Sermons about Clergy Appreciation

Called To Be A Priest

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 16, 2006

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What does it mean to be a part of a holy nation, a people belonging to God, the priesthood of all believers?

CALLED TO BE A PRIEST I Peter 2:9-10 Intro: As many of you know I come from a very strong Irish Catholic family with lots of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Several of my mom’s relatives are Nuns and Priests, and a few on my dad’s side as well. Growing up in my family as in all Good Irish ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

The Da Vinci Code: The Bible: Fact Or Fiction? Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on May 22, 2006

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The book and movie, The Da Vinci Code, has sparked a serious examination of the veracity and reliability of the Biblical record. This message helps answer the questions, is the Bible good history, good science, and good psychology?

The Bible: Fact or Fiction? Matthew 7: 24-27 The movie, The Da Vinci Code, opened in theaters around the country on Friday. Anne and I went to see it. Unlike many in the Catholic Church who have called for a ban or boycott of the movie, I believe every thinking person should read the book ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Way To Be A Great Dad

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 9, 2016

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1. Stop following misguided feelings (vs. 23-28). 2. Seek godly guidance (vs. 29-30). 3. Put your confidence in Christ (vs. 31). 4. Strive to be a spiritual leader for your family (vs. 31-32). 5. Show the kindness of our Savior (vs. 33-34).

God's Way to Be a Great Dad Acts 16:23-34 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 21, 2015 BACKGROUND: *In Acts 16, Paul and his mission team were trying to find out where the Lord wanted them to go next. Then in vs. 9-10: 9. A vision appeared to Paul in the night. A man of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:23-34

Denomination: Baptist

Naked And Not Ashamed Series

Contributed by Rob Morton on Jun 5, 2001

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Building trust within a marriage. God wants us to be uninhibited, transparent within marriage.

Becoming One Flesh Part 2, Naked and not ashamed: trust. Genesis 2:20-25. May 27 The book of Genesis records for us the original marriage, Adam and Eve’s, and it describes for us what marriage was intended to be by God. God placed these two together in the Garden of Eden and gave them to each ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:20-25, 1 Corinthians 7:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Excited About God On Trinity Sunday

Contributed by William Howard on Jun 2, 2007

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Trinity Sunday is a great day for thinking about God and celebrating his grace

Romans 5.1-11 Excited about God on Trinity Sunday Prayer: Lord, open our hearts and minds to the wonder of your glory and your love, in Jesus’ name. Trinity Sunday is the one that clergy are supposed to dread, when it comes to thinking about what to preach. Attempts to make it all simple with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Sarcasm Of Jesus (Luke 13:31-35)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 2, 2007

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It doesn’t take much to twist genuine faith into something sick and destructive. There is a fine line between an unshakeable faith in a God who will never let His holy city.

I’ve been to Jerusalem. It was nearly three years ago now, and my memory has faded somewhat, but I’ve got some slides I can show you! No, don’t panic! I haven’t got them with me! In fact, I didn’t take any slides while I was there. I took some video, but I don’t have that with me either. At any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Power Of Encouragement

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 25, 2007

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There are eight ways the Bible suggests we can encourage one another.

The Power of Encouragement 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Sermon Objective: There are eight ways the Bible suggests we can encourage one another. Intro: We have all watched infants who were on the verge of taking their first unassisted steps. For several days or weeks they stand alone confidently for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Denomination: Nazarene

If You Want To Walk On Water, You Have To Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 22, 2010

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God is calling his rural church to change. Stop looking at the waves and see them instead as an opportunity for mission

Sermon: If you want to walk on water, you better get out of the boat! 1. Introduction: I would like to focus on two particular verses from our Gospel reading today. They occur in the middle of the story of Jesus walking on the water. The disciples have run into a storm on the middle of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Anglican

Honoring God Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Sep 22, 2008

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In this passage, Nebuchadnezzar gives us two lessons in how to bring Honor to God.

Honoring God: Daniel 4:28-35 Sermon by CH(CPT) Keith J. Andrews All scripture marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001. Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. This morning I bring to you a story of Nebuchadnezzar. Nebuchadnezzar was the great king of Babylon the great hero of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:28-35

Denomination: Baptist

Pastoral Authority Not Pastoral Acquiescence

Contributed by James Groce on Apr 18, 2001

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Government presents the case that rebellion could possibly exist. Rebellion indisputably declares that government does exist!

Pastoral Authority Not Pastoral Acquiescence Elder James Groce Pastor of Calvary Apostolic Tabernacle Molino, Florida Text: Romans 13:1-7 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Elders' "P.l.a.c.e." In The Body Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 13, 2012

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The role of the elders is to protect, lead, admonish, care for and equip the local church.

Since we have people here at TFC who have come from all kinds of different church backgrounds, we have all been exposed to different models of church leadership and structure. So as we address that topic here for several weeks, this is going to be an area where many of us may struggle with trying ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-35

Denomination: Baptist

"A Portrait Of The Church"

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 31, 2009

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As we begin the New Year, our congregation needs to seek to further our work to be like the church described in the New Testament.

“PORTRAIT OF THE CHURCH” 1 PETER 2:4-10 OPEN On the wall near the main entrance to The Alamo in San Antonio, TX is a portrait with the following inscription: James Butler Bonham – no picture of him exists. This portrait is of his nephew, Major James Bonham, deceased, who greatly resembled ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning From The First Church

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 27, 2007

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After the Day of Pentecost the first Church was a Learning, Expectant, Active, Generous, United, Evangelistic Church. We have much to learn!

At the start of the year some of you were worried that I had developed a bit of a fixation with pews. If taken out of context it was possible to think that the new Vicar was calling for a return to pews in the church. Personally, I wondered if my reference to pews had anything to do with my concern ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Anglican

Worship Is A Verb

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Aug 10, 2013

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We worship God in the way we live. Worship is a matter of obedience and service: if we love God with all of our hearts and treat others as if they were Christ, we are worshiping God faithfully. Church ritual will never replace real worship. We must repent

Everyday Christianity with Pastor Kenn Shedenhelm Biblical and theological thoughts on life and events in life. Some will come packaged as sermons- some simply as reflections. Classic Like most of Israel’s prophets, Isaiah was concerned with matters of mercy and justice, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"The World Is My Parish" -The Life Of John Wesley Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 17, 2015

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John Wesley's faith-journey and his efforts to revitalize faith in England and America, which led to the establishment of the Methodist Church.

John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, was born in 1703 from a devout Anglican family in Epworth, England. His father Samuel was a minister; his mother Susanna spent quality time with each child and was determined to bring her many children to a clear understanding of Christian teachings. Both of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Congregational

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