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  • Wes Richard avatar

    I Have A Dream

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,264 views

    Using the pattern of MLK’s famous speech, this message tries to set forth a congregational vision.

    I have a dream (With apologies to MLK, jr. 1962) In the Old Testament we are told that young men shall see visions and old men shall dream dreams (Joel 2:28). Some of you know that 3 or 4 times a year I am blessed with dreams about this congregation while I sleep. In most of these dreams I see ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Darrell Jones avatar

    There Ain't No Savior Beside My Savior!

    Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 5, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 4,758 views

    A simple message you can build upon. I trust it will bless you and your congregation.

    The latter part of this verse declares by the Word of God Himself that "there is no savior beside Me." With that being said, and knowing that we cannot know God but by revelation, these words imply certain things about the character of our God The Word of God often repeats certain truths to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Adonai

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 8, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,326 views

    To call on the congregation to make God the Lord of their lives. To discuss the meaning of God’s Name - Adonai

    Adonai Genesis 15:2 Purpose Statement: To call on the congregation to call God the Lord of their lives. Background In chapter 14, Abram has returned from battle and rescued Lot. Abram refers to God as Lord (Jehovah) God Most High (El Elyon). But, this is the first time he acknowledges God as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    We Are Family Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Aug 29, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 28,294 views

    On the 30th anniversary of this congregation, let us remember how great is the bond that unites us.

    We are Family Cornwall 30th anniversary service July 26, 2003 Good afternoon everyone. It’s wonderful to be together with so many of you today. Thank you for traveling here from some distances and for planning to join together today for this special service- an early celebration of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William Sessums, Jr. avatar

    Installation Service

    Contributed by William Sessums, Jr. on Sep 17, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 20,977 views

    A sermon for a friend’s installation service at a new congregation using a text that was one of his favorites.

    Installation Service September 14, 2003 Ephesians 6:19-20 Introduction and remarks Eph 6:19-20 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Bruce Morrison avatar

    The Ordinance Of Headship And Submission

    Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Sep 23, 2003
    based on 106 ratings
     | 14,053 views

    Success or failure in husband/wife, parent/child, pastor/congregation, relationships depend on the observance of this ordinance.

    The Ordinance of Headship and Submission Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16 The meaning of “Ordinance” "Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you." 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Sheldon Boyd avatar

    If God Is So Good Why Do I Feel So Bad? Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,066 views

    This is part of a series I did on topics my congregation requested. Several of these messages are two parts.

    YOU ASKED FOR IT IF GOD IS SO GOOD, WHY DO I FEEL SO BAD? Sunday April 30, 2006 Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 4:12-19 Intro. A. Today we are beginning a new sermon series called “You Asked For It.” These are sermons on subjects that you have requested. I am very excited about sharing this ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    If God Is So Good Why Do I Feel So Bad? Pt.2 Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,235 views

    This is part of a series I did on topics my congregation requested. Several of these messages are two parts.

    YOU ASKED FOR IT IF GOD IS SO GOOD WHY DO I FEEL SO BAD? Pt.2 Sunday May 14, 2006 Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 4:12-19 Intro. A. Today we are going to finish our look at this very important subject of suffering especially as it relates to suffering in the lives of Christians. Since it has ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Sheldon Boyd avatar

    What's Wrong With Gambling? Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,732 views

    This is part of a series I did on topics my congregation requested. Several of these messages are two parts.

    YOU ASKED FOR IT WHAT’S WRONG WITH GAMBLING? Sunday May 21, 2006 Scripture Reference: 1 Timothy 6:9-11 Intro. A. I just want to begin this message today by saying, “You Asked For It.” This is not going to be an easy message for me to preach but for some of you it will not be an easy message ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Sheldon Boyd avatar

    Straight Living In A Crooked World Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,493 views

    This is part of a series I did on topics my congregation requested. Several of these messages are two parts.

    YOU ASKED FOR IT STRAIGHT LIVING IN A CROKKED WORLD Sunday May 28, 2006 Scripture Reference: 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Intro. A. Today we are going to look at the subject of Holiness. When I began this series and I spoke on the topic of suffering I said that I felt like I was standing at the edge ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Sheldon Boyd avatar

    Straight Living In A Crooked World Pt.2 Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,397 views

    This is part of a series I did on topics my congregation requested. Several of these messages are two parts.

    YOU ASKED FOR IT STRAIGHT LIVING IN A CROOKED WORLD Sunday May 28, 2006 Scripture Reference: 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Intro. A. Last week we began our look at the subject of Holiness. This was another one of these topics that was simply to large for me to fully preach in just one message so I ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Sheldon Boyd avatar

    A Big Little Problem Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,129 views

    This is part of a series I did on topics my congregation requested. Several of these messages are two parts.

    YOU ASKED FOR IT A BIG LITTLE PROBLEM Sunday June 11, 2006 Scripture Reference: James 3:1-12 Intro. A. [] Did you hear about the three preachers who went fishing together? After they got out into the middle of the lake they started confessing to each other the sins that seem to continue to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Sheldon Boyd avatar

    How To Manage Your Money Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,374 views

    This is part of a series I did on topics my congregation requested. Several of these messages are two parts.

    YOU ASKED FOR IT HOW TO MANAGE YOUR MONEY Sunday July 16, 2006 Scripture Reference: 1 Timothy 6:3-19 Intro. A. Today we are going to begin our look at the last subject that you requested to hear a message about. Now as we look at this final subject I want to remind you one more time that ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Brandon Hatfield avatar

    How Big Is Your God?

    Contributed by Brandon Hatfield on Jun 1, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,393 views

    This sermon will help your congregation begin to grasp the enormity of God by discussing a few of His characteristics

    WGCC How Big Is Your God? Isn’t it amazing to see how things can change so drastically in a short amount of time? I mean you hear people talk about the good ‘ol days. A time when things were supposedly better than they are now, I assume people here in Illinois ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    The Baptism Of Jesus - Going Deeper Into Service

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 20, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,703 views

    A short talk encouraging the congregation to see that God wants us to become more like Jesus.

    Matthew 3: 13-17 Are there some things that we would never expect the Queen to have to do? I guess we wouldn’t expect her to be on the ‘phone arranging all of her appointments because she has a secretary to do that. If she attends a major engagement – perhaps as the Patron of a charity – and there ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican