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  • Scott Bradford avatar

    Answering The Call

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,843 views

    This sermon is about answering the call to preach the Gospel! Will you go tell the Good News?

    I. What if this morning you woke up to hear God’s voice distinctly calling you into the ministry? -What would be your excuse? too young? too old? don’t know the right words? don’t know enough Bible? -What if the disciples hadn’t followed?; or Moses hadn’t gone to Pharaohs? What if Mary hadn’t given ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Blessed Together In Christ Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 18, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,213 views

    Again expressing gratitude for Philippi. Paul understood the mutual benefit they enjoyed through Christ. They shared and received from each other. We too benefit from each other, meeting individual needs and strengthening the church.

    Blessed together in Christ Philippians 4: 14-19 Drawing near the conclusion of his letter, Paul once again offered a word of gratitude for the church in Philippi. They had certainly benefited greatly from the love and devotion of Paul, and yet he knew his commitment to them had not been without ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hear The Voice

    Contributed by Matthew Blau on May 31, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,517 views

    From Psalm 29, When we hear the voice of God we need to act. But we must be careful it is God's voice we are listening to.

    Hear the Voice I am amazed at how the Lord puts us where we need to be. This past Wednesday I worked on my sermon and finished the bulletin. And I was struggling with the sermon. On my way home I was still thinking about it and praying about it when I remembered my wife had said I was looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    No More Excuses: State Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,096 views

    This is a "State of the Church" address encouraging listeners to attend church often and be a "culture carrier."

    INTRO: * 2007 has been an event-filled year * Technology continues to improve -- with the iphone * Home foreclosures are at an all time high * Global warming has gotten more attention o As Al Gore got his place in the spotlight again * Problems in the middle east continue to cause stress & ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good For Nothing?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,468 views

    A sermon on Ephesians 4:11-12 (Much material adapted from Lynn Anderson’s book, "They Smell Like Sheep")

    Morning Sermon for 8/23/2009 Ephesians 4:11-12 Introduction: A child once said: “The preacher is paid to be good. The rest of us, we’re good for nothing!” WBTU: A. Vs. 11- Church leaders are one of Christ’s gifts to the church. 1. Apostles- These do not exist today. An apostle was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Change In Leadership

    Contributed by Darrell Coats on Aug 5, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 34,952 views

    A sermon designed for pastors who are leaving a church and trying to prepare the congregation for the new pastor. An ideal sermon for an interim minister.

    A Change of Leadership Deuteronomy 34:1-9 Introduction: A few weeks ago, Cathy and I were driving in the Houston area when we came across a bumper sticker that read, “I’ll keep my money, you keep the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Minister's Character Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 31, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,526 views

    1 Timothy 6:11-14 shows us four marks of the man of God.

    Scripture We are installing the Rev. Scott Simmons as the part-time Assistant Pastor at the Tampa Bay Presbyterian Church. I would like to draw your attention to Paul’s words in 1 Timothy 6:11-14 where he describes the minister’s character. You may recall that Paul had left Timothy as the pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Our Identity In Christ (V): We Are Servants Of God”

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jun 2, 2021
     | 8,647 views

    Knowing who we are in Christ is vital. Without it, we can be confused, lost, and have no meaning and purpose in our lives, and therefore, fail to accomplish God's plans for us. This is the fifth/last sermon series on "Our Identity in Christ."

    We have learned our four identities in Christ. Today I will share the fifth and the last one, which is we are servants of God. Many Christians think servants of God are Christians who receive special calls from God to carry certain missions whether to be missionaries, pastors, or teachers. Is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Second Command: Love Others

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,049 views

    A second great command is issued by Jesus Christ in the gospels: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” What does it mean to love your neighbor as yourself?

    John 13:34 (ESV) says “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.” Christianity in it's essence is all about relationship between God and man. This relationship is cultivated through love exchanged between God and man. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    All Other Duties As Assigned

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024
     | 844 views

    This morning we will set aside one to serve as a deacon. This is a pattern for the church and an example for each to follow.

    Background to passage: Church is growing. Pentecost 3000 people got saved. Healed a lame man and preached the gospel, and the number of men was up to 5000 (plus women and young people). They were brought before the Sanhedrin twice, threatened, jailed, beaten, and given an ultimatum, preached the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "...be Filled With The Spirit"

    Contributed by Asiri Perera on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,988 views

    Every Christian is called to be filled with the Holy Spirit

    …..be filled with the Spirit. Eph 5:18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Introduction • (We might have expected the apostle to plead for abstinence as over against intemperance. But he takes a more startling and positive line. He urges his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sunday School - What's It All About?

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Sep 10, 2003
    based on 110 ratings
     | 23,168 views

    A Sermon dealing with the four basic fundamentals of the Sunday School. - REACHING - TEACHING - CARING - EVANGELIZING

    Sunday School – What’s It All About? Deut. 6:4-9 and Matt. 28:19,20 Intro. Years ago one of the greatest programs of the Southern Baptist convention was the Training Union. It was the discipleship training ministry of the church. It declined over the years and died a slow death. WHY? – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptism Of The Lord.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 9, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,655 views

    The baptism by John, the baptism of Jesus, Spirit baptism, and water baptism.

    BAPTISM OF THE LORD. Luke 3:15-17; Luke 3:21-22. The ministry of John the Baptist was causing quite a stir. It was four hundred years since there had been a prophet in Israel, and expectations were high. The question on many people’s hearts was, Could this be the long-awaited Messiah (Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Paul's Apostolic Principles And Practices

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 14, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 12,175 views

    Paul’s Apostolic Principles and Practices - He gave some as apostles...

    Paul’s Apostolic Principles and Practices Illustration:A one-legged school teacher from Scotland came to J. Hudson Taylor to offer himself for service in China. "With only one leg, why do you think of going as a missionary?" Asked Taylor. "I do not see those with two legs going," replied George ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mario Bruni D. D.. avatar

    God Is Transforming His Church

    Contributed by Mario Bruni D. D.. on May 18, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,860 views

    In the upcoming years, the body of Christ will face many changes that are ordained by God. These changes will bring division and strife to the body of Christ, but they are essential for its purifying.

    In the upcoming years, the body of Christ will face many changes that are ordained by God. These changes will come after God informs His Church about them; for “Surely the Lord GOD does nothing, unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets” (Amos 3:7). These changes will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal