christians today only share the Gospel among those with whom they are comfortable, which will result in only a relative few being reached for Christ. A few Christians today step out of their comfort zone and share the Gospel with those who are diffe

    1. The impact of many – vs. 19 2. The impact of some – vs. 20-21 3. The impact of others – vs. 22-24 4. The impact of one – vs. 25-26 ACTS 11:19-26 Who has ever heard the name, Edward D. Kimball? Doesn’t ring a bell? Well, let me tell you about him. Many years ago, Mr. Kimball was a Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Erickson avatar

    The Duties Of A Watchman

    Contributed by Michael Erickson on Apr 5, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 37,719 views

    God’s call to Ezekiel to be a Watchman gives us clear direction in our duties as Watchmen for Christ

    This has been such a tragic week in our world. I am almost afraid to turn the news on in the morning and evening to continue to hear the escalating number of deaths due to the Tsunami. Nearly 150,000 people have died as this huge wall of water hit them with virtually no warning. So for the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist