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  • Emil Boniog avatar

    Ordination Sermon

    Contributed by Emil Boniog on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 96 ratings
     | 34,435 views

    A charge to the candidate based on Acts 13:1-4 outlining the following requirements for ordination: COMMUNION, CONSECRATION, & COMMISSION; and a charge to the congregation based on 1 Timothy 5:17-19 outlining their threefold ministry to their pastor, name

    ORDINATION SERMON Acts 13:1-4 & 1 Timothy 5:17-19 A WORD FOR THE PASTOR INTRODUCTION This morning, I want to share some thoughts from the Word of God. I have chosen two passages for our meditation. The first is Acts 13:1-4. · “1Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Goodness To Going

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 11, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,574 views

    Preached at the National Baptist Memorial Church -- a congregation facing selecting a pastor, dealing with an aging building, and in decline. The issue is whether we will stop depending on just being "good" and will live out of grace to bear our witness

    I heard not long ago about a very special automobile. It was built in the 1920’s by the Italian firm Bugatti, and it was designed for the outrageously wealthy. This car had 450 horses under the hood, it was 22 feet long and weighed 6000 pounds. It was hand-crafted of the finest materials, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    # 26 ~ Forty C ~ Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on May 1, 2012
     | 6,901 views

    Israel wondered in the Wilderness for FORTY years because of their seemingly everlasting complaining and God finally reach the point that He was going to severely chasten His chosen people, He was at one point about to kill the entire congregation and the

    # 26 ~ FORTY -3 ~ BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS 4-28-12 Today we’ll continue talking about the number FORTY. FORTY stands for; TRIALS, PROBATION AND TESTINGS ~ the number FORTY is found 189 times in our KJ Bible. Last time we pointed out that Israel wondered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Necessity Of Sound Teaching

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Sep 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,848 views

    A sermon preached September 13, 2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. It was Sunday School/Christian Education Rally Sunday. This sermon focuses on the necessity of sound teaching from the Word in the life of the congregation.

    One of the things we put a great deal of importance on in our American society today is education. We encourage our kids to “stay in school” and to do well in school. We now also live in an age where most of our high school graduates go off to college, or some type of specialized education in order ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    What Question(S) Would You Ask Jesus?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 20, 2014
     | 5,969 views

    A short all-age talk given at a baptism talk where about a third of the congregation were visitors to the church. Jesus already knows your questions and he has the answers; but what would you ask him?

    A little boy in Primary school was given some homework – an essay for his teacher and the subject was birth. So he asked his Mum, “Mum. How was I born?” Now, Mum was a bit embarrassed and didn’t know what to say so she blurted out, “Well dear, when we decided we wanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • David Henderson avatar

    Jesus, When Are You Coming Back? Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 3, 2013
     | 6,541 views

    In this series I am attempting to answer questions our congregation submitted. This message speaks to the timing of the 2nd coming of Christ. Though we cannot know the date, we must help others get prepared.

    “Jesus When are you Coming Back?” Matthew 24: 3-14 I hear recently of an older woman was on an airplane and she happened to be seated right beside a young businessman. After the in-flight meal she took out her Bible and starts reading. The businessman glances at her and said. Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Have Hidden Your Word In My Heart

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 19, 2014
     | 7,576 views

    A short talk to encourage the congregation to see Old Testament scripture as Jesus saw it, and specifically to receive the law referred to in Psalm 119 as instruction - like we receive instruction when learning to swim or play guitar.

    Last week I had the wonderful privilege of spending four nights with the Benedictine monks of St. Augustine’s Abbey Chilworth in the Surrey hills. This was my second visit after spending 5 days with them in July 2012 at the start of my extended study leave. Their ministry is prayer and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    I Have Some Questions, Part Three Series

    Contributed by Greg Surratt on Apr 17, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,594 views

    This is Part Three of a six-part series where Pastor Surratt answers "God questions" collected from the congregation. This third message answers questions about Heaven, the Second Coming of Christ, views on the end-times, and others.

    We’re in a series that we’re calling "Questions That I Have," questions that I have for God or about God. Boy, do you guys have questions. I’m telling ya. I’ve asked you to e mail me at pastorgreg@seacoast.org, and so far, I have over 1,000 e mails just about that, and nearly 1,000 text ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    The Ministry Of Maturity

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 2, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,967 views

    To establish that the church must grow in grace and knowledge in all things. That mature men and women of the congregation; can teach, coach and mentor the younger members in the faith. This is a faithful ministry to the youth, teaching both spiritual and social graces.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Ministry of Maturity 2. Mature Men Teachers 3. Mature Women Teachers Remarks. 1. In this study we will discuss the obligation of the older members of the church’s responsibilities: to teach the young members of the congregation, in both spiritual and social graces. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ian Hyde avatar

    Dressing In Layers

    Contributed by Ian Hyde on Mar 30, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,986 views

    Being prepared to face the elements! This sermon gets the congregation involved by (comically) demonstrating the need to "dress in layers", clothing ourselves in true virtue, bearing one another up in love, and worshiping together as a community.

    OPENING STORY My freshman year of college, I was blessed with the opportunity to take a quarter class in Denver learning about urban development and strategies for alleviating poverty. Now, I could claim that my motivations were noble, and they somewhat were. I mean, I really did want to help ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Living At The Centre Of The Universe

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 26, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,970 views

    Christians are secure in Christ. Because this is true, it behooves us to know Him--really know Who He is. The message explores Paul's revelation of Jesus as very God in his letter to the congregation in Colossae.

    [1] “[Christ] is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • George Stadler avatar

    Sin In The Camp

    Contributed by George Stadler on Feb 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,109 views

    The Church has become Anemic in these days of winking at sin. The story of Achan's sin calls us to respond to sin in our congregations and our personal lives to again have the blessing of God and his power to defeat the enemy.

    Sin in the Camp Joshua 7:1-26 I don’t know you, other than perhaps a casual meeting at one time or another. I am not your pastor so I do not have to worry about what you may think. I’m not a DS or GS so politics are the least of my worries. • I am a sinner saved by ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steve Sheek avatar

    The Presence Of God Never Departed

    Contributed by Steve Sheek on Jan 31, 2022
     | 2,091 views

    Tree of Life Messianic Congregation Houston 15 Jan2022. Despite rebellion, sin, grumbling and complaining God's presence never left Israel. He won't leave us either.

    The sixteenth reading from the Torah is named Beshalach, which means “When he sent.” The title comes from the first verse of the reading, which can be literally translated to say, “And it happened when Pharaoh sent out the people.” The reading tells the adventures of the Israelites as they leave ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • JERRY GATSON avatar

    Inheriting The Promises Of God Like Us Series

    Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Nov 23, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 10,390 views

    Hebrews 4:1-2 tells that there are two types of people in every congregation; those of us who profit from the word of God and those of them who do not. We determine whether we will be us or them.

    INHERITING THE PROMISES (part 3) “Inheriting the Promises Like Us” SERIES TEXT – Hebrews 6:12 TEXT – Hebrews 4:1-2 Hebrews 4   4:1 Let US therefore fear, lest, a promise being left US of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it. 4:2 For unto US was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Matthew Everhard avatar

    What Do You Think Of The Christ

    Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,754 views

    This sermon considers several possible answers to the Pharisee’s question in Matthew 22:41, "What do you think of the Christ?" Here, I encourage the congregation to make up one’s mind on Christ’s identity.

    “What do you think of the Christ?” Matthew 22: 41-46. By Matthew Everhard, originally delivered at Hudson Presbyterian Church October 27, 2002. Words 2117 Forensic science is now the perfect compliment to crime investigation. Recent advances in the art and science of forensic investigation has ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed