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  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Memorial Service - "hope Through Grief"

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 12, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,626 views

    Today's message is from a memorial service for a local pastor, and it's about having hope in the midst of our grief.

    “Hope Through Grief” ** Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUEBPomU3iM I have found that in life there are enormous contradictions, and in way we simply don’t understand. And so we are faced with the question as to why, and how are we going to handle these losses that in our minds don’t make ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • David Edward Ray avatar

    Called To Become...."fishers Of Men" Series

    Contributed by David Edward Ray on Feb 22, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,779 views

    Not everyone is called to become a Pastor, a Sunday School Teacher, an administrator or to become a worship leader. As followers of Christ, all are called to become....Fishers of Men.

    Called to Become... "FISHERS OF MEN" - Luke 5:1-11 1. Hearing the word of God • Multitudes press close to hear the word of God • People want to hear what God’s word has to say • It’s important that we sit at the feet of Jesus/ To learn from Him • Romans 10:17 Faith comes by hearing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Call For Church Discipline Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 15, 2020
     | 5,739 views

    There is a hesitancy on the part of many church pastors and elders to hold their church members accountable for their actions. This neglect is hazardous. Church disciple is both biblical and necessary

    The Call for Church Discipline 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 “... Allan Bloom argued in his 1987 best-seller, The Closing of the American Mind [Simon and Schuster], that tolerance, built on the assumption of moral relativism, not truth, has become the chief “virtue” in America. To judge any behavior or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Benjamin Utomo avatar

    Father's Day 2025: Successful Parenting

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jun 12, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 600 views

    This sermon (inspired by Pastor Charles Stanley) discusses the seven key aspects of successful parenting, They are spirituality, moral, emotion, relationship, physical, vocational, and financial.

    Introduction: Proverbs 22:6 (NKJV) – “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Parenting is a divine assignment that shapes the future of our children and, ultimately, society. To raise children successfully, we must guide them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Third Rail Of Politics Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 7, 2024
     | 546 views

    Let's talk about politics. There are three reasons most pastors and churches don't talk about politics - Money, Job Security, Community influence.

    There are several iconic contemporary proverbs that swirl around us. One of the most familiar may be, “don't talk about religion, politics or sex at the dinner table” or slightly modified for pastors, “don't talk about religion, politics or sex on Sunday morning if you want to keep your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Word Of God: What Is In It For Me?

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018
     | 4,063 views

    What is our response to the Word of God? Do we continue to search out to try and see how the word can meet our needs? Or do we have a higher purpose in listening to the word and applying it? The answer to the question "What is In It for Me? " is simple.

    This month’s topic is Word of God and for the past two weeks both the pastors have given us some serious messages on what is the Word all about. I would like to turn the table and focus on “What is our response to the Word?” Whether I am teaching at SAIACS or running a program for my corporate job, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    How Does An Elder Eld? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 12, 2010
    based on 65 ratings
     | 22,842 views

    Titus and Timothy are both told to select appropriate men to lead the church as Elders. But what does God expect of these leaders and how can we (as the congregation) assist them in their role?

    OPEN: In one medical school, the students were complaining that they didn’t see why a class in Physics was necessary for them to be doctors. Finally one student actually challenged the teacher with that question. The teacher thought about that for a moment and then said “Well, we study Physics ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Day Of Contribution (Lesson 3) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 24, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,634 views

    To establish that on the first day of the week; the church congregated; observed the communion and contributed of their means, to the Lord. This is a day of fellowship, preaching, breaking of bread, songs, and, prayers. This lesson establishes the regularity of the contribution, in worship.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 3. Day of Contribution Remarks. 1. This is the last lesson in this sermon-series entitled: "The First Day of the Week." In it, we will investigate that the church contributed its money on: "the first day of the week” for the work and support of the church. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Lee avatar

    Why I Need To Read My Bible Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,876 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Rick Boyne for sharing this sermon from Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    The Berean Church Shows Why I Need to Read My Bible Acts 17:10-12 A man was talking with a farmer about his soy bean and corn crops. Rain had been abundant, and the results were evident but the farmer’s next comment surprised him: "My crops are especially vulnerable. Even a short drought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tony Searles avatar

    Jesus Finds Lost Things! (The Lost Coin) Series

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Feb 15, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,316 views

    This is the second in a three part sermon series I preached during our Month of Missions emphasis. In this particular sermon we considered how the coin represents that even lost people have value and are irreplaceable, therefor worth searching for.

    MAIN TEXT - Luke 15:8-10 Well, it is our Month of Missions here at Windham Assembly of God! So, we are taking some much needed time throughout this month to allow the Lord to renew our heart for Missions by giving extra emphasis to it each week… →By having a missionary come and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Structured For Service Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 15, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,349 views

    In 2004 we began a reorganization process in our church. We are moving to become a “Purpose Driven Church”. This sermon is designed to help the congregation understand our structure and functions. This sermon is for a unique situation.

    Structured For Service “A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words.” Several months ago I was trying to grasp how our church is organized. How it is to operate. How it is structured. I had a copy of our by-laws in front of me and started drawing a diagram of how our church maintenance is to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Greg Surratt avatar

    I Have Some Questions, Part Two Series

    Contributed by Greg Surratt on Apr 17, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,302 views

    This is Part Two of a six-part series where Pastor Surratt answers "God questions" collected from the congregation. This second message answers questions about salvation, Heaven and others.

    Listen, we started a new series last weekend. I’ve got a question. All of us have questions. You, obviously, have lots of questions. You are inundating me with them. I love it. It’s awesome. This was gonna be a two-week series. This series may last until Jesus comes. I don’t know when that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Wiley avatar

    Even Perfect Crimes Backfire Series

    Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,311 views

    An investigative look at Jesus’ last days before crucifixion Our search for the killer of Jesus: Prime suspects are Pharisees, the Chief Priest, Caiaphas, Judas, and the crowd. The crime seemed perfect. The Pharisees started it all, but turned it over to

    CSI: Jerusalem Even perfect crimes backfire An investigative look at Jesus’ last days before crucifixion Michael Wiley 04/20/03 Introduction: Our search for the killer of Jesus: Prime suspects are Pharisees, the Chief Priest, Caiaphas, Judas, and the crowd. The crime seemed perfect. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    How To Be Like Jesus

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,927 views

    The search for answers begins when we are young. We all want answers to the big questions of life. Jesus starts by giving us answers and not questions. He already knows the things we want to know about.

    How to be like Jesus This simple sermon title involves a lot of profound teaching from Jesus. A lot of people today and in Jesus time too were looking for the fast solutions to the problems of life. Life was no less complicated for the people of Jesus time than it is for us today. We all want ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Discerning & Discovering Spiritual Blessings Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 5, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,067 views

    In chapter 2, a father encourages his son to search diligently for this rare jewel because wisdom is not usually discovered by the casual observer. Wisdom is discovered and enjoyed only by those who are diligent, devoted, and determined to seek it.

    PROVERBS 2:1-8 DISCERNING AND DISCOVERING SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS When Betty Goldstein of Staten Island, New York, entered the hospital, her husband Ron wrapped her 3.5-carat diamond ring in a napkin for safekeeping. But in a forgetful moment, the 63-year-old Goldstein threw the napkin in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist