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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    I Could Not Have Done It Without You!

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 28, 2018
     | 13,148 views

    This is a lay pastor's appreciation message. It's about helping without always getting recognition for it. It looks at Hur in the Bible. Sometimes God wants us in the backgroung out of the spotlight.

    I Could Not Have Done It Without You. 1 Chronicles 11:10-14 Romans 16:2-13 How do you feel when someone does something and they look at you and say, “I Couldn’t Have Done It Without You.” Today as we honor our lay pastors and look back at how God has used us in the past, we say, we could not have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Nurturing A Merciful Heart

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 24, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,497 views

    Message explores the dangers of religion without the heart of God toward people. How do we nurture a heart of mercy? Pastor shares four key points in answer to that question.

    Matthew 9:13 8/28/16 Intro I want to begin this morning with a man named Matthew. Matthew’s family name was Levi.1 He became an apostle and wrote the gospel that carries his name. But when he met Jesus, he was far from that. He was a tax collector. Tax collectors were hated by their fellow Jews.2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Need Of Repentance And Forgiveness

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Mar 22, 2013
     | 7,550 views

    A Sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent, Series C preached 3/3/2013 at Emmons Lutheran Church, Emmons, Minnesota. This was my first Sunday as Pastor at Emmons Lutheran Church.

    It’s not uncommon for natural disasters such as earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, and other such forces of nature to make news headlines. Ranking right up there are stories of tragedy, such as building and bridge collapses, car accidents, aircraft crashes, and other such unfortunate ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Three-Foot World Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on May 8, 2023
     | 1,716 views

    Pastor John teaches us how to narrow our focus in today's media-saturated world so we can keep ourselves from being overwhelmed.

    Three Foot World Colossians Series, April 30th, 2023 Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11 Introduction- I’ve been doing a lot of reading about mental health issues lately, and have noticed an uptick in the amount of people we are seeing in the ER seeking help for mental illness. 5/6 shifts in the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Case For Daily Repentance: Examining Yourself Daily In Your Walk With Christ

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 26, 2022
     | 1,366 views

    One of the best things you can do is sit down with another Christian or your pastor and confess the sin. It loses a lot of power when you share it with someone else.

    Today I’d like to make the case to you for the concept of daily repentance. As Christians we know we must be born again of the Spirit to share in the inheritance of Christ. We must be truly born again. We must be a new person. And as a new person in Jesus Christ we have the holy spirit within us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Justice Of God In The Damnation Of Sinners

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 28, 2019
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     | 7,438 views

    This challenging topic “THE JUSTICE OF GOD IN THE DAMNATION OF SINNERS” originates from a sermon by American Christian Theologian - Reformer - Author - Pastor -- Jonathan Edwards, originally published in the year 1734.

    TITLE: THE JUSTICE OF GOD IN THE DAMNATION OF SINNERS SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 18:20-33 This challenging topic “THE JUSTICE OF GOD IN THE DAMNATION OF SINNERS” originates from a sermon by American Christian Theologian - Reformer - Author - Pastor -- Jonathan Edwards, originally published in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dirty Water? Throw The Baby Away?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 24, 2021
     | 1,418 views

    On the radio I heard the testimony of a man that the pastor told him: WE DON'T WANT PEOPLE LIKE YOU! The man is a Christian doctor and book author today.

    DON’T THROW THE BABY OUT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We don't not accept abortion... physical or spiritual. We have an idiomatic ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Third Rail Of Politics Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 7, 2024
     | 333 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

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    The Final Word: Understanding Jesus' Last Moments SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
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     | 522 views

    What did Jesus truly mean when He declared 'It is finished' in John 19:30? Join Pastor Steve as he delves into the profound implications of this powerful statement.

    Today, we will explore the profound meaning behind Jesus' statement in John 19:30 when He declared, "It is finished." These three simple words hold immense significance and have a lasting impact on our lives. They signify the completion of a task that Jesus was sent to fulfill. Before we delve into ...read more

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    Funeral Sermon For Werner K

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Apr 16, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 9,416 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

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Seeing From The Very Least

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 5, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 2,088 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

  • James Dunn avatar

    Growing Pains

    Contributed by James Dunn on Feb 11, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 5,021 views

    Growing pains are a natural part of our growth process. The same is true of the growth process of every Christian. In this message, Pastor Dunn outlines for us the four stages of growth in the life of a Christian.

    Intro: Dr. Paul W. Brand, the noted leprosy expert who was chief of the rehabilitation branch of the Leprosarium in Carville, Lousiana, had a frightening experience one night when he thought he had contracted leprosy. Dr. Brand arrived in London one night after an exhausting transatlantic ocean ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Hereford avatar

    Saved To Suffer

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Oct 30, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,095 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

  • Greg Carr avatar

    Biblical Algebra 101

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,883 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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    To Be Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 6, 2011
     | 6,282 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