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  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "the Strength Of The Ox."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on May 15, 2024
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     | 1,805 views

    Beloved, the ox is a metaphor for a pastor's need for freedom to lead and expand the Church's impact. Working together in unity and harmony as one body, we can make a substantial difference in our community by spreading love, hope, and kindness to those in need.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Proverbs 14:4) “Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.” (Proverbs 15:17) “Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.” (1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Humility In Serving Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Oct 3, 2025
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    Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. The teaching sheet is included at the end of the text.

    “Humility in Serving” 1 Peter 5:1-5 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 5 “1 The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: 2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Some Things Bear Repeating”

    Contributed by John Newton on Aug 14, 2024
     | 463 views

    John has words to share with the older and younger members of the church

    Last month Karen and I went on a road trip. It took us a little over 4400 kilometers in all, and along the way we enjoyed some wonderful scenery: the picturesque former mill town of Almonte just outside Ottawa, the quiet lakeside village of Haliburton, the thundering roar of Niagara Falls, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Jesus The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 11, 2025
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    Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd who loves, leads, protects, and provides for His people. He knows His sheep by name and willingly laid down His life to save them.

    JESUS THE GOOD SHEPHERD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 10:11 Key Verse: “I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.” – John 10:11 Supporting Texts: Psalm 23:1-6; Ezekiel 34:11-16; Isaiah 40:11; Hebrews 13:20-21; 1 Peter 2:25 INTRODUCTION: The picture of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus The Shepherd And Bishop Of Our Souls Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 17, 2025
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    Jesus, as the Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, tenderly guides, protects, and oversees the spiritual welfare of every believer.

    JESUS THE SHEPHERD AND BISHOP OF OUR SOULS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 2:25 Key Verse: “For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.” – 1 Peter 2:25 Supporting Texts: John 10:11-14; Psalm 23:1-6; Ezekiel 34:11-16; Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Heart Of A Servant

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 2, 2007
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    God ministers his grace to others through our service to the body of Christ. This sermon is for a service of appreciation for volunteers at a downtown mission church in Toronto, Canada

    1 Peter 4: Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Little Town Of Bethlehem

    Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 18, 2017
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    Pastor John uses Bethlehem as an example of God using anything and anyone for HIS plan and purpose.

    O Little Town of Bethlehem CCCAG December 17th, 2017 Scripture- Micah 5:1-4 In Scotland many years ago, the pastor of a small village church was visited by one of his deacons before service one Sunday morning. As the pastor brought out some coffee for them to share, her could tell by the deacon’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Made Alive In Christ Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 30, 2022
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     | 2,906 views

    Pastor John teaching on how people pass from death onto life by believing in Jesus

    Made Alive in Christ Ephesians 2:1-10 CCCAG, January 30th, 2022 Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10 (God is not dead video) Today we are continuing our Ephesians series. That video we just watched from the movie God’s Not Dead is a very graphic description of the state of those who reject God. One of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Servant Worthy Of Double Honor PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2025
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     | 181 views

    The sermon emphasizes honoring and appreciating faithful church leaders, especially those who teach and shepherd, recognizing their unseen sacrifices and vital role in the church’s health.

    There’s a kind of quiet hero God keeps tucking into churches. You don’t always see their names in lights. You may not even notice their names at all. But you feel their fingerprints in the fabric of the family—when the doors are open early and the lights are on; when a casserole shows up at a ...read more

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    Count Your Blessings

    Contributed by Marianne Unger on Sep 20, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 18,527 views

    Take an inventory of the blessings God bestows upon us each and every day. Be thankful and appreciative of God’s great love for us.

    “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; Dear friends, God has given us the roadmap to receive many blessings. When I think of the word blessing, the first thing that comes to my mind is the many times I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Ransom View Of The Atonement Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,570 views

    We need to understand what was "covered up" at the Cross and what was "exposed" in the garden in order to fully appreciate what Jesus did for us.

    The Ransom View of the Atonement This is the third sermon in my series on the last week of Jesus life. Three weeks ago, we examined Jesus’ act of “trashing the temple”, the next week, we watched as Mary prepared him for burial while he was still alive; last week we observed what the Last Supper ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fathers Day 2009

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 28, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 20,258 views

    A Fathers Day sermon about the father loving the family, and the family, in turn, loving and appreciating the father. All based upon Godly principles.

    TODAY IS THE ONE DAY EACH YEAR * We set aside to honor our fathers. * What a shame we don’t do this * Every day of the year A FAMILY WAS CELEBRATING FATHERS DAY * When the little girl * Started giving it a lot of thought. SHE ASKED HER MOM, * If Santa brings presents, * And if God gives us our ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Getting Permission!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 29, 2014
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     | 4,361 views

    Just some random thoughts: Do not expect everyone to be happy that you follow Christ Do not expect to be understood . Do not expect to be appreciated

    Matthew 8:28-34-When He had come to the other side, to the country of the Gergesenes, there met Him two demon-possessed men, coming out of the tombs, exceedingly fierce, so that no one could pass that way. And suddenly they cried out, saying, “What have we to do with You, Jesus, You Son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas - 4 Ps’ Of Messiah And Beyond...

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 24, 2012
     | 4,008 views

    To focus on the oft-quoted Messianic Prophecy of Isaiah 9:6-7 in order to understand and appreciate the magnitude of greatness of the one and only Messiah

    CHRISTMAS - 4 PS’ OF MESSIAH For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Perceive The Grace Of God

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Oct 24, 2019
     | 2,285 views

    In what ways we could appreciate the grace of God? Could we grasp it only when good things happen in our life?

    “Adam named his wife Eve, because she would become the mother of all the living. The LORD God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them. And the LORD God said, ‘The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist