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  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Parable Of The Crooked Manager

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 21, 2013
     | 6,254 views

    The Parable fo the Crooked Manager, though enigmatic calls us to be singleminded for God and His Kingdom

    Luke 16:1-13 - Parable of the Crooked Manager: (The Message 1-2Jesus said to his disciples, "There was once a rich man who had a manager. He got reports that the manager had been taking advantage of his position by running up huge personal expenses. So he called him in and said, 'What's this I ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Philippians And Stress 4: Performance-Driven Stress Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 26, 2020
     | 4,418 views

    Performance-driven stress is overcome by a clearer focus on Christ. Not pressure to perform, but passion to take hold of the prize.

    PHILIPPIANS AND STRESS: PERFORMANCE-BASED STRESS—Philippians 3:1-21 As we read Philippians, we have been focusing on how to handle stress. One of the biggest sources of stress is pressure to perform. It starts with children: “Be a good boy.” “Be a nice girl.” “Make Dad proud.” “Don’t make us ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Life Worth Following Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 18, 2025
     | 235 views

    A good servant of Christ (1) guards the truth, (2) grows in godliness, and (3) lives the Gospel.

    1 Timothy 4:6-16 A Life Worth Following If you are appointed to be a member of the recruitment committee tasked to recruit a pastor for the church, what would be some of the criteria you would look for? • What qualities do you think you will be looking for in the potential candidates? • Are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Mother's Day - Woman Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 7, 2022
     | 3,533 views

    She was concerned about her family’s needs. She was punctual in feeding them and leading them to bed. She made sure of these important lifestyles.

    Wise Woman - Mothers’ Day Proverbs 31:10-31 Introduction: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Happy Mother’s Day. (All mothers could stand and others can appreciate with a round of applause for their role). Joke: Two mothers were discussing: The first mother asked: How do you get ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Not Worth Comparing -Funeral Service- (For A Person Who Got Saved Before They Died)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 21, 2022
     | 2,049 views

    Today we come to this memorial service with sad hearts, grieving over the death of this loved one.

    We do not like to see our friends and loved ones suffer as he had to suffer in the last few years of his life. But sometimes this suffering is a blessing in disguise. It gives: • A person a chance to reflect on the way they live their life • A person a chance to repent of their sins and make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can We Go Fishing In Heaven? Series

    Contributed by John Bright on May 27, 2023
     | 1,106 views

    This is the last in a 7-part series on The Apostles Creed. I used this as a way to give folks in my new churches an understanding of my beliefs and our common ground as Believers. Teaching sheet at the end of the text.

    Sermon Series “Belief and Faith Coming Together” Week Seven – “Can We Go Fishing in Heaven?” Pastor John Bright – delivered 8/25/19 Philippians 3:17-4:1 “17 Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern. 18 For many walk, of whom I have told you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Charge To The Pastor—keep The End In View Pastor Installation Service

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 16, 2024
     | 2,167 views

    This sermon is a charge to the young person who is about to be installed as the pastor of the church.

    Charge To The Pastor—Keep The End In View Rick Gillespie-Mobley 2 Timothy 4:7-8 1 Peter 5:1-4 Earlier this month, many of us shared in the joy of watching the Olympics. Athletes from all over the world dazzled us with their speed, their swimming, their gymnastics, their team ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Characteristics Of A Christian Soldier

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 24, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 22,411 views

    Are you showing the characteristics of a true Christian Soldier?

    OPENING On June 6th, 1944 at 5:50 in the morning a group of 100,000 plus soldiers set sail for the French shoreline at Normandy, not knowing what laid in wait for them. All they knew was that they had a mission to accomplish and they were focused on that mission. That morning marked the beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Scout Meeting

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 23, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,355 views

    How BP’s words equate with the Christian faith

    Scouts’ St George’s Day 2005 1 Cor 9:24-27 24Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Lie # 10 --Getting Quenches Craving Series

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,707 views

    a look at the tenth commandment

    To "covet" is to DESIRE w/o regards to others The ancient formula of sin - Genesis 3:6 I SAW I DESIRED I TOOK Coveting is a matter of SEEING **Coveting is seeing what we don’t HAVE instead of what we HAVE.** **Coveting keeps us from seeing GOD fully.** The happiest people are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Snapshots Of Growth

    Contributed by Don Hutto on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,172 views

    Father’s Day Sermon, 2001.

    Snapshots of Growth ( Father’s Day Sermon) Colossians 2:1-7 I. Introduction Today, all across America, fathers will go home from church, eat a big meal and head to the easy chair in the living room as their families wait on them hand and foot and treat them like a king. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Next Level

    Contributed by William Noel on Aug 12, 2001
    based on 177 ratings
     | 26,246 views

    How God advances His Children

    “The Next Level” Acts 18:24-28 Introduction Ø Do you know what the difference is between involvement and commitment? Just look at a plate of ham and eggs. The chickens were involved; the pig was committed! Ø This morning, I’d like to preach a message to calls you to be committed, not simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Qualifications Of A Church Planter

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,912 views

    Qualifications of a Church Planter

    Qualifications of a Church Planter I. Spiritual Characteristics A. Committed to Christ, the Church, and to the great commission of Matthew 28:19,20. B. Possessing the gifts, callings, and leading to plant and grow a church. C. Filled by the Spirit of God to love people who may not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Jesus Factor

    Contributed by Jason Winters on Dec 8, 2007
     | 2,833 views

    Three I’s as point on Relational Christianity

    The JESUS Factor I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism 1 Timothy 5:21(NIV) I. Identify those who God wants you to Reach. 15Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    The Disciplined Christian ( I Corithians 9:19-27) Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 23, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,636 views

    I Corithians 9:19-27

    THE DISCIPLINED CHRISTIAN 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 Introduction A. Verses 19 through 23 might sound like the words of a hypocrite to those who do not know Paul’s teaching. B. He is really giving illustrations of how he adapts his ministry to win people to Christ. C. He now uses athletic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist