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  • Richard Pfeil avatar

    The Ministry Of Mom

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 23, 2005
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    Part of an ongoing series that offers to people options available to them right now in thier community to make a difference with this sermon addressing motherhood as a ministy/mission.

    May 8, 2005 Pastor: Richard Pfeil The Ministry of Mom Psalm 103:2-4, John 13:31-35, 1 John 4:10-11 Good morning, again. For the last couple of weeks we have been shifting our focus from God’s interior work to God’s exterior work, focusing on missions and discovering our purpose for life. Why does ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ben Thomas avatar

    Called To Send Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on Feb 2, 2007
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    This is the third in the Calling of God series, Called to stand, called to serve & called to send. God still calling and churches need to send people to the mission field.

    Call to Send Luke 10:1 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go The mother of Christian Schwartz died as he was born. Before her death she exacted this promise from her husband: “When my baby becomes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Heart Of A Servant

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 2, 2007
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    God ministers his grace to others through our service to the body of Christ. This sermon is for a service of appreciation for volunteers at a downtown mission church in Toronto, Canada

    1 Peter 4: Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christopher Martin avatar

    God's Word Never Passes Away

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Nov 7, 2006
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    A sermon for the 2nd last Sunday of the Church Year-B preached 11/16/2003 @ Forest City LCMS Mission, Forest City, Iowa

    2nd Last Sunday of the Church Year, Series B. Mark 13:24-31 “God’s Word Never Passes Away” Forest City Mission 1st Service, Nov. 16, 2003. A little over a month ago when I was talking with a friend of mine from college that’s also studying to be a pastor, I was telling him about the plans we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    A Missionaries Song

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 12, 2005
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    Psalm 67 is what could be called a “Missionary Song.” The truths in this song are what should be in the heart of those who either want to be a missionary or be involved in missions.

    Turn your Bibles to Psalms 67:1-7 Title: A Missionary’s Song Theme: A Prayer for God’s Blessings on His Work Introduction: Psalm 67 is what could be called a “Missionary Song.” (The Expositors Bible Commentary; The Treasury of David; The Pulpit Commentary; Psalm 67:2) The truths in this song ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Asch avatar

    Quest For Community Series

    Contributed by David Asch on Nov 21, 2005
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    Today’s question: what is the key element to fulfilling our mission? What is the most important thing we need in order to be fruit and produce fruit?

    QUEST FOR COMMUNITY INTRO: This week: Hurricane Katrina – an example of how something can kill a community/threaten to wipe out a community. Last week: Our mission is to grow fruitful followers of Jesus Christ. We are to be fruit and produce fruit. Today’s question: what is the key element to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The First Deacons Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013
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    The office of the deacons was set up to meet a need in the church for day to day ministry. The head ministers had to have help in order to fulfill their preaching mission.

    Tonight’s passage is about the birth of the idea of having deacons. This was the birth of a whole new level of ministry in the church. What we need to note is that the office of the deacons was set up to meet a need in the church for day to day ministry. The head ministers had to have help ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Energized Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 17, 2014
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    The Holy Spirit comes upon the disciples and energizes them for mission and ministry. The church is born and the Spirit continues to energize God’s people to this day.

    Acts 2:1-21 “Energized” INTRODUCTION We are creatures of habit, and we go through most of our lives on cruise control. Occasionally, though, something out of the ordinary happens and we are immediately inquisitive. • We make it from the #303 to the #101 and only hit one ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Rev.#31~2nd Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 21, 2009
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    Today were going to see another demonic group that numbers two hudred million that are released from the Great Euphrates River and what their mission will be.

    Rev.# 31~9:13-21 SIXTH TRUMPET 11-21-09 Today were still talking about the {trumpet} judgments, the last 3 trumpet judgments are directed primarily towards mankind, they are called the {woe} judgments as they are far more horrific than the 1st 4 trumpet judgments that were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    To The Foolish: Beautiful Savior Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 10, 2009
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    December 1989: We choose not to participate in mission and ministry because we do not want to look foolish. Jesus transforms looking foolish into a redemptive model.

    Most of us, especially in our younger years, spend an awful lot of effort in trying not to look foolish. Most of us, particularly when we are young and growing and think our bodies are all out of proportion anyway, will go to great lengths to hide our deficiencies and keep from looking foolish. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Serve Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 29, 2019
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    In this message we will see that in order to live our live on mission we must SERVE, using our unique talents and gifts to make the body stronger.

    SERVE Good morning MGCC!... Welcome to His Church! Welcome to the family of God, the body and bride of Christ! Welcome to the temple of God, the promised messianic Kingdom and the hope of the not only the world but the hope of every single person drawing breath in this room this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lose Your Life To Find The Life (Thirteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 22, 2020
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    As a disciple of Jesus Christ, I focus on many temporary things rather than focusing on Christ’s mission to build the Kingdom of God on this earth permanently.

    Reflection Lose Your Life to Find the Life There was a priest, who was transferred from a parish. On his farewell day, he spoke for 45 minutes blowing his own trumpet that I have done this, I have done that, I started this, I started that. I went around preaching in many parishes and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    Oases Of Grace

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 29, 2020
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    As we travel on the journey of our life's mission, Jesus promises that we will encounter people who will receive us with grace. They will be oases of grace.

    June 28, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Matthew 10:40-42 Oases of Grace Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. In the 1930’s Roy Rogers and two other singers formed a musical trio. They came to be known as The Sons ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Quit Dragging The Corpse

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 19, 2020
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    It is OK to bury the dead. If your church is dead, join with another one and repurpose your building or sell it giving the money to poor, missions or something useful.

    Revelation 3:1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. Churches are failing. Some due to neglect of the pastor and congregation. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Vic Folkert avatar

    Getting Life Right: Romans 10:1-17

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jul 30, 2020
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    Righteousness: Right STANDING, Right RELATIONSHIP, Right BEHAVIOR, through Christ. Not by birth, religion, goodness. Evangelistic (Romans 10:9-10) and missional focus.

    GETTING LIFE RIGHT—Romans 10:1-17 When I say the word “righteousness,” what pops into your head? Is it an image of a self-righteous person, who delights in being better than everyone else? Do you get defensive, because you know you’re not perfectly righteous? Do you have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed