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  • David Scudder avatar

    Brethren, Pray For Us

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 16, 2008
     | 4,449 views

    Pastors need prayer and encouragement, but it is important for the congregation to first KNOW what pastors actually do.

    Brethren, Pray For Us I Peter 5:1-4 Acts 20:28-31 Ephesians 4:11-13 Purpose: To explain the responsibilities that pastors have. Aim: I want the listener to select pastors wisely and pray diligently for them. INTRODUCTION: I have a two fold purpose for reviewing what the Bible teaches about ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Found Faithful

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,131 views

    A short sermon encouraging my congregation to remain faithful as they celebrate their 48th year of ministry.

    (adapted from a message by Darrel Land) SPECIAL DAY: HOMECOMING AT FCC-MARTINSVILLE TEXT: MATTHEW 25:14-30 TITLE: “FOUND FAITHFUL” OPEN: A. What is “Homecoming” at a church all about? 1. Traditionally, homecoming celebrations look back at the past ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Simeon And The Savior

    Contributed by Dr. Franklin Kirksey on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,113 views

    Simeon and the Savior by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey is a message of encouragement to believers to stand on the promises of God.

    Simeon and the Savior Luke 2:25-35 By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey INTRODUCTION “The days were very dark for Israel; no John the Baptist had sounded his trumpet not; everything seemed hopeless for the Jews, and some of the noblest of them had taken refuge in despair.”1 “The times were degenerate. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You've Gotta See This

    Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 64 ratings
     | 20,776 views

    An outline with key thoughts using the shepherd’s responses to the good news for evangelism and encouragement to witness.

    You’ve Gotta See This! Luke 2:1-20 Have you ever been so enthused about something unusual that you had to tell someone? • an amazing sunset • a colorful hot air balloon • a double rainbow • something cute your pet was doing Do we get so excited about something God is doing that we tell someone, ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • John McCurry avatar

    Castingyour Care

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,551 views

    Encouraging people to trust in God through all of the problems in life because He Cares For You.

    Saturday, January 19, 2002 CASTING YOUR CARE 1Peter 5: 6-11 Johnny’s commentary volume 1 reads like this: SERVING CHRIST IN HUMILITY WITH THE HAND OF GOD ON YOU THAT CHRIST MAY EXALT YOU IN DUE TIME, CAST ALL YOU CARE UPON HIM FOR HE CARES FOR YOU. You can try and I have, to cast your care on ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Make It Count

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,245 views

    THis is a Christmas Day Message encouraging us to make the gift of Jesus Christ count in our lives.

    Make It Count GNLCC 12/25/2005 Ecclesiastes 11:9-10 John 3:16-21 How many of us today received gifts from other people. Our gifts are an indication that somebody loves us and somebody wants to invest our lives.. Many parents and grandparents and uncles and aunts and cousins and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Not Giving Up On God's Agenda

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,876 views

    A sermon that looks at the temptation of Jesus and encourages people to see the importance of God’s agenda in their lives.

    Someone once said Have you ever wondered why opportunity knocks once – yet temptation bangs on the door constantly? Do you find this true? Supermarkets are aware that we are easily tempted. Why do you think they place lollies, soft drinks and magazines at near the cash registers where we have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Warning And The Promise

    Contributed by Ronald Dale Mizer on Feb 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,233 views

    Encouraging people don’t forget how the lord has brought us this far and their responsibilty.

    “WARNING AND THE PROMISE” 12 Then Jehovah appeared to Solomon by night, and said to him: I have heard thy prayer, and I have chosen for myself this place for a house of sacrifice. 13 If I shut up the heavens that there be no rain, or if I command the locust to devour the land, or if I send ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    In It To Win It

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,295 views

    July 4th sermon. Encourages folks to get involved in the Christian battle we are to fight.

    SOLDIERS FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM: IN IT TO WIN IT “This past week we celebrated Independence Day. On the 4th of July each year, we remember the signing of our Declaration of Independence. There were 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence, either on that day or shortly thereafter. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not Being Dictated To By Death

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Mar 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,387 views

    A sermon for Lent 5, reminding us that there is life beyond death and encouraging us not to be dictated to by death

    What’s your attitude to death? If you were to visit a doctor tomorrow and they said you were dieing, how would you react? Would you be like one of my mates who said, I can’t afford to die yet, I don’t have enough money for the funeral? Or perhaps you might be like the lady who said of course I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Let The People Hear

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,609 views

    Palm Sunday message encouraging people to not bow to the pressure to stay quiet about their love for Christ.

    Let the People Hear Luke 19:28-44 March 16, 2008 – Palm Sunday NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: How many here have ever been told to “shut up?” If you’re a human over the age of 1 week, you’ve been ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    O Children Hither Do Ye Come

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,176 views

    Building upon his own recent experience of deliverance and answered prayer, David became an encourager.

    O CHILDREN HITHER DO YE COME. Psalm 34:9-14. Building upon his own recent experience of deliverance and answered prayer, David became an encourager. The Father of our Lord Jesus Christ comforts and consoles us not only for our own benefit, but so that we might ‘pass it on’ (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Is There Not A Cause?" Series

    Contributed by Tony Santucci on Nov 9, 2013
     | 6,078 views

    This message is dedicated to encouraging people to become active in their churches, including people in the Five Fold Ministry.

    David left the house to deliver the corn, bread, and cheese to where the army was. He arrived, and gave them the food. The army was afraid of Goliath the giant. They were hiding. David had a different plan. To him the size of the battle wasn’t the issue. Doing the battle no matter what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "O, Man Of God"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 22, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,425 views

    Paul encourages Timothy to be a man of God you need to Flee, Follow, Fight , and have Faith.

    “O, Man Of God” 1 Timothy 6:6-19 • Paul calls Timothy his son; I believe he loved Timothy as a son. • Maybe he sees in Timothy some of himself A young man of great Faith • He sees in Timothy what he saw in another young disciple of Christ called Stephen ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    We Must Protect This House!

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Apr 2, 2015
     | 9,136 views

    The intent of this message is to encourage the community of Christ to ensure that the house of God is place of grace and a place of righteousness.

    Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James, To those who are called, who are beloved in God the Father and kept safe for Jesus Christ: 2May mercy, peace, and love be yours in abundance. 3Beloved, while eagerly preparing to write to you about the salvation we share, I find it necessary to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist