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  • K. Heath McDougal-Deans avatar

    Lighting The Way!

    Contributed by K. Heath Mcdougal-Deans on Jan 11, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,304 views

    We are the ground troops in charge of lighting the darkness on this earth. We can light up the world with our attitude. We can light up the world with service and good deeds. And, last but never least... lighting the way with LOVE!

    Lighting the Way! ILL.- It was at the end of the school year, and a kindergarten teacher was receiving gifts from her pupils. The florist’s son handed her a gift. She shook it, held it overhead, and said, "I bet I know what it is. Some flowers." "That’s right!" the boy said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Daily Word Of Encouragement And Admonishment Re: Coronavirus 2

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 22, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,612 views

    All churches should have an ongoing ministry that includes every member and regular attendee

    The coronovirus is going to be with us for a long time. We all have a responsibility to ourselves and our families to take it seriously and follow every precaution directed and suggested. As time goes by, the inclination to become complacent and careless will become more and more tempting. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Something Important Is Going On Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 17, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,838 views

    As I was preparing for this Resurrection Sunday Sunrise service, the question that kept coming to my mind was: “Why in the world would someone want to get up so early on this Sunday morning?” And then the answer came to me people get up early when there is something very important going on

    INTRODUCTION: As I was preparing for this Resurrection Sunday Sunrise service, the question that kept coming to my mind was: “Why in the world would someone want to get up so early on this Sunday morning?” And then the answer came to me people get up early when there is something very important ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ministry Of Praise And Worship From Genesis To Revelations

    Contributed by Maria Saunders on Nov 20, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,631 views

    The Ministry of Praise and Worship isn’t new fad for today’s 21st century church. The beginning of creation gave God praise and in Revelations God is worshiped.

    Today’s trend (fad) is men exposing their bottoms and women revealing their tops. However, the ministry of Praise and Worship isn’t new fad for today’s 21st century church. On the contrary since God spoke, the beginning of creation is disclosed in the Book of Genesis giving praise to God. Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord, Are You Going To Wash My Feet?

    Contributed by Blessed Amonoo on Apr 5, 2019
     | 3,699 views

    When was the last time you decided to serve the less privileged at the expense of receiving service from them?

    Peter was surprised to see his Lord and Master coming too low to his level to the extent of washing his feet. He tried to resist him but Jesus said you are not part of me if I don't wash your feet. This is a perfect example Christ has laid down for us; no matter your status in life you are to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Bucket List For Me

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 12, 2011
     | 15,021 views

    This message was preached on World Relief Sunday and challenge the congregation to consider these questions: What's Your Cause? How do we make the most out of the time God has given us? Includes a Communion Service.

    God’s Bucket List for Me - 1 Peter 4:7-11 - October 30, 2011 World Relief Sunday – What’s Your Cause? Open your Bibles with me this morning, please, to the book of 1 Peter. 1 Peter, chapter 4, beginning with verse 7. We’re going to step away from our series on the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Christmas Message

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 22, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,248 views

    Christmas Eve 6pm service

    Luke 2: 1 – 20 / Christmas Message Intro: It is Christmas Eve and following tradition, you gather with family to exchange and unwrap gifts. You are handed a small, beautifully wrapped present. You unwrap it carefully. The good news is that it is a voucher for $500. The bad news is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Intent On One Purpose

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 7, 2012
     | 4,392 views

    We must be intent on living a holy life characterized by serving others. - 5th year anniversary sermon to my church.

    Intent on One Purpose August 5, 2012 Morning Service Pastor’s 5th Anniversary Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be intent on living a holy life characterized by serving others. Focus Passage: Philippians 2:1-8 Supplemental Passage: "In everything, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come And Follow Straightway. Let Straightway Be Your Slogan

    Contributed by Thomas Beckette on Feb 2, 2012
     | 4,328 views

    Serving the Lord requires us to react straightway which is the direction we go and the time that we take to serve the Lord.

    Jan. 22, 2012 Mark 1: 14-20 Come and Follow Straightway. Let Straightway be your Slogan Time for a math lesson; Rate of Speed=distance divided by time Give an example: Walk to Jerusalem would be about 6000 miles, so how fast would we need to walk if we wanted to get their by Easter. Rate ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Leos Passion

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 7, 2017
     | 4,956 views

    Sermon for a elderly man 84 years old god Christian man.

    There was a male nurse the day Leo came out of surgery, Leo he was not very alert at all, until the young good looking male nurse hugged Louise and Leo crossed those arms as if to say she’s mine and you better not hug her I love her! And this may mean pain to your physical body. I laughed so ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Love One Another Series

    Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,362 views

    Jesus said that we would be known by our love for one another.

    Coca-Cola Super Bowl Commercial. One of the most memorable commercials that aired during the Super Bowl (don’t roll the dice on what you are not sure of when you have a sure fire thing in your life) was a Coca-Cola commercial that challenged our culture to let go of all the expressions of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Measure Of Christ's Gift Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 11, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,932 views

    Ephesians 4:7-10 teaches us that Christ has given spiritual gifts to each believer.

    Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons in Ephesians 4:1-16 that I am calling, “Unity in the Body of Christ.” In the first three chapters of his letter to the Ephesians, the Apostle Paul set down a number of glorious doctrines about predestination, election, adoption, redemption, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christmas Candlelight

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Dec 14, 2014
     | 12,266 views

    christmas candlelight

    Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God Doesn't Give Up Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 5, 2013
     | 5,401 views

    We will not always agree on everything, but in this story we see four characters who show us that we are STILL called to work together in unity. (Acts 15:36-41).

    God Doesn't Give Up Acts 15:36-41 Prayers asked for staff – leading well in making future decisions for TCAPL -- Dinner on Sat night to discuss several upcoming things; praying through choices -- Pray for us to hear from God and seek Him in everything we do Introduction The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Not Good Enough?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 13, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,276 views

    A sermon about forgiveness, redemption and service.

    “Not Good Enough?” Isaiah 6:1-8 There is a video clip from the t-v show “Ellen.” And the background to this clip is about a lady named Gladdis. You see, Gladdis got onto the Ellen Show because she wrote a letter to Ellen complaining about where the plants were placed on the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist