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  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    25 The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 6:6 - Message 25 – Should Any Or All Pastors Be Paid? A Look At Payment Of People In Christian Ministry And Sharing Good Things Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 4, 2025
     | 296 views

    We examine the tricky problem of church finances and what is paid to pastors and church workers. Who are those who genuinely do the work of the Lord? I quote from an excellent sermon on gospel support as well.

    25 THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 6:6 - Message 25 – SHOULD ANY OR ALL PASTORS BE PAID? A LOOK AT PAYMENT OF PEOPLE IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY AND SHARING GOOD THINGS [A]. INTRODUCTION: The last chapter of Galatians is very practical as we have seen already. Before we move to verse 6, I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Jesus Asks: Do You Love Me? Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 19, 2024
     | 1,311 views

    Let’s examine ourselves. How was our conduct over the last few years? Did we keep Jesus first in everything?

    On February 8th of 2023 a revival broke out at Asbury University and lasted for 144 hours. It started with a simple chapel service where a message was given that led students to seek God. This revival led to thousands and thousands of people descending on the small town to experience the revival. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Here's The Church

    Contributed by Ed Young on Jul 6, 2022
     | 2,414 views

    In this sermon, Pastor Ed Young teaches that despite the far less than optimal conditions, Jesus is still building His church! He went on record and said, “...I will build My Church."

    HERE’S THE CHURCH SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 2022, 11:15AM ED YOUNG I don't know if you realize it or not, but during these tumultuous times, there's a shortage of building supplies. Have you heard about that? Maybe you're trying to build your dream home and you're realizing, "Woo, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Saved To Suffer

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Oct 30, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,242 views

    Many times when we present the Gospel we fail to share that there will be times of suffering and persecution for our faith. In this message Pastor Steve shows how that is part of God’s plan.

    INTRODUCTION Festo Kivengere, a leading evangelical minister in Uganda, wrote a book called I Love Idi Amin. In this book, he described the history of the church in Uganda, and in the following excerpt he told of the first Christian martyrs in the nation’s history: "Earlier that same year, 1885, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seeing From The Very Least

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 5, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 2,163 views

    Dramatic monologue, done as if Paul himself were preaching, with references to all of the Pauline corpus. P A U L equals Pray, Avoid, Understand, Love. Next to last sermon for this pastorate.

    Caris kai eirene, carix kai eirene. Jesous cristos soter kurios. En Cristw, en cristw. Here! You challenge me? You challenge my presence and my right to speak? Am I not an apostle?! Am I not, though born of the wrong parents, nonetheless one whom God has chosen to proclaim His unsearchable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funeral Sermon For Werner K

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Apr 16, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 9,573 views

    Many young pastors have asked me to share with them ideas on how to create a funeral message. Here is one such example for a family that appreciates the traditional format of worship. Peace be with you.

    A funeral sermon for the family and loved ones of Werner K____. February 14, 2004 Grace, mercy and peace to you all from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Dear family, as you know Werner wanted to have the hymn, “Take my life and Let it Be” sung today. He knew that the hymn was in fact a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    What If There Is Not Enough? Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,781 views

    How do we live fearless lives as Christians? Gods heart is that we not just survive, but thrive (adapted from a series taught by Pastor Larry Osborne, North Coast Church

    Many things today to worry about even be afraid of. What is it that causes you to toss/turn at night? There is a biblical place for fear, however there is a … -ROCK we can stand on, -spiritual stability we can experience that enables us to stand in the face of our fears. Last week I wore my ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    To Be Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 6, 2011
     | 6,447 views

    Discipleship / soldiership living by the teaching of Jesus and through the gifted leading of Apostiles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers. Why so that we can be united, knowledgable, and mature. Growing into the likeness of Jesus.

    To be like Jesus: Ephesians 4:11-16. Today’s a big one in our nation, we celebrate Waitangi Day when an agreement was made between the majority of the Maori Chiefs and the Crown, agreement was reached between the parties and a covenant was signed, in 1840. There is much to be said for ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Call

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 14, 2011
     | 6,121 views

    This sermon speaks to the question, does God call people specifically to the pastorate? This sermon was presented in the context of inviting Salvationists to consider if God is calling them to "shepherd ministry" as a Salvation Army officer.

    The Call – Not a Ten Digit Number Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:10 • As you consider your life-call to ministry today’s invitation is to ask if your life-call can be best lived out as an officer with The Salvation Army 1. Understanding the Call Two things at play: a. “Priesthood ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Kyle Sullivan avatar

    Part #1 "The Miracle Of The Moment." Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011
     | 4,424 views

    In this Christmas season sermon series, I used clips from the Christmas classic and remake of "Miracle on 34th Street to illustrate the points of the messages. The credit goes to Pastor Greg Fine

    Galatians 4:4-5 "When the time came to completion, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under the law, so that we might receive adoptions as sons." (HCSB) Miracle of the Moment: 1. Many will miss the Miracle of Christmas. Galatians 4:4a "But when the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part #2 "The Miracle Of The Message." Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,093 views

    In this Christmas season sermon series, I used clips from the Christmas classic and remake of Miracle on 34th Street to illustrate the points of the messages. The credit goes to Pastor Greg Fine

    Question: Do you see the miracle of the message? Hebrews 1:1-3 "Long ago in many ways and at many times God's prophets spoke his message to our ancestors. But now at last, God sent his Son to bring his message to us. God created the universe by his Son, and everything will someday belong to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part #3 "The Miracle Of The Method." Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011
     | 4,084 views

    In this Christmas season sermon series, I used clips from the Christmas classic and remake of "Miracle on 34th Street to illustrate the points of the messages. The credit goes to Pastor Greg Fine

    Romans 11:33 "Oh, how great are God's riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ways (methods)!" (NLT) Isaiah 55:8-9 "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD. "As the heavens are higher than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part #4 "The Miracle Of The Manger." Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011
     | 3,802 views

    In this Christmas season sermon series, I used clips from the Christmas classic and remake of Miracle on 34th Street to illustrate the points of the messages. The credit goes to Pastor Greg Fine

    Question: Just exactly who is this baby lying in the manger? John 1:1-5, 9-14 1. Astonishing Claims: Could Jesus be who He claims to be? Luke 2:11 "Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord." (NIV) The Claims of Jesus: Bread of Life Living ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Carr avatar

    Biblical Algebra 101

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,963 views

    Here’s Biblical algebra problem for you to solve. S+D+T= The mind of God and everything else. (I had to fill in for our youth pastor and this is what I preached.)

    Tonight we are going to do some simple algebra. Are you going to be a Wednesday night only Christian or are you going to be a sold out and radical one? How would you define a Wednesday night only Christian? How would you define a sold and radical Christian? If you want to get closer to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Final Exhortations

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,234 views

    *(Revised: December 2010) Paul exhorts us not to rest on our laurels, but to keep improving on what we are doing as a church. (Can also be used as a "farewell" message for Pastors leaving their church)

    EXHORTATIONS ARE UNIQUE EPILOGUES THAT ANNOUNCE THE JOYS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND WELL-DOING WHILE AT THE SAME TIME SOUNDING THE ALARM TO WARN AGAINST GROWING CONTENT WITHIN THE PARAMETERS OF FRUITFUL MINISTRY. THE CHURCH IS A LABOR OF LOVE AND CANNOT SEPARATE THE TWO BY LABORING WITHOUT LOVING OR ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist