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  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Grace At Work 13 - Evangelists 2 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 10, 2013
     | 3,207 views

    Is there a correct model of church government and if so - who’s right and who’s wrong? What are examples of what the Bible refers to as “disputable matters” and what are the indisputable essentials? What is meant by “Christian liberty” and what problems

    Dakota Community Church February 10, 2013 Grace at Work - 13 Evangelist Ephesians 4:11-13 11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    How We Talk - Part 4: Words Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,475 views

    Last of this series on how we can use our tongues for good or bad.

    How We Talk Part 4 – Words of Encouragement Various Scriptures May 2, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: This is the last message in a series about how we speak. We started off looking at how what we say is a reflection of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Turning Today’s Sorrows Into Tomorrow’s Joys Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 21, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,489 views

    God promises lasting joy and peace to all who hope in Christ Jesus.

    Scripture Introduction When the Apostle Paul taught pastoral ministry to young Timothy, he drew specific attention to preaching to the wealthy: “As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Synergy Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 22, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,290 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to learn from Nehemiah how to move from the pews into ministry.

    Nehemiah Synergy Nehemiah 2 August 17, 2003 Intro: A. Today I want to remind you of the sign that I told you about last week… [Humor: Is That a Welcome?, Citation: Gary Shank, Olathe, Kans. "Lite Fare," Christian Reader.] Seen on a church sign: We Care About You Sundays 10 a.m. Only B. Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "For The Glory” Transfiguration Sunday

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 7, 2024
     | 1,672 views

    I begin with the biography of Eric Liddell, Chariots of fire. He gave up the glory from the Olympics for ministry in China. After the glory of the Transfiguration, Jesus and the disciples also returned for ministry. The cross was coming.

    In Jesus Holy Name February 11,2024 Text: Mark 9:2-4 Transfiguration Redeemer “For the Glory” ‘For the Glory’ is the biography of Eric Liddell written by Duncan ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Changing The World Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011
     | 6,512 views

    Jesus sends out 72 to minister for His kingdom

    19. Who is Jesus? December 26th, 2010 Changing the World Today we continue our study through Luke’s gospel asking the question: who is Jesus. We are in Luke 10:1 where Jesus sends out seventy-two disciples to the towns and villages of Judea. This sending is very similar to the sending ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Sum Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Oct 28, 2009
     | 3,623 views

    We are a sum of our choices... learn to breathe in the life of God, and exhale ministry.

    The Sum of our Choices THE UNEXAMINED LIFE IS NOT WORTH LIVING THE UNLIVED LIFE IS NOT WORTH EXAMINING 2 Passages this morning… Galatians 6: 7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8 The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Motley Crew, In Chains

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 3, 2008
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     | 3,924 views

    Tychicus, Onesimus, and Aristarchus chose to chain themselves to ministries of encouragement, inclusion, and support.

    If you follow the rock music scene, I guess I should hurry to assure you that the sermon today is not about a heavy metal group, nor is it about some kind of kinky fetish. The theme, "A Motley Crew, In Chains" is evoked by the long list of names which Paul singles out as he finishes the Colossian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Willing To Pay The Price For Real Revival?

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 29, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,332 views

    Most churches pray for revival. But there is something required on your part to make it last.

    July 1, 2012 Morning Worship Text: 2 Chronicles 14:2-3; 15:1-4, 16:1-10 Subject: Revival Title: Are You Willing to Pay the Price for Real Revival? Here we are – three weeks into the Spirit proclaimed “Year of the Harvest”. Are you feeling it yet? I asked that question as kind ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Part 4 Of 5: How Can The Church Help Me Win In Life? Series

    Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Aug 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,864 views

    God has given us the church (among other helps) to help you WIN in this life.

    Series Title: Questions About the Church Sermon Title: How Can the Church Help Me Win in Life? Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10: 1-13 As Paul is writing to the church at Corinth, he knows that they have a lot of evil influences. We’ve already talked about how big of a city and how important of a city ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fighting The Good Fight

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,650 views

    A sermon on encouraging congregations about not allowing the little things get in the way of our mission in ministry, and give them a a new perspective into the true meaning of stewardship of ministry the Spreading of the Gospel and its living message.

    At a recent Iowa Annual Conference I heard a Deputy Secretary of the General Board of Church and Society state, “If the homosexual issue was truly the dividing issue of the United Methodist Church, then our situation would be easily solved.” He went on to say that, the real issue affecting the UMC ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Royal Welcome

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Mar 31, 2012
     | 8,581 views

    A sermon on Mark:11:1-11 dealing with the Triumphal Entry/Palm Sunday.

    Somewhere a husband and wife are painting a room either bright pink with ballerinas or bright blue with baseballs, depending on what they see in the sonogram. The room whiffs the subtle smell of Lysol and baby powder. They have to finish soon because they want to be ready to welcome home their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Three Score And Ten

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,665 views

    For 1989, 70th anniversary of the church. Three Scriptures with the number "70" in them ... life includes pain and conflict; but we are to forgive without reservation; God knows the plans He has for the next 70 years of this church.

    We’ve reached a milestone, a real milestone. Seventy years old. That’s a good long while. That is, in fact, a lifetime, according to one of the Scriptures I’m going to read, the typical, average lifetime of a human being. And it’s not too bad for an institution like a church. We’ve been here, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Wonder Of Jesus Accepting Us Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 10, 2013
    based on 105 ratings
     | 30,803 views

    It’s become fashionable for churches to "target" a specific audience in their messages and ministry. But is that really such a good idea? Is it possible that in targeting specific groups we might be undermining our real ministry?

    OPEN: In my files I ran across these nuggets of wisdom from little children: Patrick, age 10 - "Never trust a dog to watch your food." Hannah, age 9 - "When your dad is mad and asks you, ’Do I look stupid?’ don’t answer." Taylia, age 11 - "When your mom is mad at your dad, don’t let her brush ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Pastor And His Job

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022
     | 3,470 views

    Many ministers have entered the ministry because it seemed as if it would be an easy job

    After they got into the ministry, they soon found out that things are not as easy as they look, and they left the ministry and found themselves a job where they could make more money and have less headaches. Illus: After George W. Bush won the presidency in 2004, he immediately took on a campaign ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist