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  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Things I'm Thankful For

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on May 6, 2023
     | 2,734 views

    This is a non-traditional funeral message for my mom, for a largely Christian congregation

    Funeral Mama’s - Things I’m Grateful For I have to admit, this funeral is a little more difficult than many I have done. And I’m not talking about it being difficult because of the emotions that are involved, rather I’m talking about it being difficult because I couldn’t decide what to say. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Faith That Can Be Seen SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 18, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 871 views

    Help my congregation understand that they must have faith to receive their blessings.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am so glad to see each and every one of you here today. I am filled with joy and gratitude that we are all gathered here in the house of the Lord, ready to receive His word and His blessings. Today, we are going to embark on a journey through ...read more

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    Unified Front SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023
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     | 1,324 views

    Help my congregation understand about sticking together and supporting the pastor.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather together in this sacred space, under the protective and loving gaze of our Heavenly Father, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a new day, a new opportunity to grow in faith and unity. Today, we are here to discuss a ...read more

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    Revelation Lesson #3 Series

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Mar 13, 2024
     | 738 views

    We have seen Jesus is in the midst of all congregations of the ‘church’; body of Christ. Each congregation and all members of the body are represented by the seven candles on the candlestick. Now we will see ‘seven churches’

    Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John. I am Phillip Smith, your host and fellow servant of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. DISCLAIMER: I am not a university trained Theologian. I do not believe one must have a college degree to understand the prophecy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When The Elder Sins Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 16, 2014
     | 5,103 views

    Elders are to be honoured for their labour. However, elders are to be held accountable before the congregation to discharge their appointment in a faithful manner.

    “Do not admit a charge against an elder except on the evidence of two or three witnesses. As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear. In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of the elect angels I charge you to keep these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Toxic Religion Vs Growing In Grace! Series

    Contributed by Roger Spackman on Feb 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,135 views

    Toxic Religion! Series covering 21 areas of Toxic Religion that are ’burning’ the church, both pastors and congregations. You won’t like this series, but you need it, so does your congregation!

    Full Printed Booklet, available BEFORE church for every attendee. Word count 4,200. Time to preach. 40 minutes. Toxic Religion verses Growing in Grace! Study Number One - Introduction March 06th 2007 Pastor Roger Spackman Te Atatu Baptist Church C:\…Preaching Teaching\Toxic Religion 01.doc © ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thinking Of Others Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 24, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 8,288 views

    This is the fourth and final sermon in the series, "Becoming A Contagious Congregation, A Study of the Church at Antioch".

    One last paragraph about the church at Antioch. "And in those days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch. And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encouragement & Appreciation

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 26, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 58,762 views

    This is a sermon for Pastor Appreciation Day in which the pastors express encouragement and appreciation for the congregation.

    Encouragement and Appreciation 1 Samuel 25:1-13 Luke 17:11-19 Pastor Appreciation Day GNLCC 10/21/2001 When you ask for the name of a great apostle in the Scriptures, the two names that most easily come to mind are the Apostle Paul and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Prospering In A New Church Plant

    Contributed by Darron Edwards on Apr 9, 2004
    based on 97 ratings
     | 23,018 views

    How to prosper in a new church plant, start-up, or re-start congregation

    HOW TO PROSPER IN A NEW CHURCH PLANT Habakkuk 3: 17 - 19 INTRODUCTION: I have the greatest respect for anyone who can do anything from scratch. It is so easy to go out and "buy the instant formula" or purchase the product already made so that all that needs to happen is a "re-heating process". ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Sheep Is A Sheep. A Shepherd Is A Shepherd.

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,553 views

    A sermon that explains what to expect in the members of a congregation and what to expect from the Shepherd.

    September 26, 2004 Luke 15:1-10 Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear him. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” Then Jesus told them this parable: “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Is The Fruit Of Anger?

    Contributed by Monte Robinson on Sep 4, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,756 views

    Give your congregation the tools they need to spot, control, and overcome anger in their lives.

    Introduction: A time when I was very angry... I. Let’s take a look at two types of anger scenarios: A. One type is when we, are being petty 1. These are misunderstandings; someone has a bad tone of voice; someone takes their bad day out on us, someone messes with our pet peeves, or we don’t get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Show Me Your Glory!

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jan 2, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,332 views

    To encourage the congregation to have the same kind of hunger and thirst for God that Moses had

    Showmeyourglory For 12/5/04 pm service SBC Philippi Show Me Your Glory! Exodus 33:7-23 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation to have that same kind of hunger and thirst for more of God like Moses did. Our passage begins at a very difficult time in the history of Israel. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Stewardship - Part Four Series

    Contributed by Donald Stevens on Nov 19, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,362 views

    Fourth of four messages on stewardship. Based on UM congregational pledge and UM "Guidelines"

    2 Samuel 24:18-25 On that day Gad went to David and said to him, "Go up and build an altar to the LORD on the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite." So David went up, as the LORD had commanded through Gad. When Araunah looked and saw the king and his men coming toward him, he went out and bowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Good Man Is Hard To Find

    Contributed by Tommy Davis on Apr 5, 2006
    based on 108 ratings
     | 70,374 views

    Men’s Day Celebration message presented to a predominately African American congregation.

    A Good Man Is Hard to Find Text: Jeremiah 5:1 Run ye to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and know, and seek in the broad places thereof, if ye can find a man, if there be any that executeth judgment, that seeketh the truth; and I will pardon it. My brothers and sisters, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If You Have Faith

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Mar 10, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,370 views

    To encourage the congregation that God can do anything if we have faith in Him

    SBC Philippi 3/5/06 am Rev. Jeff Simms If You Have Faith Matthew 17:14-21 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation that God can do anything if we have faith in Him. We are following Jesus closer and closer to the cross and the resurrection. We come to the point in the story where the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist