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  • Dean Morgan avatar

    Is Your Best Behind You Or Ahead Of You?

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on May 1, 2017
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     | 14,493 views

    I have a question I want to ask you this morning that can apply to you as an individual as well as to you as a church. The question: Do you believe that your best years are behind you, or do you believe that your best years are yet before you?

    I have a question I want to ask you this morning that can apply to you as an individual as well as to you as a church. The question: Do you believe that your best years are behind you, or do you believe that your best years are yet before you? Some people as well as some churches believe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Man You Need To Know - Barnabas

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 14, 2016
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     | 14,645 views

    A Father's Day Sermon about a man we need to know, Barnabas.

    Father’s Day - Barnabas Acts 4:32-37 June 19, 2016 We were on our way back from a college visit. We left the campus, started driving towards home, driving through country roads and my gas tank was flashing a big 0 on it. I don’t really like to fill my gas tank. There were no gas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 1,096 views

    We often feel overlooked, underestimated, and ignored. But the Holy Spirit reassures us that now is our time to shine.

    We have all experienced moments where we feel overlooked, underestimated, and ignored. But today, I am here to prophesy that it's your turn now. Just like the man at the pool of Bethesda, you may have been overlooked and pushed aside, but your breakthrough is coming. This man, much like many of us, ...read more

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    Inspire Your Siblings! SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
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     | 354 views

    The constant need to encourage each other in faith

    "A friend is someone who comes when everyone else has gone." The Christian life is challenging, filled with obstacles and difficulties. Even the apostle Paul himself faced many hardships. How many times have you felt discouraged in your walk with Christ? There are countless opportunities to lose ...read more

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    Finding Positivity In Trials SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 371 views

    No matter the intensity of the fire you're facing, always remember that something beneficial will emerge from it.

    I don't know what kind of fire you're going through, but the good news is "Something good is going to come out of this." In the book of Daniel, there is a story about three men who were thrown into a fiery furnace because they refused to worship a golden statue. These men were Shadrach, Meshach, ...read more

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    Renewal Within Defeat PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 26, 2024
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    This sermon encourages finding strength in Christ during moments of discouragement, deriving blessings from burdens, and dealing with deep pain through faith.

    Good morning, dear friends! As we gather together in the house of our Lord today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of another week, another opportunity to learn, grow, and find our strength in Him. We are here, not just to share in fellowship, but to delve into the Word, to seek His ...read more

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    Being Encouragers, Equippers And Trainers Of Children, Youth And Families Series

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 14, 2012
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     | 7,955 views

    A sermon that focuses on the congregation and individual members being encouragers, equippers and trainers of children, youth and families

    This week we explore what it means for us as individuals and God’s congregation to be encouragers, equippers and trainers of children, youth and families… Today’s reading from Mark 10:13-14 highlights how the Christian faith is different from many views in the world about ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Who Is The Body...

    Contributed by Bob Cook on Aug 15, 2005
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     | 4,766 views

    A sermon written for a youth service encouraging young people as well as adults to get involved in ministry.

    Who is the church? I am!! You are!! We are!! The church is the body of Christ. WHO IS THE BODY OF CHRIST? • Your personal spiritual growth depends on your being in the body of Christ. o There should be no “Lone Ranger” Christians in God’s family. o Becoming a follower of Jesus Christ is an act of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Spirit Changes Lives

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 24, 2010
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     | 5,656 views

    Pentecost Sunday sermon encouraging our people to allow the Spirit to fill them for holiness and service.

    The Spirit Changes Lives Acts 2 May 23, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: Last week we started a two-part series on marriage. And we’ll move on to part 2 of that next week. Today, however, I want us to visit about ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Barnabas Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 16, 2014
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     | 11,046 views

    Barnabas our unsung hero of the faith became known as an encourager – he was so good at it - God changed his name from Joseph to Barnabas – which means encourager.

    Unsung Heroes Sermon: Barnabas Scripture Texts: Acts 4:36-37: 36Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means Son of Encouragement), 37sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet. Acts 9:26-31: 26When he (Paul) came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    (Lesson 9) Peter: A Backslider Restored To Service

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 1,864 views

    Peter denied the Lord through boasting and pride. After breakfast on a beach, Jesus restored him to service and he became a bold preacher on the day of Pentecost.

    A. PETER’S BACKSLIDING 1. Cause boasting. "I will lay down my life for thy sake" (John 13:37). 2. Jesus’ response warning. "Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily Verily, I say unto thee, the cock shall not crow till thou hast denied me thrice" (John 13:32). 3. Effort flesh. "Smote the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Is Our Sunday Service Missing Something?”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 4, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,737 views

    This message examines what true worship is all about.

    Mark 8:22-26; Isaiah 6:1-8 I find it interesting that we call our “church worship gatherings” services. The definition of service is, an act of devotion to God; witness. b. A religious rite. Is that why you came to church this morning, out of devotion to God? Many people go to church with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Are Some People Disqualified For Positions Of Service?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,946 views

    1. Many people are disqualified for positions of service in the church because of their sins of omission.

    1. Many people are disqualified for positions of service in the church because of their sins of omission. James wrote, "Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins." (James 4:17) In this passage we read about how the apostles were forced to choose a replacement for Judas ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When The Party's Over (Easter Sunrise Service)

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 21,088 views

    The work begins after the resurrection. The recognition, the responsibility, and the realization.

    WHEN THE PARTY’S OVER Matthew 28:18-20 INTRO.- ILL.- The spring fling was great! The food, the fun, the frivolity! - Loved those cornbread and beans. - Loved Gary and Marilyn singing and acting, especially when the table under them about collapsed. - Loved Gary Edwards singing and dancing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Godly Service Involves Humility And Tears

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 8,656 views

    Paul gives us a great example of a godly servant who demonstrated a tearful humility that produced great results

    Why Serving the Lord Involves Humility, Tears and Trials? (Acts 20: 19) Why do so many people struggle to be transparent and open in their relationships? Illustration:Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda describes his battle with bad habits: "I took a pack of cigarettes from my pocket, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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