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  • Bruce Morrison avatar

    The Ordinance Of Headship And Submission

    Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Sep 23, 2003
    based on 106 ratings
     | 14,314 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

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    Making Room For The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,417 views

    A seven-point sermon that exhorts the congregation to yield their lives more to pleasing God in the coming year.

    Making Room for the Holy Spirit Rev. Sean Lester December 28, 2003 morning service Text: 1st Thessalonians 4:1-12 Introduction A. Christmas has now passed by in the Lester house, and a new reality has set in for us. Our boys, now five and three years of age, received a bunch of new presents. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Eight "Right Things" Concerning Giving To The Lord

    Contributed by Tim Gresham on Jan 10, 2004
    based on 136 ratings
     | 34,035 views

    King David is preparing the congregation of Israel to give toward the building of the Temple. 8 simple points

    Eight “Right Things” Concerning Giving to the Lord by Pastor Tim Gresham Text: 1 Chronicles 29:1-16 Welcome to another Sunday of Stewardship Emphasis! Before I begin, I’d like to tell you of A little girl who became restless in church as the preacher’s sermon dragged on and on. Finally, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MaxiMiliano Zapata avatar

    Revival In The Assembly Series

    Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on May 14, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,792 views

    There is no way any preacher can minster to all the needs of a congregation in one sermon, but God can.

    Did you know, that there is no way for me or for any other preacher to minister to all of the needs, that all of us have, through one single sermon? But, did you know that all the needs, that all of us have, can be met, in one single assembly? One reason that all of our needs can not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Big Is Your God?

    Contributed by Brandon Hatfield on Jun 1, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,625 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

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Together We--24th Pastor's Anniversary

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 7, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 40,075 views

    This sermon emphasizes that the congregation and pastors worked together for 24 years to accomplish God's goals for the church.

    Together We GNLCC 24th Anniversary 3/4/13 Nehemiah 2:11-18 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Today we celebrate having served here as your pastors for the past 24 years. We entitled our sermon “Together We”, because our journey has not been about us as pastors, but about what God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Brethren, Pray For Us

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 16, 2008
     | 4,428 views

    Pastors need prayer and encouragement, but it is important for the congregation to first KNOW what pastors actually do.

    Brethren, Pray For Us I Peter 5:1-4 Acts 20:28-31 Ephesians 4:11-13 Purpose: To explain the responsibilities that pastors have. Aim: I want the listener to select pastors wisely and pray diligently for them. INTRODUCTION: I have a two fold purpose for reviewing what the Bible teaches about ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Found Faithful

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,112 views

    A short sermon encouraging my congregation to remain faithful as they celebrate their 48th year of ministry.

    (adapted from a message by Darrel Land) SPECIAL DAY: HOMECOMING AT FCC-MARTINSVILLE TEXT: MATTHEW 25:14-30 TITLE: “FOUND FAITHFUL” OPEN: A. What is “Homecoming” at a church all about? 1. Traditionally, homecoming celebrations look back at the past ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Apathetic Believer Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,247 views

    There are believers in the fellowship of the church that kill the fellowship and steal the joy of the congregation by NOT doing what they are called to do!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: August 04, 2009 Date Preached: August 09, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Murder and Robbery in the Fellowship! Sermon Title: The Apathetic Believer! Sermon Text: 1 Cor 9:19-27 [HCSB] Introduction: About 3:20 AM on March ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Ten Reasons For Connecting With A Church Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 2, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,163 views

    Sermon #1 of the Basics series deals with 10 reasons a person should connect with a local congregation.

    Basics #1- The Church The Top 10 Reasons for Connecting with a Church Romans 12:6-21 CHCC: July 5, 2009 INTRODUCTION: The Top Ten things you’ll never hear in church: (present these the way they do on the late night TV show) 10 – Since we’re all here, let’s start the service early! 9 - Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Consistency Is Hard Work

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,508 views

    Want to make the congregation grow? Here is the solution to the problem. It is not talent, effort, or programs, it is a lack of consistency.

    CONSISTENCY IS HARD WORK TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 15:58 THEME: CONSISTENCY IS THE KEY FOR GROWTH Every morning I try to get up at 6:00am to go to the gym to work out. I have been doing this in Waynesboro for the last 3.5 years. The key in working out is consistency. You have to get up every day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    My Vision

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 11, 2007
     | 2,464 views

    This is the vision statement given by me at Church at the Mission before the congregation vote for the new Lead Pastor.

    Matthew’s Vision Statement for Church at the Mission (CATM) – November 11, 2007 I’ve been asked to share a little about my vision for CATM. Vision is an important thing. God says that without a vision, the people perish. Vision is partly a dream, partly a goal or objective; it is partly a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Survival Mode

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,780 views

    An attitude of just getting by has crept into too many congregations and evangelism has suffered as a result.

    Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1 – Title: “Survival Mode” Introduction: Let me start by Re - Stating the vision God gave me for this church many years ago, “I’m Doing An Unlikely Work, In An Unlikely Place, With An Unlikely People!” • God hasn’t changed! / When God says it, He will bring it to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Essential Practices Of The New Testament Church

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,231 views

    A message about what happens in a congregation that relies on the power of the Holy Spirit and is obedient to God's word.

    “ESSENTIAL PRACTICES OF THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH” ACTS 2:42-47 OPEN A paramedic was being interviewed on a local Dallas TV news program. The host asked, “What was your most challenging and unusual 911 call?” The paramedic said, “It happened recently. We ...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
     | 4,874 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