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  • Perry Hancock avatar

    Pastor Encouragement - 4 Things God Wants You To Know About The Rest Of Your Life And Ministry

    Contributed by Perry Hancock on Jan 20, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,865 views

    This sermon is designed to encourage pastors and other ministers in their work. It is based on the faithful life of Caleb.

    Introduction My assignment today is to encourage you in the work of the Lord. Most of your know that I served as a pastor before teaching at the Seminary. Since then, I have had the opportunity to serve in nine churches as Interim Pastor. I know a little bit about what you face every day. Each of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Letter To The Church In Laodicea

    Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Jun 10, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 19,946 views

    Warning to the "First Community Church of the Fat, dumb and Lazy"

    The Letter to the Church in Laodicea – Revelation 3:14-22 I want to paint a picture for you – here is a scenario - see if it sounds familiar. It is around 5 pm, your not home or anywhere near it, and the following conversation ensues. “Are you hungry?” “Sort of.” “Want to get something to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gnats And Other Annoyances

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Feb 7, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,463 views

    So often little things become important and important things seem to be left unseen.

    Matt. 23:24 - 24“Blind guides, who strain out a gnat and swallow a camel! During the summer of 1970, a certain individual worked for a road construction company that was rebuilding U.S. highway 90 along the Mississippi gulf coast. This, follow- ing the devastation of hurricane Camille the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Putting Faith Over Family Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 6, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,636 views

    Family is foundational but following Christ must come first.

    Putting Faith Over Family Luke 14:25-27 Rev. Brian Bill 6/6/10 The Bridger Wilderness Area in Wyoming is one of the most pristine areas for hiking in the United States (besides Wisconsin). A number of years ago hikers were asked to fill out comment cards. Here are some actual comments… * ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christmas Babe

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 10, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,883 views

    describes five things about the Christmas Babe

    “The Christmas Babe” December 8, 2013 Matthew 1:18-25 18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "Come, Follow Me..."

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 12, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 25,977 views

    Message about Jesus’ calling His first disciples.

    “Come, Follow Me…” Matthew 4:18-22 June 13, 2004 NOTE: I am deeply indebted to Rob Bell, Pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church, and Dr. Ray VanderLaan, from Follow the Rabbi.com. Introduction We’re back in our walk through the book of Matthew, and I need to warn you that it will be another three ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Church That Lost Its Fire

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Sep 26, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 3,801 views

    They were sound in doctrine, but they had left their first love.

    THE CHURCH THAT LOST ITS FIRE (Revelation 2:1-7) Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Out Of Sin To Life Through Grace Series

    Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Sep 1, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,852 views

    First & Second Adam; Sin and Righteousness; the cause and the cure..

    Out of Sin to Life through Grace (From death to Life through Grace) Romans 5:12 - 21 The one thing that all people have in common is sin. How did sin enter the human race? This is what Paul teaches here. Paul makes a comparison between two people: Adam and Christ; sin and righteousness; the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being With Us

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,347 views

    A sermon for the first Sunday after the Epiphany The Baptism of Jesus

    Baptism of Jesus First Sunday after the epiphany Matthew 3:13-17 "Being with Us"   "Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" But Jesus answered him, "Let it be so ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Baptism As Life

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,466 views

    A sermon for the first Sunday after the Epiphany The Baptism of Jesus

    First Sunday after the Epiphany Baptism of Jesus Sermon Matthew 3:13-17 "Baptism as Life" "Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" But Jesus answered him, "Let it ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus - The Priceless Gift Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 24, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 23,610 views

    The marvelous gifts that God gave to us on that first Christmas

    SERIES: “GIFTS UNDER THE TREE” TEXT: LUKE 2:1-7 TITLE: “JESUS – THE PRICELESS GIFT” INTRODUCTION: A. Have you ever desired a certain gift? Gone to great lengths to make sure that everyone knew what gift you wanted only to find that no one was really ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Life Of Abraham, Part 6: The Covenant Is Cut Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 10, 2014
     | 5,122 views

    The first of two covenants between the LORD and Abraham is cut.

    The Life of Abraham, Part 6: The Covenant is Cut Genesis 15:7-21 Introduction In the last lesson, we came across one of the most important verses in Scripture. Abram that had pleaded with the Lord about having a child and reminding Him of his age. He had already waited a long time for God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    1st Peter 1:1-5 Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on May 30, 2023
     | 1,475 views

    This is the first of 12 Studies on the Book of 1st Peter.

    Study # 1 - 1 Peter 1:1-5 For the Audio Version on YouTube, click here – https://youtu.be/lBQfytROjTU For the Audio Version on Spotify, click here – https://open.spotify.com/episode/3dWXrSE4U9noY50lYZ1ebE?si=c65de374fd9b4baf 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Stand Your Ground Series

    Contributed by William Morris on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 16,901 views

    The first in a series of five messages on the Whole Armour of God.

    Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Ephesians 6:10-20 Title: Stand Your Ground INTRODUCTION: Archibald Naismith tells us that at the Battle of Waterloo, when the fight became its worst, an officer galloped up to the Commander, the Duke of Wellington and said, "my Captain says we are being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Gives

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008
     | 2,370 views

    The first sermon in the summer 2008 series ‘God is...’

    (Sermon was opened with the Reader’s Theater script, ‘Lost in the Desert,’ written by Tom Ewald in the ‘Christian Readers’ Theater’ published by Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing © 2005) (Slide 1) Have you ever been lost? (Slide 2) I am not talking about being lost on our way to another ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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