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  • Michael Stark avatar

    You Don't Have To Be A Star To Be In My Show

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 23, 2021
     | 2,646 views

    Recognition of those who advance the cause of Christ through quiet service within the assembly of the righteous.

    “Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, who risked their necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks, but all the churches of the Gentiles give thanks as well. Greet also the church in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in Asia. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love In Large Denominations

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,176 views

    We have ’Free Church Homecoming’ - an ecumenical service once a year. This sermon is an encouragement to go and to be the church universal, not just a congregation.

    I have a confession to make. I have not been looking forward to Free Church as I ought. I remember when I attended my first one eight years ago, I looked forward to it. But nowadays, sometimes it seems like it’s getting just a little bit old. It’s tempting to say that the idea has had its day and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nanny, Nanny,...

    Contributed by Thomas Morgan on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,101 views

    Utiilizes a transistion from Paul to James to discuss congregational unity.

    “Nanny, Nanny,…………” January 18, 2004 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Please join me in a word of prayer. “Heavenly Father, please open our ears that we might hear, open our eyes that we might see your miracles in our life each and every day, open our hearts that we might love one another. Finally, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Look Back At Sunrise

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 13, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 3,598 views

    Not a sermon, but a farewell statement given to the congregation at Sunrise Presbyterian Church

    I have been reflecting on what we have accomplished at Sunrise. When I came here, Sunrise was a hurting and very conflicted church. But it was clear that this was not your nature. Your nature was to be "the church where love lights the way." I remember my first Session meeting -- elders yelling ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Is "Great Gain" For You?

    Contributed by Monte Robinson on Jul 18, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,671 views

    Challenge your congregation to have contentment by increasing godliness in their lives.

    1 Timothy 6:3-10 PRAY ILL: Early African converts to Christianity were earnest and regular in private devotions. Each one reportedly had a separate spot in the thicket where he would pour out his heart to God. Over time the paths to these places became well worn. As a result, if one of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thank God For Brothers & Sisters

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,967 views

    This sermon was used to recognize and appreciate the lay pastors in our congregation.

    Thank God For Brothers & Sisters GNLCC 10/29/06 2 Samuel 23:8-23 Romans 16:1-16 Today we have set aside a Sunday to remember the work of our Lay Pastors. The Bible says give honor to whom honor is due. They are certainly worthy of our honor. They have been true team players. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    On The Run

    Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Jun 14, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 3,621 views

    This sermon is to help the congregation assess where they stand in their Christian Walk

    On The Run 2 Timothy 4:7 ”I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith;” “PRAY” 1. Runners "Achievers are not only persistent, they are also hard workers who believe in themselves." - Timothy L. Griffith -Confident in the calling of God on their lives Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Growing Deeper & Reaching Wider

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,056 views

    Challenge to congregation to follow pattern for church growth in Acts 2

    GROWING DEEPER, REACHING WIDER Text: Acts 2:42-47 I. GROWING DEEPER A. Who needs to grow deeper? 1. People who had just receive Christ. 2. People who are suffering from trials and persecution. 3. People who live and work among unbelievers. 4. People who are in the service. 5. All Christians need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Unchanging God In An Everchanging World

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,457 views

    Exhort congregation that we serve an God who is faithful and true

    Look with me at how this world has changed in the two millennia since Christ’s birth. Empires have expanded and vanished; brilliant men and their ideas have enlightened and been forgotten. Poverty, plagues, persecution, prosperity, have criss-crossed with the history of humanity. Men have ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007
     | 3,241 views

    First of series of initial 2007 series based on congregational requests.

    (Cover slide) The movie ‘Shrek 2,’ includes an obnoxious, for lack of a better word, but faithful donkey by the name of ‘donkey.’ The movie is a humorous and satirical take on our favorite childhood fairy tales and includes a trip to that magical place of ‘Far Far Away’ complete with a Hollywood ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Godsfearlessvictors

    Contributed by Jeff Poms on Jan 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,283 views

    This will get your congregation going in the morning a challenge and call to arms.

    Title: God’s fearless victors. Text: Joshua 1:1-8 Introduction: All of you here today in some way or another, like it or not are in a battle. Small ones big ones lengthy or short they just exist. I believe their purpose is pruning! John 15. Ya know a tree grows the most at the breaking points- ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    The Aged Man: His Family And Church

    Contributed by Michael Reeves on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 138 ratings
     | 12,212 views

    A sermon that encourages the older Christian men in a congregation to remain faithful.

    Introduction: As I have been sharing these messages on the family I have had the privilege of looking at each of you and you at me. Many of the messages that I have presented so far in this series of studies have been directed toward the younger members of the congregation who still have children ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do It With Thy Might

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 16,738 views

    Challenge to the congregation to give God the best of your talents and labor.

    There was a young boy who was the son of a drifter. This boy worked as a store clerk for a while, but the store failed. He bought a partnership in another store, but it failed also. He ran for legislature and lost both times. He ran for vice-president and lost. He became the 16th President of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Passion And Purpose Of The Urban Pastor

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,094 views

    This sermon is a charge to the congregation for the ordination service of an inner city pastor.

    Ordination Service for Outreach Pastor - The Passion and Purpose of the Urban Pastor Ephesians 4:1-5, 11-13; 1 Peter 2:9-10 This is a very special day. I appreciate that you’ve joined us here today. This is a day where we come together to worship God, which has always been the way of God’s people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Corporate Versus Private Worship

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,151 views

    A Sermon for Ash Wednesday, with outreach to two congregations without pastors.

    Ash Wednesday, February 6, 2008 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, this evening we begin another season of Lent, another journey in faith as we attempt to follow our Lord on the road to Jerusalem and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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