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  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    A New Year's Feast

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 72 ratings
     | 6,487 views

    A reflective communion service for New Years Sunday, incorporating the OT Feasts of Trumpets and the Day of Atonement. Worship interspersed

    A New Year’s Feast Jan 4/5, 2003 Intro: New year’s resolutions… There was a couple who were sitting with a marriage counselor for their first session and the good doctor asked them to identify what seemed to be the root of their problems. The wife responded, "It all started when we thought it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    May The Lord Answer You

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 9, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,870 views

    Bless those who curse you... God answers prayer, rewards service, adds blessings, and inspires plans.

    "May The Lord Answer You" Psalms 20:1-9 May the LORD answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. 2 May He send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion. 3 May He remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt offerings. Selah 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Gifted For Ministry: Purposeful Stewardship Of Talents Series

    Contributed by Darrell Coats on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,199 views

    The second sermon in the sermon series "Purposeful Stewardship" challenging us to use our gifts and abilities for the service of Christ.

    Gifted for Ministry Introduction: Every Christian has been gifted for ministry with different talents. Purposeful stewardship involves using all these talents to serve others and glorify Christ. “Talents” means both our natural abilities and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sheep Evangelizing Wolves

    Contributed by William Mouser on Jun 19, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,932 views

    Jesus’ instruction, warning, and encouragement for the Disciples’ first evangelisitc mission applies to all future service to Christ in this world.

    Matth 10:16-33 Fourth Trinity 2005 We have all heard the expression about the weather in parts of Texas: if you don’t like it, just wait an hour or two and it will change. I heard the same thing this past week in New England, where the weather is changeable because of the constant interaction ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    Relationship Renewal Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jun 29, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,421 views

    Bad relationships are hindering the effectiveness of our service to Jesus. Relationships that unravel have a negative impact that goes on and on.

    There’s a little girl who is dreaming of her wedding day. She knows what the church is going to look like. She knows what kind of dress she will wear. She can even see the color of her fiancé’s eyes. But something is interfering with her dreams. Her mom and dad are arguing a lot lately. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    I Surrender...even If It Is Reluctantly

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,544 views

    God is not interested in your lip service, He seeks your obedience. This message is based on the parable of the two sons.

    Matthew 21:28 (NLT) "But what do you think about this? A man with two sons told the older boy, ’Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.’ Simple Instructions  God has given us simple instructions – The expectation is obedience • 1 Samuel 15:22 • Colossians 2:6 1 Samuel 15:22 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Pressing On Toward The Goal

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 13, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,371 views

    This was a Fathers day message. I had one main point and geared the entire service toward reaching the men.

    Pressing on toward the goal Phillippians3:12-14 Fathers Day 2008 * We had the sanctuary set up like the great outdoors. I had a canoe up front with all the boating needs, I had fishing and hunting equipment up front, I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Increase Our Faith

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,743 views

    This was story for our associate’s pastor 4th anniversary service comparing her faith to the faith of Mary.

    Increase Our Faith 12-16-07 Judges 7:1-8 Luke 1:26-45 When I asked Pastor Kellie if she would like to preach on her anniversary she quickly replied, “no and you can preach on “Increasing our faith.” So that is why I am up here instead of her on her fourth anniversary. How many of you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Worship: An Act Of Community Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 6, 2008
     | 3,766 views

    Worship is less a private choice and consideration than it is a communal invitation from God to join together in adoration and service.

    Sermon for CATM – April 6, 2008 – “Worship – An Act of Community” There’s a fellow who about ten years ago was a regular attender at CATM. Since then he’s had tremendous legal and then medical problems, and he’s been out here on Sundays only very rarely; I’ve been quite involved personally over ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Elder Ordination Address Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 22,774 views

    Using First Timothy 3 as a text, this is the message delivered at the elder ordination service of Castle Hills Christian Church.

    ELDER ORDINATION SERVICE Text:I Tim.1-1:3, II Pet.5::1-4 Today we are assembled to set apart men to an important ministry. These men have been chosen by this congregation to serve as elders of the Castle Hills Christian Church. 1. What is an elder? The New Testament uses three words for elders. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jay Winters avatar

    God Never Sleeps

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,762 views

    A lenten midweek service about how God rescues us when we look to Him - Psalm 121

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit – the Holy Three In One who does not sleep, but comes to our aid on all things, amen. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ; There seems to be something missing from the Psalmist’s question in our reading for today. He doesn’t tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bobby Daniel avatar

    What Is The Church?

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,972 views

    This was a sermon i preached 4 years back when i began serving at a new place of service as pastor.

    1. We are called to be a confessing Church. V. 18, Jesus says it is “My Church” - My college BSU director would often correct our BSU President when he would say something about "My church"...he told him that it wasn’t "his church", it was Jesus’ church and He allowed him to serve there. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Raloff avatar

    A Healthy Spiritual Life

    Contributed by Shawn Raloff on Apr 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,965 views

    Maintaining your Christian walk involves four key activities: time with other Christians, worship, study and service.

    In today’s fast paced world many of us find it hard to remember to brush our teeth, let alone spend time improving our relationship with God. Most times we get to the end of the week promising ourselves, and God, that we will do better next week only to repeat the process again come Monday ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    The Hope Of The Resurrection In The Church

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,033 views

    **Church History / Church Trimuphant ** For the community sunrise service I was asked to speak on the hope of the resurrection specifically in the church

    You don’t have Easter without Good Friday. You don’t have the hope without the despair. But God be praised, because of the Resurrection, we don’t have despair without hope. Every Good Friday has an Easter. Larry has asked me to say a few words about how the hope of Easter works in our church and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Cale avatar

    Press On Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,414 views

    This is the sixth and finalsermon in a series of sermons looking at developing a deeper walk with Christ. It addresses the issues of self evaluation and service.

    Going Deeper Pt 6 - Press On Phil 3:2-16 This morning I want to wrap up this series on going deeper. Are you still with me? I hope that you are journeying deeper each day in your relationship with Christ. Last week I shared with you Paul’s goals for his spiritual life; To know Christ in the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other