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  • Bobby Daniel avatar

    Love Loud Dare

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Dec 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,249 views

    Sermon inspired by a Thom Rainer blog where he encouraged pastors to challenge their congregations to Love Loud

    Love Loud Dare 1 John 3:11-20 A couple of years ago Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, GA made a movie that many of us have seen called Fireproof…we showed a clip from it a couple of Sunday nights back. The premise of the movie is a fire fighter who is watching his marriage fall apart and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is Leading?

    Contributed by W. Leon Morrow on Mar 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,980 views

    This sermon is designed to guide the members of the congregation to deny oneself, to take up ones cross, and to follow Jesus.

    There are tremendous lessons in our Holy Scripture. There are lessons not only in the words, or the content, but that there are lessons for us even in the construction of the writing—there are lessons in the style as well as in the words themselves. For example, in Mark the disciples had been ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The State Of The Church - 2009 "The Year Of Joy"

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,838 views

    In looking backward and forward this message challenge the congregation to put Jesus FIRST, Others Second, and Yourself last.

    STATE OF THE CHURCH 2009- “The Year of Joy” Philippians 3:10-15 * Welcome to 2009. As most know, today’s message will be a little unique if not unusual. Today’s message has more of a collective than personal message. However, the last part of this message will be highly personal. * The year 2008 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Year To Grow!

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 27, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,955 views

    An end of year sermon that admonishes the congregation to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

    A Year To Grow! Text: 2 Peter 3:18 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) All week I contemplated and prayed about whether I should preach one more Christmas sermon, or a New Year’s sermon. And since this is the last Sunday of 2010, I thought it might be fitting for us to look at the last words that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Carl Benge avatar

    Let Our Behavior Be Guided By The Spirit

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,156 views

    Beginning Service of Ministry in a new congregation Teaching on how are actions need to be guided by God. Fruits of the SPirit

    Today marks the beginning of a new church year. This new year will be filled with many things for us as we go forth in ministry together. Though we cannot be certain of what lies ahead of us, we can accept that there may be challenges along the way. We know there will surely be many blessings ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Change Amongst An Unchanging God

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,985 views

    Encouragement and optimism for a church congregation facing changes in their Sunday morning worship that includes a "blending" of styles and formats.

    Hebrews 1:8a; 10-13 and Hebrews 13:8 IF THERE IS ONE NEVER-ENDING HUMAN TRUTH THAT STANDS THE TEST OF TIME IT IS THIS: THE ONE THING THAT SEEMS TO NEVER CHANGE IS CHANGE ITSELF. WE ARE ALWAYS CHANGING. WE ARE ALWAYS FACING CHANGE. OUR WORLD CHANGES. TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCES CHANGES. HEALTH ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    When The Elder Sins Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 16, 2014
     | 5,131 views

    Elders are to be honoured for their labour. However, elders are to be held accountable before the congregation to discharge their appointment in a faithful manner.

    “Do not admit a charge against an elder except on the evidence of two or three witnesses. As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear. In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of the elect angels I charge you to keep these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cool! Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 18, 2019
     | 2,822 views

    A priest was once kneeling as a congregant at Mass and noticed a little five-year-old child in the pew behind. . .

    John 6 “Cool” It’s pretty well known among Catholics that Flannery O’Connor, one of the 20th century’s greatest authors, once was invited to dinner when she was young and unknown by a more famous writer at the time, Mary McCarthy. The conversation was a bit stilted due to O’Connor’s fabled ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Is The Church A Lighthouse Or A Club House?

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017
     | 6,238 views

    This sermon helps the congregations see the difference between being and inward focused church and an outward focused church

    Introduction: Illustration “The Guiding Light” I. What is a lighthouse? A. A lighthouse provides light to anyone in need B. A church that is a lighthouse understands that the source of light is Christ. - Joh 1:4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. - Joh 1:5 The light shines in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Necessities

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 11, 2015
     | 8,776 views

    Refocusing our congregation on the basics, this message point us to some fundamental necessities for the Christian life and living.

    Necessities Jerry Watts Matthew 9:9-13 • In this story of “Matthew’s call” from Jesus to become a follower and disciple, I believe we can lift out many truths. We can lift out things like “The reality of Jesus’ call” or “Responding to the Call of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    Sheep Or Goats

    Contributed by Richard White on Jul 11, 2015
     | 7,418 views

    Many congregations are full of people, do they look like sheep or goats. Their eternal destiny relies on this appearance.

    My Sheep Matt 25:40ff Lynn Anderson, in "They Smell Like Sheep relates this story: “Several years ago in Palestine, Carolyn and I rode a tour bus through Israel’s countryside nearly mesmerized as the tour guide explained the scenery, the history, and the lifestyle. In his description, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Open Doors Of Opportunity (2) Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,964 views

    Are we open or closed as a congregation? Is the work and worship about us only or do we include others?

    1. St Catherine's Monastery One of the oldest monasteries in the world is Saint Catherine's. Built by Emperor Justinian to protect the monks in the region, St. Catherine's sits at the foot of Mount Sinai in Egypt. The walls are made of granite and are between 8 and 35 meters tall. Up until last ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Why Would You Not Join The Church? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 3, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,396 views

    Christians are expected to unite with a congregation of the faithful in order to fulfil the ministry God assigns each follower of Christ.

    “Those who received his word were baptised, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unity Of God's People PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,916 views

    Emphasize the importance, benefits, and joy of unity among God's people, and to encourage the congregation to strive for this unity in their lives.

    Good morning, church family! We're diving into a message from Psalm 133 today - it's about unity, something that our world desperately needs more of. Unity among God's people - the blessing it brings, the necessity of it, and the joy it produces. As Charles Spurgeon once said, "Satan always hates ...read more

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  • Steven Cook avatar

    The Gospel Of Three Cups

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Feb 12, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,254 views

    This sermon is directed to all members of a congregation - whether saved or lost. It emphasizes the urgency of holy living as well as for salvation.

    “The Gospel of Three Cups” Luke 22:1-18 Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read Text – Luke 22:1-18 B. Notice in our text three phrases: 1.) “And He took the cup” 2.) “He gave thanks” 3.) “He said, Take this and divide it among yourselves” C. The Jewish custom of partaking of a meal is a solemn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist