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  • Bob Joyce avatar

    View From A Deck Chair

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,522 views

    A sermon on vision for a new year. This was written almost 10 years ago. Some of the illustrations may need to be update.

    The passage that I am using for a text is one that, when you hear it, will sound familiar to you. It is like Psalm 23, John 3 or 1 Corinthians 13 ... we wonder what more can be said about it. It is a passage that, if you are not familiar with Scripture, you will assume you read it in a magazine, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Rev It Up, Hop It Up, Tone It Up, Tune It Up

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 116 ratings
     | 9,327 views

    Some things need to be revved up.

    INTRO.- ILL.- One lady said, “I always do my exercises regularly every morning. Immediately after waking I always say sternly to myself, “Ready now. Up. Down. Up. Down!” And after two strenuous minutes I tell myself, “OKAY, NOW TRY THE OTHER EYELID.” ILL.- Mark Twain once said, “The only way ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. avatar

    A Great Conspiracy

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Jun 15, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,569 views

    This is a sermon for the Day of Pentecost urging Christians to join together in heart and mind by faith in Christ to transform the world.

    A Great Conspiracy Sermon on Acts 2:1-21 Pentecost Sunday-Year B June 4, 2006 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting.” -Acts of the Apostles 2:2 In the past few ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Joel Sumagaysay avatar

    Building Together In Love.

    Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Mar 13, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 46,444 views

    This is the sermon I preached during 10th Church Anniversary in Dubai, UAE.

    Building Together in Love Ephesians 4:16 Ephesians 4:16 New International Version (NIV) 16 From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. Illustration: "I am going to paint the house," said a big can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Liberal Theology In The Churches – Address Number 3 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 20, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,440 views

    Liberalism hits the wall when it dismisses Adam and Eve as historical fact. This message here examines why our faith would be null and void if Adam did not exist. We look at arguments from the Lord and Paul. The matter is conclusive.

    LIBERAL THEOLOGY IN THE CHURCHES – ADDRESS NUMBER 3 Liberal theology is a mixture of intellectualism, unbelief, and demonic attack. {{1Timothy 4:1-2 “the spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Greg Carr avatar

    The Kind Of Church Jesus Had In Mind Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,585 views

    The church today is not operating in God’s upside down, right side up principles. Most will agree with what Jesus taught but they will not teach it or preach it in their churches. This series will give our churches some good direction in being the kind of

    A lot of people in the world have a messed up idea of what the church is. Some think that the church of today is a place where people can go and meet with their friends, a kind of social club. Some view church as a place they can go so they can feel better about themselves. Some view church as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Greg Carr avatar

    Focus On Five Word Of God And Prayer Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Mar 15, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,560 views

    We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God and that through reading, studying, and preaching the Word of God, along with prayer we can enter into a deeper relationship with God as well as releasing His presence into our lives.

    LET’S PRAY Father we ask for Your anointing on us today. Place Your anointing on me as Your messenger today. God move in our lives. Rip open the heavens and visit Your people today. Open our eyes so that we may see Your Word. Open our ears so that we may hear Your Word. Open our minds so that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bo Dunford avatar

    A Message Of An Empty Seat

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 26,114 views

    Your empty seat at church preaches a sermon.

    1 SAMUEL 20:16-18 “A MESSAGE FROM AN EMPTY SEAT” A) This text I read ... I personally have only heard quoted at funeral or memorial services! * It’s from verse 18 of our reading ... And this wasn’t a funeral or a memorial service! * It was between two precious friends ... Two friends that loved one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Elkins avatar

    Preparing For People

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Apr 26, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 3,456 views

    Are you ready to receive 3000 people today? 1000?500? 5? 1? What do we need to do to prepare to receive those that God has placed just outside our doors?

    Tell the person next to you, “It’s no coincidence… that you are here.” “God brought you here!” We need to understand that the only reason people talk about God, or come to church, is because God draws them. That is why we need to be prepared. Bob called his wife from work in the middle of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    Back From The Dead

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 18, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,649 views

    What are the marks of a church that is alive?

    Back From the Dead Acts 2:42-47 June 6, 2004 We are a church that is alive, and that excites me. We are in an enviable position in Benton. We have caught the embersI am familiar with so many little churches in our own and other denominations that are lamenting their fall upon hard times. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ronald Keller avatar

    Work/Faith--Labor/Love-Endurance/Hope

    Contributed by Ronald Keller on Mar 2, 2003
    based on 135 ratings
     | 20,579 views

    My first sermon as the new Pastor of an older church that has struggled for several years.

    "WORK/FAITH--LABOR/LOVE—ENDURANCE/HOPE" INTRODUCTION First Thessalonians is the Apostle Paul’s first letter to the church at Thessalonica. Thessalonica was a Greek city in a land filled with false gods; and even though Paul met strong opposition he dared to preach the gospel. Even though many ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Sacrifice

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 22, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 19,404 views

    Ten reasons to sacrifice.

    Sacrifice 1. It is not a sacrifice if you have not willing given it up. Many people think that they are sacrificing for God if they are not driving a Cadillac, not living in the riches part of town, or not wearing the finest clothes. However, they are not able to have the best; so it is not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    Kingdom Come Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jul 1, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,991 views

    A big question is “What in the world is God doing?” Making a case for the Church.

    About 20 years ago, I was finishing a graduate degree. An organization in Orlando wanted me to come and work for them. Lots of perks. A new car – a demo – every six months. Some free medical care. Lots of travel. Close to my mom and dad. But I read a verse that said that Jesus loved the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Spiritual Gangrene: Necrosis Of The Body Of Christ

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 3, 2020
     | 3,468 views

    Paul warns Timothy to avoid godless chatter because it will spread like gangrene. Sin, like gangrene, has a way of spreading and causing division in the congregation.

    When it comes to the church, church growth is naturally related to church health. Healthy churches, like healthy people, must grow. In his book, The Purpose Driven Church, Pastor Rick Warren says that if our church is healthy, attendance will be the least of our problems. He writes that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Welcome To Resurrection Central"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 26, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,892 views

    Every church, is, at least potentially, a Resurrection Central!

    Acts 4:32-35 “Welcome to Resurrection Central” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Many people are willing to accept Christianity as an explanation of life, but they are not yet prepared to accept it as a way of life. It is clear—from a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist