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  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Our Mission

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 5, 2010
     | 5,784 views

    this message establishes the mission for our congregation is a simple manner.

    Our Mission Scripture: Proverbs 29:18 Introduction: Proverbs 29:18 says the following and I will be reading from the Amplified version of the Bible: “Where there is no vision, no redemptive revelation of God, the people perish; but he who keeps the law of God, which includes that of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gardens Of Life

    Contributed by Sean Smuts on Dec 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,185 views

    A funeral sermon for an elderly woman in one of my congregations

    The Gardens of Life Velda Wendel 3-12-05 Before Sermon – Play The Old Rugged Cross & In The Garden Friends and family of Velda Wendel, we are gathered together for a rather sad occasion. The loss of a loved one is never easy nor should we expect it to be. Today, I pray that you will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    How To Support Your Pastor

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 2, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 33,875 views

    How can members of a congregation best support their pastor?

    Pastoring isn’t for sissies. That’s why it’s important to a have a sense of call. If one doesn’t have a sense of God’s call to anchor them to the task, they will go adrift when the storms come. Part of the reason for those storms is that all hell is against the pastor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Will Seek The Lord

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 10, 2017
     | 6,291 views

    Message calls the congregation to seek the Lord in the coming year.

    2 Chron. 14-15 1-4-15 Today is the first Sunday of a new year, the second Sunday of this church and I would like to talk with you a little bit about why we’re here and where we hope to go from here. I have been pastoring for over 30 years and during that time I have come to one crucial conclusion. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Worry 101 Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 13, 2016
     | 7,220 views

    Basic sermon about worry. Congregation participation at the end.

    Worry 101 1 Peter 5:7 #Worry101 WORRY 101: Barry, Jerry, Larry, Mary, Perry, and Terry Barry is sitting in the doctor’s office just waiting. He had some tests two weeks ago and today is the day that the results come in. He has a spot on his back that upon initial inspection looks a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Fundamental Church Problem: Pride Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 10, 2020
     | 2,262 views

    Pride is a personal issue but it can also effect congregations.

    1. The NT letters often address certain issues and problems of congregations. Corinth had major problems such as: a. Divisions b. Immorality c. Abuses of the Lord’s Supper d. Temptation e. Marriage f. Spiritual Gifts and Love g. Resurrection 2. We could talk about modern issues but in reality, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Hymn To The Redeemer.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,163 views

    Worship is not only a duty for the congregation, but also of the individual Christian.

    A HYMN TO THE REDEEMER. Psalm 149:1-9. PSALM 149:1. The exhortation to “Praise ye the LORD” is especially addressed to “saints” = those loved by God with His covenant love. All of God’s people are saints, and we are envisaged as met together in congregation, singing His praise. It is only those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Emmanuel: God With Us SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,082 views

    Help my congregation to know and understand the Jesus of Christmas

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in the midst of the joyous season of Christmas, a season that is filled with the warmth of love, the sparkle of hope, and the magic of miracles. It's a time when our hearts are filled with joy, our ...read more

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    The Best Of Both Worlds SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 977 views

    Help the congregation understand the difference between wisdom and knowledge.

    Good morning, dear members of our beloved congregation. As we gather here today, we are united by our shared faith and our collective desire to grow in understanding and wisdom. We are here to engage in a spiritual journey, a journey that will take us through the sacred scriptures and into the ...read more

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    Nurturing Unity SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 27, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 660 views

    Help my congregation move towards a spirit of unity.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, under the roof of our beloved sanctuary, we find ourselves united by a common purpose. A purpose that is not just about our individual spiritual journeys, but about our collective journey as a congregation. We are here ...read more

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    It's Time To Make A Choice SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 28, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,387 views

    Help the congregation to focus on choosing God and His will and ways.

    Good morning, dear family of faith. As we gather together in this sacred space, we find ourselves standing at the crossroads of decision, much like our forefathers in faith did thousands of years ago. The title of our sermon today is "It's Time To Make a Choice," a call to action that echoes ...read more

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    The Anointed Ones

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Jan 16, 2011
     | 3,821 views

    The antichrists have come, even come out from among us. But we are anointed by the Holy One. What does that anointing mean?

    The Anointed Ones (1 John2:18-27) Introduction: A. The Bible gives us several warnings about troubles that are coming. Peter talks about scoffers in the last days. Paul tells Timothy that a time is coming when people will turn aside from sound doctrine and turn to teachers who tell them what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sunday's Best Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,721 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Are You Prepared".

    Series: Are You Prepared? (Revelation) [#2] SUNDAY’S BEST Revelation 2:1-7 Introduction: Through the years when I have been asked to dress in nice clothes for something at school, work, etc…; I was often asked to wear my “Sunday’s Best”. Although my generation has seemed to change this a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fully Committed To Him (Pt Iv) Series

    Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Jun 7, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,890 views

    Part four in a series of sermons encouraging God’s people to have a deeper level of committment to the Lord.

    “Fully Committed to Him (Pt.3)” Sermon – 29 August 2004 (From sermons 2 and 3) 1. He Sought The Lord – 2 Chron 14:7 7 "Let us build up these towns," he said to Judah, "and put walls around them, with towers, gates and bars. The land is still ours, because we have sought the LORD our God; we sought ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Prayer Of Christ For His Church

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 30, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,055 views

    The inclusiveness expressed in verse 20 reveals that, although He was referring to His disciples in particular in verses 13-19, He expanded His intercession to include all the church throughout time.

    THE PRAYER OF CHRIST FOR HIS CHURCH “But now I come to You, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves. I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I do not pray that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist