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  • Joshua Blackmon avatar

    Tell Jesus

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 6, 2023
     | 1,603 views

    This sermon was inspired by a sermon starter in "52 New Testament Sermon Starters" by Spiros Zodhaites. There is power in telling Jesus about our needs and the needs of others no matter how insignificant we may think they are.

    TITLE: Tell Jesus Mark 1:29-39 (NIV) 29 And immediately He [or, they] left the synagogue and entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. The Greek word translated as "immediately" is significant in the gospel of Mark. It is used 42 times in Mark's fast-paced ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Defining Moments Series

    Contributed by Bill Huffhine on Jun 5, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,458 views

    Starter message for a series through Romans which, in storytelling form, introduces us to the Apostle Paul

    As we look back over the centuries, there are few cities that stand out above the rest as outstanding; worthy of being remembered throughout the generations. Some of these cities, like Athens Greece, are remembered for their greatness in influencing the world as a whole. Some, like Paris ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    I Have The Holy Spirit, Now What Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,310 views

    Simple outline on the results of being filled with the Holy Spirit. Just a starter much can be added.

    Title: We have the Holy Ghost, What now? Theme: Text: Acts 4:31 The question we must ask ourselves is does it make a difference for us to receive the Holy Ghost? Is there or should there be a noticeable difference that make us different in this world? Introduction Illustration of being ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    Do You Have Beautiful Feet? Series

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Aug 16, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 22,593 views

    How can someone respond to Christ without first hearing the message? God sending us to share means we become as prepared as possible to share.

    Do You Have Beautiful Feet? Intro: Last week we looked at the awesome promises in verses 11 and 13. Anyone and everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved and will not be disappointed in the decision they have made. But, we cannot assume for one moment that people are going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    Partnering With Your Chuch

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,240 views

    Questions to consider: 1. Are you vested in inviting people to “come and see”? 2. Are you serving strategically as a partner? 3. Do you have Christ like characteristics?

    Discussion Starter: We were all fish before becoming a “fisher of men”. Someone shared the message of Jesus Christ with us. Christ has called us to be His voice to a lost world. We have a clear message that must be told. A fishing adventure is always better when you share the journey. This lesson ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Never Fish Alone

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 25, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,834 views

    A fishing adventure is always better when you share the journey. This lesson is about partnering with your church in this adventure.

    Never Fish Alone Discussion Starter: We were all fish before becoming a “fisher of men”. Someone shared the message of Jesus Christ with us. Christ has called us to be His voice to a lost world. We have a clear message that must be told. A fishing adventure is always better when you share the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Acts Of The Apostles 34 Of 39

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022
     | 984 views

    In previous studies, we find all that had been prophesied about the apostle Paul had come to pass. He was taken by a mob that almost killed him, but was rescued by the chief captain who took him away from that crowd.

    He was brought before a council that did not care a thing about justice. When he observed that the council was composed of both Pharisees and Sadducees, he divided the group by stating he was a Pharisee, and a firm believer in miracles and the resurrection. Since the Sadducees did not believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On Being Second String

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 25, 2013
     | 3,987 views

    The most important players on the church team are not always the starters... the leaders. Often it is the "behind the scenes" workers that are most important

    On Being Second String John 1:35-40 We want to dwell this morning on verse 40 "Andrew, Simon's brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus." I don't know about you... were you ever raised in the shadow of a sibling, or a parent, or a friend, or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Foundational Demands Of Fatherhood/Parenthood-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 24, 2019
     | 1,557 views

    2 of 3. The Holy Spirit used the writer of Proverbs to reveal the foundational demands of Fatherhood. Those demands are obviously available & accessible. But what are some of those demands? A foundational demand of fatherhood is to...

    FOUNDATIONAL DEMANDS OF FATHERHOOD-II—Proverbs 23:22-25 Attention: !NO OPENER USED! Need: Fatherhood is understood differently from two major perspectives. 1)Lost/secular people have a subjective worldly understanding of fatherhood that shifts constantly from person to person & generation to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Happy Birthday Jesus!

    Contributed by Jorge Alvarez on Dec 27, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,596 views

    Christmas season is a celebration of the birth of Christ. What a great opportunity this is to praise our Lord and gather with family members for a reason. !!!GREAT SERMON STARTER!!!

    Happy Birthday Jesus! INTRODUCTION: December 24, 2000 morning service PIB San Diego, TX; December 2001 at Ebenezer, Union City, CA It is said that the most important date in the life of a person is it’s birthday. You can forget everything else about that person, and most of all if its your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Life At The Wood Pile"

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,580 views

    "The call to discipleship is a call to follow Jesus in the way of the cross.¡¨

    The young husband was a troubled and he was going to a psychiatrist about the problem. The doctor told him, "You don¡¦t have to let your wife bully you! Go home and show her you¡¦re the boss! The young man got home, slammed the door, shook his fist in his wife¡¦s face, and growled, "From now on, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Autarkia: Our Full Sufficiency In Christ

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 5, 2007
     | 2,078 views

    This is a sermon starter for Preaching out of the second chapter of Colossians showing our all sufficiency in Christ. Autarkia is the Greek word used in the text for "all sufficiency".

    “Autarkia” (Greek) “Fully Sufficient” Colossians 2:10-23 “In Him you have been made complete” There are certain things that tend to clutter up the simplicity we have when we are complete in Christ. II Cor 11:3 spoke about those who are deceived, having been led astray from the simplicity and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Fan Follower Or Disciple?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 167 views

    The cost of being a disciple is very high so are the stakes. If you are so, then for starters are you being Christ’s hands, feet, ears and hands? Are you …?

    Opening illustration: Watch a video clip on Follower or Disciple. Introduction: In Luke 9: 23 it says, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.” I think many of you will usher this word, because you are ready to move to a different level of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Show Me Your Evidence Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,040 views

    Faith and works - Paul and James which is right? BOTH

    Show me your evidence James 2:14-26 I believe that mothers are probably the best detectives in the world. I know that they are not recognized as such, probably because their list of suspects is so small or that the crimes or events seem to be of little consequence. But how many other people ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Conversations From The Cross Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Apr 21, 2019
     | 5,133 views

    This is a simple starter outline focusing on the words Jesus spake and the people Jesus spoke to from the Cross. You can build a nice sermon from these thoughts. Blessings

    Introduction: Jesus had conversations with five entities. I. His Family A. John 19:26 - Woman, Behold thy son B. John 19:27 - Behold thy mother II. His Father A. Luke 23:34 - Father forgive them… B. Mark 15:34 - Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? C. Luke 23:46 - Father, into thy hands I commend my ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God