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  • Mario Bruni D. D.. avatar

    Pastors - Their Biblical Calling

    Contributed by Mario Bruni D. D.. on Jul 16, 2016
     | 6,557 views

    Let us now examine the most Biblically undefined office, the Pastor. This office over many years of church history has been run down, despised, overlooked, traditionalized, glorified, idolized, and even cherished, but always misunderstood.

    Pastors “And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers.” Ephesians 4:11 Let us now ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Put First Things First Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 2, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,286 views

    3 OF 7 in series on Personal Cange

    Put First Things First Matthew 6:33 In addition to self-awareness, imagination, and conscience, it a fourth endowment - independent will - that really makes effective self-management possible. It is the ability to make decisions and choices and to act in accordance with them. It is the ability to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Analyze, Evangelize, Scrutinize

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2005
    based on 278 ratings
     | 18,151 views

    1- Analzye everything 2- Evangelize everyone 3- Scrutinize yourself

    INTRO.- ILL.- The founder of McDonald’s, Ray Kroc, was asked by a reporter about his order of priorities. "I believe in God, my family and McDonald’s," he said. Then he added, "When I get to the office, I reverse the order." When many people enter the public arena their priorities change and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hebrews-Part 2 -- " Drift Proofing Your Life" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jul 16, 2016
     | 10,104 views

    Part 2 of our Hebrews series

    Hebrews “Encouragement for a life of faith” Part 2 “Drift proofing your life” Hebrews 2:1 Today we are going to continue our study of the book of Hebrews Last week in our sermon and this week in our bible study We took a serious look at why Christianity is better At ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Balancing Act Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Dec 8, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,983 views

    Ephesians Series #3 Position determines access. We like access…but in the Kingdom of God access is restricted only to those who are in the right position.The key to staying on that straight and narrow path is in being well balanced.

    A Walk That Is Worthy Part 3 "The Balancing Act" Text: Eph 1:15-23 Intro: We have just come through another Thanksgiving Holiday. I trust everyone had a blessed time whether with family or friends, being able to return thanks to the Lord for what He has done in our lives. I ran across a cute ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Effective Church

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 26, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,806 views

    God tells the church to be as effective as it can be.

    The Church: What Is Absolutely Essential? PT 1 Acts 2:42-47 It’s pop quiz! Clear your desk, take out a pen or pencil, and circle the answer or answers that correctly complete the sentence below. Top Priorities of a church should be: o To gather together a large # of weekly attendees or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Its Time To Build!" Haggai Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 1, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 24,504 views

    The church faces the same issue that Haggai did in his time the believers have convinced themselves that it’s not the right time to work on the House of the Lord. The believers in Haggai’s day put off work on God’s House to focus on their own homes. Today

    “It’s Time to Build” Haggai pt 1 Opening Thought - From Sermoncentral.com: Let me share a story with you about some church people… It’s about 4 people in the church whose names were Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody… The church had some financial responsibilities and Everybody was asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Paradoxical Sayings Of Jesus: Lose Your Life To Save It Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jul 30, 2018
     | 9,762 views

    Perhaps Jesus' most challenging saying of all is that to save your lives we must be willing to lose it for His sake and the Gospels. We explore what this really means practically, and whether Jesus meant for it to be literally true.

    The Paradoxical Sayings of Jesus Lose Your Life to Save It Mark 8:31-39 We continue in our summer series on the paradoxical sayings of Jesus. Jesus said a number of things which violate common sense, and seem to be impossible with regard to all the realities we face in this world, and would not ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Goal For 2004: To Be About My Father's Business

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 26, 2003
    based on 108 ratings
     | 11,564 views

    The twelve year old Jesus gives us a New Year’s resolution to strive for in 2004

    Luke 2:41-52 NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: TO BE ABOUT MY FATHER’S BUSINESS We have come to that time in the year again when people are talking about New Year’s Resolutions. Have you made any yet, for the year ahead? Where did that tradition come from anyway, making New Year’s Resolutions? It ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Choose Who You Will Serve Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 25, 2016
    based on 8 ratings
     | 21,594 views

    In the New Testament the word Disciple is used to describe the people who are committed to following Jesus Christ. To be a true disciple of Jesus requires real commitment.

    So, my first sermon of 2016, let’s start with a question: Does life get in the way, or do you let life get in the way? I sit in church and I listen to the message, sometimes I enjoy it, sometimes I find it boring. I love to hear of the miracles that Jesus did and I love to hear about ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    I Must Preach The Gospel! Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 10, 2025
     | 471 views

    Based on 1 Corinthians 9:15-23 - Challenges hearers to live a Gospel-prioritized life.

    “I MUST PREACH THE GOSPEL!” 1 Cor. 9:15-23 FBCF – 3/9/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Microscope – Binoculars – Telescope 3 different devices used to look at & focus on 3 different areas: - Microscope – up close – can see germs that can make us sick or kill us. - Binoculars – farther out – get a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Peace Amidst Chaos SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 905 views

    In a world often filled with chaos and cruelty, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. This sermon explores how we can find peace and value in human life, even in the midst of turmoil.

    Once again, we are shocked by the turmoil that has arisen, not just among individuals, but even between nations. Time and time again, we have witnessed the cruelty of some people and the disregard for human life. In the midst of these troubling times, it is crucial for us to pay attention to the ...read more

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    All For The One

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,888 views

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    ALL FOR THE ONE PHILIPPAINS 3:4-9 05/24/95 In dealing with people I have come to learn that we live our lives with respect to our priorities. The priorities in that we set dictate to us how we live, what we do, who we see and interact with. For some people work is their priority. Everything they ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Time For Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 30, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,852 views

    Stewarship is not just a matter of money...have you considered your time?

    One of the greatest areas of stewardship that is overlooked by most Christians, is the stewardship of your time. Matthew 6:33 (NCV) The thing you should want most is God’s kingdom and doing what God wants. Then all these other things you need will be given to you. We All Have Priorities. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon Haggai’s Call From Ruin To Revival

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 25, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 979 views

    Revival is a matter of the heart. Revival begins when believers realize that things have changed, weakened and dying. Israel had lost so much, their temple, temple worship and the presence of God. Revival begins in the heart.

    Sermon – Haggai’s Call From Ruin to Revival Scripture Text: Haggai Chapter 1:1-15 “On August 29 of the second year of King Darius’s reign, the Lord gave a message through the prophet Haggai to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Jeshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest. “This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist