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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Leading Under Fire Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 5, 2011
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     | 6,453 views

    If we want to be effective leaders under fire, then we must be spiritually mature shepherds and overseers, who serve as willing, eager examples for others to follow.

    Stuart Briscoe, in his book Everyday Discipleship for Ordinary People, tells the story about a fellow pastor who was officiating at the funeral of a war veteran. The dead man's military friends wanted to have a part in the service at the funeral home, so they requested that the pastor lead them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    It Can Be Hard When Everybody Knows You

    Contributed by David Haun on Jan 9, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,585 views

    When Jesus went home to Nazareth, he took his disciples with him. Why? What did they learn from the trip? What message does it offer for us?

    "IT CAN BE HARD WHEN EVERYBODY KNOWS YOU" (Mark 6:1-6) Introduction There is an unwritten "rule" that exists in ministry. It’s a "rule" most ministers recognize. The rule: "Never return as pastor to your childhood church." So often going back home just won’t work, because folk in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Every Wise Woman Builds Her House

    Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Sep 15, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 38,570 views

    Knowingly or unknowingly, as women, we are in the business of building – building lives. It is necessary to build our homes as a wise woman. Three ways: Build with a strong foundation: WORD OF GOD. Build with a strong connection: PRAYER. Build with strong brick of LOVE

    Proverbs 14:1 - Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands. Here Solomon contrasts once again between wisdom and folly, as in many other verses in Proverbs. And often, in all these verses, we find foolish people to be at one end of the spectrum and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Similar Backgrounds Of Moses And Jesus

    Contributed by Alan Holden on Dec 26, 2012
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    While Moses and Jesus had similar life backgrounds, their ministries were different.

    A Threatened Monarch A. Pharoah B. Herod the Great (the half-breed) An Impending Infanticide A. Drowning infant males B. Killing infant males A Young Guardian A. Miriam watches after Moses B. Mary, whose Hebrew name is Miriam, watches after Jesus An Egyptian Hiding Place A. Moses among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sour Grapes Lie

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025
     | 53 views

    God invites every person to abandon blame, own today’s choices, and trust His grace to build a brand-new future.

    The Broken Fence One spring morning a man discovered that the white picket fence behind his house had fallen over in the night. His first instinct was to blame last winter’s storms, the neighbor’s leaning tree, even the builder who had put the fence up years earlier. But as he inspected it more ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Mother's Day

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on May 11, 2025
     | 137 views

    Mother's Day Sermon

    Good Morning and happy Mother’s Day to all of our mother’s gathered here and watching online this morning. I’ll begin by sharing a story I was reminded of last week in Sunday School when we were talking about the great Christian Radio show “Unshackled!” and it’s use of organ reverb. Nick! The show ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Training Wheels

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jan 14, 2006
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    Like many of you, I have read, “The Prayer of Jabez” by Bruce Wilkerson. I too have joined the ranks of many by praying the prayer of Jabez over others and myself. I am a firm believer in the promises of God and praying Scripture verses. However, as

    Like many of you, I have read, “The Prayer of Jabez” by Bruce Wilkerson. I too have joined the ranks of many by praying the prayer of Jabez over others and myself. I am a firm believer in the promises of God and praying Scripture verses. However, as I prayed Jabez’s prayer, God revealed to me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Creating Congregational Health Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,091 views

    This sermon is the first in a series of five on The Church Health Review which attempts to make members aware that there is a health cycle of the congregation of God’s people.

    Robert Dale in his book “To Dream Again: How To Help Your Church Come Alive,” says that there are four ways to revitalize a church. The strategies would be: change policies, change personnel, change programs or clarify purpose. The fourth way to revitalize a church is to define and act on its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Day: Name That Tune!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,474 views

    This all-age talk for Christmas Day is based around a game of ’Name that Tune’. Each of the 5 tunes, once guessed, help to build up the sermon which ends asking people to invite Jesus into their lives if they’ve not already done so.

    (The big idea: The point of this all-age sermon is that Jesus is totally unique! There is no-one like him. He alone reveals God to humanity and he alone reveals God’s plans for us. Just like a piece of music the more we listen to it and get to know it the more its unique qualities become obvious. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Gardens Of Life

    Contributed by Sean Smuts on Dec 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,362 views

    A funeral sermon for an elderly woman in one of my congregations

    The Gardens of Life Velda Wendel 3-12-05 Before Sermon – Play The Old Rugged Cross & In The Garden Friends and family of Velda Wendel, we are gathered together for a rather sad occasion. The loss of a loved one is never easy nor should we expect it to be. Today, I pray that you will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Great Crowds Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Feb 1, 2023
     | 1,527 views

    Before Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, the people began to gather around forming Great Crowds. Why did these crowds form? What kept the crowds satisfied? What drove them away?

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION I. CHILDHOOD a. Raised in a tough neighborhood. Parents taught us well but it didn’t prevent me from being picked on. Thankfully never really got into trouble. I don’t like bullies. In 1986 we moved to a much better neighborhood, but it was my job to walk my little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Jesus Brought Comfort To Those Who Were Hurting

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,957 views

    Jesus knew how to comfort the hurting because He had compassion for the way people struggled with every problem. The Lord Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every

    Quote: Many people are drawn to the love of Jesus by His ministry of consolation more than anything else. When we are weary, stressed out or hurting, our human tendency is to call on God for help in our time of need. Illustration: For every action, there is an equal and opposite criticism. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Are Not Ignorant Of Satan’s Devices Or Schemes – Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 28, 2023
     | 1,481 views

    We continue to look at Satan’s schemes, and this time, at the resuscitation of Sodom and what homosexuality does; and at affirmative equality and not ability; and children being ruined in education; and how a nation can be undermined. Also demonic possession, influence, and oppression.

    WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF SATAN’S DEVICES OR SCHEMES – PART 3 This is a series where we examine some means by which Satan has made inroads into human activity. It might be surprising to hear that we are not ignorant of Satan’s devices, but the bible says that, and this is an attempt to explore that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Victorious Faith Series

    Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 18,201 views

    Joshua #5

    VICTORIOUS FAITH Joshua 6 As I am in the process of getting to know each of you, I am aware of the many difficulties some of you have faced and are facing. Some of these crisis situations you have had to deal with are extremely difficult situations. Some of you have faced the difficulty of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Epileptic Healed Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 27, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 24,300 views

    This man had to say to Jesus, “I brought him to your disciples, but they could not heal him.” The man knelt before Jesus and begged Him to help his son. A sense of need will bring people to their knees. The devil by divine permission had caused the....

    -AD 29- Unnamed Mountain Lesson: Epileptic Healed Matthew 17:14-21, Mark 9:14-29, Luke 9:37-42 -Matthew- And when they had come to the multitude, a man came to Him, kneeling down to Him and saying, “Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is an epileptic and suffers severely; for he often falls into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist