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  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    Tough Love... Or Comfort Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Dec 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,556 views

    Our needs are different. For some of us as we prepare for Christmas we need God to give us a good kick up the backside. For others of us, we have been through such tough times that we need God to wrap his arms around us and give us a great big hug.

    A sermon for Advent 2 Year B preached at St Joseph the Worker Northolt ..................................................... Joe wicks - who here remembers Joe Wicks? During the pandemic -Joe Wicks ran his daily fitness routine and when everyone was trapped in their houses he got the exercising. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Amazing Grace, How Sweet The Sound, That Saved A Wretch Like Me Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,113 views

    FOR THE FOREMOST OF SINNERS, THE PRIVILEGE OF SERVICE AND THE PARADOX OF SALVATION MAGNIFY THE GRACE OF GOD

    BIG IDEA: FOR THE FOREMOST OF SINNERS, THE PRIVILEGE OF SERVICE AND THE PARADOX OF SALVATION MAGNIFY THE GRACE OF GOD Def. of Paradox: "a statement or proposition seemingly self-contradictory or absurd, and yet explicable as expressing a truth"; How could Christ Jesus choose to save someone who ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James May avatar

    God's Fair Wage

    Contributed by James May on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 15,135 views

    God’s wages for service in His Kingdom will be fair and just for everyone.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Disqualification

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 6, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,937 views

    Many people are disqualified for positions of service in the church because of their sins of omission.

    Acts 1:21-26 Do not Be Disqualified 1. Many people are disqualified for positions of service in the church because of their sins of omission. ILlustration:There’s a fine line between courage and foolishness. Too bad it’s not a fence. Do not be a fence sitter or you may live to regret it. Jim ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living A Life Of Worship

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 18, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,144 views

    What does it mean tolgive God your reasonable service of Worship.

    Living the Life of Worship Genesis 22:1-14 Background. At the age of 75 Abraham was called by God. At this time Abraham was approximately 115 years old and his beloved son of promise Isaac was between 15 and 17 years old Today¡¦s text centers around a worship service and is birthed out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The 2nd Mile Series

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,264 views

    The Second Mile Philosophy is a service that not many Christians apply themselves to today.

    THE SECOND MILE Matthew 5:38-42. (Mat 5:41 KJV) "And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain." INTRODUCTION: (Explain Vs. 38-42) This scripture is from the very well known passage of the “Sermon On The Mount”. This was very early in the life of the Disciples. Jesus gave them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    You Were Created To Become Like Christ Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 17, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,050 views

    Becoming like Christ means having his attitude of service and humility.

    Philippians 2:1-18 February 8, 2004 You were Created To Become Like Christ What do you think of when you hear that phrase? Things you should not do? Colossians3:5-10 Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    In Christ We Have Everthing We Need

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,830 views

    Christ gives us everything we need for heaven and for service here.

    “Do you have everything?” Today I want to direct that question to the five people we are receiving as communicant members. It’s an appropriate question because in a few days Kathy and Geneviève Sumner will be moving to Vernon. Nick Korfman will be heading to Wisconsin to attend Luther Prep School. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Does Your Church Believe?

    Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 29, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 2,835 views

    The church is not a building, or a service, but a group of believers gathered in Christ’s name.

    What is the church? The Perfect Church If you should find the perfect church Without one fault or smear, For goodness sake! Don’t join that church; You’d spoil the atmosphere. If you should find the perfect church Where all anxieties cease Then pass it by, lest joining it You’d mar the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is Love

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,978 views

    A short sermon delivered to our older-age service on the love of God.

    God is love. 1 John 4:7, John 3:16. Silver Service Thurs 24th June 2004 THE FATHER¡¦S LOVE Illustr: charlotte & nose bleed last night. (don¡¦t mind as it gives a chance to show love and cuddle while they sit on your lap!) God is described as a Father in the Bible. Full of fatherly love. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer 2- Devote Yourselves To Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 3, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,930 views

    A sermon at the start of a series on prayer, given at a Covenant (re-dedication) service

    “Devote yourselves to prayer”, “pray continually” Col 4:2, 1Th5:17 Covenant service 5 Jan 2003 pm In his book Living Life on Purpose, Greg Anderson shares the story of one man’s journey to joy: ... his wife had left him and he was completely depressed. He had lost faith in himself, in other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tammy Garrison avatar

    And They Will Know We Are Christians By Our Love

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,886 views

    What we believe - our faith - is acted out in service to others.

    I want to ask you a couple of questions and then I want to present you with a challenge. The questions are these: Do you love the Lord? Have you accepted Jesus as the rescuer and guide of your life? Do you want to be a disciple of Jesus and follow him? Then here’s your challenge: Put your money ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James May avatar

    What Did You Get For Christmas?

    Contributed by James May on Dec 25, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,264 views

    A short message and Lord’s Supper observance for Christmas Morning services.

    WHAT DID YOU GET FOR CHRISTMAS? By Pastor Jim May It’s Christmas Day, 2005. One more Christmas Eve has passed. Once more the gifts that have been laid under the tree are already opened or will be very shortly. Did you get what you wanted? Did you get what you needed? Did you get what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Lord Warden Of The Cinque Ports

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 16, 2005
    based on 12 ratings
     | 1,983 views

    An address at the Divine Service celebrating the installation of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports

    NR 17-04-05 NR Divine Service celebrating the Installation of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports The Address: John 1:1-12 Story: A vicar was retiring after 25 years in the parish. As he came to clear out his bedroom, he found a small bowl with 5 eggs and £1,000 pounds in. Baffled he called ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Brett Adams avatar

    Grace Response

    Contributed by Brett Adams on Sep 21, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,691 views

    The most immediate and complete response to Grace is service...how’s yours?

    “Grace Response” Matthew 8:14 &15; Ephesians 2:10 Slide 1 – Title and Verse John and I have been talking and praying all week and have decided that we’ve got it all wrong. All this “connecting people to Jesus and a life change community” and the strategy and the values that we’ve been pushing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ