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  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    A New Ministry Begins

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,523 views

    This is the Induction sermon for the new Assistant Pastor at an inner city church in Toronto

    Can everyone hear me at the back? A preacher asked that once and someone called out: “Yes, but I wouldn't mind changing seats with someone who can't”. Another pastor was greeting folks at the door after the service. A woman came up and said, "Pastor, that was a very good sermon." The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    How Does A Christ-Follower Respond? Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 12, 2013
     | 4,543 views

    As believers, we are called to have a common purpose in everything we do. The Disciples understood the importance of working together by following a unified vision, and we must do the same to bring others into a life of freedom through Jesus Christ.

    How Does a Christ-Follower Respond? Acts 16:1-12 Introduction The Christian brothers and sisters at Antioch had good reason to rejoice -- They had been at the center of a great controversy; and stood firm in it -- The controversy? Answering, “What must we do to be saved?” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Bubble Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 12, 2010
     | 4,462 views

    A sermon on the social "bubble" of Christian culture and how we can reach beyond it to bring more people to Jesus.

    INTRO Video "The Bubble Boy" -- Seinfeld <walk in, in a bubble>  I am so excited about my new bubble  No germs -- no sickness  But hard to live life o Have friends o Have a job o Relate to people  Eventually I would die. * Yet many Christians have made this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Consider Your Strength Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 15, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,990 views

    It’s a wonderful thing when people finally decide to obey God and get busy doing the work He’s called them to do. But there’s always a problem when we decide to get to work, isn’t there? The problem is not necessarily that work’s hard. Most people don’t m

    Week before last, we started looking at this little book of Haggai. And we saw how the Jewish remnant had been in exile in Babylon for many years. The temple had been destroyed, Jerusalem had been destroyed, and they were far away from home. But after a period of time, God allowed them to come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David E. Bowyer Jr. avatar

    The Sleep, The Call, The Answer

    Contributed by David E. Bowyer Jr. on Feb 20, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,270 views

    What does the story from 1 Samuel 3:1-10 tell us. That can be applied to the church

    The Sleep, The call, The answer. (where the word preach Is by itself It is meant as a reminder to let the spirit lead and not just read notes) 1 Samuel 3:1-10 1And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Be Encouragers

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,732 views

    We 'The Church' are called to be differant, not of the world even. We are directed to encourage one another, there is so much that God has done for us so much we can encourage one another about - awesome stuff this encouraging!

    Be Encouragers! Hebrews 10:24-25, Encouragement vs The Great Kiwi Knocking Machine! Play the Song ‘You Ugly’, I just thought we could do with a little entertainment this morning prior to the sermon as you see this song came out of the United States of America, only in the U.S eh what a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Is 2012 The Year God Will Make Big Changes?

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 31, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,281 views

    Looking what God did with 12.

    Is 2012 the year God will make big changes? TWELVE: Perfection of government. Twelve is the number of the Church, both the Old Covenant Church of Israel founded by 12 physical fathers (the 12 sons of Israel) and the New Covenant Church founded by 12 spiritual fathers (the 12 Apostles). This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris McCarthy avatar

    Game Changing Events Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccarthy on Nov 15, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,253 views

    This series is designed to change the way the Church perceives and influences this broken world.

    Game Changer Series Game Changing Events November 14, 2010 VIDEO: MARCUS DUPREE One tackle changed everything. Many would say Marcus missed his calling. What about you? Perhaps you’ve been so busy pursuing a career that you’ve missed your calling. Moses’ career was tending ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Leave The Dead To Bury Their Dead-Follow Me Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 26, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,114 views

    We are called to bring the Gospel to a world that is full of men and women who have no awareness of their need for God.

    Feast of St. Irenaeus June 28 2010 You Will Be My Witnesses The incident reported in Matthew’s Gospel today, is one in which a “man of the book,” literally, or one who studied Torah, declares his willingness to follow Jesus to the end of the earth. Another one, just identified ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Walking In The Light Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,828 views

    Study of the book of Isaiah, Chapter 2. In this message we see God's calling to move into the House of Jacob -- that we would not only move, but that we would bring others as well.

    Walking in the Light Isaiah 2:5 Introduction - Can you imagine for a moment if the literal house of Jacob acknowledged Jesus? - However, these people have a veil over their hearts; to hide the true Messiah - Yet, there is good news – one day they will see Him; and that day we will too - A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • J. Brad Campbell avatar

    To Glorify God Part 2 Series

    Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Sep 23, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,520 views

    Most people know too well the responsibilities of the pastor but over look the responsibilities of the church. This series outlines some of theose biblical task and reveals what the church should be doing in the day and age we live. God Bless, Hope this s

    Responsibility Of The Church To Glorify God Lesson #2 Part B Text: Eph 3:21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. II Th 1:12 That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Believers Are God's Watchmen

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,346 views

    PENTECOST 16 (A) - Believers are God's watchmen. They will warn the wicked. Those who repent will turn and return to God.

    BELIEVERS ARE GOD’S WATCHMEN (Outline) September 12, 2010 - Pentecost 16 - EZEKIEL 33:7-11 INTRO: Responsibility is an underused word in our society today. Very few want to claim responsibil-ity for much of anything. The Lord God Almighty has called each of us out of darkness ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Speak It Out Priest! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 9, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,484 views

    The priesthood of all believers, duty, action, responsibility is that all there is? If so anybody could do it or is there more. Speak it out!

    Forest Gump’s mother was a wise woman! When she said that, “life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get!” When I came to Christchurch I read an article about earthquake fault lines on the Southern Alps, when I discussed this with someone they told me “we’ll be right ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Made To Make A Difference (Acts Conclusion) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,853 views

    This expository sermon series was inspired by Max Lucado's book Outlive Your Life. All the outlines are original, but much credit goes to Max for the content. This a brief conclusion to the series, which was followed by a report given by our mission team

    Made to Make a Difference: Conclusion Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/31/2011 This series is inspired by and portions adapted from Max Lucado’s Out Live Your Life. In case you’ve forgotten what our little starfish friend here (on the PowerPoint slides) is all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    How The World Was Won Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,200 views

    By studying how the church in Acts won so many souls the church today can learn how to be faithful and fruitful in our mission.

    * The primary task of the church must be to carry on the work that Christ began. * His work = Luke 19:10 * Of all the "work" the church does, evangelism (reaching the world with the gospel) is the only duty of the church that cannot be better done in heaven! * The church in Acts understood their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist