The Savior's Plan For Our Service Series
Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 10, 2021
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1. He calls us to His service (vs. 1a).2. He equips us for His service (vs. 1b).3. He wants us to reach our God-given potential (vs. 2-4).4. He sends us to specific people (vs. 5-6).5. He sends us with the good news of His Kingdom (vs. 7).
The Savior's Plan for Our ServiceThe Gospel of MatthewMatthew 10:1-7Sermon by Rick Crandall(Prepared December 10, 2021)MESSAGE:*My wife is a planner. And I'm talking about an extraordinary planner. Some of us are making plans for Christmas. Mary's already thinking about next ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Of Husbands And Wives
Contributed by Ken Carlson on Jan 16, 2018
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This sermon teaches us that our love for our spouse should always reflect Christ's love for us. In 1 Peter 3:1-7, we are shown the qualities that should characterize a Christian wife and a Christian husband.
APPROACH SENTENCE:When it comes to being married, who do you, as a husband or as a wife, take your cues from?INTRO:For those of us who are married or ever plan on getting married, whether we realize it or not, we are constantly being blasted by so many different examples of marriage ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Let The Church Be The Church
Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jun 6, 2024
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God wants His church to grow and He commissioned us to evangelize, and if the church is doing its job it should grow, but numerical growth in itself is not evidence that God is blessing. It’s important to remember that the goal is to try to restore the church of the 1st century in its principles.
Let the Church Be the ChurchActs 2: 36 – 47A newspaper reporter was doing a story on growing churches, and in preparation for that story he interviewed a number of preachers. I want to share the questions asked of these preachers and then give you my answers to them. One of the questions he ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
David's Growing Confidence In The Lord Series
Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 23, 2019
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First Samuel 22:1-23 shows us how to trust in the Lord in difficult circ*mstances.
ScriptureDavid was now a fugitive on the run from King Saul. Initially, David’s faith in the Lord was superseded by his fear of Saul. As a result of his fear, he made a number of mistakes. He went to Ahimelech, the priest at Nob, and lied to him. Then he left Ahimelech and fled to Achish, the ...read more
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Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
You Must Be Born Again!
Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 23, 2023
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The words of our Savior found in John 3 are the very heart of Biblical Christianity. Many in our society want to dismiss the very idea of rebirth through faith in Jesus. Many of our churches have embraced a "social gospel" where works are elevated above rebirth.
Today we will be reading from the Gospel of John 3:1-18IntroWho am I? (Speaking as a guest preacher)CautionsDon’t trust me-Check everything I say with the Scriptures-Careful who you watch or listen to-Check what they say with the Scriptures-If you know the Scriptures you will “not ...read more
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Denomination: Nazarene
Continue In The Faith Series
Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 31, 2009
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John offers three practical ways to remain in the faith: Do not let others redefine who Jesus is; Grow your agape love; Do not listen to false teachers.
Katie and I got married a little over 21 years ago.We wanted a simple wedding ceremony, a simple reception - a few friends, some family, a little cake, some punch and that was it. But then, the relatives got involved. Sound familiar?What started out as an uncomplicated and straightforward ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The Empire Strikes Back Series
Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 27, 2008
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Exposition of Acts 12:1-17 regarding the attack of Herod on the church and the churches response to persecution
Text: Acts 12:1-17, Title: The Empire Strikes Back, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/30/08, AMA.Opening illustration: Ignatius Kung was ordained as a Bishop of Shanghai in 1949, shortly after the communists took over China. The Chinese government pressured him to align his loyalties to the "Chinese Catholic ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Keeping Your Eyes On The Prize Series
Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 8, 2018
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The primary purpose of the church is win people to Jesus, baptize them into Christ and teach them what Jesus wants them to know. But how do we, as individual Christians go about doing that?
OPEN: Back in the 1960’s there was a young High School boy named John Baker who loved to run. In fact he loved running so much that his dream was to be on the High School track team. The only problem: the coach wasn’t interested. John was too short and too slight to be a runner. But John’s friend ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Wesley's 3-Strand Discipleship
Contributed by Doug Morrell on May 18, 2005
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Founded on Jesus’ blueprint for discipleship, John Wesley developed a simple plan for maturing and equipping the saints. Wesley said, “The Church changes the world not by making converts but by making disciples.”
“Perhaps the greatest single weakness of the contemporary Christian Church is that millions of supposed members are not really involved at all and, what is worse, do not think it strange that they are not. As soon as we recognize Christ’s intention to make His Church a militant company we ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The Law Of Timing
Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Dec 9, 2005
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JOHN MAXWELL DECLARES THAT SO MUCH WHICH HAPPENS IN LIFE, HAS LITTLE TO DO WHICH FORTUNE, AS IT DOES WITH PREPARATION AND TIMING. HEAR WHAT SOLOMON ALSO HAS TO SAY . . .
ECCLESIASTES 3:1-8THE LAW OF TIMINGJOHN MAXWELL – 21 IRREFUTABLE LAWS OF LEADERSHIP BORROWS FROM SOLOMON WHO DECLARED IN ECCLESIASTES 3 THAT THERE IS A TIME FOR EVERYTHING AND A SEASON FOR EVERY ACTIVITY UNDER HEAVEN, WHEN ESTABLISHING WHAT HE REFERS TO AS THE LAW OF TIMING. IN MAXWELL’S LAW OF ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Seeing Jesus Face To Face Series
Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 4, 2005
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What would it be like to see the risen Lord? John did - but it was in a lonely and desolate place. Are you in such a place? You might be surprised at what the Lord can show you there.
The first chapter of Revelation holds the key to the entire book. We find that key in verse 19 - and we’ll get there shortly - it is an outline that is crucial in revealing God’s plan for us and for planet earth. But in order to understand the book we also need to understand its author. John was ...read more
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Denomination: Calvary Chapel
The Tilling Of The Heart Series
Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 4, 2006
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How is the soil of your heart? Are you ready to receive what God has to say? Learn what true repentance means and doesn’t mean in the ministry of John the Baptist.
Let me say first of all that I am not the gardener in our family - that’s my wife. I am the assistant gardener. But I have learned a thing or two over the years. One is that without adequate soil preparation your garden will not grow plants, it will simply grow seedlings that will be eaten by ...read more
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Denomination: Calvary Chapel
Miracle 2: Healing The Nobleman's Son Lesson 2 Series
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023
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Jesus the Healer.
Jesus The HealerJohn 4:46-54Healing the Nobleman’s SonA. BACKGROUND: JOHN 4:46-541.Springtime. Jesus is returning from Jerusalem and the Passover (2:13).2.Did miracles in Jerusalem. “When He (Jesus) was in Jerusalem at the Passover . . . they saw the miracles which He did” ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Advent - The Fulfilment Of Prophecy Series
Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 9, 2019
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From Genesis to Malachi, there are over 300 specific prophecies detailing the coming of this anointed one. Advent helps us to remember and celebrate the amazing truth of John 3:16-17.
Advent - The Fulfilment of ProphecyToday is the second Sunday of Advent, the word Advent comes from the Latin verb ‘venio’ - to come - and ‘advenio’ - to come towards.Advent helps us to remember and celebrate the amazing truth of John 3:16-17, “This is how God loved the world: He gave His one ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
"Rock Our Boat"
Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 28, 2016
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John the Baptist was a dramatic type preach who certainly shook things up or rocked the boat of society, rocked the boat of peoples lives, and rocked the boat of what it meant to repent.
“Rock our Boat” Matthew 3:1-12 Who was John The Baptizer?1. He was as about as a Outrageous Character as you could have met in Biblical Days2. John was not a boring Preacher3. John was considered a prophet 4. John drew ...read more
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Denomination: Methodist
