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  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Foundation For Worship

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 25, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,224 views

    Study of worship as outlined in the Tenth Chapter of Hebrews.

    “Since the law has but a shadow of the good things to come instead of the true form of these realities, it can never, by the same sacrifices that are continually offered every year, make perfect those who draw near. Otherwise, would they not have ceased to be offered, since the worshipers, having ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Removing The Wall-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 11, 2018
     | 4,774 views

    4 of 4. God enabled the children of Israel to conquer the walled city of Jericho. God removes the barriers to ministry/serving Him & seeks to ensure the success of ministry. But When/How can barriers be removed? Ministry barriers are removed when...

    REMOVING The WALL-IV—Joshua 6:1-16+:20 Removing Barriers Barriers To Progress Attention: Looking Back: Soon after their last child left home for college, a husband was resting with his wife on the couch with his head in her lap. She carefully removed his glasses. "You know, honey," she said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Prays For Himself

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012
     | 5,306 views

    This passage begins the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus. Jesus’ time had come. His death on the cross was quickly upon Him. So we will see that in the passage that Jesus asked for only two things. He asked that He may glorify the Father in what was about

    Tonight’s passage begins the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus. Jesus’ time had come. His death on the cross was quickly upon Him. So we will see that in our passage this evening Jesus asked for only two things. 1. He asked that He may glorify the Father in what was about to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pride And Prejudice Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,057 views

    This is a sermon I used for Mother’s Day about the Syrian Phoencian woman and her incredible encounter with Jesus

    Pride and Prejudice Mark 7:24-30 5/11/08 (Mother’s Day) PSCOC Intro: 41/41 cent stamps. I went into the post office on Friday to mail off some fundraising letters. I needed 41 stamps. So, I asked the cashier for 41 stamps. She thought I had asked if they had 41 cent stamps, which of course, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "No One Is An Outcast"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 9, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,060 views

    A sermon on the Christian’s call to love and accept all with an emphasis on those with mental illness.

    Luke 17:11-19 “No One is an Outcast” Leprosy was the most terrible disease in Jesus’ day. The leper was considered utterly unclean—physically and spiritually. A leper couldn’t approach within six feet of any person, including family members, and as Leviticus chapter 13 reads: “The person ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Let The Truth Be Known Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 16, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,272 views

    God used signs and wonders to endorse the Christian ministry

    I. God Endorsed Jesus with Signs and Wonders Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus the Nazarene, a man attested to you by God with miracles and wonders and signs which God performed through Him in your midst, just as you yourselves know. Vs. 22 A. God worked Miracles Through ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Faith Falls Short

    Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 25,226 views

    We can no longer remain in the tomb, but must move to the resurrection. We must do more than accept forgiveness of sins, we must accept Christ’s transformation of our lives.

    When Faith Falls Short John 11:1-44 Introduction: A man fell off a cliff, but managed to grab a tree limb on the way down. The following conversation ensued: "Is anyone up there?" "I am here. I am the Lord. Do you believe me?" "Yes, Lord, I believe. I really believe, but I can’t hang ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Selling Herself Cheaply Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 4, 2021
     | 4,722 views

    God makes room for all, even for those women we routinely dismiss because of a soiled past. If God accepts Rahab the prostitute, He will accept me if I look to Him in faith.

    “Joshua the son of Nun sent two men secretly from Shittim as spies, saying, ‘Go, view the land, especially Jericho.’ And they went and came into the house of a prostitute whose name was Rahab and lodged there. And it was told to the king of Jericho, ‘Behold, men of Israel have come here tonight ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    A Short Christmas Message - Christmas Travesty – Pseudo Christmas Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 3, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,687 views

    There are two versions of Christmas - one the world accepts, and the one Christians accept. One is false and one is correct. This shorter message considers "Pseudo-Christmas", the false Christmas. It is a message of contrasts.

    A SHORT CHRISTMAS MESSAGE - CHRISTMAS TRAVESTY – PSEUDO CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS IN SOCIETY Well Christmas time is almost upon us again. Some people ignore this time and see it nothing but another holiday. Some see it as a means of satisfying the flesh in eating and drinking and getting drunk. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Size Doesn't Matter

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jul 12, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,998 views

    A sermon for Celebration of Small Church Ministry Sunday

    Size Doesn’t Matter This is the transcript of the ACTUAL radio conversation of a US naval ship with Canadian authorities off the coast of Newfoundland. Canadians: Please divert your course 15 degrees the South to avoid a collision. Americans: Recommend you divert your course 15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Just Do It!

    Contributed by Danny Pinksen on Jun 28, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 14,905 views

    A sermon for church members involved in ministry to the community.

    TITLE: “JUST DO IT!!” SCRIPTURE: Matthew 5:1-12 By: Captain Danny Pinksen The Salvation Army CBS Corps Introduction: [ILLUS: You and I are the consumers. Did you ever wonder why TV commercials are the way that they are? Every commercial producer hopes (believes) that their commercial, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Keep Running The Race Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,870 views

    2 MOTIVATIONS FOR PERSERVERENCE IN THE FAITH AND IN THE GOSPEL MINISTRY

    BIG IDEA: 2 MOTIVATIONS FOR PERSERVERENCE IN THE FAITH AND IN THE GOSPEL MINISTRY I. (:8-10) KEEP RUNNING THE RACE BECAUSE OUR TESTIMONY IMPACTS THE SALVATION OF GOD’S ELECT A. (:8) Encouragement from the Promise Fulfilled = the Resurrection of Jesus Christ The Resurrection of Christ lies at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Intercessory Prayer

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,812 views

    SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY DEPENDS ON INTERCESSORY PRAYER 1.

    SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY DEPENDS ON INTERCESSORY PRAYER 1. We Need Others to Support Our Ministry With Their Prayers (:30) a. The Motivation for Intercessory prayer b. The Effort involved -- "strive" c. The Partnership -- "together with me" 2. We Need Intercessory Prayer to Protect Us From Opposition ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    How Do Doors Open?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 26, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,285 views

    We discuss waiting on doors to ministry to open.

    HOW DO I GET MINISTRY DOORS TO OPEN? BY Wade Martin Hughes,Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 1 Cor. 9:22 To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. Subj: ministry Date: 7/24/2002 2:14:06 PM Central Standard Time From: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Travis Moore avatar

    Marks Of A Healthy Church Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Dec 6, 2000
    based on 228 ratings
     | 6,847 views

    Healthy church ministry as modeled by the Church in Thessalonica

    Marks Of A Healthy Church 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 1. The Foundation of the Church was Solid. (vv. 1-4) A. Because of the position they enjoyed - “in God … Christ” B. Because of the peace they experienced – “grace and peace” C. Because of the prayers they expected – “always for you all” D. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist