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  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    How Sheep Become Shepherds

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 24, 2007
     | 3,260 views

    This is an ordination sermon I wrote when we accepted 2 deacon couples and a minister as leaders in our church.

    HOW SHEEP BECOME SHEPHERDS Murray had a little lamb…shouldn’t that be Mary? No, my brother Murray once had a lamb named Lambert that was white as snow and terribly cute. But then it grew up. And boy was it the stupidest animal ever. I had heard that sheep were dumb but this one was a prime ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Three Stories From Calvary

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 14, 2024
     | 902 views

    Each man on Calvary had a different story to tell.

    “Three Stories from Calvary!” Luke 23:26-43 26 And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus. 27 And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving Your All

    Contributed by Jason Seger on Feb 21, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 21,517 views

    Giving God everything you have is the only acceptable response in light of all He has done for us.

    Giving your all Scripture Text: Romans 12:1-2 Introduction: On Friday a 21 yr. old Olympic Athlete died while practicing for his competition. Years of sacrifice and training: gone in an instant. Olympians are extremely focused individuals. They spend a lifetime preparing physically, mentally, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter For Us: A Unity Not Of Our Making

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 489 views

    Our Lord chose as disciples’ men who were radically different in temperament, personality and political philosophy. It was because of their glaring differences that their unity was so evident.

    Opening illustration: I know, there are so many great verses from John’s remarkable story: “In the beginning was the Word….”, “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us,” “For God so loved the world…,” “In my house are many mansions…,” and more. Why, then, do I love this verse? Simply because in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Enjoy Life Together Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,978 views

    Let us assess ourselves accurately, accept our place in the body and assist others through our gifts.

    Dr. Francis Schaeffer, a noted Evangelical thinker, wrote, “Our relationship with each other is the criterion the world uses to judge whether our message is truthful—Christian community is the final defense of our faith.”[1] Today we will look at how we can enjoy life together as a community. Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Community - Weirdest Herd I've Ever Seen!

    Contributed by Art Good on Jun 20, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,730 views

    What a great description of the church! A weird mix of people of different generations, different personalities, different ethnic, economic, religious backgrounds, who might never hang out together— except for the fact that we all love Jesus!

    “Weirdest herd I’ve ever seen.” (Show clip from Ice Age 1 where the mammoth saves the saber tooth tiger, Diego. Afterwards Diego asks the mammoth why he risked his life to save him. The mammoth replies, "Because that's what you do when you are a part of a herd. To which the sloth says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Circumcision And Other Cutting Edge Issues Series

    Contributed by David Smith on Jul 22, 2010
     | 4,598 views

    "For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you. I testify again to every man who accepts circumcisio

    Cicero's first rule of public speaking was, "render your audience benevolent". We preachers tend to follow that rule by opening our sermons with a joke. But what do you do when the passage you're preaching on includes a statement from St Paul such as the one we find in Galatians 5:12: "I wish that ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Don't Miss The Miracle

    Contributed by Chris Beam on Feb 7, 2015
     | 9,782 views

    Missing, or not accepting, the miracles in Jesus’ life will cause us to miss the miracles God wants to perform in ours.

    The Grave Robber: Don’t Miss the Miracle
John 14:12

I’ve been reading a book called The Grave Robber by Mark Batterson. In this book, the author talks about the incredible power behind the seven miracles that Jesus performed in the Gospel of John, showing us how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conscience And Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 16, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 687 views

    This sermon explores acceptance, faith, judgment, and our belonging to the Lord, emphasizing Christ as our King in life and death.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be here with you today, in the presence of our Lord, to share a message from His Word. We are gathered here, not as strangers or acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, bound together by a love that surpasses understanding. Before we ...read more

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    Be Ye Separate

    Contributed by James Hayden on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 40,487 views

    We as Christians are to be different from the world around us.

    BE YE SEPARATE 2 Corinthians 6:17 17) Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, As Christians we are told by the bible to live holy lives that reflect the nature of God. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Will Norman avatar

    God As Creator/Owner Series

    Contributed by Will Norman on Jul 3, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,078 views

    Most people accept God as Creator without much hesitation, but we find it harder to accept Him as the Owner of our lives. Why? This sermon explores God’s relationship with us as a Creator and how that affects His ownership and it’s role in our lives.

    I. Intro Series: A. Welcome B. Title/Subtitle of Series Explanation i. If you grew up in church ... (There are certain things …) ii. If not you’ve probably heard or read … 4 sp. Laws (campus mins) iii. These often become catch phrases … said but not understood. C. I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Wisdom And The Quality Of Your Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 17, 2019
     | 3,837 views

    A wise person accepts and acts upon realities that others deny or ignore. The sooner we get these down, the better!

    Wisdom and the Quality of Your Life (Proverbs 27:19-26) 1. Some people are amazingly shrewd. Take this joke: 2. Morris (the father) says to his son:“I want you to marry a girl of my choice.” The son says: I will choose my own bride.” Morris says:“But the girl is Bill Gates’daughter.” The son ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sunflower Focus

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,485 views

    A close look at the difference between a relationship with God and religion.

    SUNFLOWER INTRO The Sunflower is probably the most amazing flowers God created. They literally follow the sun. No I don’t know about you, but one the most amazing things I have seen is a field of sunflowers. Watching one follow the sun through is cute. Watching hundreds in absolute unison follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    True Faith Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,328 views

    Churches fight over worship. Members leave over worship. But what is true worship, worship that is acceptable to God?

    Introduction I. Worship A. Church talk about it B. Churches fight about it C. Churches sometimes even split over it. II. When it comes to the issue of worship A. I have heard people say, “I go to that church because of their incredible worship.” B. I have heard people say, “I stopped ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Act Like Men: Duty

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 21, 2012
     | 5,972 views

    We are accepted into God’s Family, but we are appointed to serve. It is our duty as disciples to fulfil the will of the Master.

    “Will any one of you who has a servant plowing or keeping sheep say to him when he has come in from the field, ‘Come at once and recline at table’? Will he not rather say to him, ‘Prepare supper for me, and dress properly, and serve me while I eat and drink, and afterward you will eat and drink’? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist