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  • John Hamby avatar

    The Central Role Of The Pastor Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 23,173 views

    # 6 in a series on 1 Timothy this sermon deals with the role of the pastor in the local church.

    “The Central Role of the Pastor !” 1 Timothy 3:1-7 What is a pastor suppose to look like? I have been told on occasion you don’t look like a preacher. I don’t know whether that is an insult or a compliment. Someone wrote a facetious account called “The Perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Repentance Series

    Contributed by Mark Adams on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 33 ratings
     | 19,128 views

    This uses Joel 2 as a base passage, and talks about the urgency, nature of, and rewards of true repentance.

    (Note to reader: I am heavily indebted to Raymond C. Ortlund Jr. in my preparation of this sermon. It is largely based on a chapter in his book "When God Comes To Church" called "We Return to God" Also, at any place where verse numbers are given with no other information, it is understood that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Share Your Faith With Others

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 19, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,740 views

    Four prinicples for sharing Christ

    Dr. Jones wrote, “The concealing and neglect of certain truths and certain aspects of Christian truth has always been the chief characteristic of every period of decline in the history of the church. When the church did not seem to count at all you will find without exception the thing that has ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Where Is God When Disaster Strikes

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 5, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 9,113 views

    A serious look at quetions believers face in the aftermath of a natural disaster like Hurricane Katrina.

    Where Is God When Disaster Strikes? Romans 8:18-28 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO We have all witnessed the horrific aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Rose and I had a special interest in those events as we watched them unfold last Monday. We were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Take Up Your Cross Daily And Follow Christ

    Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 17, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 21,239 views

    “If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it” Mat. 16:24-25.

    Theme: Take up your cross daily and follow Christ Text: Jer. 20:7-9; Rom. 12:1-2; Mat. 16:21-27 An important question we all need to ask ourselves is how a person becomes a Christian and what is expected of Christians? Peter confessed Jesus to be the Son of God but did not behave as if he believed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Warriors Song

    Contributed by Rev. A. Cole on Oct 6, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,583 views

    It is about young warriors needed in the church.

    A Warrior’s Song 1 Samuel 16:14-18 (New King James Version) 14 But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and a distressing spirit from the LORD troubled him. 15 And Saul’s servants said to him, “Surely, a distressing spirit from God is troubling you. 16 Let our master now command your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Reap What You Sojourn

    Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,188 views

    How does the church escape the "Adding Members" model and revert to a biblical definition of evangelism? This message uses Jesus’ challenge that "the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few" in incite compassionate outreach.

    “You Reap What You Sojourn” by Matthew Everhard. Originally preached on Sunday Morning, July 4th, 2004 at Hudson Presbyterian Church. Words 2205 Their primary concern was membership. Specifically, that membership was on the rise. Well, either that or member PLEDGES-- those were equally important. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus Sense Of Humor

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 108 ratings
     | 29,156 views

    A sermon for the 16th Sunda after Pentecost Proper 20

    16th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 20 Luke 16:1-13 "Jesus Sense of Humor" "He also said to the disciples, "There was a rich man who had a steward, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his goods. And he called him and said to him, ’What is this that I hear about you? Turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Knowing The Power Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 2, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,553 views

    It is so easy to put the hope of our salvation onto our achievements as believers. Paul not only shows us the uselessness of such an exercise, he also points us to the only source of our hope which is the resurrection of Jesus.

    Philippians 3:1-11 Knowing The Power of the Resurrection Scripture Readings:- Romans 6:1-14. Philippians 3:1-11. Beloved in the Lord Jesus Christ, I want you to recall for a moment the transformations which took place in the lives of various people who witnessed the resurrection of our Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Narnia: Here Is Your Brother Series

    Contributed by Merwin Rylaarsdam on Jan 4, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,637 views

    Reacceptance of a fallen and forgiven Christian into the faith is not an option.

    Sermon – “Here Is Your Brother” Scripture: Luke 7:36-50 ‘Tis the season for parties. They might be parties which people look forward to all year, or they might be parties that we dread. It might be a large work-related party where the political thing to do is show up, or it might be a large ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Problem Of Pride Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,508 views

    A life livedin pride is compared to a life lived in perspective.

    SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 4:6-21 TITLE: “THE PROBLEM OF PRIDE” INTRODUCTION: A. A young lawyer has just opened his new practice. On his very first day, he sits at his desk waiting and hoping for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    #1 And Proud Of It

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 68 ratings
     | 9,880 views

    A sermon dealing with pride. Examples of pride, pitfalls of pride and how to overcome pride.

    There is an old saying: ‘Second place is okay if you don’t mind being first in a long line of losers.’ Nobody wants to be in 2nd place, do they? We all want to be in first place. We all want to be the winner, no matter what it is we have won at. In June 1974, Richard Nixon’s administration ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    The Heart Of Christ

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 10, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,599 views

    Today is Palm Sunday, the day when Jesus opened his heart for all to see. In his heart, we see where his true treasure was.

    The Heart of Christ Luke 19:29-40. Palm Sunday, April 9, 2006 Back in February, Tony Campolo addressed the National Pastor’s Convention in San Diego, California. He told a story about the pastor in his church (he attends an African American Church in Philadelphia) speaking to the graduating ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Edwards avatar

    Freedom Series

    Contributed by Mark Edwards on Apr 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,519 views

    This morning we want to deal with some of the tensions, some of the prisons that we put ourselves in because of finances.

    Show two videos on possessions Civil Action Willy wonka and the chocolate factory In December last year the reserve bank of Australia released figures which indicate that the average Australian household has doubled their debt in the last five years. Today Australian families owe 720 billion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Gospel Of Jesus: When God Shows Thru Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 26, 2006
    based on 264 ratings
     | 88,786 views

    The beatitudes--The opening lines of ’the greatest sermon ever preached by the greatest preacher Who ever lived!’ Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    When God Shows Thru [The Beatitudes] The Gospel of Jesus Matthew 5:1-5 One Sunday as they drove home from church, a little girl turned to her mother and said, "Mommy, there’s something about the preacher’s message this morning that I don’t understand." The mother said, "Oh? What is it?" The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist