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  • Stephen Collins avatar

    Make Your Move Part 3: Let The Laity Move Up Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Aug 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,019 views

    A church can only be what God has called them to be when everyone takes on their biblical role of, "minister." Based on a series of messages by John Maxwell, this message is about every lay person stepping up and doing ministry.

    Make Your Move Part 3: Let the Laity Move Up Key Thought: Ministry is not a special office. Ministry is a special function. Ministry is any act of service given in Jesus’ name. Intro: What do you think is the biggest sin in the Church, today? Because I guarantee you that whatever your answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Faith Obeys Even When God Doesn't Make Sense Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,687 views

    Message on the example of faith seen in Joshua at the battle of Jericho.

    There are times when what God tells us to do just doesn’t make sense. It has been this way ever since man first walked on the face of the earth. For example, Adam and Eve were told not to eat the fruit from the tree in the center of the garden. This just seemed unreasonable to them. Not only did ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Enemies Reconciled & Saints Persevere! Series

    Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 16, 2009
     | 5,060 views

    God permanently transforms his enemies into friends through the cross of Christ.

    INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians 1:21-23. Despite its great complexity, this passage gives us a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the course of God’s salvation. It is something of a road map, tracing the spiritual journey of God’s redeemed people from its beginning to its ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    In The Midnight Hour

    Contributed by Larry Lynn on Feb 26, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 24,674 views

    Sermon that I preached for a Pastor friend during a tragedy in his life.

    In The Midnight Hour I am standing here for your wonderful Pastor who has encountered a Midnight Hour. I know everyone by now is aware of the unexpected passing of his brother Tom and his wife. Please keep them in your deepest prayers, which I know that you are. Saturday morning at 6:05am, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Funeral Eulogy

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 29,855 views

    This is a sermon done for a young father who was a believer who was murdered by a friend.

    Derrick Henderson came into this world and served in a number of roles and relationships. He was, a son,, a brother, a friend, a husband, ,a father an uncle, a community activist and faithful employee. He was born, he lived, he died, he went home to a place prepared for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    To Be There

    Contributed by Germain Brown on Nov 3, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,121 views

    This sermon is to express the importance of being a Christ - like friend to others in need.

    Dedicated to honor My Lord, Jesus Christ and in honor of my close friend, Orlando P. Tijerina To Be There In the book of John chapter 15 verses 13 & 14 it states: “Greater love has no man than this that he that lays down his life for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I'll Stick By You

    Contributed by Donovan Myers on Jun 15, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,128 views

    You can tell who your friend is when you are in a pickle!

    One of the great paradoxes of life is that - in order for new life to appear, then what formerly existed must be changed in some way or the other, or it must be completely destroyed. Jesus gave an example of this when he said that in order for a tree to grow, then the seed must first be buried and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Friendly Determination

    Contributed by Dorothy Jones on Apr 22, 2023
     | 2,215 views

    Imagine having friends that are willing to do whatever it takes to help you

    Jesus Forgives and Heals a Paralytic Man 1- A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. 2- They gathered in such large numbers that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. 3- Some men came, bringing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking With God -- Funeral Sermon For A Faithful Minister Of Christ

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Nov 25, 2016
     | 16,248 views

    This was the funeral sermon for a friend, Mentor in the ministry, and co-labourer in the Kingdom of God.

    WALKING WITH GOD – FUNERAL SERMON November 13, 2016 (The following link will take you to an MP3 recording of the funeral sermon: http://chirb.it/c4b4Jq) INTRODUCTION: 1.) In Genesis 5:24 Scripture tells us of a man named Enoch. A.) “Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Come Near To God!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 27, 2013
     | 3,791 views

    Friend, how do we react when we are disciplined by God?

    Come near to God! Deepika! James 4:8”Come near to God and He will come near to you…” She is just a doll! Fair, pretty with a smile that could steal anyone’s heart; her name is Deepika, four year old daughter of a couple who pick up garbage from residential quarters. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Kiss The Son

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Aug 21, 2024
     | 612 views

    The promise of Messiah's reign. We can be friends of God.

    Kiss the Son Psalm 2 Good morning. In Western cultures, kisses show different feelings within different relationships. Kissing my granddaughter is very different than kissing my wife. A kiss on the cheek is common in many cultures around the world as a greeting. How a person kisses another person ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    7 Keys To Making The Impossible Become Possible : For With God Nothing Shal

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 6, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 256,299 views

    This sermon is about the keys to experiencing the impossible becoming possible in our lives because with God nothing shall be impossible

    7 KEYS TO MAKING THE IMPOSSIBLE BECOME POSSIBLE : FOR WITH GOD NOTHING SHALL BE IMPOSSIBLE: Luke 1:37 OUTLINE 1.PROMISE 2.PRAYER 3.PRAISE 4.POSITIVITY 5.PROCLAMATION 6.PURITY 7.PATIENCE THE MESSAGE FOR WITH GOD NOTHING SHALL BE IMPOSSIBLE: Luke 1:37 1.PROMISE To experience the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Rooftop" Series

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 5, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,117 views

    Story of Jesus healing the paralyzed man carried to Jesus by four friends

    “Rooftop” Text: Mark 2:1-12 Chapter 2:1 A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. 2 So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. 3 Some men came, bringing to him a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B-- Pointing Out The Lamb Of God

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 15, 2023
     | 1,159 views

    The suggested response for how to process that and thank him is simply to be his friend.

    In all the artwork that portrays our Gospel scene today, the artists show John the Baptist pointing at Jesus, often with his whole arm extended, saying, "Behold, the Lamb of God." The only people who are allowed to point at others, and even yell, are Drill Sergeants! John was not ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Expecting The Unexpected

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Feb 23, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,850 views

    The greatest miracle is to be forgiven by Jesus. The greatest ministry is to bring a friend to Jesus

    EXPECTING THE UNEXPECTED Mark 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION Have you ever been invited to a party or an event for the first time? Do you recall the feelings you had when you arrived? Were your expectations disappointing or were they more than what you could have imagined. This familiar New Testament story ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal