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  • Charles Scott avatar

    Church In The Shadow Series

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,461 views

    Congregations today are in peril of being like the Church in Pergamum: confessing Christ in a culture that is unfriendly to Christianity, but embracing the lifestyle of those who are not Christian.

    Revelation 2:12-17 Church in the Shadows Pergamum December 2, 2007 "Pergamum: The Church in the Shadow of Satan’s Throne" This letter was written "to the angel of the church in Pergamum." As in all the letters, the angel is a divine messenger. This is in keeping with the opening verses of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Ezekiel -- The Valley Of The Dry Bones

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 13,320 views

    In this Sermon and Old Ezekiel addresses the congregation and reflects upon his life as a prophet and the Valley of the Dry Bones. Bible quotes are from the ESV.

    Preaching Outline 030908 Ezekiel 37:1-14 Hey there. Do you ever have one of those days when you just feel nostalgic? Don’t always know what it is, but I think it was those few days of warmer weather that got me thinking. Whenever it warms up, the memories just come flooding back to me. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Barriers And Antidotes To Healthy Relationships

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,854 views

    Our goal as a congregation is to build healthy relationships so together we can make a greater impact upon our surrounding community.

    Barriers and Antidotes to Healthy Relationships Philippians 2:5-11 Romans 12:5 “Christ makes us one body and individuals who are connected to each other.” (God’s Word Translation) For the past month we have been involved in “40 Days of Community.” The goal of our study has been to build healthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Setting The Boundaries Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 58 ratings
     | 42,735 views

    In order for God to work within a congregation, His church needs to understand the critical importance of setting boundaries, and committing themselves to purity and holiness.

    OPEN: One man told of the time that his company’s factory had received an ominous package. It arrived at the loading dock with this warning printed on it: Danger! Do Not Touch! “Management was called and we were told to stay clear of the box until it could be analyzed. When the foreman arrived, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Lazy, Hazy Day Series

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Oct 27, 2007
     | 3,660 views

    Sermon #4 in a series about joy from Paul’s letter to the Philippians. Previously preached for another congregation, but reworked and retooled for this series.

    A lazy, hazy day Phil 4:10-23 Goal: How to find contentment and peace so that we can enjoy life. Intro: I grew up in South Louisiana…less than a 20 mile distance from the Gulf of Mexico…and more often than not the weather could be described as hot and humid. Obviously the heat and humidity would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sensation Chasers Or Jesus Chasers

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Aug 25, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,059 views

    Jesus’ congregation drops from 5000 to 13 in one day because he wants followers who are Jesus Chasers, not Sensation Chasers

    John 6:52-70 – Sensation Chasers or Jesus Chasers Let’s say for a moment you are responsible for hiring and firing your church pastor • The church is doing great. You have more than 5000 people attending • The senior pastor is a great guy, people like him, he’s a captivating speaker, and has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Pray For These Guys

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 30, 2012
     | 4,114 views

    A sermon on the congregation's responsibilities to their elders (Much material taken from BIBLICAL ELDERSHIP by Alexander Strauch, Chapter 9 Paul's Instruction to Timothy)

    HoHum: Lao Tzu said this of a leader: A leader is best when people barely know that he exists. He is not so good when people obey and acclaim him. He is worse when they despise him. Do something that will make them uncomfortable but elders stand and recognize them. WBTU: Except for last ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Honoring One Another In Love Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 27, 2014
     | 7,450 views

    Purpose of Sermon: To explore the meaning of honoring Christian brothers and sisters and to encourage the congregation to select someone that they can honor before the day is done.

    WAC2BL: Honorable ~ Honoring One Another Scripture Text: Romans 12.9-13 INTRODUCTION It’s nothing new to expect that a person would-act according to a code-of-conduct. For-example… the investment-banker, turned-swindler – Bernie Madoff – …broke a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    You Are The Reason For The Season

    Contributed by John Kelly on Jan 7, 2013
     | 8,101 views

    Based on the classic Christmas Eve Luke 2 text, I tried to speak to a largely seeking congregation regarding Christ's unconditional love.

    Barbara Bush tells a Christmas Story about a little boy who really, really wanted a Red Sled for Christmas. He sat down and wrote a letter to Santa pleading his case. He wrote: “Dear Santa: I really, really want a red sled for Christmas. If you will bring me a red sled, I will be a perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Brian Barrett avatar

    The Power Of The Shout

    Contributed by Brian Barrett on Apr 24, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,539 views

    This message looks at a few benefits of the shout. It is a message that will stir your heart as well as the heart of your congregation as you share THE POWER OF THE SHOUT.

    The Power of The Shout Oh, Clap your hands all ye people, Shout unto God with the voice of triumph! God is gone up with a shout, The LORD with the sound of a trumpet. Psalm 47:1,5 1. We can shout for our salvation. Ps 20:5 5 We will rejoice in thy salvation, … a. we will rejoice, “to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blessed Are The Peace-Makers Part I Series

    Contributed by Bobby Bodenhamer on Dec 9, 2008
     | 3,828 views

    Utilizing this Beatitude of our Lord, may aim is to draw the congregation closer to what Christmas is all about in the birth of our "Peace-Maker".

    Blessed are the Peace-Makers Part I Matthew 5:9 "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." Isaiah 9:6 "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Seeing The Church As Christ Sees It Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 27, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,574 views

    The seven churches of Revelation are a picture of the types members in local congregations. They reveal what Christ sees when he looks at the Body of Christ.

    CONDITION FOR REVIVAL: SEEING THE CHURCH AS CHRIST SEES THE CHURCH REVELATION 1:18-20 Introduction: We have looked at two conditions which prepare us for revival and a fresh outpouring from God; the first – Seeing God in His Holiness; the second – Seeing Ourselves as God Sees Us. Today we look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Funeral Sermon For Eleanor

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,309 views

    A funeral sermon preached for a long time member of our congregation who has been a shut in for several years. She died at 94

    Eleanor, October 29, 2009 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the power of your Holy Spirit, open out hearts and minds to your Word, granting us a renewed and strengthened faith, that we might find ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Rain Gear - Check

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Feb 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,892 views

    This is the funeral sermon for my associate, Clyde Elliott. It was an incredible day, with two congregations and a couple hundred extra people. The sermon hymn was Undescribable!

    Concordia Lutheran Church – Cerritos and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Garden Grove February 27, 2010 “Rain Gear, CHECK!” 1 Peter 1:3-9, Isaiah 43:1-3, Isaiah 48:16a † IN JESUS NAME † In the midst of these storms of life, may the grace, the mercy and the peace of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Can The Dead Hear?

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 12, 2015
     | 6,036 views

    When the heart goes out of our faith, then the life goes out of our church. A vital congregation has its source in God.

    Nobody wants to be a part of a dead church. Not even Jesus! In the last book of the Bible, the book of Revelation, we find Jesus speaking to the church in a city called Sardis, and you know what he says? He says: “I know your works; you have a name [for] being alive, but [actually] you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed