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  • Galen Hackman avatar

    The Church As A Growing Community Series

    Contributed by Galen Hackman on May 10, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,101 views

    5th and last in a series on the Core Characteristics of the Church. This sermon looks at the church as a growing community.

    The Church as a Growing Community Acts 2:42-47 (vs. 47) Do you remember those little choruses we learned at Vacation Bible School? There were several little ditties that were brought out only at VBS time. One came to my mind as I was preparing this sermon: Deep and wide; Deep and wide, There’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Philippians Part 2 "Life With Purpose!" Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,929 views

    When we learn to follow God’s will for our lives and do it with joy then we will conduct ourselves in a manner that is worthy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

    Philippians Chapter 1 (part 2) – “Life with purpose!” On the Lighter side of life: Light bulb jokes from the book 1002 Humorous Illustrations. Pages 223-225 Q: How many Calvinists does it take to change a lightbulb? A: None: God has predestined when the lights will be one. Q: How many Arminians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wilderness Season Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. John Varughese on May 9, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,305 views

    Psalms 13:1-2 " How long, O Lord, will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart all the day? How long will my enemy be exalted over me?

    Psalm 13 captures David’s deep despondency and his struggle with God’s silence during a challenging period in the wilderness. This heartfelt lament reflects a profound sense of abandonment and a desperate plea for God’s intervention. David openly questions how long God will hide His face and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hope For Hurting Parents Series

    Contributed by Robert Mckenzie on Nov 19, 2004
    based on 191 ratings
     | 43,836 views

    These are a series of messages in order to help encourage and strengthen the home as a unit

    HOPE FOR HURTING PARENTS LUKE 15:11-24 The deepest hurts that we experience in life come from our families -- our spouse, our children, our relatives. They can be ungrateful, they can be unkind, they can be unfaithful. This story that we’re going to look at today is Jesus’ most famous parable. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Give Honor Series

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Feb 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,134 views

    Sermon on the fifth commandment.

    AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church February 18, 2007 The 5th Commandment “Give Honor” [SERIES TITLE SLIDE—AUTOMATIC TRANSITION TO MESSAGE TITLE SLIDE THEN TO BLANK SLIDE] You gotta love the story of the 3rd Grade Sunday School teacher who was trying to drive home the importance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bible Passages We Would Have Understood If We Were Jewish

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,988 views

    Many today are obsessed with making the Bible fit our cultural perspective, even when it means abandoning sound principles of interpretation. Today we will find how important the historical/cultural context really is to sound biblical exegesis.

    BIBLE PASSAGES WE WOULD HAVE UNDERSTOOD IF WE WERE JEWISH Interpreting New Testament passages through Jewish eyes. Various Texts Introduction Illustration: What Children Say About The Bible · In the first book of the Bible, Guinness’s, God got tired of creating the world, so He took the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unshakable

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 13, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,757 views

    Life change happens best in a community group. It’s the best thing you can get involved in to have an unshakable walk with God.

    I’ve had the privilege of helping two teenagers learn to drive. Both of our oldest sons had the same habit. They loved to drive waaay right. As a passenger, you thought, “If he swerves to the right just a little, I’m going to be wearing a mailbox.” I’d say things like, “Whatever you do, don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going Through The Motions Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 22, 2023
     | 1,776 views

    Haggai challenges the people to get their hearts right

    Haggai: The Best is Yet to Come Haggai 2:10-19 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-22-23 Intro [ I dressed as a “rock star” and pretended to play “Eruption” by Eddie Van Halen.] Angel is right. I’m not a rock star. I was just “going through the motions.” Through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Real Reality Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 19, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,788 views

    The story of God is all about the glory of God and the unfolding of the gospel.

    The Real Reality Acts 17:16-34 Rev. Brian Bill September 16-17, 2023 Special thanks to Abi Kongkousonh for using her gifts to depict the story of Creation along with the fall of Adam and Eve. Keep that image in mind as we go through the message. Are you aware we ran out of parking spaces during ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Nitty Gritty Becomes Brother Nit And Sister Grit. #5 Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,486 views

    This sermon is based upon Mike Yaconelli’s book "Messy Spirituality" and is designed to convince seekers that God wants their Nitty and Gritty lives.

    June 15 & 16, 2002 Romans 8:1-4 “When Nitty Gritty Becomes Brother Nitty or Sister Gritty” I believe that I have proven to you over the last four weeks that you don’t have to be some spiritual titan to be following God. I also believe that I have proven that all persons, regardless of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Interview Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 16, 2015
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,880 views

    What makes a marriage work? How do families in your congregation keep it together and avoid divorce? In this presentation, I interviewed 6 different couples in our church and exposed the strengths and weaknesses we all have in keeping a marriage together?

    For the Valentine’s Day Weekend, in place of a sermon we held an interview on stage with 3 of our solid couples from the congregation (3 in each of our two services). Since the Apostle Paul told Timothy and Titus that Elders must be good husbands and fathers we believe there’s a high ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Beast And His Mouth

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 19, 2016
     | 2,105 views

    Stay away from people who speak harmful, harsh words against men/women of God. They have the ‘beast spirit’ in them, don’t join the band and grieve God. Are you listening?

    Beast and his mouth Revelation 13:6”And he opened his mouth in blasphemies against God, to blaspheme His name and His tabernacle, that is, those who dwell in heaven.” I just had a glimpse of what this ‘beast’ would have spoken like, when I met a short, unassuming, puny ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    From Excluded To Included Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Jul 24, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,083 views

    Instead of thinking in terms of in or out, we should think in terms of near or far from Jesus. This mindset fosters unity, humility, and compassion.

    Hey guys, Today, we're diving into a letter from a dude named Paul to a church in Ephesus. This church was a wild mix of people - some used to worship a Greek goddess named Artemis, others were Jews, and some were just regular folks. But they all had one thing in common - they loved each other big ...read more

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    Thanks, Dad!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 15, 2003
    based on 391 ratings
     | 60,403 views

    Let’s talk about the positive aspects of fatherhood. And to do that, I call your attention to the familiar story of the prodigal son, & especially to the father of the prodigal son.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) (This sermon is largely my adaptation of an excellent sermon by Dennis Slaughter, former Minister of Valley View Christian Church, Dallas, TX.) TEXT: Luke 15:11-31 Well, today is Father’s Day, as you have been reminded ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is There Life After Loss? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 234 ratings
     | 14,149 views

    A message offering hope in the face of grief

    Title: Is There Life after Loss? Subject: How can we handle grief in a healthy way? Complement: By allowing Christ’s resurrection to speak hope into our grief. Preaching idea: There can be life after loss because Jesus’ resurrection gives us hope. Last Sunday a 14-year-old boy from downtown ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational