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  • Ed Wood avatar

    Passionate Outreach

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 132 ratings
     | 12,708 views

    A message on Outreach and the Great Commission

    PASSIONATE OUTREACH Acts 2:27-32 INTRO: The church more than any other institution in the world does not exist solely for the sake of its membership. Do we want to be a comfortable church or a Great Commission church? The church exists to be the salt of the earth, the light of the world, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unwise And Wise Of Selecting Elders

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,326 views

    Unwise Ways of Selecting Elders * Choosing eld

    Unwise Ways of Selecting Elders * Choosing elders on the basis of popularity * Politically campaigning for people who are from your own web of friends and confidants * Selecting men who are wealthy * Selecting men who are advanced in age or successful in business, education or politics * Lobbying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Patience In Prayer

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,630 views

    lessons on prayer

    Practice in Prayer Matthew 6:1-18 6/1/97 Intro: Did you ever hear about the counting horse that was in the circus? They asked it the question how much is 2+2 and it stomped out 1,2,3,4. They asked it how much is 3 minus 2 and it stomped one time. They asked it how many hypocrites are in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Two Kinds Of Religion

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 5, 2018
     | 3,593 views

    In the midst of church scandals, can we look beyond human sins and see God at work? We religious leaders are the object of Jesus’ greatest criticisms; will we listen?

    In the midst of church scandals, can we look beyond human sins and see God at work? We religious leaders are the object of Jesus’ greatest criticisms; will we listen? Let’s discuss the two ways of being, the takers and givers in the context of Mark 12:38-44. Outward Show Mark 12:38-39 In His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    John The Baptist (Luke 3:1-18)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,172 views

    My favourite sermon. JB is always the herald of Christmas for me - a guy with an attitude that is a long way from the fat elf in his red plush suit! ...

    The season of Christmas is upon us! At what point did this realisation hit you? * When you saw decorations going up in shopping centres - something which always seems to happen way to early (ie. October)? * When your family first rang you to organise a Christmas luncheon or dinner, which never ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    3d

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Nov 19, 2007
     | 3,174 views

    Start living life with direction instead of depression, discipline instead of dejection and determination instead of disobedience.

    I believe that God is huge Job 37 If that’s God – we must actually fear him. I mean – how big is God? Wondering about FEAR OF GOD 2 Tim 1 : 7 God has not given us a spirit of fear; but of power, love and self-discipline. (sound mind) Fear of God is not being scared of Him at all. Fear means I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    John The Baptist - A Sermon On Luke 3 That's Full Of Christmas Cheer

    Contributed by David Smith on Apr 21, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,434 views

    John the Baptist, and why repentence comes before cheer in Christmas.

    The season of Christmas is upon us! At what point did this realisation hit you? When you saw decorations going up in shopping centres - something which always seems to happen way to early (ie. October)? When your family first rang you to organise a Christmas luncheon or dinner, which never ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    An Exposition Of Revelation 1:12-20 Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 2, 2013
     | 4,932 views

    John sees an amazing Christophany

    Exposition of Revelation 1:12-20 Introduction Last week, we were introduced to the situation that John was in. He was on a prison island called Patmos. We learned that the book of Revelation does not begin with our problems, but with Jesus. It is only after being reminded of what Jesus has done ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The 3 'fear Nots' Of Christmas

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 8, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,300 views

    Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds were all told by angels to "Fear Not." Many times our lives -- even around Christmas time -- involve fears. But God gave us Christmas to bring sweet peace & joy!

    THE 3 FEAR NOTS OF CHRISTMAS Lk. 1:26-33 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. 'Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house; I searched for the tools to hand to my spouse. Instructions were studied and we were inspired, In hopes we could manage "Some Assembly Required." 2. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hard Of Hearing

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 9, 2023
     | 1,054 views

    How much of what God wants us to hear have we actually heard? And does it matter how much we hear if we don’t do what we’re told?

    Have any of you visited the Trump Plaza in Atlantic City? That’s what I kept thinking of as I meditated on this parable. Because just as I was leaving Presbytery last Tuesday evening, I ran into Bob Higgs, who is Executive Director of the Atlantic City Mission Council. He was carrying several ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Did Mary Know?

    Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 26, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 733 views

    A sermon emphasizing the work of the Holy Spirit in the Christmas story.

    What did Mary Know (pt 2)? CCCAG 12-22-24 Introduction: Several years ago, there was a little bit of controversy about the Virgin Mary regarding a song that came out called, “Mary Did you Know?” In that song, the lyrics ask Mary several questions about what she knew about the child that she was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Service Entrance

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 2, 2023
     | 969 views

    In God’s kingdom it’s how we handle our everyday lives, not whether or not we make a big splash, that truly matters.

    Anybody remember the riots that broke out some years ago when Sony’s PlayStation 3 was scheduled for release? Nearly 400 people in Boston’s Copley Place mall overwhelmed mall security. Nearly a dozen police cruisers responded to the call. Fortunately, no one was hurt, and the crowd dispersed when ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Letter To The Church Of Philadelphia: An Open Door To A New Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 23, 2023
     | 1,741 views

    I know all the things you do, and I have opened a door for you that no one can close. You have little strength, yet you obeyed my word and did not deny my name

    “He was christened Giovanni, the Italian name for John. His mother named him after John the Baptist in hopes that he would be devoted to Jesus. But Giovanni was hardly devout. As the son of a wealthy cloth merchant, the boy was a spoiled rich kid. One day a beggar in the marketplace asked Giovanni ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Bad News, Good News

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 25, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,792 views

    I'm convinced that whenever an innocent, sincere individual is taken advantage of, or has his faith ruined because of our greed or by our example, that God takes that very seriously, too.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 2 Kings 5:1- 27: Philippians 4:8 ILL. Now that Federal Agencies have proclaimed the Covid pandemic is over, there have been several polls taken about changes in church attendance. One poll of 5,872 adults published ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Message I Would Like To Have Delivered At The Presidential Inauguration Prayer Service On 21 January 2025 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 28, 2025
     | 129 views

    I was horrified at what was said at President Trump’s Church Prayer Service on 21 January 2025. It was godless. I sat down and wrote out what I would have said for that event. Please understand this message in the light of that, not an intrusion or anything; just before the Lord and His word.

    MY MESSAGE FOR THE CHURCH SERVICE FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP At the outset, I need to say, I am not being precocious here, so please do not judge me as that. Please understand. As an outsider and not residing in the United States, it does give me one advantage of being more impartial. I was so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational