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  • Jeff Armbrester avatar

    God Is Calling You Series

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 18,692 views

    This sermon addresses God’s call to every person to have a relationship with Jesus, to be a disciple of Jesus, and to be in ministry with Jesus.

    "God is Calling You" God Has A Plan for Your Life, part 1 Jeff Armbrester Ephesians 2:8-10 8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—9not by works, so that no one can boast. 10For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Call Series

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,335 views

    First of 3 sermons on changing the world by letting God change you.

    How to Change the World I “The Call” Matthew 4:18-22 Introduction: This begins a 3 sermon series on “How to Change the World.” We will explore how you can change world for the next 3 weeks. This was not the first time Jesus met these men. They had been followers of John the Baptist and had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call Series

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Sep 9, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,985 views

    A series from the lives of Jesus’ disciples and a look at how they changed the world. This sermon deals with answering Jesus’ call on our lives.

    Be a World Changer I “The Call” Matthew 4:18-22 Introduction: This begins a 3 sermon series on “How to Change the World.” We will explore how you can change world for the next 3 weeks. This was not the first time Jesus met these men. They had been followers of John the Baptist and had almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Are You A Follower Of Jesus?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 11,681 views

    There is a difference between a believer and a disciple or follower of Christ. Are you a true follower of Jesus?

    ARE YOU A FOLLOWER OF JESUS? MATTHEW 4:18-25 INTRODUCTION: In the first chapter of John’s gospel (1:35-50), we are told that Andrew, his brother Peter along with Phillip and Nathaniel accepted Jesus as the Messiah based on the testimony of John the Baptist. As believers, Matthew’s gospel tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Scott avatar

    Follow Me Series

    Contributed by James Scott on Sep 22, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,541 views

    Jesus calls us to Follow Him. Some followed Jesus for less than stellar reasons. Why do you follow Him?

    Jesus’ Two (2) Word Message — “FOLLOW ME” Text: Matthew 4:17-25; Mark 1:16--20; Mark 3:12-19; Mark 6:7-12; Key Verse: (John 6:38) For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. Left their Profession Left their Parents--personal life (Mat 12:50) For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lance Bane avatar

    Summer Vacation: E.t.a. Series

    Contributed by Lance Bane on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,352 views

    This is the second of a four part series on encouraging students to seek God during the summer vacation.

    Text: "Come, follow me," Jesus said. Matthew 4.19 Summer Vacation. Taking trips. Doing fun things. Enjoying friendships. The motive for this series is that even though we have a summer vacation, we do not get a spiritual vacation. We feel strongly that you should take this season of time ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Howard Parnell avatar

    Follow Me

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 12,961 views

    The call of Jesus Christ to follow comes to every man.

    FOLLOW ME Matt. 4:18-20 INTRO. What would you have done if the incident we have just read had happened to you? If a stranger came into your place of business one day and said, "Follow me and I will make you fishers of men." What would you do? Ignore him and hope he would soon go away? Call a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    The Fisherman

    Contributed by James May on Jun 26, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 22,305 views

    Jesus calls us to be fishers of men. We can learn a lot about catching "fish" if we examine how the fisherman does it.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Unchanged Church

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,702 views

    This sermon shows how the attitude of the church has declined concerning winning the lost to Christ. The church needs to change.

    Scripture: Matthew 4:12 – 17 Title: “The Unchanged Church” Introduction: This is a MESSAGE for the CHURCH of TODAY! When Jesus began His earthly ministry there was a well-oiled religious machine in place called, “Phariseeism.” This religious system was well known all across the known world at ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fishing: A Beginner's Guide

    Contributed by Thomas Showalter on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 4,233 views

    Jesus called some of his disciples to be "fisher’s of men". What does that look like comparing it to real fishing.

    Fishing: A Beginner’s Guide Matthew 4:18-20 The Calling of the First Disciples 18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 19 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Six Steps To Innovation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,901 views

    Six Steps to Innovation

    HOW TO USE THE SIX STEPS OF INNOVATION IN EVANGELISM & LEADERSHIP RELATIONSHIPS, DIAGNOSIS, ACQUIRE RESOURCES, SOLUTIONS, ACCEPTANCE, STABILITY (R.D.A.S.A.S) 1. Build a relationship with those you are trying to help a. Relate to the leaders, the influencer, the catalysts, opinion ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Leadership Changes Across Culture

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,007 views

    Leadership should adjust itself to the cultural context so as to be the best servant leadership following the example of Jesus Christ who humbled himself and became like a man. Leadership Changes Across Culture

    LEADERSHIP CHANGES ACROSS CULTURES Quote: Jesus said, "Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men. And they left everything and followed Him." (Matt 4:19,20) Introduction - Trying to work in another culture with your own cultural values of leadership can be frustrating, counter-productive, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Plant Urban Churches: A Case Study Evaluation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,500 views

    How To Plant Urban Churches: A Case Study Evaluation of the Summer Urban Church Planting Efforts

    How To Plant Urban Churches: A Case Study Evaluation of the Summer Urban Church Planting Efforts Of Jos Evangelical Churches of West Africa in Nigeria Seminary Students In 1988 Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain how seed families can help start urban churches. 2. The students ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Plant And Help Large Urban Churches Grow

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,471 views

    How To Plant and Help Large Urban Churches Grow A Case Study in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

    How To Plant and Help Large Urban Churches Grow A Case Study in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria Learning Objectives 1. The students will look for principles about the right and wrong ways to plant urban churches and see them grow? 2. The students will discover what can we learn from Paul about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Training Leaders

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,436 views

    Training Leaders Who Can Help Grow & Plant Churches - How Jesus Christ Teaching Techniques May Apply to Evangelism and Church Planting

    Training Leaders Who Can Help Grow & Plant Churches How Jesus Christ Teaching Techniques May Apply to Evangelism and Church Planting Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain how Christ used object lessons, problem-solution methods, questions, and conversations for effective ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational