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  • Brian Matherlee avatar

    Upwords For Moms

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,006 views

    Mother’s Day sermon of encouragment

    UPWORDS FOR MOMS Judges 13 Sunday, May 10, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Video introduction—bluefish tv video A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on the magnet and what it does. The next day in a written test, she included this question: “My full name has six letters. The first one ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Helpful To The Ministry Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2011
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,193 views

    In our text, Paul tells of some people who were helpful in the ministry and some who were not. Let’s examine these people to see how we can helpful to the Lord’s work. 1- Demas deserted 2- Mark helped 3- Alexander harmed 4- Christ strengthened

    INTRO.- Do you remember the beautiful gate story in Acts 3:1-10? 1One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. 2Now a man crippled from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    7 Reasons To Fear Not:

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015
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     | 7,690 views

    7 Reasons to Fear Not:

    Isaiah 43:1-7 7 Reasons to Fear Not: 1. The Power of God 1 But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. A. God Has Created Us 1 But now thus saith ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Secret To Making A Difference During A Pandemic

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 8, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,635 views

    Many organizations plateaued or lost momentum this year, budgets are tight. The future is unclear. Yet our desire is still to be successful ministry and fulfill God’s call on our lives. The disciples in John 15 faced a similar situation.

    Sermon: The Secret to Making a Difference During a Pandemic John 15:1-17 During this season, months in a pandemic, increasing unemployment, rampant sickness and death, and on top of that, trying to do virtual ministry, it is hard to gage my success. Am I being successful or just spinning my wheels? ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Serving The Lord With Passion

    Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 27,110 views

    Many in the Body of Christ have lost their zeal and passion. This is an encouraging and motivating word to inspire and encourage.

    Serving the Lord with Passion Text/Scripture: Acts 4:23-31 NKJV, “And being let go, they went to their own companions and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. So when they heard that, they raised their voice to God with one accord and said: "Lord, You are God, who made ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Getting To Know Jesus - #1, Jesus As A Boy Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 22, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,268 views

    We know little about Jesus' boyhood, but what we do know says much about Him.

    Getting to Know Jesus Series, #1 – Jesus grows up Jan. 10, 2010 Luke 2:39-52 (New International Version) 39When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. 40And the child grew and became strong; he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Flip That House Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010
     | 6,186 views

    This is the fourth of a series of sermons on godly home life, marriage and family. This message focuses on godly parenting.

    "KIDS DO THE DARNDEST THINGS IN 10 YEARS TIME" Bill Shapino According to the American Society for Lesser-Known Childhood Statistics, by the time your child is 10, she will have: * Soiled 8,952 diapers * Watched 9,486 hours of television * Demanded 345 readings of Goodnight Moon. * Wedged 13 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Want To Be A Gangsta For Jesus

    Contributed by Samuel Stephens on Mar 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,389 views

    I am willing to risk my life for Christ! I want to be a Christian! I have made up my Mind! I know why I am a Christian!

    “Why I decided to be a Gangsta for Jesus!” It is important to know why you belong to any group or club or association. If you really understand why you are a member, then you can serve better, you can fully enjoy the benefits of your membership, and you will be excited about getting others to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Father Worth Following

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 6, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,278 views

    Be a father worth following: 1. Seek the Lord (vs. 21-22). 2. Stand-up for your children (vs. 22-23). 3. Stay close to the Savior (vs. 24-35). 4. Smother your fears with faith (vs. 35-43).

    Be A Father Worth Following Mark 5:21-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 17, 2012 BACKGROUND *Happy Father’s Day again, Dads! -- This morning, let’s look at an inspirational dad from the Word of God. His name is Jairus. That means "enlightened by God," and we can learn a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 28,530 views

    Hope (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Psalm 13. Ill: Years ago an S-4 submarine was rammed by a ship off the coast of Massachusetts. • It sank immediately. • The entire crew was trapped in a prison house of death. • Every effort was made to rescue the crew; • But all ultimately ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Holding Each Other Accountable In Small Groups

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 22 ratings
     | 8,419 views

    Based on the New Testament Church and John Wesley’s concept of the Classmeeting, this sermon affirms the necessity of being in a small, accountability group for disciples to grow to be more like Jesus.

    Holding Each Other Accountable in Small Groups --I Thessalonians 5:11 and James 5:16 In October I return to my alma mater Asbury Theological Seminary for our fifth of six sessions in the Spiritual Leaders’ Academy. The Lily Foundation has fully funded our participation in the Academy, and one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    We Need Community

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 22, 2013
     | 6,761 views

    Every person needs to be part of something. The call for community within the church.

    Community May 19, 2013 Mark 2:1-12 Jackie Robinson was the first black man to play Major League baseball. In his first season with the Brooklyn Dodgers, Robinson faced venom nearly everywhere he traveled. Pitchers threw fastballs at his head. Runners spiked him on the bases, brutal comments ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Everett McCoy avatar

    Well Known, Or Totally Forgotten

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,529 views

    You are well-known. God knows you, the angels know you - even the devil knows you - because you know Jesus. Unfortunately - the only alternative to such fame is to be utterly forgotten.

    I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others. Gen 12:2 (NLT) In our text, the Lord promise to make Abraham famous (KJV – make his name great). Do you think is it is a good thing to be famous? Yes (but not infamous). If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don't Give Up...great Things Take Time

    Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Sep 30, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,422 views

    True believers can't give up. That what we feel is a setback is only a setup for the Savior to step through. Don't give up...great things take time!

    Scripture Reference: Psalm 137:1-4 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on June 10, 2018 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson Introduction: Israel had been in captivity as slave in Egypt. After nearly 400 years of captivity, they were allowed to leave and follow Moses to the Promised Land of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Salt And Light Shaker

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 15, 2017
     | 6,421 views

    We are entrusted with the light of God’s truth, that truth is our Savior Jesus Christ. It behoves us to reach ever higher to come together in ever larger numbers so that the light of our individual candles becomes a beacon that penetrates the darkness

    The Salt and Light Shaker Matthew 5:13-16 Earlier this week our Adult Bible Study group took a look at how Jesus made reference to salt and light as He cautioned us about our need to stay salty and to uphold the light that illuminates our candles as His followers. We examined in depth how these ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed