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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Mature Minister Of God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 14, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 22,433 views

    Peter says we are a royal priesthood. What does that mean for the average church goer? (this sermon had great effect to prompt members to greater involvement in the church.)

    OPENING: On the overhead projection we put up a cartoon showing a crazed man being led away from a church in a straightjacket. On the steps of the church building the preacher comments to another man “I’m going to miss Louis - he volunteered for everything.” COMMENT: As funny as that cartoon is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Noel Atkinson avatar

    Lessons About Prayer From Life's Battlefield Series

    Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Oct 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,252 views

    I. They learned that a trial often comes on the heels of a victory II. They learned that they could depend on God in battle III. They learned the value of prayer IV. They learned the importance of praying for one another Looking at moses on the battle

    Prayer part 1 LESSONS LEARNED ON LIFE’S BATTLEFIELD There are times when the walk of the Christian is difficult. It is difficult to live in community, it is difficult to pray, to read your bible and be responsible. This is so difficult that the government has to run ads on television ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Man Without A Wedding Garment

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 13, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 29,560 views

    Imagine missing Heaven because you wore the wrong clothes! Sounds absurd. But something as simple as that will damn millions, because they want to wear their own righteousness rather than that which Jesus provided. Get the festal robe today!

    THE MAN WITHOUT A WEDDING GARMENT Mt. 22:1-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CRAZY THINGS CAN HAPPEN AT A WEDDING 1. “How did the wedding go?” asked the pastor’s wife. “Fine, dear, until I asked the bride whether she would ‘Love, honor, and OBEY her husband.’” “She looked at me and said, ‘Do you think I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Following At A Distance

    Contributed by Maria Saunders on Aug 29, 2013
     | 10,683 views

    Too many believers are solely a follower and not a disciple of Christ, they do not build and strengthen the church. Oh yes, they come to church but there participation in the works of the church is at a distance.

    Last week we learned that all believers of Jesus Christ are joined as one Body in Christ through the Spirit of God. We learned that each member is vital to the church and thus every member has a responsibility to the church in carrying out Jesus continuous work of redemption. As I read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Heart Of Religion

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 19, 2021
     | 4,704 views

    Religious traditions and rules can be harmful, or they can provide a framework for a heart transformed. The heart is transformed by the Holy Spirit.

    THE HEART OF RELIGION—Mark 7:1-23 If you would ask 100 people, maybe on a street corner of a university or in your neighborhood, “What do you think about religion?” What would you hear? Some people would politely say, “It’s not bad to be religious, if you are into that.” Some might be glad to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Thornton avatar

    Four Spiritual Checks - #4 The Nobility Of Serving God Series

    Contributed by Mark Thornton on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 11,963 views

    This is the last of a series on Paul’s Trustworthy Sayings. This message demonstrates the value of serving God and encourages people to get involved in ministry.

    INTRODUCTION. (ILLUS.) -- Like many teenagers, I didn’t exactly know what I wanted to do with my life when I was a high-school senior. I knew that I wanted to serve the Lord (possibly in ministry / full-time service) but I didn’t know what or where. I hadn’t decided on pursuing pastoral ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Lagos Revival 2025 – A Success

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 25, 2025
     | 452 views

    Stephen Akin-Olatunde and I were invited to come hold a revival in Lagos, Nigeria June 17-21 at Excellent Christian Bible Church with Rev. Christopher Itobiye & his lovely wife Maria. God blessed the meetings!

    LAGOS REVIVAL 2025 – A SUCCESS INVITATION TO PREACH Stephen Akin-Olatunde and I were invited to come hold a revival in Lagos, Nigeria June 17-21 at Excellent Christian Bible Church with Rev. Christopher Itobiye & his lovely wife Maria. The theme of the revival was “Divine Visitation.” We got ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Who Is My Mother?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 123 ratings
     | 18,118 views

    Mother’s Day Sermon

    Who Is My Mother? On Mother’s Day, we usually take time to honor our biological parents or our adoptive parents. That a good thing to do and hopefully, we honor them all year long and not just on the "legal" day. Scripture tells us that a man who finds a wife finds a good thing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Why Belong Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 9, 2011
     | 5,586 views

    Those who believe are taught the value of church membership.

    “Those who accepted [Peter’s] message were baptised, and that day about three thousand people were added… And the Lord was adding to their number every day those who were being saved.” , Charles Spurgeon told of his intense desire to be a member of a local church during one particular sermon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Recovery Of Treasured Possessions Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 3, 2012
     | 5,163 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke 15: 8 – 32

    Luke 15: 8 – 32 The Recovery Of Treasured Possessions 8 “Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it? 9 And when she has found it, she calls her friends and neighbors together, saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Which Side Of The Cross Are You On? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 20, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,948 views

    Titus ministered in an area where the culture influenced the Christian community with immorality, independence, and idleness. These same character traits exist in our culture as well - placing Christians on opposite sides when they don’t need to be.

    Wouldn’t it be great if everyone in the church was like you? I’ve heard it said before that “church is great – except for all the people.” The fact is, the church is the people – imperfect members of the human race who came to Christ from various backgrounds and dysfunctions. Sometimes I wish ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Preach For Free? Must Be Crazy!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 24, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,309 views

    People say preachers are in it for the money, but if one comes just ready to preach for free they think you are nuts. Where's the win-win? ;-)

    Ever since I have been saved, I have heard that "Preachers are only in it for the money." My first pastor was driving a twelve-year-old car, raising four kids on a salary that was equal to what my father-in-law was paying in weekly taxes. Admittedly, when you look at the lifestyles of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. William D. Poovey avatar

    The Rapture Question

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 17, 2015
     | 6,103 views

    7 PROOFS OF THE RAPTURE BEFORE THE TRIBULATION

    7 PROOFS OF THE RAPTURE BEFORE THE TRIBULATION Proof 1 In 2 Thess. 2:1-12 we have a clear proof that the church and O.T. saints will be raptured before the day of the Lord, that is before the second advent,(2nd coming), and before the Revelation of the Antichrist, before Daniel's 70th week, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Joseph Stapleton avatar

    Many Voices, Careful Choices

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Aug 11, 2010
     | 4,632 views

    Having Discernment is vital in our world, this sermon discusses three ways the scripture shows us to get discernment

    MANY VOICE, CAREFUL CHOICES? (All my sermon use illustrations from www.sermoncentral.com and the scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) I am pretty sure that all of us want to make wise choices, I feel confident that we would all instruct our children to be careful when making choices, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    The Idols We Serve Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,737 views

    Idolatry is not limited to the pagan, but is rampant in our churches today. We must recognize these idols before we can confess and have God remove them.

    Sermon Brief Date Written: June 1, 2006 Date Preached: June 4, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Idolatry in the Church Sermon Title: The Idols We Serve! Sermon Text: 2 Timothy 3:1-5; 4:3-4 READ PASSAGES HERE Introduction: When Paul wrote these verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist