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Let The Laity 'move Out'

Contributed by Neal Gray on Feb 23, 2002

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A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE pastor preaches the simple reality that God has made us a special people for the special purpose of performing a special function--ministry.

"A Wide Door for Effective Service: Let the Laity ’Move Out’" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: 1 Peter 2:1-10, KJV Purpose: The simple reality is that God has made us a special people for the special purpose of performing a special function--ministry. INTRODUCTION This Sermon Series This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

A Servant's Heart - Psalm 123

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 3, 2002

based on 46 ratings

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How do we maintain a servant’s heart when those we serve are often unappreciative or critical?

This morning I’d like to talk about an activity which is part of our daily lives, one which occupies much of our time. It applies to us in our roles as parents, as husbands and wives, as friends, and as church members. It involves our occupations, whether we are employees, or homemakers, or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:1-4, Psalm 123:1

Denomination: Baptist

Being Culturally Relevant

Contributed by Ronald Ferrell on Oct 10, 2002

based on 241 ratings

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With so many changes taking place in our culture today, IS THE CHURCH KEEPING PACE? Our MESSAGE must never change, but our METHODS do in order to reach the culture we’ve been commissioned to reach.

October 13, 2002 – Covington, IN BEING CULTURALLY RELEVANT 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 It is a common mistake. Pastors and churches can be trapped by this misunderstanding and never know it. Specifically, that the church must do little more than open its doors on Sunday, and the non-Christian will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stairway To Heaven Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 4, 2001

based on 71 ratings

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The beatitudes can be understood sequentially .. as stairsteps to "perfection" (Matt. 5:48). The first four lift us to fellowship with God; the other four bring us back down to the reality of ministry with needy people. This sermon was delivered using a ladder as a "prop".

When Stanley Kubrick made the movie “2001: A Space Odyssey”, he guessed that by this time we would be flitting back and forth in outer space, visiting other planets and seeing things never before seen by human beings. The movie suggested that those who would be alive in the year 2001 would go on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's Bonus Program

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jun 1, 2001

based on 144 ratings

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We are blessed when we allow God to use us to bless others.

Date: 04-8-01 Title: The Christian Bonus Program Bible Text: Philip. 4:10-20 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Sometimes there is help we could do better without! A man called his neighbor to help him move a couch that had become stuck in the doorway. They pushed and pulled until they ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Soft Hands Of Our Great God Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Oct 18, 2000

based on 154 ratings

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God's transcendence and Immanence

You can tell allot about a person by their hands. You can get a clue to a person's self image by their handshake. The confident person has a solid grip. The arrogant person has a handshake that seems to say, "You know, I can whip you if I want." And the person who is lacks confidence barely grips ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:12-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Laodicea: Things Spoil At Room Temperature Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 16, 2003

based on 55 ratings

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The world will invade us with its values. But we are called to be "hot" to pursue such things as compassion and evangelism and "cold" toward such things as hostility and prejudice. We can sustain these values if we are connected to one another and to Go

The Harlem Renaissance poet, Langston Hughes, speaks to me. I trust he also speaks to you. In fact, that is the very title of his poem! “To You” To sit and dream, to sit and read, To sit and learn about the world Outside our world of here and now – our problem world – To dream of vast horizons ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Living On The Hill With God

Contributed by James May on Jan 26, 2003

based on 86 ratings

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What kind of life does it take for us to tabernacle with God in High Places?

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5, Psalm 91:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Defeating Discouragement Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003

based on 415 ratings

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Did you know that there is a plague sweeping the country today? It’s not the Beijing flu, or cancer, or even the common cold. This outbreak, however, can be just as deadly as the most dreaded disease known to man it’s called the epidemic of discourage

Defeating Discouragement Are you familiar with Murphy’s Law? The original “Murphy” was an engineer who conducted an experiment to test human acceleration tolerances. Unfortunately for him, he installed 16 motion sensors the wrong way, leading to the now famous quotation, “If anything can go ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Participate In The Divine

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 12, 2004

based on 27 ratings

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This is a sermon on how Peter encourages us to be more godly.

February 15, 2004 2 Peter 1:2-11 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Building Temples Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 31, 2004

based on 36 ratings

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A look at what it took for Solomon to build the temple.

He walked across the dusty stony ground, kicked a rock and bent and drew in the dirt. He looked around at the desolate land scape and down at the city below and wondered if his dream would ever be a reality. Would it really happen, someday would the people of God worship on this ground? Would ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 3:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

In The Darkest Hour Expect A Miracle

Contributed by James May on Apr 24, 2005

based on 61 ratings

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Our God is a Deliverer! When the devil thinks he has won and the world thinks your done - that’s when God will deliver! Expect a miracle!

IN THE DARKEST HOUR EXPECT A MIRACLE by Pastor Jim May What a wonderful God we serve. I can truly say that serving the Lord is a wonderful privilege. To be used by God, even in the very smallest of manner according to our opinion, is a great privilege indeed. Though most of the members of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Can We Maintain Spiritual Momentum? Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 26, 2005

based on 35 ratings

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Your Spiritual Journey — Post 40 Days #2 see in Word format at www.praiseag.org

HOW CAN WE MAINTAIN SPIRITUAL MOMENTUM? Your Spiritual Journey — Post 40 Days #2 Hebrews 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION: How many of you remember your physics class in high school? The PG paraphrase of Newton’s first law of motion states “Unless acted upon by a force an object at rest will stay at rest and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Nation Remembers

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 29, 2005

based on 25 ratings

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This sermon details the cause of America’s distance from God - all in a context of remembering: the fallen soldiers; our Godly forefathers, and of course, remembering Jesus, our Christ.

Tomorrow, we will celebrate our nation’s Memorial Day. That is the day we set apart to honor those who have died in the defense of our great nation. Those who gave their all so that we could have it all. Those who made the ultimate sacrifice, so that we might not have to. As we look back into ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:6-8

Denomination: *other

The Dark Side Of Power Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

based on 29 ratings

| 9,588 views

David, Pt. 4 of 15

THE DARK SIDE OF POWER (1 SAMUEL 19:1-24) One of the most educated, talented and charismatic seminary graduates I know taught me all I care to know about power and ambition. He is gifted in languages – English, Mandarin and Cantonese, preaching and teaching. His alma mater is one of the finest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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