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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    No Excuse For Excuses

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 26, 2021
     | 6,302 views

    Douglas Bernstein, a psychology professor at the University of Illinois recently asked faculty members for the ‘most unusual, bizarre, and amazing student excuses’ they had ever heard.

    He got dozens of responses from his fellow professors: * Grandparent death: an old favorite, but one professor’s class established some sort of record when 14 of 250 students reported their grandmother’s death just before final exams. * Car Problems: "I had an accident, the police impounded ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You In Support Or Insubordinate

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 31, 2021
     | 1,823 views

    No pastor should abuse his authority, but neither should any member needlessly undermine the ministry by resisting his leadership when there is no sin or heresy involved.

    Scripture Reading: Hebrews 13:7,17 DISCLAIMER: This sermon in no wise condones abuse of authority or indicate that pastors are infallible. However, a man known to be of good character correctly interpreting the Word should be given due consideration when he seeks to lead the congregation in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Steps In Leading People To Their Salvation

    Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Feb 13, 2022
     | 1,423 views

    People have come to a saving relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ through church services, friends, and family members leading them in a sinner’s prayer

    Topic: Steps In Leading People To Their Salvation By Ptr Jack Segismundo Text: Rom:10:5-15 5 Moses writes this about the righteousness that is by the law: “The person who does these things will live by them.”[a] 6 But the righteousness that is by faith says: “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Honouring Mothers Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 21, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,127 views

    A good mother loves her family and provides an atmosphere where each member can feel acceptance, security, understanding and above all unconditional love.

    Honouring mothers She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness. She carefully watches everything in her household and suffers nothing from laziness. Her children stand and bless ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Functioning Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 850 views

    The main point of this sermon is to recognize and embrace the unique gifts given by the Holy Spirit to each member of the Church, in order to function well as a divine organism and enjoy the benefits of a healthy, vibrant community.

    Good morning, church family! I am so excited to share with you all today about the gifts that our amazing God has given to us, His Church. We'll be diving into 1 Corinthians 12:7, where Paul writes, "Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good." Now, I know that we ...read more

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    The Wound That Brings Life

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 21,322 views

    An encouraging message about the Mephibosheth dilemmas in life.

    The Wound That Brings Life 2 Samuel 4:4 KJV And Jonathan, Saul’s son, had a son that was lame of his feet. He was five years old when the tidings came of Saul and Jonathan out of Jezreel, and his nurse took him up, and fled: and it came to pass, as she made haste to flee, that he fell, and became ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Fellowship Of The Ring Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 95 ratings
     | 13,731 views

    Why did Jesus create the church? What is our main objective? Playing off the popular "Lord of the Rings" series, this sermon tells us one of the most powerful goals of the church.

    OPEN: On a spring break trip to Italy, a tour group was standing just inside St. Peter’s Basilica, the 2nd largest church building in the world. The tour guide was trying to explain the enormity of the building and part of his presentation went like this: “This church is so large no man on earth ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Naked Faith Series

    Contributed by Trey Harris on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,234 views

    This sermon encourages Believers to place their faith only in Christ.

    Olympic Faith Part Two: “Naked Faith” Hebrews 12:1-2, 12-13 Trey Harris It’s interesting that some of the most difficult trials we endure are the ones that often shape our character and form our memories. I know from talking to people who lived through the Great Depression that theirs lives were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Good Shepherd Takes Care Of Sheep

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 25, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,448 views

    Encouragement to confirmands to stay faithful and focused on the Good Shepherd.

    April 29, 2012 John 10:11-18 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand is not the shepherd who owns the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Just What The Doctor Ordered: Unity In The Spirit

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Apr 20, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,548 views

    Encourage the church to unite together and fulfill it’s purpose.

    Just What the Doctor Ordered: Unity in the Spirit Ephesians 4:1-16 August 17, 2003 Humor A severe rash prompted a man from a rural area to come to town to be examined by one of my colleagues. After the usual history-taking followed by a series of test, the physician advised the patient that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Cook avatar

    What's Right With The Church?

    Contributed by David Cook on Aug 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,043 views

    Let's talk about what's right about the church, more than what's wrong!

    Open: Share a good and bad experience you've had with the church. Read 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 1. GOD SAVES YOU * Talk about God's Saving Grace and the peace that comes from knowing you belong to Jesus. 2. GOD ENRICHES YOU * How has faith in Jesus changed your life? Talk about the importance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Father's Discipline Achieves Eternal Good

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 22, 2010
     | 2,701 views

    Often we don't understand God's discipline. But take heart and struggle on. He is bringing you up as his dear child and has a wonderful goal in mind for you.

    Text: Hebrews 12:4-13 Theme: Our Father's Discipline Achieves Eternal Good A. His discipline reminds us of who we are B. His discipline encourages us to struggle on Season: Pentecost 13c Date: August 22, 2010 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Getting Past, The Worrying"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 16, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,875 views

    When you stop trying to do it on your own and rely on Gods ability to take care of the situation, No matter what it is, that’s when the stress stops and the resting in God’s ability starts, that’s when the peace of God takes over the situation.

    “Getting past the worrying” Matthew 6:25-27 NIV. 25. “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Isn’t there more to life than food and more to the body than clothing? 26. Look at the birds in the sky: They do not sow, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fear Not

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,771 views

    God is there all the time for us if we will just look.

    FEAR NOT There are four great impelling motives that move man to action: Fear,Hope,Faith. The love of these four, but the greatest of these is fear. Fear is the first in force, first in fruit. Indeed fear is “the beginning of wisdom”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Here We Raise Our Ebeneezer Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 69 ratings
     | 42,607 views

    Today we could use a memorial like Samuel’s. It wasn’t a memorial of their hard times or of their more recent victories. It was a memorial to God’s faithfulness. Here we raise our Ebenezer because “Thus far has the Lord helped us.” That’s a reminder w

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Here We Raise Our Ebenezer 1 Samuel 7:12 Introduction: I recently saw a production of Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol.” The play reminded me how much of an impression the classic Christmas tale has had on all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ