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  • Michael Goodfellow avatar

    A Solid Foundation

    Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on May 14, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 10,273 views

    A sermon preached on a church’s anniversary Sunday

    Where I am from in the Miramichi, we do not gather for anniversary services every year, so this is very much a new experience for me. But I do see myself as someone who has a strong connection with the past, especially with the worship and theology which was believed and followed of old. But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Behind The Scenes

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on May 24, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 10,887 views

    In spite of material prosperity and a superficial religiosity, Judah like Israel was in desperate need of a spiritual awakening.

    BEHIND THE SCENES Isaiah 1 “Ah, sinful nation, a people loaded with guilt, a brood of evildoers, children given to corruption” (Isa. 1:4).In spite of material prosperity and a superficial religiosity, Judah like Israel was in desperate need of a spiritual awakening.   Background Isaiah’s life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Faith Or Futility" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 5,990 views

    God enables us to find fulfillment in vocation and in family relationships. How are we touching the lives of others?

    Psalm Steps> Psalm 127, “Faith or Futility” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts There’s an old German saying: “An Gottes Segen ist alles gelegen”, or “Everything depends on God’s blessing. In Edinburgh, Scotland, the city seal reads in Latin, “Nisi Dominus ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    He Has Shown You, O Man

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 31, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,214 views

    A sermon given at the London School of Theology. When things go wrong in our lives God is the first to get blamed! Here, God challenges the Jews to remember (his past goodness) and recognise (that THEY are in fact the ones who have grieved Him)

    Micah 6:1-8. LBC (London School of Theology). Monday 10th Jan 94 Walking home from work one lunchtime this week I passed one of the guys I know in the street (because his son’s a christian...) sweeping snow off his car. Seeing me he said "thank you God" (kind of Eyore style) as he swept a load ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 7, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,151 views

    A sermon on 7 catch phrases or sayings of the church. Some talk about problems and some talk about solutions (Outline and some content adapted from Wally Seibel's sermon on Sermon Central called "Countdown to Church")

    Sermon for 6/6/2010 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 HoHum: One time a preacher had a children’s minute with the children before the sermon. He called them upfront and he spoke about the ingredients required to make up a church, using a chocolate chip cookie as an example. He explained to the children ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    So Built We The Wall Series

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jun 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,626 views

    There will always be obstacles and opposition when we attempt things for the Lord. But if we commit it to Him, we will achieve His will.

    In 1975, Steven Spielberg shocked America with his classic film, Jaws. Following the story line of Peter Benchley’s novel, a mammoth great white shark terrorized Amity, a fictional New England coastal village. Newspapers in 1975 reported an actual decline in beach tourism during the popular run of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Wilson avatar

    Does Your Church Want To Get Well?

    Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 15, 2012
     | 6,160 views

    Some churches suffer from a defeated attitude when Jesus calls us to take simple steps, not giant steps. We aren't on an escalator, but must move our legs to climb the stairs set before us.

    Attended a confernece on recognizing, halting, and preenting decline in the local church this past Saturday. In reading the foreword to the book "Reaching the summit" by George L. Yates, the illustration of the lame man at the pool of Bethsaida is used to demonstrate the attitude of some churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If You Ignore Him, He Will Go Away!

    Contributed by Matthew Blau on Oct 31, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,503 views

    Too many things can take us from our faith. God is Knocking but how long will we still be able to hear him.

    There is an old sermon illustration that goes with this morning’s scripture. A pastor decides to visit one of his parishioners on his way into the church one morning. He had wanted to visit for some time but schedule problems and life seemed to keep it from happening. But this morning as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Church As God Intended - Unity In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Mar 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,474 views

    Church unity is very high on God's agenda. According to God's word we have it! It is to be maintained not created. But how? And what does it look like?

    THE CHURCH AS GOD INTENDED - Unity in the Spirit Ephesians 4:1-16 INTRO Paul's letter to the Church at Ephesus is a fantastic read. We have already spent some time in it during the month of January this year in which we gave some thought to the astonishing implications of what it means to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    The Wood Is Never To Wet

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Sep 5, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,949 views

    This sermon should move people to revival and affirms the fact that no matter how dead we think we are or how wet our wood may be. God can still light a fire within us

    This was written as a sermon for a revival but was also modified for Sunday Morning. What is Revival? Well the dictionary defines it as: 1. An awakening, in a church or community, of interest in and care for matters relating to personal religion. 2. an evangelistic service or a series of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The State Of The Church Adress 2021

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,416 views

    What it will take in 2021 to excell as a church duing a pandemic

    2021 STATE OF THE CHURCH ADDRESS Pastor Timothy Porter Text: Acts 2:41-47 INTRODUCTION: Current State of The Church In America 1. 1,700 pastors in America leave the ministry monthly. 2. Only 8% of churches in the United States are growing and just 2% of those are growing by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Doing Church God’s Way: Marks Of Maturity Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 28, 2025
     | 347 views

    Did you know that the Bible says, “Whoever aspires to be a leader desires a noble task”? Maybe this would make more sense if you knew what a mature church leader looked like. You are invited to learn and grow into the mature leader God wants to lead His church!

    Doing Church God’s Way: Marks of Maturity 1 Timothy 3:1-16 Jay Kesler, the past President of Youth for Chirst, was on an airplane one day. He sat next to a young man. When lunch was served, the young man declined the lunch. As Mr. Kesler ate his lunch, he noticed that the young man’s ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    The Compromise Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 6, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,023 views

    This is the 16th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

    Series: Spiritual Decay [#16] THE COMPROMISE OF TRUTH Judges 17:1-13 Introduction: In this story about Micah, we see how personal desires and cultural influences can lead us away from God’s truths. Micah's decisions remind us that when we put our own opinions above God's guidance, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Coats avatar

    Where Is Your Hope

    Contributed by Robert Coats on Aug 3, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 14,678 views

    As children of God we have an Eternal hope! This sermon looks the objects of hope in God’s word.

    Where is Your Hope? Various Scriptures Introduction: Hunter’s story: Two men go out hunting and they end up getting lost. One hunter says to the other, “I heard that if you fire three shots in the air someone will find you.” To which the other replied, “Let’s do it!” So they fired three shots ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Imitator

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,104 views

    It was customary in Hosea’s day for people to rejoice at harvest time. Israel, however, was commanded not to do so, because she attributed the abundance she experienced to the idols she worshiped, instead of God who sent it (v. l). Because of her spiritua

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: President Calvin Coolidge invited some people from his hometown to dinner at the White House. Since they did not know how to behave at such an occasion, they thought the best policy would be just to do what the President did. The time came for serving coffee. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist