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  • Kenneth Anthony avatar

    The Right To Get Paid

    Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,273 views

    Sermon articulates four reasons why pastors have the right to be financially supported by their congregations.

    The Right To Get Paid Today I’m going to speak on topic that I’ve dreaded preaching about for over fifteen years. The topic is controversial and the preacher delivering the sermon is immediately judged unfavorably. My topic is clergy compensation. Here’s the controversy. First, clergy who ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • R. Escoanyelin Ortiz avatar

    Christmas Is All About Christ

    Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Dec 23, 2011
     | 3,571 views

    What Christmas is all about?

    All of us loves gifts. But Christmas is not about gifts. It is not about Saint Clause. It is not about a party or even eating much. Christmas is about Someone coming to save us. Salvation is the theme of Christmas! In Luke 1:31 the Name of the Savior is Jesus. Jesus means "the Lord saves" or "the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Thank God For Brothers & Sisters

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,425 views

    This sermon was used to recognize and appreciate the lay pastors in our congregation.

    Thank God For Brothers & Sisters GNLCC 10/29/06 2 Samuel 23:8-23 Romans 16:1-16 Today we have set aside a Sunday to remember the work of our Lay Pastors. The Bible says give honor to whom honor is due. They are certainly worthy of our honor. They have been true team players. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Your Resume Is Great, So What?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 7, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,489 views

    Great resume, but still an unprofitable servant. Don't sweat it!

    Having been in ministry of some form since 1975 I have seen a few things. Some have been great and others not so great. I have had some victories and fallen on my face. Yet, I have always had the desire to serve the Lord and have pressed on looking for His grace and wisdom to lead me on though ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    How To Get Along In Church - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 2, 2024
     | 834 views

    Let us head Apostle Paul’s teaching and live in peace with one another by admonishing the sinful, encouraging the timid, helping the weak, and being patient with those who occasionally miss the mark of Christ’s holiness!

    How to Get Along in Church – Part I 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Following his discussion on the Day of the Lord (5:1-11), Paul concludes his letter by addressing practical matters related to congregational life and worship (5:12-22). He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Disciplines For True Disciples – Matthew 6 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 22, 2025
     | 366 views

    JESUS teaches his followers Three Spiritual Disciplines regarding Giving/Charity, Fasting and Prayer toward GOD.

    2025.02.23 Sermon Notes. SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES FOR TRUE DISCIPLES – MATTHEW 6. William Akehurst, HSWC Big Idea: JESUS teaches his followers Three Spiritual Disciplines regarding Giving/Charity, Fasting and Prayer toward GOD. Scriptures: Matthew 6:1-34, Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 6:33, Ecclesiastes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Money Is A Necessity But Is Not Felicity Series

    Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Nov 11, 2011
     | 5,210 views

    MONEY IS NECESSARY BUT IT CAN NOT MAKE YOU HAPPY

    MONEY IN ITSELF IS NOT BAD, WHAT MATTER IS HOW WE USE MONEY. IT IS LIKE THE INTERNET, THE INTERNET IS NOT, BUT WHAT MATTERS IS HOW YOU USE THE INTERNET. 1 TIMOTHY 6:!0 DECLARES THAT THE LOVE OF MONEY IS A ROOT OF ALL EVIL. GOD IS NOT AGAINTS YOU HAVING MONEY, HE IS AGAINTS YOU WORSHIPPING MONEY. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Parable Of The Unjust Steward Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 28, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 13,995 views

    This man was dishonest, but he was still commended for his shrewd investing and wise prudence in preparing for the future. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Parable of the Unjust Steward Luke 16:1-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/UnjustSteward.html Ever made the “march in” at your work? You know, where you get up your nerve and march in and quit? What a feeling when you first walk out—“I’m free!” No longer the slave of that man or this place. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Downside Of An Economic Upturn Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019
     | 2,824 views

    We as Americans are consumed with prosperity. This passage points out the place of prosperity in the rise and power of Babylon in the end times.

    - To gain the world and lost your (national) soul, that’s indeed a tragedy. - We want to talk about gaining the world tonight and what the tragic cost sometimes is. FOURTH OF JULY CHURCH SERVICE: We praise God for letting us participate in America’s prosperity. - Churches often celebrate God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bible: Standing On The Promises

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 11,924 views

    The benefits of knowing and believing God’s promises in His Word.

    The Bible: Standing On The Promises (Hebrews 4:1-2) [HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/standing.html] The last time I spoke, I emphasized the importance of learning God’s Word. Jesus Himself said in John 8:31-32 that only believers who ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    Body Language Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,928 views

    The Bible speaks of the church as the Body of Christ for a reason, but most believers fail to celebrate their unique place in the body.

    The ancient Romans had an aphorism that went “Mens sana in corpore sanos.” It means, “A healthy mind in a healthy body.” The ancients were quite correct that the two go together. The mind directs the body. It may do it on a subconscious or even unconscious level, but without signals from the brain, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ron Conn avatar

    Why Jesus Chose A Donkey

    Contributed by Ron Conn on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,195 views

    Are You a Donkey?

    “Why Jesus Chose the Donkey” Matthew 21:1-9 Palm Sunday 2005 Small Standard Donkey: A subdivision of the Standard grouping. Small standard stand above 36" and up through 40", often with a miniature background. This includes donkeys up to 38" if they have no registered miniature parents or ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    What Do The Magi's Gifts Mean Today?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 2, 2021
     | 1,772 views

    The gifts that the magi presented to the baby Jesus have metaphorical meaning. What do they mean today?

    The story about the three magi visiting the baby Yeshua is a problematic story. If such an event took place, why is it only found in Matthew's Gospel? The idea of three magi traveling from Persia to Judea is fascinating. The narrative says that they followed the Bethlehem star. Many people ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Are You Confused Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 9, 2017
     | 4,725 views

    This is the conclusion of my series "Are You Confused?" Part 3 focuses on the movies (images, thoughts, desires) that continously play in our minds.

    Are You Confused – Part 3 Scriptures: Romans 12:2; Joshua 24:15; 1 Kings 18:21; Mark 5:25-34 This message will conclude this series titled, “Are You Confused.” In Parts 1 and 2, I focused on how Christians are confused about our identity and our authority as Christians. If we do not understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Characters Of Christmas - Shepherds And Wisemen Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 10, 2023
     | 2,139 views

    This is the third in the series, Characters of Christmas. This message looks at the Shepherds and the wisemen.

    Characters of Christmas 3 Shepherds and Wisemen - Read Luke 2:1-20; Matthew 2:1-12 In these passages new find the accounts of 2 different groups of people, first the shepherds and second the wise men. These are very different groups of people, from very different backgrounds. I. DIFFERENCES ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist