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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Preventing Heart Loss Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 27, 2024
     | 680 views

    To prevent heart loss, declare Christ and demonstrate Christ as you depend on Him.

    Mrs. Shank from Olathe, Kansas, talks about a hot summer day when she was sitting near an open window sewing and keeping an eye on her three grandsons playing outside. “Let's play cops and robbers,” said Mike. “I'll be a robber!” Terry and Melvin wanted the same role, so they needed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Un-Changed Message In An Ever-Changing World

    Contributed by Anthony Sosa on Jan 14, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,108 views

    In a world that never stops changing, the Gospel remains our constant, unshakable truth. While our methods may adapt to meet people where they are, the message of Christ’s love and salvation remains timeless and unaltered.

    Introduction We live in a world where everything seems to change rapidly—from the way we communicate to the way we live our daily lives. But amidst all the uncertainty and shifting trends, the Gospel of Jesus Christ stands unshaken. As Christians, we’re called to adapt our methods for sharing this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keeping Your Tank Full Series

    Contributed by David Schaal on May 20, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 18,106 views

    The Bible commands us to ..be filled with The Spirit. This is not a command of a one time experience, but a continued filling, influencing every aspect of our lives including transformed relationships, dynamic ministry and enhanced worship.

    LIVING A SPIRIT DRIVEN LIFE “KEEPING YOUR TANK FULL” TEXT: Ephesians 5:15-21; Acts 4:31; Luke 11:13 INTRO:How many of you like going to the Gas pumps now of days! It is crazy to think how much money we are paying for a gallon of gas, and they say that the end is not in sight. In Northern ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Becoming An Eternal Example

    Contributed by David Watters on Mar 18, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,749 views

    During Holy Week, Jesus recapped His ministry of three years for His Disciples. Looking at Holy Week helps each of us know what becoming an Eternal Example really means.

    Sermon: Becoming an Eternal Example Scripture: Matthew 21: 1-11 Good morning. This is a day the Lord hath made, let us be glad and rejoice in it…Amen?…Amen. Well, what have you been thinking about this week? I’m sure we all have had to deal with trying to make our incomes stretch to meet the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Progress Is Facilitated With God Directed Delegation Of Responsibilities 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,550 views

    Have you ever wondered why some organizations seem to languish in mediocrity? In the early days of the church, the apostles learned how to delegate responsibilities so they were not sidetracked from their major ministries.

    1. Have you ever wondered why some organizations seem to languish in mediocrity? Quote; Poor delegation leads to jealousy, mistrust and ineffectiveness. Example: In the early days of the church, the apostles learned how to delegate responsibilities so they were not sidetracked from their major ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If You Want Special Orders You Must First Obey Standing Orders

    Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,833 views

    Sermon describes author’s spiritual journey to demonstrate that although God leads us in His ways, most often we do His work by simply saying "Yes," to ministry opportunities.

    IF YOU WANT SPECIAL ORDERS YOU MUST FIRST OBEY STANDING ORDERS GOD is preparing to use each of us to reach the this unit. Chaplains can only do so much. However, you are here 24 hours a day–seven days a week. The Almighty has called you to minister right here–right now! We know that revival ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Gospel Of Jesus: Swordfight In The Desert Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 23, 2006
    based on 236 ratings
     | 112,268 views

    Jesus didn’t just defeat sin for us on the cross...it started early in His ministry when He was tempted. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    The Gospel of Jesus – Swordfight in the Desert Matthew 4:1-11 A three-year-old entered the kitchen when his mother was busy elsewhere in the house. She had told him not to get into the cookies. But in her absence he pulled a kitchen chair over to the counter and climbed up on it. Then he took the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beyond Easy Believism! Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 19, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,030 views

    In James 2:14-26 we find two great truths about genuine saving faith that are meant to give you a solid foundation upon which to build your life and ministry.

    Scripture A Chicago-based newspaper, StreetWise, is sold by homeless people, who collect a portion of the proceeds. One day as Dr. Joseph Stowell, then serving as President of the Moody Bible Institute, walked to work, he passed a StreetWise vendor. It was a bitterly cold January morning, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Tipping Points

    Contributed by William Mouser on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,785 views

    In the final days of Jesus’ earthly ministry, the Jews reached a tipping point in their rebellion against God. Nations, kings, and ordinary men arrive at tipping points, from which they retreat, or pass on to judgment.

    Matthew 21:33-43 Tipping Points The gospel for today recounts yet another parable which Jesus told against the religious establishment of Israel. After he had spoken the parable, Matthew records these words: 45 Now when the chief priests and Pharisees heard His parables, they perceived that He ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Mark Price avatar

    State Of The Church Address

    Contributed by Mark Price on Aug 21, 2006
     | 2,336 views

    This message was shared with the church as we approach a transitional period through which we will address the needs of the church and add ministries, classes, and outreaches to better enable us to reach our community for Christ

    Introduction Q. What do you spouse people picture in their minds when we mention Porter Free Will Baptist Church? • For the unchurched, they may envision a tan brick building which sits on a hill behind Gampps’ BP. • For the Christian community, they may envision the people that utilize that ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Greg Carr avatar

    Are You A Revolutionary? Part 1

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Aug 22, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,028 views

    In 2005 George Barna, the founder and director of the Barna Group, a research and resource firm that provides valuable information to ministries and corporations, wrote a book titled Revolution. It is a book that discusses the paradigm shift that is happe

    (This message was inspired by George Barna and his book, Revolution. I also found Sermon Central contributor, J. Martin’s messages on this topic helpful.) In 2005 George Barna, the founder and director of the Barna Group, a research and resource firm that provides valuable information to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William Ellis avatar

    Taken And Shaken

    Contributed by William Ellis on Aug 25, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,759 views

    To Peter and John it may have seemed as if all was lost, but after they were taken because of the witness and power of the Holy Spirit in their ministry...they went back to some home folk and the place was shaken!

    Intro: Peter and John had healed a crippled man and were teaching multitudes about the resurrection power of Jesus Christ. They were taken before the Sanhedrin and accused of false teaching and heresies, but because they could see the crippled man that wasn’t crippled anymore and because the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ian Lyall avatar

    The Christian In The Church

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 27, 2006
     | 2,432 views

    All Christians are called into God’s Church. And all are given gifts that they may play their part in the life and ministry in the Church. Each person’s gifting needs recognition, not least by church leadership

    In that passage from Ephesians chapter four that we heard, Paul begins by saying that he wants his Christian readers to live lives that are worthy of the calling they have received; lives which are ’worthy’ in the sense of being worth-while and of refelcting that calling- that their calling by God ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Confessions Of A Misguided Innovator

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,360 views

    A tendency to rebel against authority, an exaggerated desire to win the approval of others, and a skewed definition of what it means to be successful; these deadly ingredients combined to create the misadventures of my life and ministry so far.

    Dakota Community Church November 16, 2008 (pm) Confessions of a Misguided Innovator Begin by reading Ephesians 4:1-16 Ephesians 4:14 Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of men ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    It Happened Once Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,122 views

    John proclaims the incarnation in the first chapter of his gospel. In the middle of his proclamation John appears as a man, sent, to witness, so that all might believe. We pick up that ministry today.

    John 1: 6-8, 19-28 “It Happened Once” INTRODUCTION There are many perspectives of life. • One group of people sees all of life as happenstance. Things happen for no particular reason, and if there is a god, that god is not actively involved in the everyday situations of life. • Another ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran