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  • Brandon Hatfield avatar

    How Big Is Your God?

    Contributed by Brandon Hatfield on Jun 1, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,111 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

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    The Baptism Of Jesus - Going Deeper Into Service

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 20, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,565 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

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    Being Encouragers, Equippers And Trainers Of Children, Youth And Families Series

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 14, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,083 views

    A sermon that focuses on the congregation and individual members being encouragers, equippers and trainers of children, youth and families

    This week we explore what it means for us as individuals and God’s congregation to be encouragers, equippers and trainers of children, youth and families… Today’s reading from Mark 10:13-14 highlights how the Christian faith is different from many views in the world about ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Diversity In The Church

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 11, 2012
     | 5,428 views

    Leadership in the congregation is to reflect the Lord’s choice rather than seeking diversity as defined in the world.

    “The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Brethren, Pray For Us

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 16, 2008
     | 4,057 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

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Found Faithful

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,658 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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    Navy Vet Funeral

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 5, 2019
     | 5,287 views

    Loy was a long-time member of our congregation and had served in the USN during the Korean Conflict.

    l Song #1 Amazing Grace Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: 2 a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; Purpose of Funerals 1. Honor a loved one 2. Comfort a family 3. Reconnect with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    See The Need Sunday

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 2, 2016
     | 2,678 views

    A message we used to get our congregation to be more mission mindful of our community needs.

    See the Need Sunday Introduction- This morning is very special day in the life of our church. We are calling it see the Need Sunday We have for well over a year been taking a hard look at what we do as a church and why we do it. We have looked at what we have done in the past to see if ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Together We--24th Pastor's Anniversary

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 7, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 38,283 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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    A Baptism Sermon Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 5, 2017
     | 5,161 views

    This is a message before a baptism service. It includes a standard 'congregational renewal of Baptismal Vows" at the end of the message.

    October 15, 2017 sermon - Baptism - Ephesians Series – Part 1 – Ephesians 1:1-6 I speak to you in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. And I speak to you today, on a joyous day that marks the baptism of 6 adults and the dedication of one infant in the name of the Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Stewardship #1 Of 4

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 11, 2022
     | 1,112 views

    Generally, when a preacher preaches on stewardship the congregation immediately thinks of at least THREE things. These are...

    (1) THE PASTOR IS GOING TO PREACH ON MONEY. Pastors who love the people of the congregation will preach about money. Why? Because God has promised a blessings to all who tithe. Illus: It is estimated that if the widow’s mite had been deposited at the “First National Bank of Jerusalem,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Tenebrae Service

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 13, 2022
     | 1,187 views

    This service can be customized any way you see would work better for your congregation.

    Welcome. Introduce guests. Instructions: Tonight is going to be a little different from most services that you are used to. A solemn occasion. It commemorates the crucifixion, the death, and burial of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we begin our service, I emphasize that as the service ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Is Your Faith Alive? Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 17, 2022
     | 2,429 views

    Based on James 2:14-26 - Sermon encourages congregation to consider the characteristics of a living faith.

    “IS YOUR FAITH ALIVE?” James 2:14-26 FBCF – 10/16/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Sermon bump video (https://www.sermoncentral.com/church-media-preaching-sermons/sermon-video-illustrations/book-of-james-10149-detail) Continue our series in book of James – “Faith that Works.” So far, we’ve talked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Funeral Sermon For A Godly Woman

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 3, 2022
     | 1,795 views

    This is the message delivered to a relatively large congregation present to honour a godly woman who recently died.

    “Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery. For surely it is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Sabbath Of Ages. -The Mystery Of Shabbat.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 30, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 929 views

    This teaching/preaching will move your congregation into a true rest. Shabbat. Jesus the rest of all ages!...

    The Sabbath of Ages. -The Mystery Of Shabbat. Exodus 20:8-11NLT Dr. Jess Moody once wrote with biting sarcasm,"What do aged atheists have to talk about, as they sit around waiting to die? Do they discuss the legacy of morality, decency, integrity, and spiritual sensitivity they have given to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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