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  • Perry Anderson avatar

    Why Does This Church Need You?

    Contributed by Perry Anderson on May 12, 2015
     | 6,057 views

    As members of the "Body of Christ" we are needed for the church to work and function properly and to remain healthy. We have the responsibility to use the gift we are given to do our part in the work of the church.

    Why Does This Church Need You? >>>1 Corinthians 12:12-27<<< (12 The human body has many parts, but the many parts make up one whole body. So it is with the body of Christ. 13 Some of us are Jews, some are Gentiles, some are slaves, and some are free. But we have all been baptized into one body by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Hamric avatar

    The Benefits Of A Cell Group

    Contributed by Jeff Hamric on Mar 7, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 46,517 views

    This is a sermon outlining the benefits of continully being involved in a relationally based small group, and how the enemy tries to steer us away from this sort of fellowship.

    THE BENEFITS OF BEING INVOLVED IN A CELL GROUP Acts 5:42 Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ. I. Christianity was never intended to be a solo ride A. It finds its most fulfilling and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Naked Faith Series

    Contributed by Trey Harris on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,197 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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    Too Much Participation?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 20, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,184 views

    A sermon on Nehemiah 12 on characteristics of a great celebration (worship service). Must have preparation and participation!

    Sermon for 2/18/2007 Introduction: A. Gordon Dahl said, “Most middle-class Americans tend to worship their work, work at their play, and play at their worship.” B. Worship really isn’t a fair word for what we do here on Sunday mornings. It is more like a celebration. Jesus Christ has risen and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Big Are Your Dreams?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 487 ratings
     | 47,650 views

    Little dreams lead to little service, but big dreams can lead to big service, so ask yourself, "How big are our dreams? And what are we going to do about them?"

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2014) A. Do you remember hearing about the 12 spies who Moses sent to spy out the Promised Land, & who then came back with their discouraging report? As you may recall, 10 of them gave a negative report, & 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas A-Z

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 9, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,908 views

    An All Age Christmas Service talk covering the A-Z of Christmas. A- S are covered in the worship and songs and then this talk covers T-Z. Email me for the order of service, PPT & full talk with formatting

    Ewen’s talk for Christmas A-Z All Age Worship. 11 Dec 2005 am PPT as Ewen walks up- reveals Christmas A-Z T- is not for trouble! You see- this is not just a nice story! (PPT takes you to Nativity page) This is what T is for: T- IS FOR TRUE (PPT) Some people think this is too good a story to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Harness Heaven's Wind!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 8, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,909 views

    A confirmation sermon encouraging continued use of the means of grace.

    The forecast today is calling for 10 km-an-hour winds. That’s just a light breeze – enough to feel the wind on your face but not enough to blow leaves across the yard. Not bad if you’re planning a picnic this afternoon. Current conditions inside this building, however, are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    Wings Of An Eage

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 141 ratings
     | 19,660 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

  • Andrew Stevens avatar

    Excellence Is So Attractive - Part 2 - Excellent Physical Health Series

    Contributed by Andrew Stevens on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,586 views

    Motivation, Inpspiration, and encouragment... Obtaining and living with excellent health.

    Excellence is so Attractive – Part 2 Excellence Health can be Yours!!! I. Introduction A. Last week I shared, what many said was, an excellent message. 1. I don’t know if the delivery was excellent, but I believe the content of the message was. B. Today, I’m going to continue talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Delivered To Deliver

    Contributed by Richard Rutledge on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,748 views

    Our life experiences are to be used to help encourage others.

    1 Peter 2:9-10 Text: Delivered to Deliver This past Friday, the world celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. There were parades and parties. People dressed in green or pinched those who didn’t. Many made a meal out of corn beef and cabbage. (I think I would rather have broccoli) But is St. Patrick’s Day ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Be Your Own Worst Enemy At Home Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 177 ratings
     | 34,417 views

    First sermon in series on encouragement for the home.

    Once upon a time a rat looked through a crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife opening a package. What food might it contain? He was aghast to discover that it was a rat trap. Retreating to the farmyard the rat proclaimed the warning; "There is a rat trap in the house, a rat trap in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerry Pratt avatar

    The Trying Of Our Faith

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,753 views

    Encouragement and help in facing overwhelmin trials

    We aren’t so unlike the men and women of old. A. As human beings they had the same temptations. 1. As a matter of fact, the men and women of old did not have a present and living Holy Spirit of God in residence. a. It is this Holy Spirit who empowers us to rise above ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    How To Be God's Hero

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 8, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,921 views

    This sermon gives encouragement and advice to graduates.

    INTRODUCTION A. Forest Gump was a popular movie some years back. 1. Forest was a mentally challenged child born in rural Alabama. 2. When it came time to go to school, his mom was told that he would have to go to a special school. 3. She convinced the principal of the public school to let him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bernard Dawson avatar

    The Perfect Will Of God

    Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Sep 22, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 16,524 views

    An encouragement to strive for excellence in Christian living.

    THE PERFECT WILL OF GOD Scripture: Romans 12:1-2 St. Paul knew that anything short of surrender to the will of God would be inadequate. It is interesting that Paul chose the term living sacrifice. In the Levitical system a sacrifice was usually dead. In chapter 6 verse 11 he explains what he ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Pentecostal Kind Of Waiting

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 18, 2003
    based on 245 ratings
     | 7,792 views

    A message encouraging evangelism by church members.

    PENTECOSTAL KIND OF WAITING Acts 2:1-21 INTRO: All of us have some experience with waiting. Who can’t recall the delight of going to the doctor’s office? Don’t you wish you could charge the doctor for your time? No doubt you had the joy of waiting in the grocery store check-out line. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist