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  • Dean Meadows avatar

    Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Dec 31, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 15,212 views

    This is a short sermon for a New Years Eve service that can be used anytime.

    Get out of the Boat Matthew14: 22-33 1. Peter asked the Lord to bid him to come (Vs.28) We need to be in prayer and ask God what he would have for us to do this year. James 4:2b, Yet you do not have because you do not ask. Sometimes we say I wish that God would let me do this or that. Have you ...read more

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    Time To Be Circumcised Again Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,543 views

    Preparing ourselves for a new year of service by circumcising our lives inwardly

    Luke 2:21-26 – Time to be Circumcised - AGAIN With the new year now upon us, we enter an interesting time where people begin to think about making a new start. New Year’s resolutions crop up all over the place. Listen to these New Year Resolutions from a cat … Cat’s New Year Resolutions o I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dangers Of A Second Base Faith Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 25, 2001
    based on 32 ratings
     | 4,004 views

    The purpose of service is to enable the entire church to do God’s work!

    I don’t know about you but this year’s World Series was one of the best in years. Whether you rooted for the Diamondbacks or the Yankees, we have to admit that it was a great series. Now, there are groups of people who statistically follow the game of baseball. They love to find, study, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God's Fair Wage

    Contributed by James May on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 15,162 views

    God’s wages for service in His Kingdom will be fair and just for everyone.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tammy Garrison avatar

    And They Will Know We Are Christians By Our Love

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,903 views

    What we believe - our faith - is acted out in service to others.

    I want to ask you a couple of questions and then I want to present you with a challenge. The questions are these: Do you love the Lord? Have you accepted Jesus as the rescuer and guide of your life? Do you want to be a disciple of Jesus and follow him? Then here’s your challenge: Put your money ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James Chandler avatar

    What Does Your Church Believe?

    Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 29, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 2,845 views

    The church is not a building, or a service, but a group of believers gathered in Christ’s name.

    What is the church? The Perfect Church If you should find the perfect church Without one fault or smear, For goodness sake! Don’t join that church; You’d spoil the atmosphere. If you should find the perfect church Where all anxieties cease Then pass it by, lest joining it You’d mar the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Did You Get For Christmas?

    Contributed by James May on Dec 25, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,277 views

    A short message and Lord’s Supper observance for Christmas Morning services.

    WHAT DID YOU GET FOR CHRISTMAS? By Pastor Jim May It’s Christmas Day, 2005. One more Christmas Eve has passed. Once more the gifts that have been laid under the tree are already opened or will be very shortly. Did you get what you wanted? Did you get what you needed? Did you get what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Serving Priesthood Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,601 views

    Lesson 5 in a series on holiness as seen in Leviticus; looking at the keys to service

    Serving Priesthood Leviticus #5 I. Introduction A. The Pioneer 10 Probe 1. Launched by NASA in 1972 a) Primary mission was to reach Jupiter, photograph the planet and beam data to earth about the planet. b) At the time of the launch it was a bold plan. c) No probe had ever reached a planet that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Food For All - Even Those Who Hate Me?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 17, 2013
     | 5,613 views

    A short talk outline given at a Parade service with brownies and guides and cubs

    A husband and wife who’d been married for 15 years began to have some very difficult disagreements; but they were determined to make their marriage work and so they agreed on an idea the wife had. For one month they planned to drop slips of paper into a "Fault" box. Has anyone tried this ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    And First Place Goes To... Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 19, 2012
     | 11,544 views

    How greatness in the Kingdom of God is determined by our level of service to others.

    INTRODUCTION I admit my humor is a little corny sometimes, but bear with me for a moment. See if you can answer these questions: (1) What do you call a chicken crossing the road? Poultry in motion. (2) What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t work? A stick. (3) What do you call four ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Mountain Falls

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 22, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,168 views

    A September 11th memorial service to mark the tenth anniversary of the attacks

    When the Mountain Falls Psalm 46:1-3 September 11, 2011 9/11 Service Message Morning Service September 11th is one of those moments frozen in time. It is one of those moments that everyone remembers where they were and what they were doing when they heard the news. When the first plane struck the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    On Board With God

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,367 views

    A sermon preached at the memorial service for the Honorable Graham B. Purcell, Jr.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas June 14, 2011 Witness to the Resurrection Graham B. Purcell, Jr. (May 5, 1919 - June 11, 2011) ON BOARD WITH GOD Isaac Butterworth Matthew 5:1-12 (ESV) 1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Challenge To Graduates

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 27, 2010
    based on 19 ratings
     | 47,595 views

    Baccalaureate service for the 2010 graduating class of Fort Supply High School

    Baccalaureate – Fort Supply 2010 God’s challenge to you Text: Proverbs 3:5-6 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well let me begin by saying that I am honored to stand before you this morning. I know that some of you I’ve never met, so I’ll introduce myself. My name is Ken ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    The Well Of The Bride Series

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 17, 2010
     | 4,833 views

    Christians suffering from a dehydrated life need to go to the Well of Service.

    Intro: This story is rich in Sermons! We could preach on the Will of the Father, the Servant seeking the Bride, or the Son, but tonight I want look at the practical, not the typical aspect of the story. Rebekah is an Old Testament picture of the church or the Bride of Christ. As we see what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Have No Idea What You Are Talking About

    Contributed by John Bergh on Oct 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,847 views

    Love is service rather than sentiment. John R. W. Stott

    Oct. 17, 2010 Jeremiah 31:27-34 “I Have No Idea What You Are Talking About” Have you ever had to pinch yourself to see if what you are experiencing is real or a dream? This is kind of how my life has been since I invited Christ into my heart many years ago. Sometimes when I try to plan ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist