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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    While Still Called Today

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 7, 2013
     | 3,856 views

    To hear GOD's Words everyday from your personal devotions, bible studies, fellowships and church services.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you having your devotions everyday? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To hear GOD's Words everyday from your personal devotions, bible studies, fellowships and church services. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 3:15 (Amplified Bible) 3:15 Then while it is [still] called ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Reasons Why Friendliness Toward All Others Is So Important! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,827 views

    James warns against showing friendliness to some vistors to the service and then not being as friendly to others as we should.

    INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bible to James 2:1&ff. Do you make an effort to shake hands and be friendly with everyone that comes to the services of the church? Or do you just come and go and speak to only a few others? Is there anyone in this building that you haven’t already shook hands with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Room At The Inn

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,190 views

    A sermon that followed several skits. It is a salvation message where 4 people accepted Christ at the end of service.

    12/6/2009 No Room in the Inn Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction- Good morning everyone, we have just seen several skits on Christmas. There are some points I wanted you to think about. wise man played by John ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Fear Factor - Failure Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 5, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,397 views

    Encouragement to active service rather than freeze due to fear especially in view of the second coming of Christ

    Fear Factor - Failure Matt 25:14-30 ’fail-ure’: 1. the state or fact of being lacking or insufficient 2. a losing of power or strength; weakening, dying away. 3. not doing; neglect or omission. 4. not succeeding in doing or becoming. 5. person who does not succeed. Webster’s dictionary ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Ministering In Power

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,588 views

    Holy Spirit comes upon believers to empower them for service; to do the works that Jesus Himself performed.

    “Ministering in Power” Luke 4:1-2, 14-19 • This temptation of Jesus in the wilderness took place prior to any of His earthly ministry. • Jesus was full of the Spirit when He went into the wilderness. • Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. • While in the wilderness, Jesus faced heavy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Purpose Of Calvary

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,630 views

    A look at what the cross of Christ means for us today. Preached during a community Good Friday service.

    Hebrews 9:11-14 1. Jesus obtained eternal redemption for you and me. a. By dying on the cross and being raised from the dead, Christ paid the debt for our sins. b. Many have forgotten this foundation point today and live as though something they have done has earned them eternal life or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Against Grumbling [revised] Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,293 views

    Called to serve, believers cannot afford to have an attitude of complaining or grumbling but it should be one of gratitude and service!

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 31, 2001 Date Edited: May 21, 2003 Date Preached: January 31, 2001 May 21, 2003 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night OZHBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative Regarding Grumbling Text: Phil ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Discipline Of Secrecy Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 11, 2014
     | 6,761 views

    A sermon on the importance of practicing the disciplines of prayer, fasting, and service in a manner that does not draw attention to you but to God.

    If you have your Bibles with you today and you want to follow along, we are going to be looking at the sixth chapter of the book of Matthew starting at verse 1 and going down to verse 18. Matthew 6:1-18. While you are looking for that, I just have a question. I am sure I have asked you before ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jarvis Ellis avatar

    And The Grace Of God Was Upon Him

    Contributed by Jarvis Ellis on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,950 views

    This was a sermon that I preached in a seminary class to a group of seminary professors and colleagues during one of Chapel services.

    And The Grace Of God Was Upon Him SCRIPTURE: “And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.” Luke 2:40 Introduction When you look back over the road you have traveled, what accounts for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Shall Be Holy!

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 4, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,875 views

    Holiness is devotion to the service of God, sharing in God’s purity and abstaining from earth’s defilement.

    You Shall Be Holy! 1 Peter 1:14-16 holds truth that gives a child of God knowledge and at the same time sets him on a pathway in this life which enables him to achieve God’s best. “As obedient children; do not be conformed to the passions of former ignorance, but as He who called you is holy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    There Is Power In Faith ! Do You Have Faith In The Power?

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 2, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,127 views

    This is a sermon that was used for a Healing and wholeness service with anointing with oil and prayer for all who came forward to receive.

    James 5:13-18 There is Power in the faith, do you have Faith in the Power? There is a Power that is available to us that can: 1. Cure our physical ailments 2. Reduce our pain and possibly eliminate it all together. 3. calm us when we are anxious 4. eliminate stress from our lives 5. help us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Heart Of Christmas Is Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 22, 2022
     | 5,160 views

    This is an adaptation of the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service in the Sermon Central Series, 'The Heart of Christmas'

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org One of the things I loved most about Christmas Eve was when all of my family came together. I remember going to Church that evening with my mom and my sister. It was a beautiful and nostalgic time. When I think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Patrick Agbonkpolor avatar

    Serving God In The Spirit's Power

    Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Sep 7, 2021
     | 4,116 views

    The believer needs the Holy Spirit's power for effective worship and God's service.

    SERVING GOD IN THE SPIRIT'S POWER. Joel 2:28 And it shall come to pass afterwards, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: 2:29 And also upon the servants and upon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Heavens Declare The Glory Of God: An Exposition Of The 19th Psalm

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 23, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,853 views

    There is more to this psalm than teaching us about natural revelation or a useful benediction to our church service.

    The Heavens Declare the Glory of God: an Exposition of the 19th Psalm The nineteenth psalm is majestic and begins with lofty words. The Holy Sprit who inspired the psalmist to write these words speaks in beautiful poetry. The use of poetry paints a picture that lifts our soul to God. The King ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    What's A Deacon Supposed To Be?

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,478 views

    Short sermon based on 1 Timothy 3:8-13 that can be used for a deacon ordination service.

    WHAT’S A DEACONS SUPPOSED TO BE? 1 Timothy 3:8-13 INTRO – “What is a deacon supposed to do?” Had a friend ask me that AFTER he had already been ordained as a deacon. Probably a good idea to know the answer BEFORE you get ordained! Truth is that it’s more important that a deacon know what he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist