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  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Rekindle The Love

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 7, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,363 views

    Rekindle the love for God’s work, his word, and for one another by focusing on his promises.

    “You don’t bring me flowers, You don’t sing me love songs, You hardly talk to me anymore…” So sang Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand in 1977. The song became a hit because it spoke about something we all experience - fading love. Think about your pets. Do you love them as much today as when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    The Passion And Purpose Of The Urban Pastor

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,404 views

    This sermon is a charge to the congregation for the ordination service of an inner city pastor.

    Ordination Service for Outreach Pastor - The Passion and Purpose of the Urban Pastor Ephesians 4:1-5, 11-13; 1 Peter 2:9-10 This is a very special day. I appreciate that you’ve joined us here today. This is a day where we come together to worship God, which has always been the way of God’s people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Donna Kazenske avatar

    Wake Up Call

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Nov 11, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,873 views

    Alcoholism, drug abuse, teen pregnancy, school violence, homosexuality, abortion, child abuse, pornography, rape, robbery and murder pervade our nation. What’s wrong with this picture?

    By: Donna J. Kazenske I have felt a new stirring in my heart the last few weeks regarding the spiritual condition of the body of Christ. I am concerned that there are more Christians sleeping (spiritually) than praying. I have watched the United States of America slowly deteriorate over the last ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Chuck Morley avatar

    For Sale: One Cross (Excellent Condition - Only Used Once - Make Offer)

    Contributed by Chuck Morley on Nov 11, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,098 views

    How does a church continue when it loses the presence of the Holy Spirit?

    For Sale: One Cross Excellent Condition - Only Used Once - Make Offer I have a good friend who pastors a church not far from ours. Not only does he pastor, but he and his family also own several small, but very successful, businesses in the Atlanta area with about 20 employees. One day, while ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    Worship For The Disciple Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,175 views

    How does one enjoy the "presence" of the Lord

    Came across a comment by a missionary in Paraguay. Who wrote, “While …serving in Paraguay, a Maka Indian named Rafael came to sit on my porch. I was eating and went out to see what he wanted. He responded, "Ham, henek met." Again I asked what I could do for him, but the answer was the same. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Vincent Stokes avatar

    Who Will Give The Pastor A Hand?

    Contributed by Vincent Stokes on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 21,430 views

    Good for Deacon or Deaconess Annual Day

    Ex 17:8-13 Who Will give the Pastor a Hand? Pastor Stokes Often times in the church setting there are some, not all, who believes the Pastor is suppose to do everything. They want him to teach, preach, sing, cook, visit the sick, visit the incarcerated, run the men’s ministry, run the women’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    A Place To Belong Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,972 views

    Are you a church attender or a church member? Does it matter which you are, or which you choose to be?

    A Place to Belong Purpose Driven Life #17 Cornwall/Montreal December 6, 2003 Are you a church attender or a church member? Does it matter which you are, or which you choose to be? Maybe you’re not sure, right now, what you want to be and are exploring to decide what you want to be. It does matter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    Final Exhortation And Encouragement Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jan 31, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,869 views

    The Christian’s responsibility to the church.

    Like a parent giving out final words of caution to their child as they leave the house, the Hebrew writer in chapter 13 closes his letter with some important words of exhortation and encouragement. Just because these words are included last does not mean that we should dismiss them as mere ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Waiting For Power Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 3, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,793 views

    As we wait for Jesus to return, let’s keep our eyes focussed on the ministry Jesus has given us, the ministry of sharing the gospel with others, of building his kingdom. Let’s continue to pray for the coming of his kingdom, to strategise about how to see

    Today we begin a new series of sermons, looking at the first years of the Christian Church as they’re recorded for us in the book of Acts. We won’t cover the whole book this year, it’s far too long for that, but we will begin this year by looking at the first 11 chapters over the next few months. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Assailing The Gates"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,678 views

    The church doesn’t exist to protect the camp; but to move against the foe.

    “…I will build My church; and the gates of Hades shall not overpower it” This statement by Jesus, in context, is a response to Peter’s confession of Him as the Christ, the Son of the Living God, there in Matthew 16:16 A proper exegesis of this passage would have to include the whole passage, ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    Job One

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 13, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,114 views

    What is the unique calling, the reason for being, the one defining purpose of the church?

    Job One For the church Ephesians 3:8-11 If the Church of Jesus Christ, the universal Christian Church, not just this church but all churches that are Christian…were to disappear today… would anyone miss it tomorrow? Is there anything about the Christian Church that makes it unique… that makes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Cale avatar

    The Power Of One Pr 2 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Feb 17, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,104 views

    This sermon describes the power of one person to change the world through the power of Christ.

    The Power of One Pt II One Can Change the World Acts 9:10-20 Last week we began our discussion of the power of one. One can move the heart of God. I want to continue this morning to share with you on this subject. I want to talk with you about the power of one to change the world. Acts chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Working At The Father's Business

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 21, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 22,300 views

    The Father’s business was important to Jesus and should be important to the church also. We need to be faithful and diligent at this work.

    TEXT: LUKE 2:41-49 (Don’t read yet) TITLE: “WORKING AT THE FATHER’S BUSINESS” (This message is adapted from George Barna’s book, Marketing The Church, pp. 39-54) INTRODUCTION: A. The president of a business called one of his employees into the office. He said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Sign, Ashes = Repentance

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 24, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,118 views

    A sermon for Ash Wednesday

    27 ¶ After this he went out, and saw a tax collector, named Levi, sitting at the tax office; and he said to him, "Follow me." 28 And he left everything, and rose and followed him. 29 And Levi made him a great feast in his house; and there was a large company of tax collectors and others sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Missions: The Great Mandate

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 26, 2004
    based on 175 ratings
     | 17,164 views

    Missons must be the heartbeat of our church.

    Matthew 28:18-20 Missions: The Great Mandate Introduction A. Beginning today and continuing through the 18th of this month I want to bring a short series of messages that deal with this subject of missions. It has been rightly said that missions is the heartbeat of God, and it must also be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist