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  • Jim Kane avatar

    Whose Side Are You On Anyway?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,779 views

    How are you contributing positively to God’s family?

    Two men riding on a bicycle built for two came to a long steep hill. It took a great deal of struggle for the men to complete what proved to be a very stiff climb. When they got to the top, the man in front turned to the other fellow and said, “Boy, that sure was a hard climb.” The fellow in back ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Living In The Church Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 28, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,039 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series "Hope In The Darkness".

    Series: Hope In The Darkness [#4] LIVING IN THE CHURCH 1 Peter 2:4-10 Introduction: 1. I love how the Holy Spirit builds this book of the Bible. We are told to live in hope because of our salvation. We have been born again and therefore it should cause us to live in holiness. The only way we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    God Has Given Us Many Talents - Share Them

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,314 views

    A sermon for the 27th Sunday after Pentecost, proper 28, series A

    27th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 28] November 16, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus the Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through our baptism into the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ, you have called us ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Here Is Our Awesome God!"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 3, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,486 views

    Some of what it means to prepare the way for the Lord.

    Isaiah 40:1-11, Mark 1:1-8 “Here Is Our Awesome God!” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org I want all of us to think about something this morning and throughout the coming months. “Are there any unconverted corners of our ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    Only Jesus, For Us

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 3, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,774 views

    A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Lent, Series C

    2nd Sunday in Lent, March 4, 2007, “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, how easy it is for us to falter and fail to live our lives according to your will. Even when we strive with the best of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Revival: A Surprising Move Of God (Pt.2) Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 26, 2016
     | 4,562 views

    Any outpouring of the Spirit has its origin in the heart of God Himself. But, it’s birthed in the burden of believers who are in prayer.

    Revival: A Surprising Move of God (Pt.2) September 9, 2015 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson A “Lord, what will You have me to do?” 1 On September 23, 1857, Jeremiah Lanphier (a missionary, street corner preacher, door-to-door soul winner) prayed this prayer out of a heart that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Greene avatar

    Don't Settle For A Sideline Faith

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 21,031 views

    A challenge to help your congregation realize that they have a responsinbility to get in the game themselves instead of settling for a sideline faith.

    Don’t Settle for a Sideline Faith – Get in the Game! 1 John 1:1-9 It is possible to attend church your entire life and still spend eternity in hell. That’s a shocking statement! I suspect some might disagree with it at first, but it is the truth. It is possible to attend church your entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Filling The Gaps Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 60 ratings
     | 17,609 views

    This message is intended to encourage the members of the body of Christ, His Church, to get busy in the service ministries of the local body.

    FILLING THE GAPS Acts 1:15-26 INTRODUCTION: A. How many of you can remember seeing a revolutionary war movie? 1. One of the most recent is the Patriot with Mel Gibson 2. I’m not a fan about the way they used to do battle 3. Line upon line of red coats on one side of the field and line ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope In Times Of Despair

    Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 7, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 18,032 views

    This sermon is a good one for times of national or local tragady it teaches that even in times of trouble there is still hope in the Lord.

    Hope In Times of Despair Lamentations 3:1-24 Jeremiah was a prophet just before and during the first part of Israel’s captivity by Babylon. Jeremiah was known as the Weeping Prophet. He was doing and saying all that God told him to do and to say and no one was listening. They turned to the false ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Most Famous Man In History

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,381 views

    A short story told to children aged 4 to 6 when I was invited to a local Infant School Assembly.

    The most famous man in history was born a very, very long time ago; long before your parents or your grandparents were born; and even long before their parents and grandparents were born! When he was born, the most famous man in history was a baby, just like you were once, and just like I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Options Menu Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jun 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,022 views

    Fleshing out what it means to be a local church in Christ made up of diverse individuals functioning with a unity of purpose.

    SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today III. MAINTAINING PROPER DIET & EXERCISE D.) ROLES & EQUIPMENT (Offices & Gifts) “THE OPTIONS MENU” (1 Cor. 12:12-31) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, June 28, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So, What Do You Do For God?(Pastor Jose Gomez Jr)

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 9, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,224 views

    This is the cornerstone question behind finding your individual role within your local church and the Body of Christ as a whole.

    “So, what do you do for the Lord?”, I asked Joe, a fellow believer and gung-ho Christian. “Brother, I do whatever the Lord asks me to do,” he confidently replied “Joe, pardon me for saying this,” I said, “but isn’t that a part of every Christian’s job?” Joe looked a bit puzzled, so I continued: “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Thank God For Heroes!

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,225 views

    A message for the fourth anniversary of 9-11 and for a service to recognize local law enforcement, fire personnel, and emergency workers

    SPECIAL DAY: PATRIOT DAY: AMERICA REMEMBERS TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 2:3-8 TITLE: “THANK GOD FOR HEROES!” INTRODUCTION: A. The passengers on a luxurious cruise ship were having a great time when one of the passengers, a beautiful young woman fell ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Don Baggett avatar

    Why A Church Covenant

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,047 views

    Church members need to have an agreement concerning how they will conduct themselves with respect to the local church of which they are a part.

    The context of this verse has to do with the use of tongues, and other spiritual gifts, in the church. While all churches certainly need to make the Bible their standard for faith and practice, different churches tend to interpret things differently. Therefore, it is wise for a local church to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ministerial Gifts Series

    Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,632 views

    Continuing to look at the Ministerial Gifts within the local church and their true purpose and whether or not these gifts are still vital today.

    Eph. 4:11-12 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Everything God does, he does well. Not only in the creation, but also ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal