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  • Pastor E Cavenaugh avatar

    God's Battle Axe

    Contributed by Pastor E Cavenaugh on Sep 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 47,623 views

    Reminding God's People we are at War and we have an assignment to fulfill.

    God’s Battle Axe M. Moyer>> ( GREAT WORD ) From her devotional book Today in my quiet time I found myself in Jeremiah 51:20..... "You are My battle-ax and weapon of war, for with you I will break the Nations in pieces; with you I will destroy kingdoms.... God was speaking about Cyrus...He ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Finding The Courage To Follow Christ

    Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 14, 2011
     | 6,483 views

    We have before us a story of two followers of Christ who had gotten very discouraged. They had surrendered their lives to follow Jesus Christ, but then all of their hopes were dashed when Jesus was arrested, tortured, humiliated, and put through a slow an

    Purpose: To show how Christ brought two wayward followers back into fellowship. Aim: I want the listener to solve his discouragement by focusing on Christ with other believers. INTRODUCTION: We have before us a story of two followers of Christ who had gotten very discouraged. They had surrendered ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Strength In Relationships (Version 2: October 31, 2021 Used As An All Saints Day Sermon)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 4, 2021
     | 2,210 views

    What would have happened if Naomi and Ruth would have gone their separate ways because they were widows? What happens when we withdraw, throw our hands up and quit? What will happen if we stop meeting together to encourage one another?

    STRENGTH IN RELATIONSHIPS Text: Ruth 1:1 – 18 Ruth 1:1-18  In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land, and a certain man of Bethlehem in Judah went to live in the country of Moab, he and his wife and two sons.  (2)  The name of the man was Elimelech and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Fixed In Heaven, Focused On Humanity

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jul 26, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,109 views

    Think about it, the creator of the majestic heavens is also the creator of man’s heart! Talk about reigning intimate in our lives!From God’s fixed place in heaven, He can powerfully fix anything broken in the human heart!

    It’s not clear who this writer is in Psalm 97, but we do know he is consumed with God being perfectly fixed in heaven! And all he can do is shout, “The Lord reigns!” Only God who is self sustaining and self sufficient can boast of these attributes! Have you ever thought of God as being so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Life--New Hope

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 1, 2018
     | 13,983 views

    This sermon looks at both Naomi and Peter and shows how God reveals Himself to them offering them both new life and new hope

    New Life New Hope April 22, 2018 Ruth 1:6-18 John 21:1-14 Have you ever started something that you were real excited about doing but something came up and it distracted you from what you were hoping to complete so that you never quite got around to finishing the project that you started. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Money Does Strange Things

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 8, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 5,025 views

    Pastors’ Conference: A special sermon addressing the ethics of money. This was presented at a special worship service that was part of a monthly gathering of pastors.

    Money does strange things to people. I found this cute little story on the Internet that was carried in the December 1980 issue of Campus Life. (p. 19) It starts by asking: What’s the most outrageous thing you would do for $10,000 cash? The question was posed recently by Chicago radio station WKOX. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Taking Ownership Of The Church, Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 15, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,334 views

    The church is YOUR church family. Not just God’ s church, not just pastor’s church, but your church as individuals.

    What are we aiming for? Taking ownership of the church Part 4 A. Today this church is no longer… Only God’s church Pastor Rich’s church Today this church becomes your church Today you become responsible for her health and vitality. From here on out, you become responsible for ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    A Church Appreciation Sermon

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 28, 2015
    based on 14 ratings
     | 49,982 views

    We hear a lot in October about "Pastor Appreciation Month". This is a sermon that expresses love and appreciation from the pastor to the church.

    (This sermon contains much information that is specific to my congregation. I shared it because there seems to be very few resources on this subject. And there may be some pastor out there who is looking for a way to show his love, gratitude and appreciation to his flock. It is my prayer that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Isaiah 54-Sing Series

    Contributed by Tim Adour on Feb 20, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,575 views

    Sing in spite of feeling barren. God will hear and answer.

    SING ISAIAH 54 JANUARY 13, 2008 PLEASE HEAR THIS STATEMENT… FOR MOST THINGS IN LIFE WHAT WE SEE, WHAT WE CAN TOUCH, WHAT IS THERE BEFORE US, IS REALITY. I SEE THIS PULPIT, YOU CAN’T TELL ME ITS NOT THERE BECAUSE I’M TOUCHING IT. I SEE YOU SITTING IN THE PEWS, YOU ARE REAL, YOUR ARE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When The Anointed Go Forth

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Sep 3, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 12,758 views

    When David became king the Philistines become concerned.

    When The Anointed Go Forth Pastor Ken Crow 1 Chronicles 14:8-17 (King James Version) 8And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard of it, and went out against them. 9And the Philistines ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Are You A Branded Person?

    Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Apr 18, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,368 views

    A short Devotional to encourage those who have been put down by others and to help them understand the value that God places on them.

    Are You A Branded Person? When they let me out of prison, I held my head up high Determined i would rise above the shame But no matter where I'm living, the black mark follows me I'm branded with a number on my name I’d like to hold my head up and be proud of who I am But they won’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    If God Is Our Father --Then Do Not Kick Is Kids!

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Mar 28, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,502 views

    A church will find power,stability and effectiveness when it works together for the common cause for its existence

    IF GOD IS OUR FATHER --DONT KICK HIS KIDS! Introduction: Teamwork is the FUEL that allows Common People To Produce Uncommon Results!" T.E.A.M = Together Everyone Achieves More! I.TEAMWORK REQUIRES THAT WE KNOW WHO OUR ENEMY IS. A.Eph. 6:11-12—“Put on the full armor of God so that you can take ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • James Lee avatar

    Go, Stand, And Speak, Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
     | 6,343 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    Go, Stand, and Speak, pt. 1 Acts 5:12-20 The early church is having a huge impact on Jerusalem with thousands being saved and healed. Lives are being forever changed! The church is unified and God is being magnified. The gospel is spreading like wildfire, the church is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nothing To See Here Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 5, 2012
     | 5,760 views

    What would cause someone to visit a church and leave saying "Nothing to see here." thus planning never to return?

    Sunday, Sept 16th is National Back to Church Sunday. On this Sunday I would encourage you to make an effort to invite someone to attend with you. Last week we discovered why people do not go to church. We found some rather startling statistics. I would like to remind you of these facts once ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    When Towers Come Crashing Down!

    Contributed by Diane Whitman on Sep 10, 2011
     | 5,054 views

    The question I want to ask, "What happens when the towers in your life come crashing down?"

    Scripture: II Timothy 1:1-12 343 NYC Firefighters 23 NYC Police Officers 37 Port Authority Officers 3000 innocent civilians There were no parting words; there was no time for goodbyes; and there were no bodies to bury. Ashes that once were husbands and fathers and brothers and sons...ashes ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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