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  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Where Do You Go After You Come Home From A Memorial Service?" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 29, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,972 views

    The purpose of this sermon was to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that THERE IS NO BETTER TIME TO HAVE AN ENCOUNTER WITH GOD THAN WHEN YOU ARE COMING HOME FROM A MEMORIAL SERVICE.

    Busan,South Korea Wednesday, 25 August 2004 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris BIG IDEA: GO TO CHURCH WHEN YOU COME HOME FROM A MEMORIAL SERVICE. REFERENCES: II Chron. 26:19-21; John 12:41; I Kings 22:19; II Kings2:11; II Kings 15 I. ANNOUNCE THE PERICOPE: Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Touching The Heart Of God

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 9, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,242 views

    This Mother’s Day, Pastor Dennis will be looking at how we go about touching the heart of God and the three H’s of prayer that God hears.

    Touching the Heart of God Luke 18:9-14 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnsKqgXUXKLZ13J7FrnC6uQ The other day as I was looking at the topic of prayer, this came across my desk. “A faithful Christian mother will seek to carry her children in at least three places: in her womb, in her heart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Worst Of Them All Series

    Contributed by Joe Tilton on Sep 11, 2013
     | 4,451 views

    What would you do if your pastor had lunch with an IRS agent who you knew abused you? Or, what if that same IRS agent became a dynamic pastor? Would you listen or turn away? Can you set judgement aside? Want-a-be Pharisees in your church?

    September 15, 2013 The Worst of them All There was a man who computed his taxes for the year and found he owed $3407. He packaged up his payment and included this letter: Dear IRS: Enclosed is my Tax Return and payment. Please take note of the attached article from the USA Today newspaper. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God’s Chosen Fast

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 5, 2025
     | 633 views

    We look at 4 wrong motivations for Fasting, HOW we're to Fast, 7 Types of Fasts, 7 Purposes of Fasting, and 5 correct Motivations for Fasting. We also do a thumbnail sketch of Isaiah 58, where God does a critique of Israel's fasting practices.

    GOD’S CHOSEN FAST Isa. 58:5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Modern People Know So Much 1. Did you hear the story about the lady who was talking to her friend and brought up the Bible. Her friend said, “Oh don’t start trying to tell to me about the Bible; my parents had me read it every day. I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The World’s Predictable Deception Of Humanity Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 21, 2023
     | 918 views

    Why does God feel so much anger towards the city of Babylon? Because of the pride of great men, their spiritual corruption, because it has led people (God’s creation) astray, and because of the persecution and death of believers.

    Alpha and Omega, Part 45, Revelation Part 22 The World’s Predictable Deception of Humanity Revelation 17:1-18 and 18:1-24 Introduction - Been studying Revelation together, to understand God’s plan for creation -- REM: Redemption of sin is granted through Jesus; and yes, we have a choice - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Taking The Gospel Everywhere

    Contributed by Kerry Tilley on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 13,279 views

    Taking the Gospel everywhere is a mandate to the church. It is not a mandate to the pastors, or other vocational ministers, but to the church, the whole body of Christ.

    TAKING THE GOSPEL EVERYWHERE Text: Mark 16:15 "And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." INTRODUCTION: Taking the Gospel everywhere is a mandate to the church. It is not a mandate to the pastors, or other vocational ministers, but to the church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Oneness In Marriage

    Contributed by Gary Shockley on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 21,419 views

    A pastor and his wife preach a message on Biblical oneness in marriage culimating in a marriage covenant renewal service for the church

    Developing Oneness in Marriage Marriage Covenant Service Cornerstone Church Pastor Gary and Kim Shockley February 16, 2003 Several couples from our church are fresh out of the Family Life Marriage Seminar this weekend. There were around 180 couples present. Kim and I decided to attend because we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sometiendose A Las Autoridades Superiores (Parte 3) Series

    Contributed by Rolando Delgado on Aug 9, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,187 views

    Un estudio exaustivo acerca del sometimiento. Una herramienta eficaz para pastores y líderes eclesiásticos.

    (Romanos 13:1-2)  13:1 “Sométase toda persona a las autoridades superiores; porque no hay autoridad sino de parte de Dios, y las que hay por Dios han sido establecidas.  13:2 De modo que quien se opone a la autoridad, a lo establecido por Dios resiste; y los que resisten, acarrean ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Funeral For A Baby

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Feb 23, 2005
    based on 70 ratings
     | 25,257 views

    This is a light and comforting message for an extremely touchy and painful situation. Wouldn’t it be great if no pastor ever needed this message.

    There’s a song by the Los Lonely Boys that asks a question. HOW FAR IS HEAVEN? To us who drive in our cars, and go to our jobs- it seems really far away _______ learned Friday, that it’s not really as far as we think. _________ was a beautiful baby. Who squealed instead of talked Friday she ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Does A Leader Look Like?

    Contributed by Don Jones on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,030 views

    The message heeds the warning from Jesus concerning false prophets and outlines the qualities of a genuine leader/pastor/overseer.

    What Does a Leader Look Like? Matthew 24:4-5, 11; I Timothy 3:1-7 Introduction Each Friday night after work, Bubba would fire up his outdoor grill and cook a venison steak. But, all of Bubba’s neighbors were Catholic....And since it was Lent, they were forbidden from eating meat on Friday. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "rising Above The Crowd"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 8, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 13,019 views

    This sermon emphasizes the fact that Pastors and Elders should not be the only, nor the primary, "soul winners" of the church.

    “Rising Above the Crowd” Have you ever considered how our church would get along without a full-time pastor? After all, many of the young churches of the New Testament didn’t have a “pastor” there most of the time but they grew and flourished just the same. The fact is, that with ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Que Hacer Cuando No Sabe Que Hacer

    Contributed by Mike Mcguire on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,241 views

    Sermon predicado cuando una iglesia sufrio de confusion porque el pastor se habia ido

    QUE HACER CUANDO NO SABE QUE HACER Septiembre 24, 2006 a.m. Iglesia Bautista Betesda, Hobbs, NM Texto: Salmo 23: 1-6 Introducción: La novela <<Seguramente en Casa>> se trata de dos hombres que se conocieron en la universidad Harvard. Uno era americano y el otro chino. El americano pretendió ser ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Dillon avatar

    The Ministry Of The Armor Bearer

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 23, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 44,212 views

    Describes how we need modern day armor bearer’s to stand with our church leaders/pastors

    THE MINISTRY OF THE ARMOR BEARER (part 1) Various Passages Introduction A couple of weeks ago, I preached on being part of the body You and I have been given special talents and enablements, spiritual gifts to operate in the body of Christ We all need each other…every member must be a vital ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Daniel avatar

    What Is The Church?

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,920 views

    This was a sermon i preached 4 years back when i began serving at a new place of service as pastor.

    1. We are called to be a confessing Church. V. 18, Jesus says it is “My Church” - My college BSU director would often correct our BSU President when he would say something about "My church"...he told him that it wasn’t "his church", it was Jesus’ church and He allowed him to serve there. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    The Calling Of A Candidate

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,413 views

    This is a sermon preached in view of being called as pastor which seeks to encourage the congregation to seek God’s will as they worship.

    The calling of a pastor is one of the most exciting experiences in the life of a church. It can also be one of the most anxious and trying too! This is reflected in a church newsletter article originally used by the “NEWS” in March 1957 entitled: “The Problem of Picking a Pastor.” If he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist