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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    What Your Pastor Expects From You Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 19, 2004
    based on 145 ratings
     | 15,063 views

    "Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task."

    Paul used a very interesting phrase five times in his letters to pastors: "Here is a trustworthy saying". Keep in mind that all of God’s Word is trustworthy but Paul is using this phrase to highlight some especially significant teachings. He wants the pastors to emphasize these trusthworthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bible And Abortion

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 23, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 9,736 views

    A message on the sanctity of human life.

    THE BIBLE AND ABORTION Psalm 100 v. 3 is key verse INTRO: Some have suggested the Bible does not specifically address the matter of sanctity of life or the abortion issue. Nothing could be further from the truth. The Bible is overflowing in its teaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Driving Force Of Spiritual Debt-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 5, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,937 views

    Part 1 of a 3-part sermon. Paul related to the Christian church in Rome, his keen sense of spiritual indebtedness. This sense of indebtedness drives the emissary/delegate/messenger of God. Spiritual indebtedness drives God’s messenger to...

    The Driving Force of Spiritual Debt-I—Romans 1:8-17 Need: Paul related to the Christian church in Rome, his keen sense of spiritual indebtedness. A keen sense of spiritual indebtedness drives the emissary/delegate/messenger of God. To What does a keen sense of spiritual indebtedness drive the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Fool And His Money

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Feb 25, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,960 views

    The parable of the rich fool.

    MUB 2-17-05 LUKE 12;13-21 A FOOL AND HIS MONEY 13Someone in the crowd said to him, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me." 14Jesus replied, "Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?" 15Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith And Perspective Series

    Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,078 views

    This message looks at how faith changes our outlook on life

    Introduction A young couple rented a vacation cottage for a week. One afternoon the husband looked out a window at the swimming pool and exclaimed, "Let’s change our clothes and go get some exercise!" His wife, who was washing the dishes in the kitchen and looking out the window watching some ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Watering The Seed With The Tithe

    Contributed by Troy Voyles on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,657 views

    In this sermon I went deep into Malachi 3 to explain all aspects of the tithe. The good (what we all like to preach about) and the bad. This isn’t about guilt, but it;s to point out the whole truth.

    Watering The Seed With The Tithe Malachi 3:10 Every seed we plant needs water to grow, if there is no water, the plant, the flower, whatever it is that you plant will not survive. You have to plant, than you have to water, and water, so you will get results. Well with the kingdom of God it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Building Up One Another Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,413 views

    Using our spiritual gifts and encouraging one another will help build the church.

    Building Up One Another Ephesians 4:1-8; 11-16 October 28, 2007 For the past few weeks I have been discussing with you an important aspect of the church. We have all been gifted by God to use the spiritual gifts He has given to us. When we are faithful to God, we are also fruitful. Because if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Assimilation: Making Insiders Out Of Outsiders Presenter Copy

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 7, 2011
     | 4,899 views

    A lesson for your leadership on Assimilation. For more information, see student copy description.

    ASSIMILATION Making Insiders Out of Outsiders Rev. J. Kevin Putty, Presenter Matthew 28:19-20 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Where You Go I Will Go

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,965 views

    It took great faith for Ruth to step out of her comfort zone.

    Ruth1:1-22 WSG 11-03-2012 Introduction I wonder if you have been tempted to ask the question: Why should we bother about the Old Testament now we have the New? I would reply: • In the Old Testament there are about 300 prophecies that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Opposition: Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 13, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,946 views

    Sermon 6 of the Series. Chapter 4 is the sudden storm that interrupted what seemed to be clear sailing. The Jews knew that true worship of Jehovah could not be fully enjoyed until the Temple stood again! Satan knew this too. And he rears his ugly head to

    The Book of Ezra Study #8 (Ezra 4:1-5, 24) Opposition: Part I INTRODUCTION: * 1. What comes to your mind as an example of an offer that seemed “too good to be true”? 2. When have you distrusted an offer of help or favor? SUMMARY STATEMENT: • Chapter 3 told us of the rebuilding of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Divine Power For A Divine Purpose

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 29, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,392 views

    The power of the Holy Spirit is given to us so that we can be effective witnesses for Christ and to expand His kingdom.

    DIVINE POWER FOR A DIVINE PURPOSE STUDY TEXT: ACTS 1:8 Introduction God promised a divine power which shall be solely for a divine purpose. This is because the power will come through the Holy Spirit, and the primary purpose shall be to win souls to the kingdom of God. Thus, the baptism in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Festival Of Dedication (Hanukah)

    Contributed by Richard Jumper on May 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,869 views

    A brief description of Hanukah, Judas Maccabeus, the hero, and how this relates to our hero and Lord Jesus.

    We all seem to need heroes. It’s true now, and it was just as true in the time of Jesus. The people we meet in our Gospel reading were in the grip of heroic dreams like these. That’s what lies behind the question they ask Jesus. “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Another Long Sermon

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 7, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,643 views

    Sunday, the day the church gathered for worship, because it was the day of Christ’s resurrection. The writings of the early church Fathers confirm that the church continued to meet on Sunday after the close of the NT period. Scripture does not require Chr

    Another Long Sermon Text: Acts 20:7-12NLT On the first day of the week, we gathered with the local believers to share in the Lord’s Supper. Paul was preaching to them, and since he was leaving the next day, he kept talking until midnight. 8 The upstairs room where we met was lighted with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Color Coded Sermon For The Youth

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 26, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 17,125 views

    I use seven colors to illustrate a sermon. It can be used as a yarn string, or color beads to give a young person a lesson to witness to others.

    ILLUSTRATED COLOR SERMON STRING OR BRACELET. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. I HAVE A GOOD TOOL TO PASS ON TO YOU TODAY. THIS TOOL IS EFFECTIVE TO ALL AGES. A. Today I am 55 years old. I have traveled many miles for the cross of Jesus Christ. 45 years ago I was visiting in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Help Me In Helps

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 20, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,949 views

    Without the ministry of helps the church would quickly be in trouble. This will bring awarness; we had 5 people decide to get involved because of this sermon!

    Help Me in Helps Text: I Corinthians 12:25-31 25 that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. 26 And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.27 Now you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal