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  • David Henderson avatar

    Deacons: God's Men For The Hour Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 5, 2009
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    This message includes an ordination service for our new deacons follwed by them serving their first Lord’s supper. The message is directed to the new deacons and their responsibilities. The text makes it clear why we need deacons and the valuable work

    Deacons: God’s Men for the Hour Acts 6:1-7 We have been studying the book of Acts now for the past ten weeks and it is in this very book that we find the origin of the office of deacon. It is not surprising that deacons were put into place due to problems that had developed in the early church . ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rich Young Ruler

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 10, 2009
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    What hinders us from being true disciples must go

    Mk 10:17-21: The rich young ruler What counts most in your life? Story: The son of a wealthy man expected to receive a sports car for his graduation. Instead his Dad called him into his study, told him that he loved him and handed him a wrapped-up present. When he opened it, he found it to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Changed Church Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Sep 5, 2010
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    Imagine the transformation in a community when the Church embraces Jesus' call toward giving to the needy out of the overflow of our hearts. Today's message explores Matthew 6:1-4.

    A Changed Church • Matthew 6:1, 2-4 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Acts 4… In today’s world, charity is practiced on a wide scale and is thought often times to be the natural product of the intrinsic goodness of the human spirit… or in light of the New Age concept of Karma – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Carter avatar

    "A Mothers Despair"

    Contributed by Chris Carter on Apr 28, 2010
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    A sermon for Mothers

    -We are told of the woman whose worth is far above rubies. Proverbs 31 is very descriptive of a good mother and wife. Some things laid out in that passage is that she is a caretaker of her house, by that I mean God has given her an instinct to provide for her children, nurture them, and protect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Epperson avatar

    Christ And Character In Christmas

    Contributed by Scott Epperson on Dec 10, 2006
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    The gift of Christmas has not changed,only the people, this sermon looks into the characters that contributed to the first Christmas

    Christ and Character in Christmas (Luk 2:6) And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. (Luk 2:7) And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Greatest Qualification

    Contributed by Simeon Akindele on Nov 20, 2014
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    Some people consider qualifications earned in conventional educational institutions like primary, secondary, polytechnic or university as the best platform capable of opening doors of greatness to any man. That may be true in some respects but not necessarily so in all circumstances!

    THE GREATEST QUALIFICATION? Some people consider qualifications earned in conventional educational institutions like primary, secondary, polytechnic or university as the best platform capable of opening doors of greatness to a man. That may be true in some respects but not necessarily so in all ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Do You Look For In Obedience? Series

    Contributed by Rob Hall on Dec 1, 2014
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    obedience to God is more than just doing

    What do you look for in obedience? What do you see? Text: Mt. 22:34-40 Intro: 1. “Good teacher what must I do to get eternal life?” 2. This question reflects the thinking of many when it comes to considering obedience to God 3. Obedience is when a command is issued and effort is made ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Robbing God Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 1, 2016
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    Jesus shares the Parable of the wicked servant.

    Mark 12:1-12 “Robbing God” INTRODUCTION The writer of Mark continues to expand upon the central message of his gospel that the time is fulfilled, the kingdom is here, repent and believe. To do this Mark recounts Jesus telling a story that has come to be known as “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Church Needs Your : Gifts Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 6, 2014
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    This sermon tries to get people to look at their gifts. The gifts given them for service and also their financial gifts.

    Well for the last two Sundays you have been hearing about how the church needs you, We will be finishing up this series today. When we began this series I referenced you to the pledge made by United Methodist all around the world when they join the church, that we will support the church with our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Names Of God--The Father: Lesson 2

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 14, 2014
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    How the New Testament uses the name Father.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Father – the first person of the Trinity. (Equal in nature, separate in Person, submissive in duty). 2. The name Father not emphasized in Old Testament, but seen by symbols and embryonic references. 3. Reflected in earthly. In our “spiritual family,” a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    2) Citizenship Series

    Contributed by Paul Fultz on Jan 13, 2008
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    As citizens of God’s kingdom we are given values that govern our lives. Those values are used to bring influence in an open society for the kingdom of God.

    Introduction Text Matt 5:13-16 Jesus prayed in John 17:11-20 These are in the world I do not pray that You should take them out of the world They are not OF the world Sanctify them (separate them and consecrate them) I send them into the world This is for all those who believe because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Battle Against Sin

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 22, 2012
     | 3,843 views

    1. We Sin Because We Want To 2. Sin Reveals What We Believe 3. Result of Sin 4. Reasons Not To Sin

    Battle Against Sin - Guerrilla warfare is a (Sp = little war) using ambushes, sabotage, raids, and surprise to attack the bigger stronger enemy 60 poorly armed and barley trained Shop keepers, Farmers Against 100’s of British trained & well armed and have fought on 5 continents never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Speech That Demands Action Lesson 20 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024
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    Your authority is God's Word.

    A. WHY PEOPLE RESENT BEING TOLD WHAT TO DO 1. They know better than you. 2. They don’t respect your opinion. 3. They are blinded to God’s work and your ideas. 4. They have a hidden agenda. 5. They are not yielded to God’s will. 6. They are ignorant – never learned Christian principles. 7. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sin And Forgiveness.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 15, 2023
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    Perhaps the original grievance was resolved, between one brother and another. The brother was ‘regained’ (Matthew 18:15): but what if he offends again?

    SIN AND FORGIVENESS. Matthew 18:15-35. 1. Regaining the straying brother. Matthew 18:15-20. ‘The Son of man is come to save that which was lost,’ declared Jesus (Matthew 18:11). The Lord illustrated this with a story of a man who left his ninety-nine sheep to seek out just one lost sheep ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jonah 1:17 – 2:10 Series

    Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 4, 2025
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    Jonah 1:17 – 2:10

    Last week we had read that the ship Jonah was on in his attempt to flee from God was in the midst of a supernatural storm created by God himself. In order for the lives of the men on that ship to be saved the men had no choice but to throw Jonah overboard and once they did the storm stopped. ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church