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  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    The Secret Ingredient Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Mar 19, 2006
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    God’s mission without God’s methods is a recipie for disaster. Note: You should have a Hershey’s chocolate bar for this sermon.

    Milton Hershey started out by learning to be a printer. He lived just north of Lancaster, PA, and worked on a German paper. But soon, he realized how much he hated the work. So one day, he threw his straw hat into the press, and promptly got himself fired. And so, needing a job, his mother got ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Exalting Our God

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 7, 2006
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    From a series dealing with our mission statement "LOVE like Christ" E=exalting our God. Exploring worship in all we do

    L.O.V.E. Like Christ . . in Exalting our God January 29, 2006 Jay Robison Deuteronomy 6:12-18 Deuteronomy 6 children of Israel entering into promised land It was culmination of a miracle from slavery to promised land But be careful! Do not forget the LORD vs 12 NCV Forget God? How can we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Like Lucy

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 4, 2011
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    It takes the church, coming together in unity, with a common vision, a common mission, relinquishing our individual rights, in order to see things happen for the Kingdom.

    In one of the Peanuts specials, Linus is reclining on the floor watching television. Lucy walks in and says to him, “Change the channel right now.” Linus says, “I was here first, why should I change the channel?” Lucy holds up her hand. She said, “You see these five ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Items For The Baptism Checklist Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 5, 2012
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    Your child is beginning a journey that will end in the arms of the Father: here's what you must do as mission controllers to help ensure a good ending.

    Homily for Infant Baptism Today is a very special time in your families’ lives. Today is the day in which I, acting as a minister of Jesus Christ, and by the grace of the Holy Spirit, launch your child into a trajectory that, many years from now, should land him/her in the arms of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Ben Thomas avatar

    Duties Of A Believer Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 7, 2008
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     | 4,617 views

    When God created us and placed us in this planet there was a great mission given to the people. As a believer we need to fulfill that purpose in our life.

    Duties of Believers - Genesis 1:26-28 (AMP) 26 God said, Let Us [Father, Son, and Holy Spirit] make mankind in Our image, after Our likeness, and let them have complete authority over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the [tame] beasts, and over all of the earth, and over everything that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    He That Winneth Souls Is Wise

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 21, 2021
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    One of the things the devil has been very successful at, is getting the church completely sidetracked from the mission God intended the church to do.

    To see that this is the case, all you have to do is observe what people seem to want from the church. For example, some see the church as: • A drug center to reach an emotional high. They get depressed and they want to come to church for a “Fix” • A social club where they can socialize with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Culture Shifts: Good Vs Evil

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jan 13, 2016
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    Does your church have the culture of Jesus? Our modern culture is shifting but to adapt too much destroys the mission of winning souls to Jesus..

    Culture Shifts: Good vs Evil Kelly Durant I Corinthians1:22 For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; 23 but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks[b] foolishness, 24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Purpose For Your Life

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024
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    All of us have things inside of us that could destroy the mission, that threaten to eat up our purpose and our goals and our life.

    What are you here for? Is there not a cause? Opening illustration: My wife and I pioneered and were instrumental in reviving the underground church in the Middle East. We served there for 14 years. No news media will ever tell you that the Spirit of God is moving in a powerful way in the Middle ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Garden Of Your Soul Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 19, 2024
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    This series, Trauma and Transformation Level 2, includes short homilies/talks to a class at the Yonge Street Mission called Trauma and Transformation, Level 2.

    *This series, Trauma and Transformation Level 2, includes short homilies/talks to a class at the Yonge Street Mission called Trauma and Transformation, Level 2. The messages are aimed at a mixed audience, some with no faith, some with Christian faith, some with other faiths. The mission serves all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Will Work Series

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 8, 2024
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     | 854 views

    In remembrance of a video taken of Evangelist Billy Graham at Urbana Student Missions Conference in 1961 where he said, “Do not come lightly to the cross!”

    Philippians 2:12-13 (NKJV) “I Will Work” September 8, 2024 The Apostle Paul has spent some time encouraging the Philippian church to be humble and obedient to the Lord Jesus. Paul even appeals to the supreme example of humility, Jesus Himself. The word “wherefore” points us back to the discussion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    O Come, All Ye Faithful PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 573 views

    This sermon explores the birth of Jesus, emphasizing His divine nature, His majesty, and His mission to save humanity, encapsulating the essence of Christian faith.

    Good morning, beloved family! As we gather in this sanctuary today, we are here to celebrate, to learn, and to draw near to our God who is ever so near to us. We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. God has a message for us today, and it is my joy and privilege to share it with you. ...read more

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    Spirit Of God Descends On Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024
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     | 572 views

    This sermon explores living a life of holiness out of adoration for Jesus, understanding our spiritual struggles, sacred mission, and the support we have in Christ.

    Good morning, dear friends and family in Christ. It warms my heart to see each one of you here today, eager to seek and savor the richness of God's Word. We are gathered here not as mere individuals, but as a community, bound by the love of our Savior and the fellowship of believers. Today, we turn ...read more

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    Born For This PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024
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     | 606 views

    This sermon explores the profound humility of Jesus Christ, His divine manifestation, and His sacrificial mission for humanity's redemption as depicted in Philippians 2:8.

    Beloved brothers and sisters, as we gather today in this sacred space, we find ourselves in the company of fellow travelers, each of us on a quest to better understand the divine mystery of God's love. Our hearts are open, our spirits are eager, and our minds are ready to receive the wisdom that ...read more

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    No One Knows PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 620 views

    This sermon explores understanding God's timing, staying alert in faith, and fulfilling our God-given mission, as guided by Mark 13:24-37.

    Good morning, my dear friends. It's a joy to be here with you today, breaking bread in fellowship and worship. We have a wonderful opportunity today to engage with God's word, to let it speak to us, to let it shape us and mold us into the image of Christ. Our focus today is on Mark 13:24-37. “But ...read more

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
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    This sermon explores believing without seeing, becoming messengers of peace, and bearing the mission of spreading God's word, inspired by Thomas' encounter with the risen Christ.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy to be with you today, to share in the fellowship of the Spirit, to stand together on the solid rock of our faith, and to open the pages of God's Word together. It is a privilege, indeed, to be in the house of the Lord, where we can find comfort, ...read more

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