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  • Joshua Bowers avatar

    On The Run

    Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Jun 14, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,141 views

    This sermon is to help the congregation assess where they stand in their Christian Walk

    On The Run 2 Timothy 4:7 ”I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith;” “PRAY” 1. Runners "Achievers are not only persistent, they are also hard workers who believe in themselves." - Timothy L. Griffith -Confident in the calling of God on their lives Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • ROBERT SIMMONS avatar

    Growing Deeper & Reaching Wider

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,651 views

    Challenge to congregation to follow pattern for church growth in Acts 2

    GROWING DEEPER, REACHING WIDER Text: Acts 2:42-47 I. GROWING DEEPER A. Who needs to grow deeper? 1. People who had just receive Christ. 2. People who are suffering from trials and persecution. 3. People who live and work among unbelievers. 4. People who are in the service. 5. All Christians need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Unchanging God In An Everchanging World

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,055 views

    Exhort congregation that we serve an God who is faithful and true

    Look with me at how this world has changed in the two millennia since Christ’s birth. Empires have expanded and vanished; brilliant men and their ideas have enlightened and been forgotten. Poverty, plagues, persecution, prosperity, have criss-crossed with the history of humanity. Men have ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Do It With Thy Might

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 18,140 views

    Challenge to the congregation to give God the best of your talents and labor.

    There was a young boy who was the son of a drifter. This boy worked as a store clerk for a while, but the store failed. He bought a partnership in another store, but it failed also. He ran for legislature and lost both times. He ran for vice-president and lost. He became the 16th President of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    Corporate Versus Private Worship

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,465 views

    A Sermon for Ash Wednesday, with outreach to two congregations without pastors.

    Ash Wednesday, February 6, 2008 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, this evening we begin another season of Lent, another journey in faith as we attempt to follow our Lord on the road to Jerusalem and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Thank God For Brothers & Sisters

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,503 views

    This sermon was used to recognize and appreciate the lay pastors in our congregation.

    Thank God For Brothers & Sisters GNLCC 10/29/06 2 Samuel 23:8-23 Romans 16:1-16 Today we have set aside a Sunday to remember the work of our Lay Pastors. The Bible says give honor to whom honor is due. They are certainly worthy of our honor. They have been true team players. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Nanny, Nanny,...

    Contributed by Thomas Morgan on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,466 views

    Utiilizes a transistion from Paul to James to discuss congregational unity.

    “Nanny, Nanny,…………” January 18, 2004 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Please join me in a word of prayer. “Heavenly Father, please open our ears that we might hear, open our eyes that we might see your miracles in our life each and every day, open our hearts that we might love one another. Finally, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Is "Great Gain" For You?

    Contributed by Monte Robinson on Jul 18, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,114 views

    Challenge your congregation to have contentment by increasing godliness in their lives.

    1 Timothy 6:3-10 PRAY ILL: Early African converts to Christianity were earnest and regular in private devotions. Each one reportedly had a separate spot in the thicket where he would pour out his heart to God. Over time the paths to these places became well worn. As a result, if one of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Godsfearlessvictors

    Contributed by Jeff Poms on Jan 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,580 views

    This will get your congregation going in the morning a challenge and call to arms.

    Title: God’s fearless victors. Text: Joshua 1:1-8 Introduction: All of you here today in some way or another, like it or not are in a battle. Small ones big ones lengthy or short they just exist. I believe their purpose is pruning! John 15. Ya know a tree grows the most at the breaking points- ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Thunderous Silence

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,078 views

    To inspire the congregation as they discover God’s response to their prayers.

    THUNDEROUS SILENCE Rev. 8:1-6 Sermon Objective: To inspire the congregation as they discover God’s response to their prayers. Supporting Scripture: Psalm 55; Psalm 141:1-2; INTRO The temple priest’s day began at dusk. That is the start of the new day for him and his people and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Widow's Might Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 8, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,344 views

    Should the congregation have an "Order of Widows" to serve within the assembly?

    “Let a widow be enrolled if she is not less than sixty years of age, having been the wife of one husband, and having a reputation for good works: if she has brought up children, has shown hospitality, has washed the feet of the saints, has cared for the afflicted, and has devoted herself to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Carroll avatar

    The Rewards Of Love And Respect Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011
     | 5,440 views

    Help couples in your congregation earn the rewards of a good marriage.

    INTRODUCTION • Why do some couples seem so happy? • Beware of outward appearances - they are deceiving. • Happy couples work at it. • They have made the tough decisions I. WHY DO SOME COUPLES SEEM SO HAPPY? • I Corinthians 13:4-7, “Love...always protects, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007
     | 3,589 views

    First of series of initial 2007 series based on congregational requests.

    (Cover slide) The movie ‘Shrek 2,’ includes an obnoxious, for lack of a better word, but faithful donkey by the name of ‘donkey.’ The movie is a humorous and satirical take on our favorite childhood fairy tales and includes a trip to that magical place of ‘Far Far Away’ complete with a Hollywood ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Derrick Whitt avatar

    Romans 16:17-18

    Contributed by Derrick Whitt on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,421 views

    Local assemblies need to get a hold of this fact on our relationships in them because we are hurting people big time with conflicts and cliques.

    17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them that are causing the divisions and occasions of stumbling, contrary to the doctrine which ye learned: and turn away from them. 18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and fair speech they beguile the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christianity, Part 2

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 9, 2008
     | 1,797 views

    This sermon serves as Part 2 of our study on the foundations of Christianity.

    Christianity (Part 2) “The One and Only True Religion” Intro Last week we began to look at the beliefs of the Christian church today. We look what the scriptures meant to us and their relevance. We dissected the triune characteristics of God. We took a look at ourselves humankind and our need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist