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  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Be Encouragers

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,635 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

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    Is 2012 The Year God Will Make Big Changes?

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 31, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,199 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

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    A New Ministry Begins

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,306 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

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    To Glorify God Part 2 Series

    Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Sep 23, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,435 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

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    The Bubble Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 12, 2010
     | 4,365 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
     | 7,867 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
     | 11,175 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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    Living At Four Corners

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,943 views

    Rewritten for Montgomery Hills Baptist Church: a Silver Spring intersection is a metaphor for priorities in giving, teaching young people, engaging in healing, and sharing the Gospel with all.

    To be a Christian is to live in tension with the world around you. You cannot live out your spiritual life in a cocoon; you live it out in the real world, in a community. Some, it is true, go to convents or monasteries; but that’s not an option for most of us, is it? To be a Christian, living ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Very Best

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Aug 17, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,047 views

    A passionate, Biblical appeal for all to give God and on His behalf, our church and community nothing less than our Very Best. A call to revival.

    “THE VERY BEST” Perth Bible Church Sunday August 16, 2009 AM Rev. Todd G. Leupold Setting: removed pulpit, wooden cross center stage OPEN: I believe that one of the most dangerous combinations of two words in the English language is . . . “Good Enough.” Confused? Think about it. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking In The Light Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,718 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

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    Leave The Dead To Bury Their Dead-Follow Me Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 26, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,039 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

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    The Dash - Driven By Eternity Finale Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Apr 16, 2009
     | 9,923 views

    The Dash is the line between our birth and death, it is what speaks of who we were... what does your dash say? This is the finale for a series called "Driven by Eternity" that works at connecting the dots from each of the several sermons in the series.

    The Dash DRIVEN BY ETERNITY Finale What does it mean to be focused on that which is most important… We started this series several weeks ago asking a simple question… “what are you driven by?” We had a funeral yesterday for Dorothy Hicks… Mother in Law to John Alpers, Bill and Dave Alpers ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    In The Hour Of Trial: Open Door

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,330 views

    The doors of the church: some are locked, but panic hardware always lets us out for mission; some are heavily locked, but it is Christ who is our security; and some are never locked, for we are to be open to embrace those who need us.

    Have you ever seen a place with as many doors as this church building has! A hardware salesman would be in heaven, right here! Doors, doors, everywhere doors. There are doors leading to the outside. Eight of them, I think. There are doors inside, leading into the rooms. Some doors take you into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Parmely avatar

    Reaching Out To Sinners

    Contributed by Don Parmely on May 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,456 views

    Stop putting so much effort in trying to win back former church attenders and go after the people no other churches want.

    I. Introduction A. This evening I want us to think outside the box: 1. That is, outside of the box that is the 4 walls of this church. 2. Perhaps even outside the box of our preconceived notions of what evangelism is all about. B. I want to start with asking Sister Van Brocklyn to come and share ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joe Hayes avatar

    The Way We Were, Pt 9 God Food Good Word Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,727 views

    Good Food Good Word, don’t take cheep twisted spiritual food.

    Noel Edmonds hosts a show called “Are you Smarter than a ten year old?” I want to ask you the question this morning “Are you Smarter than the Bible?” We are not going to have a Bible quiz. I am talking about your approach to life and the Bible’s approach to life. Do you know better than the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God