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  • Roy Hartzell avatar

    Candle Lighting Service

    Contributed by Roy Hartzell on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 17,054 views

    Candle lighting service using poems, congregational singing, and a short sermon.

    CANDLE LIGHTING SERVICE Dec. 17, 2006 Prayer Hymn: 89 O Come, All Ye Faithful Poem: O Come O come and let us, to that first Christmas return And allow the Holy Spirit to cause our hearts to burn As we realize anew that Jesus is the reason For the true joy and happiness of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Handle A Scandal Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 20, 2008
     | 5,202 views

    In this lesson we discover the necessity of church discipline for both the individual and the congregation.

    Introduction: A. I’m told that Willie Nelson (the country singer) apparently at one time owned a golf course. 1. He said the great thing about owning a golf course was that he could decide what is par for each hole. 2. For you non-golfers, par is the number of hits of the ball you are allowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Watch This!

    Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,866 views

    WHEN CONGREGATIONS SPLIT UP, WHERE DO WE PLACE THE BLAME?

    WATCH THIS! 2 SAMUEL 20:11-13 One of Joab’s men stood beside Amasa and said, “whoever favors Joab, and whoever is for David, let him follow Joab!” Amasa lay wallowing in his blood in the middle of the road, and the man saw that all the troops came to a halt there. When he realized that everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Get On The Bus: State Of The Church

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010
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     | 4,905 views

    This is a "State of the Church" address given to encourage a congregation toward forward-thinking.

    INTRO * If we're not careful we can spend a lot of time looking backwards at What was * And /or a lot of time looking at What will be... * Religious people do this  The good old days  God bring revival on the verge of revival * Parents do this  Longing for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Vision For The Future Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,863 views

    This is the first message in a series presenting our new mission and vision to the congregation

    Read Philip Yancy’s retelling of the Prodigal Son story from “What’s so amazing about Grace?” That is why we are here. To be the body of X in the world welcoming back those who God the father is calling to himself. Tried to capture what we are called by God to do as a church, in a mission and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Grace At Work 11 - Prophetic Ministry Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 18, 2012
     | 3,571 views

    Answers to congregational questions about prophetic ministry as it functions in the church today.

    Dakota Community Church November 18, 2012 Grace at Work - 11 The Ministry Gifts: Ephesians 4:11-12 - some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers I want to begin by addressing some of the issues that have arisen from the discussion panel ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Tithing Principal; Understanding Why We Give Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,422 views

    Understanding why we give and what a blessing it is to give will help the congregation.

    The Tithing principal; Understanding why we give Malachi 3:6-12 Introduction- We have looked at two things in our series looking for answers. We have looked at what it means to be alive in Christ and what it means not to be alive in Christ. Last week, we looked at why we do the things we do. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    On Fire With A Noble Desire

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 10, 2016
     | 3,270 views

    Serving as an elder/overseer/shepherd/pastor/bishop of a congregation is a noble task.

    1. Why Help the Pig? Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Philippians 2:3 Two men were riding their horses down a country road, discussing the question of motivation. One believed we're capable of pure ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Setting The Temperature Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,152 views

    What do you think is the greatest single factor in the life of a congregation?

    “Faith That Works: Setting the Temperature” James 3:1-12 What do you think is the greatest single factor in the life of a congregation? What has the most influence in the building up – or tearing down – of a body of people? The preacher? Consistory? The style of worship? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Godly Living In An Ungodly World

    Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Jul 14, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,355 views

    A sermon preached after youth camp to our congregation on godly living.

    GODLY LIVING IN AN UNGODLY WORLD 1 Peter 4:1-19 1 Peter 4:1 Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Priorities

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 1, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,670 views

    Sermon for August 4, 2019 challenging the congregation to look seriously at their priorities.

    Priorities Luke 12:13-21 Intro: I thought I would start today’s message with a couple questions for you. I will point to you for your answer. Questions #1: If I was given a million dollars I would . . . . . Question #2: I would be happy if . . . I VS. 15 “The Jesus said to them, ‘Watch ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Things I'm Thankful For

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on May 6, 2023
     | 2,519 views

    This is a non-traditional funeral message for my mom, for a largely Christian congregation

    Funeral Mama’s - Things I’m Grateful For I have to admit, this funeral is a little more difficult than many I have done. And I’m not talking about it being difficult because of the emotions that are involved, rather I’m talking about it being difficult because I couldn’t decide what to say. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Faith That Can Be Seen SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 18, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 774 views

    Help my congregation understand that they must have faith to receive their blessings.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am so glad to see each and every one of you here today. I am filled with joy and gratitude that we are all gathered here in the house of the Lord, ready to receive His word and His blessings. Today, we are going to embark on a journey through ...read more

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    Unified Front SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,216 views

    Help my congregation understand about sticking together and supporting the pastor.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather together in this sacred space, under the protective and loving gaze of our Heavenly Father, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a new day, a new opportunity to grow in faith and unity. Today, we are here to discuss a ...read more

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    Preserving Unity In The Body

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 5, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,734 views

    A sermon preached at nearby Immanuel church on unity, divisions and discipline within the church (local and city-wide)

    Preserving the unity of the body. Immanuel church, Winchester 7/3/4am Eph 4:1-13 UNITY & DISUNITY Had a friend drop by to stay Mon Tue pm while at leadership conference - Shocked when told: ¡§30% of a leaders energy will go in conflict and stamping out fires¡¨ - you: ¡§oh, that¡¦s what happens in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist