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  • The Watchman

    Contributed by David Rogers on May 16, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 27,675 views

    A sermon that examines the roles of the pastor and congregation and the responsibilities of each and the penalities incurred for not following God’s plan.

    The Watchman Ezekiel 33:1-7 Introduction As I was preparing this sermon this week I thought back to the nights that I stood guard duty during my service time. Often we were alone on our stations in the dark of the night while our buddies were sleeping depending on the night watchmen to warn ...read more

  • "Heavenly Treasures"

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Jan 5, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,432 views

    This sermon challenges the attitudes of most congregations in America towards material possessions in the light of the parable of the rich fool.

    Sermon on Luke 12.13-21 Preached at Christ Boulevard United Methodist Church August 1, 2004 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. Someone in the crowd said to him, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me." But he said to him, "Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator ...read more

  • Let Our Behavior Be Guided By The Spirit

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,183 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

  • When The Elder Sins Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 16, 2014
     | 5,159 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

  • Open Doors Of Opportunity (2) Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,992 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

  • A Year To Grow!

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 27, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,018 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

  • The Devil In Pew Number Seven

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,555 views

    Pastors are to fulfil the ministry God has assigned with the help of strong, godly leaders from within the congregation.

    “Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own ...read more

  • Necessities

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 11, 2015
     | 8,816 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

  • Sheep Or Goats

    Contributed by Richard White on Jul 11, 2015
     | 7,461 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

  • Why Would You Not Join The Church? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 3, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,446 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

  • Is The Church A Lighthouse Or A Club House?

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017
     | 6,290 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

  • Cool! Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 18, 2019
     | 2,851 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

  • Unity Of God's People PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,962 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

  • A Furnace With No Fire (*) Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 12, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,684 views

    Christ's message to the Church in Ephesus speaks to churches today that are beginning to lose their ardour. His message is a clarion call to stir up the flames, to stoke the fire.

    “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands. “‘I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with those who are evil but have tested those who call ...read more

  • "Remembering"

    Contributed by Danny Hensley on Sep 9, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,314 views

    This sermon was delivered on September 8, 2002 and it’s purpose was to help the congregation deal with the fallout of 9/11.

    Remembering Exodus 12:1-14 It doesn’t seem possible that a year has passed since our shocked, unbelieving eyes watched the black smoke billowing from WTC Tower One. “How could such a terrible accident happen?” we wondered. And then, just eighteen minutes later, as we stared at the television, we ...read more