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  • Rev Ken Shedenhelm avatar

    Have You Heard God's Calling? Have You Answered?

    Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Sep 13, 2013
     | 6,184 views

    God still appears to us, and He still calls us in many ways. While it is hard to hear Him calling above the din of the world's chatter, He is calling, and He is visible for those who have eyes to see.

    In the earliest church, there wasn't a single member who had a financial need for long because, whenever a need arose, the wealthier members sold a piece of their land and gave the proceeds to the church. This ministry of grace (Acts 4) appears to have been commonplace... but the only man mentioned ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    It's Not About Power

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 13, 2008
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     | 6,064 views

    For deacon ordination at Montgomery Hills Baptist Church: deacons are to be humble, secure, and serving, and thus to coach the whole church in Kingdom ways.

    Power is what the world knows. You cannot live in the metro DC area without seeing that power is everything for this world. The power of a position in the government, where you can order people around like pawns on a chessboard. The power of access to huge sums of money, so that shopping sprees ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Makes God Smile?

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Feb 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,545 views

    A sermon designed to mak us think of ways to please Our God and Father in heaven.

    WHAT MAKES GOD SMILE? (All my sermons use illustrations from Sermon Central and scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Have you ever wondered if by something you said, or by your actions, you have made God smile? I know as a parent there are things that my children do and say that make me ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wasted And Unused Gifts

    Contributed by Michael Brown on Nov 4, 2025
     | 104 views

    I wrote this devotional to share at our deacon meeting because many of the men take their name OFF of the ballot when we choose who will be deacons.

    Wasted & Unused Gifts This devotional looks at a parable we’ve all heard; the one where the servant buries the one talent his master gave him. Our Master, God Almighty, has given us many talents & abilities to use in the upbuilding of His Kingdom. Are we using them or hiding them in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pursuit Of Holiness

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,702 views

    One of the first sermons i preached at a church i served in seminary on the topic of integrity.

    Pursuit of Holiness: Integrity TURN TO PROVERBS 10 Last week when Tim and i met to discuss a game plan for when we were done with the Hunting series, one of the issues that came up was doing a series on Holiness. So, in preparation for this, i decided to search the internet for what it really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mandate For Ministry

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,764 views

    We are called to serve Christ and His church. This is a message for our annual ministry fair.

    The Mandate of Ministry Luke 9:1-6, 10-11 Ministry Fair Message August 21, 2005 Evening Service Introduction Story from my first church - Attitude toward ministry I. Mandate for sending 1 When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Kingdom Of Priests (Part 2): Standing In The Gap

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 21, 2010
     | 3,557 views

    The Church serves as “Priests of the Kingdom” by standing in the gap between the lost and God.

    PRIESTS OF THE KINGDOM: STANDING IN THE GAP Rev. 5: 10 Sermon Objective: The Church serves as “Priests of the Kingdom” by standing in the gap between the lost and God. REV. 5:6-10 6Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, standing in the center of the throne, encircled ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    How To Become A Worthy Laborer Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Sep 2, 2014
     | 6,682 views

    How can we be laborers for God who will one day be worthy of a reward? Our text gives us a clear and concise answer.

    How To Become A Worthy Laborer 1 Corinthians 3:5-17 Introduction: 1. This is Labor Day weekend. This is a holiday set aside to honor the working class in our society. I think that’s a great idea! 2. Work is a biblical principle, and the concept of work was instituted by God before Adam and ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    What To Do When You're Tired Of Serving The Lord

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 7, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,739 views

    A look at why we get tired of serving God and His reactions to the "pity parties" that we throw ourselves.

    [This is a long outline with a lot of points and is therefore probably more suited to a Wednesday evening study.] "I DON'T WANNA!": There are times in the Christian journey when we get tired of serving the Lord and we throw a pity party. - Jeremiah 20:14-18. - We whine and complain and fuss and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going And Doing Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 30, 2015
     | 8,472 views

    Now that you are working on or are a new creation in Christ, it is time to go and do for the Lord!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Over the past four weeks we have been examining the subject of building a new you. • In order to be able to achieve this goal we have learned that we need eyes that are open to see what God needs us to see. Next we examined the fact that we need a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Good Does It Do? (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 6, 2014
     | 4,753 views

    What does God hear you say about Him?

    Malachi 3:13-15-“Your words have been harsh against Me,” Says the Lord, “Yet you say, ‘What have we spoken against You?’ You have said, ‘It is useless to serve God; What profit is it that we have kept His ordinance, And that we have walked as mourners Before the Lord of hosts? So now we call the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's General And A Willing Army

    Contributed by Ajibola Disu on Jul 11, 2016
     | 7,634 views

    God's young army of warriors

    Psalm 110 v 3: Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning; thou hast the dew of thy youth. Interpretation of the scripture based on my meditation: When the message of salvation is preached, the anointing will come upon God's ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Seven Churches Of Revelation: Sardis: A Church On Its Deathbed (2025)

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 16, 2025
     | 173 views

    The seven churches of Revelation: Sardis: A Church on Its Deathbed - Revelation chapter 3 verses 1-6 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: • Address (vs 1a). • Attribute (vs 1b). • Accusation (vs 1c). • Advice (vs 2-3). • Assurance (vs 4-5). SERMON BODY Ill: • Many members of the royal family have had the same name, • And so, they had to be distinguished by numbers, • e.g. Charles I, II or III. • But even this ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Robert Webb avatar

    Are You Unleashed?

    Contributed by Robert Webb on Jun 13, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,514 views

    What would happen if we unleashed ourselves to take the truth to a lost world? Is my life being confined within boundaries, could I be convicted of being a Christian?

    Tracy and I were riding our bike and we passed a house that had a little dog running at us full speed. All of a sudden he stopped he had come to the end of his leash and just barked at us. What if he could go outside his boundaries, what if he were unleashed? Questions starting coming to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Does The Church Need A Revival?

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Apr 8, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,773 views

    To establish that after the church has faced many challenges; its people have been tried; tested and perfected. She is vibrant, active and sustained by the power of Christ. Does it need to be revived? Yes, anytime it drifts away from sound doctrine.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Wilt Thou Be Angry Forever? 2. Wilt Thou Revive Us Again? 3. Wilt Thy People Rejoice Again? Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “does the church need a revival?” In this great Psalms, David prays for: “The former mercy of God; and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ