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  • Matthew Stidham avatar

    A Ministry For All

    Contributed by Matthew Stidham on Jan 23, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,186 views

    Many Christians struggle with the idea that they aren’t talented, or aren’t capable of serving the Lord through ministry. Here I try to show that every does have a place and a way to serve in the kingdom of God.

    A Ministry for All Sunday June 10, 2007 AM Rudy Meoli was an average baseball player at best. With a measly career batting average of just over .200, Rudy was definitely not known for his ability at the plate, and with 27 fielding errors during the 1973 season, he certainly was not someone you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Making The Most With Your Opportunity”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 12, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,000 views

    Headline Los Angeles Times: Dylan Floro goes from the “forgotten man to an integral part of the Dodgers’ bullpen. Floro pitched 1.1 innings The parable of the talents is a reminder not to waste opportunities. Dylan Floro did not waste his talent nor his opportunity.

    In Jesus Holy Name November 15, 2020 Text: Matthew 25:14-15 “Making the Most with Your Opportunity” Who is that man on the cover our Sunday Bulletin? Why is he there? I’;; answer that in a moment. (cover of the bulletin was the Dodger pitcher Dylan Floro from the World ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Overcame Others' Faulty Assumptions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,648 views

    How Jesus Overcame Others’ Faulty Assumptions

    How Jesus Overcame Others’ Faulty Assumptions - Matt. 22:23-24 Illustration:Leadership is the discipline of deliberately exerting special influence within a group to move it towards goals of beneficial permanence that fulfills the group’s real needs. Dr. John Haggai, Lead On!. Everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brad Rigney avatar

    The Blessings Of Grace

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,870 views

    This sermon focuses on some of the great blessings we have trough the Lord - not because we deserve it, but because of His Grace for us.

    The Blessings of God’s Grace Romans 5:1-11 Intro.: A. This is an exciting time of year - if you are a Baseball fan. The season is coming to an end and play-off positions are still open. I am a fan, in fact this week I had to stay up a little later to watch the Dodger - Giant game. They are ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Removing The Pits From Your Prayer Life

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,763 views

    If our prayer life is to grow and thrive, we must first remove those things that keep us from being fruitful

    Removing the Pits from your Prayer Life Matthew 6:5-6 June 25, 2006 Morning Service Introduction When I was growing up I used to spend a lot of time with one of my friend Randy. We did all sorts of things together: we played basketball, we hunted snakes, we went fishing together, we went to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    A Great Invitation Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 13, 2006
    based on 46 ratings
     | 12,469 views

    Jesus said that though many won’t respond, we still need to extend His Great Invitation--Decision leads to Development and Discovery. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

    A Great Invitation Matthew 11:16-30 Children love to play games. And in vv. 16-17 the Lord gives an illustration of children playing games. v. 16-17 “This generation” is the people of the Lord’s day who rejected Him…but it also speaks of humanity in general, inc. our generation. What games did ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pursuing Excellence

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 13, 2010
    based on 21 ratings
     | 67,223 views

    Excellence is defined as “possession chiefly of good qualities in an unusual degree; surpassing virtue, merit, worth, value”. To achieve excellence there must be discipline & tenacity of purpose. We are to pursue excellence in our walk, work, and worship

    AchievementPursuing Excellence 1 Corinthians 15:58 “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding (excelling) in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” Introduction: One definition of “Excellence” is “the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can Anything Good Come Out Of Nazareth Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 18, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 41,243 views

    While Galileans were despised by Judeans, Galileans themselves despised people from Nazareth. People are asking the same question today. Can anything good come out of Nazareth?

    Can anything good come out of Nazareth? This was a question asked of Jesus’ disciple Nathanael – and Phillip said to him; “Come and see.” Nathanael was from Cana, another Galilean town just to the North of Nazareth. While Galileans were despised by Judeans, Galileans ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Virtuous Kingdom: Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,809 views

    Sermon Objective: To encourage and explain the virtue of personal prayer.

    The Virtuous Kingdom: Evidence of the Reign of God in the Human Heart The Virtue of Prayer Mark 11:15-17 Sermon Objective: To encourage and explain the virtue of personal prayer. Series Intro: We are looking at Mark chapter 11 for the next few weeks. We have chosen to look at it from specific ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Look At The Sympton: Can Others See Your Passion?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2014
     | 3,405 views

    Can others see your passion? As a candle burns for the light, so must we. Can lukewarm become the norm?

    LOOK AT THE SYMPTONS? IS YOUR PASSION SHOWING? ARE WE SEARCHING FOR A PASTTIME? OR A GREAT PASSION? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: Why are many talking about a young boy named TIM TEBOW? Tim has a great passion... I. CAN WE HEAR THE CRY OF THE WORLD? DOES THE CRY OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Daren Mitchell avatar

    Obeying God Is Not About The Rules

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Mar 10, 2014
     | 4,865 views

    This isn't about keeping a bunch of rules. We obey Jesus because we love our Heavenly Father, and we know it's not easy. We need each other, because we don't always succeed, sometimes we fail, we give in to our selfish nature, we don't always make the sacrifice.

    When we talk about obeying God we're not talking about rule keeping. When you play a game, there are rules to the game. We don't play a lot of games in our family because we argue a lot about the rules. Does anyone else do this? I can't tell you how many times we've played a game that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Celebration Farewell Retirement Banquet

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 8, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,858 views

    This is the speech I gave at my retirement banquet sharing my personal testimony of coming to the Lord & being thankful.

    Celebration Farewell Retirement Banquet 12/5/2021 1 Thessalonias 5:1-24 Romans 12:12-16 I want to say thank you for all of you coming to be with me in this time of celebration. Thank you to the members of the Celebration/Anniversary Team that made all of this possible. Thank you my ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    The Dangers Of Compromise Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 9, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,701 views

    This is the 15th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

    Series: Spiritual Decay [#15] THE DANGERS OF COMPROMISE Judges 16:1-31 Introduction: Our text serves as a strong reminder of the dangers of compromise in our spiritual lives. At its core, we see how Samson, a man chosen by God and blessed with incredible strength, succumbed to temptation and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    Joy

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 3, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 764 views

    A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent.

    Luke 1:39-56 Joy For nine- or ten-days Mary had carried with her the most astounding secret: She was pregnant, and the child was to be the long-awaited messianic king, Israel’s deliverer. Understandably, she had been afraid to share this news, because if the wrong person heard, Herod could have ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jay Winters avatar

    Being On Jesus' World Series Team

    Contributed by Jay Winters on May 30, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,752 views

    A short sermon using baseball images to explain how Christians can feel pain despite Christ’s High Priestly prayer "protect them from the evil one."

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three in One who provides your place in the Church and won’t give it away to anyone beside you. It was a nightgame. I was 11 years old and playing catcher. The pitcher threw to the outside of the strike zone and to my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran