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  • Donald Stevens avatar

    Christian Stewardship - Part Three Series

    Contributed by Donald Stevens on Nov 19, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,623 views

    Third in a series of four messages on Stewardship. Based on UM congregational pledge and UM "Guidelines"

    Proverbs 11:24-29 One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. People curse the man who hoards grain, but blessing crowns him who is willing to sell. He who seeks good ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Fred Mueller avatar

    Cheerful Givers

    Contributed by Fred Mueller on Oct 25, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,915 views

    A sermon preparing the congregation to pledge, emphasizing the need of the giver to give, not the need of the church to "get."

    The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Pentecost XX October 21, 2001 Mt. 5:13-16, II Cor. 9:6-15 “Cheerful Givers” “Giving isn’t about the receiver or the gift but the giver. It’s for the giver.” That’s the theme of our annual stewardship program called ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Hold Up The Light

    Contributed by William White Jr on Jan 20, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,531 views

    It is a textual sermon for I only use the one biblical text I supplied to the congregation.

    HOLD UP THE LIGHT-ISAIAH 49:3-6 I remember some three years ago I visited a nursing home with my mentor, Melvin Black. I was captivated by the singing, moving, and ongoings of the patients there but I took great interest in an African American man pushing himself in a wheelchair. After the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    He Descended Into Hell

    Contributed by Thomas Bracewell on Feb 17, 2001
    based on 110 ratings
     | 6,442 views

    In the Creed there is the statement "He descended into Hell", omitted by many fundamental church congregations: why?!

    “He Descended into hell” Thomas F. Bracewell, OSL Following His crucifixion Christ physical body lay sealed in a tomb for three days. Where did His Spirit go during that period of time? According to St. Peter, “Christ died for sins once and for all, the righteous for the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Thompson avatar

    A House Divided Cannot Stand

    Contributed by David Thompson on Dec 31, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 44,592 views

    This lesson is about unity and division in the body of Christ, and the congregation itself. And then the medicine that cures division.

    A House Divided Cannot Stand Abe Lincoln; was elected to congress in 1847. The Mexican war was going on, and Lincoln opposed the war. His anti war speeches displeased his political supporters, and he knew they wouldn’t re-elect him. So at the end of His term in 1849 he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Right To Get Paid

    Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,167 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

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    Presenting: The Lord's House

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 9, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 22,788 views

    This sermon focuses the congregation on continued growth and health in the church ... and the absolute need to be in unity and not be divisive.

    Audio at: www.sermonlist.com/Presenting.m3u What do you want this church to look like to outsiders? What do you want it to accomplish? As Christians, we should want this church to look inviting to outsiders; a place that is warm and friendly, not a place that is distant and cold. As far as ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Tale Of Two Waters

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,784 views

    To encourage the congregation to draw near to Christ in order to find a genuine quenching for their spiritual thirst.

    A Tale of Two Waters John 4:6-42 (portions) {NIV} Sermon Objective: To encourage the congregation to draw near to Christ in order to find a genuine quenching for their spiritual thirst. Supporting Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7; 1 Corinthians 10:1-4; John 7:37-39 4Now he had to go through Samaria. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Church That Serves Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,941 views

    Congregations are not spiritual spas. They’re places where needs are met and people are served.

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 6:1-7 TITLE: “A CHURCH THAT SERVES” OPEN: A. A number of years ago, a team of white-jacketed scientists marched with clipboards in hand into the barnyard and sat down outside the chicken coop. They were there to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ordination Sermon

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 33,878 views

    Includes vows taken by the men being ordained, vows by their wives, by the Elders and by the congregation in attendance.

    OPEN: Back in 1957 the 1st Brethren Church of Sarasota, Florida had a groundbreaking service. Ordinarily, a church will get a few shovels and certain people will turn over a few chunks of dirt. But recalling the words of Jesus, "Take my yoke upon you," this church decided to borrow an old one-horse ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We've Come Too Far To Turn Back Now

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 30, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 40,007 views

    This message is a celebration and refocusing message for my congregation as we enter into our new sanctuary.

    We Have Come Too Far To Turn Back Now Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16 Introduction: My message this morning is a simple one and it is titled: “We’ve Come Too Far To Turn Back Now.” Last week Jackie told us that we must look forward and that we cannot look back on where we were. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Know Thy Works

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Dec 8, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 23,760 views

    The works of every congregation and that of each individual member are known by God and shall be rewarded by Him.

    I KNOW THY WORKS STUDY TEXT: Rev. 2:1-7 - A letter was written by the Lord to each of seven churches about their conduct and to either commend their actions or condemn them with a call for repentance. - In the introductory part is the comment “I know thy works”. Every one’s works ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Know Thy Works

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Dec 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,891 views

    The works of every congregation and that of each individual member are known by God and shall be rewarded by Him.

    I KNOW THY WORKS STUDY TEXT: Rev. 2:1-7 - A letter was written by the Lord to each of seven churches about their conduct and to either commend their actions or condemn them with a call for repentance. - In the introductory part is the comment “I know thy works”. Every one’s works ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Bonnicksen avatar

    Radical Reliance

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 15, 2011
     | 2,498 views

    Challenging the congregation to live a life of radical reliance, in the model of the Acts 242-47 church

    INTRO I am a typical Westernized American. I am the third of three children, the baby in the family so to speak in a typical, American middle-class family. From my earliest memory my parents spoiled me – not rotten to the core (at least I would like to believe), but I never went ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Mystery Revealed Pt2

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,365 views

    Verse by verse teaching from the prison Epistle Ephesians-Deep and rich for any congregation.

    The Mystery Revealed Text: Ephesians 2: 1-13 Paul writes this letter from a prison somewhere in Rome, so many call this the prison Epistle. The theme of this letter is the mystery unveiled, and the mystery is that the Gentiles should be fellow heirs, of the promises of Christ Jesus. Another ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal