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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Meet And Greet Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 17, 2016
     | 4,864 views

    In times like these we need to meet together to experience the presence of God, encourage one another, and evangelize the lost.

    1. Hats: A University had a policy that if the professor was 10 minutes late for class...it was cancelled. But one day a professor put his hat on his desk and then went to the faculty room. He apparently lost track of time and when he arrived back at the class he was 10 minutes late and found it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Good Man

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 1, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 27,651 views

    This is a funeral service for an older believer in our congregation. He was indeed a good man and an encourager as was the bible character, Barnabas.

    Song – How Great Thou Art “Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And when I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wings Of An Eage

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 141 ratings
     | 19,630 views

    This message encourages the believer to wait patiently upon the Lord.

    The 40th chapter of Isaiah appears to be a prophecy in two parts, or for two separate times in history. The thrust of the text are for both: those would undergo Babylonian captivity and spiritually those who are in captivity to sin. At the time of the writing, God speaks comfort beforehand, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stay The Course

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 25, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 50,896 views

    This sermon is an encouragement to stay the course in your service to God.

    Introduction- When the world trade center was bombed in 2001 President Bush used a phrase that is commonly used by politicians, “stay the course.” He said we would “stay the course” in our fight against terror. To stay the course is “to stand firm in pursuing a goal or course of action, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Participate In The Divine

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 2,977 views

    This is a sermon on how Peter encourages us to be more godly.

    February 15, 2004 2 Peter 1:2-11 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Is Revival Possible Today?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 201 ratings
     | 17,867 views

    A message encouraging church members to get prepared for revival.

    IS REVIVAL POSSIBLE TODAY? Acts 2:1-8, 37-47 INTRO: The year was 1726. It began with two men. Frelingheysen and Gilbert Tennant. Later joined by Jonathan Edwards, revival spread across the whole New England area, until 150 communities were involved. Later, John Wesley, had a similar experience in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanksgiving Worship

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 21, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,868 views

    The message simply encourages particiapatory thanksgiving by the people of the congregation.

    Thanksgiving Worship 1 Chronicles 16:7-36 November 23, 2003 Intro: A. Welcome to our Thanksgiving Worship at Somerset Church! B. [Getting Around to God, Citation: Joel Gregory, "The Unlikely Thanker," Preaching Today, Tape No. 110.] One Thanksgiving season a family was seated around their table, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Baptismal Talk

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,573 views

    We are called as Christians to encourage children to come to Christ

    Mark 10:13-16 13 People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw this he was indignant. He said to them Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 I tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Power Of Our Words

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 75 ratings
     | 15,071 views

    to encourage the congregation to use their words to build others up.

    The Power of Our Words Ephesians 4:29-32 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation to use their words to build others up. In his book “The Weight of Your Words” author Joseph Stowell tells the following story: "My junior high school had scheduled its annual operatic production. Talented ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming More Undignified

    Contributed by Carl Barnhardt on Aug 5, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,029 views

    Encourages worshipers to not be ashamed or reluctant to display their faith publically

    Do you know that today is a special Sunday? Every Sunday is special but today is most especially special because it is congregation participation Sunday. I want to know who in the early service told you what was coming. Today we’ve seen some things, we’ve seen some very small children display ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sins Of Speech And Falsehood

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 4, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,314 views

    James encourages them not to speech or action in presumption/falsehood

    SBC Philippi 8/29/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms Sins of Speech and Falsehood James 4:11-17 Primary Purpose: James encourages them not to speak or act in presumption. We can group the next seven verses under the heading “When we speak or act falsely”. There are ways in which we can act by faith and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sandwich Sign Parable

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,901 views

    To encourage the church to be the watchmen God has called us to be

    THE PARABLE OF THE SANDWICH SIGN by George Crumbly Ezekiel 3:17-21 Sunday AM July 1, 2001 Sheridan, Arkansas (This story was taken from a chapter in Max Lucado’s book "A Gentle Thunder" a very interesting story.) One of the most important jobs you & I have as Christians? To WARN the wicked, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Seize The Moment

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,638 views

    This sermon encourages believers to seize the ministry opportunities they are given.

    Are you seizing the opportunities God lays before you? In Phil. 4 we find a group of people who seized the opportunity they were given. Paul had written the Philippian Christians to thank them for their loyal support of his ministry. He said "I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    Who Membership Is For.

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,583 views

    How can you encourage your membership to commitment?

    Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman beautifully illustrates who membership in for. 1. Membership is for anyone who is not perfect.(v16-18) "Jesus said to her’you are right when you say you have no husband. The fact is, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Trials And Temptations Series

    Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 190 ratings
     | 30,349 views

    This message encourages believers to understand the nature of trials and their results.

    Trials and Temptations: Who¡¦s Responsible? James 1:12-18 We¡¦ve all heard the old saying that the two certainties in life are death and taxes. As accurate as that might be, I¡¦d like to suggest two more certainties ¡V trials and temptations. As soon as we are mature enough to have some idea of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist