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  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    How To Have A Ministry That Endures Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 16, 2013
    based on 11 ratings
     | 17,098 views

    A sermon examining the way to persevere in ministry.

    HOW TO HAVE A MINISTRY THAT ENDURES Acts 21:8-9 The following is a message that was delivered at a local pastors conference) I grew up in a church that had an average pastoral tenure of less than two years. As a result, I developed relationships with many men in ministry who have had a tremendous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called To Be Salt And Light Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 19, 2011
    based on 19 ratings
     | 37,412 views

    The overall theme of the great Sermon on the Mount by the Lord is how people of the Kingdom of Heaven are to live. Jesus now shows how, “Those who are His disciples should affect the world in the positive way in which they live.”

    “Called to Be Salt and Light.” Matthew 5:13-16 We have now concluded our study of the Beatitudes which serve as an introduction to Jesus’ great “Sermon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Psalm For Giving Thanks!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,505 views

    A Psalm For Giving Thanks. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: A call to worship (vs 1-3) • Shout (vs 1) • Sing (vs 2) • Remember (vs 3) A call to thanksgiving (vs 4-5) • Be full of awe (vs 4a) • Be full of Gratitude (vs 4b) • Be full of praise (vs 5) SERMON BODY: • This is the only Psalm in the 150 Psalms that is in its entirety a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Salvation Has Come Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Feb 9, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,862 views

    As Christ’s body, we should reflect Christ’s heart. What does that look like?

    Introduction: What’s in a gift? It’s an important question as Valentine’s Day approaches. Guys, are you like me? Do you struggle with what to give your girl for Valentine’s Day? Did you even remember that Valentine’s Day is coming up? Don’t forget. The worst gift you can give your girl ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Boss Has A Job For Us

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,402 views

    Message about the Great Commission, and how it is the job of the whole church, not just the pastor.

    The Boss Has a Job for Us… Matthew 28:16-20 November 29, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction Today we finish what has been a pretty long journey through the book of Matthew. We actually started going through this book ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "Iron Men"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 30, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,678 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate men that are spiritually young to become sharper and more accountable by bonding with Iron Men.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Greater Victory Temple Church of God in Christ ”Men Program” Seaside, CA 30 March 2008 Big Idea: Men that are spiritually young can become sharper and more accountable by bonding with Iron Men. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Sin Of Partiality Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015
     | 7,873 views

    "For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

    Christianity For Dummies: The Sin of Partiality James 2:1-13 I. Introduction A. I trust you have your Bible this AM...go ahead and turn to James Chpt 2. We are continuing in our series "Christianity for Dummies" based on the Book of James. B. So far, we have examined How to Respond ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fully Realized Forgiveness...the Test Of Love-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 9, 2015
     | 3,075 views

    1 of 5. Jesus called Simon the Pharisee to task regarding two demonstrations of love. Fully Realized is reflected in a reciprocal/proportional appreciation. But Where/How is it tested? Realized Forgiveness is tested in the crucible of...

    FULLY REALIZED FORGIVENESS...The TEST of LOVE/Trust-I— Luke 7:36-50 Attention: In chemistry classes, we were sometimes required to grind up & heat a substance in a crucible—a small heat resistant ceramic bowl with a pestle. The substance we were given was unknown to us. We were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go And Be A Blessing Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 27, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,259 views

    In the face of change, go and be a blessing.

    When I say the word “Viking”, what comes to mind? For me, the word conjures up medieval people of the sea, who terrorized the poor land lubbers on the coasts of Europe and other places. However, the Vikings didn’t see themselves that way. They thought of themselves as farmers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Presenting Ourselves For Service-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 20, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,138 views

    3 of 3. Paul informed the Roman Christians of their need to properly live out God’s will. We must properly offer our bodies for God’s service. How are we to best do it? Those used of God habitually...

    PRESENTING OURSELVES For SERVICE-III—Romans 12:1-2 Attention: We began this series two Sundays ago with MEMORIAL DAY. Soldiers personally go thru a great deal in order to leave civilian life behind & become soldiers. Hair, hygiene, clothes, relationships, purpose all revolve around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Quiz We Must Pass Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Mar 14, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,825 views

    It is one thing to know who Jesus is . . . it is another to become His follower.

    The Quiz We Must Pass Luke 9:18-25 ©Copyright March 14, 2010 by Rev. Bruce Goettsche SERIES: Walking with Jesus It is a dreaded part of any school year: exam time. Every student has at one time or another believed that life would be better if we could just eliminate quizzes, exams, papers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The True Good Life Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 28, 2012
     | 3,599 views

    In lights of the hope we have, we are now called to live the true good life - one that is holy.

    Up to this time, Peter has eloquently laid before his readers the glorious blessings of God that have come to them. What truths has Peter already expressed? Who we are – God’s elect and strangers in the world. What has been done for us – given new birth into a living hope of an ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    A Mother’s Honor

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 9, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,188 views

    The 5th commandment instructed the children of Israel of the importance of honoring their mothers. God’s people are to honor their mothers. But Why? 4 reasons our mothers should be honored....Not just today, but every day!

    A MOTHER’s HONOR—Exodus 20:12 Attention: Bob a Tight-wad/Developer-Landlord whose Mother worked for years cleaning office buildings/ Bob tells Jerry—‘I’ve lived 35yrs. seeing those people making my mother slave away from dusk till dawn—3rd shift. I got tired of it, so I bought the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Judas Missed-9

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 22, 2019
     | 1,870 views

    9 of ? Judas missed the entirety of that which took place from the time of his leaving the Lord’s supper(13:30) until he arrived in the Garden of Gethsemane, with those who would arrest Jesus(18:3)! Judas Missed...

    WHAT JUDAS MISSED-IX—John 13:31–14:11(John 13:18--17:26) OR--‘WHILE YOU WERE OUT/AWAY’ Attention: Mrs. Bernice was an Atlanta Braves FAN bar none! She knew the players, where they were from, what they had done, their averages, their skill-sets, years playing, their relative worth to the team, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Let"

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 2, 2017
     | 6,473 views

    A dream birthed this sermon: LET GOD? Let not your heart be troubled? Let us consider the power of permission?

    *LET By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This lesson came to me in a dream 12/2/2017. I dreamed of this large church, on the right side of the church were pews and people gather sitting there and the Pastor was trying his best to preach on “LET!”. But to the left side of the dream ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God