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  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Younger Women

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 11, 2013
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     | 9,771 views

    Not women only, but all who are placed in the congregation of the Lord, are called to consider how to live so as to honour God.

    “As for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness. Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good, and so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Good Man

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 1, 2013
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     | 27,590 views

    This is a funeral service for an older believer in our congregation. He was indeed a good man and an encourager as was the bible character, Barnabas.

    Song – How Great Thou Art “Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And when I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Faith Doesn't Make Sense Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 14, 2015
     | 11,921 views

    A first sermon message in which Elijah is transported to a modern day congregation to share how God shaped him.

    “Getting Into Shape: When Faith Doesn’t make Sense” 1 Kings 17:1-16 Good morning. I suppose I should tell you a little about myself. Oddly, in the Scriptures I have no introduction – I just all of a sudden appear in what you know as 1 Kings 17. My name is Elijah – ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Special Agents For Jesus

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 16, 2011
     | 3,456 views

    This is an all age version of my water into wine talk given on the same day to different congregations in different contexts.

    Last summer I was hanging on every word of Steve Chalke as he preached at the New Wine Summer Conference. He was talking about Jesus being the one who transforms people and transforms situations; and he was calling the Church to become fully involved in the world as agents of God’s change and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Don't Worry, Be Happy

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jun 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,025 views

    A message encouraging our congregations to not worry about a thing. Instead, be happy and serve God with joyous and tranquil hearts

    INTRO I have to tell ya, I had an interesting Tuesday morning as I started to prepare for our time together. As I often do, I dug out the Lectionary to see where we were to be headed for the week. Well, I found where I thought the lectionary said to be, and started to read Jesus’ words. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Must I Do? Keep His Church Pure

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 1, 2013
     | 4,349 views

    Sin brings death and when sin is permitted to linger within a congregation it kills its body life and ministry.

    WHAT MUST I DO? KEEP HIS CHURCH PURE 1 CORINTHIANS 5:1-13 Big Idea: Sin brings death and when sin is permitted to linger within a congregation it kills its body life and ministry. INTRO: A few years back I bought an electric guitar. The seller only wanted $50.00 for it and he told me upfront ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    How Loud Is Too Loud?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 5, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,250 views

    Does your church offer sign language you may need it as you destroy the hearing of your congregation.

    How loud is too loud? I am an old hippie and my '69 Camaro had a great stereo system and I liked it loud and proud. Well, that might be partly why I have some hearing loss though the VA says my hearing is perfect. My wife disagrees. Anyway, I have a lot of folks that I care about that love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Old Path PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,361 views

    To encourage the congregation to seek and follow the old path of righteousness, despite its challenges, for it leads to spiritual rest and fulfillment.

    Good morning, family. I want to talk today about the importance of righteousness, specifically focusing on the old path of righteousness and the benefits that come from following it. It's a path you've all heard about before, but it's vital that we don't lose sight of it in our walk with God. The ...read more

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    The Old Path PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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     | 1,452 views

    Encourage the congregation to return to the old path of faith, love, justice, and compassion for it leads to eternal life and divine restoration.

    Good morning, church family. As we gather here today, we are reminded of God's unwavering love for us and his eternal promise of restoration. As we open our hearts and minds to the divine word, let us reflect on the profound wisdom of Jeremiah 6:16, "Thus says the LORD: Stand by the roads, and ...read more

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    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 28, 2023
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     | 1,352 views

    Help my congregation to see what God does when we give Him all we have.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a new day, a day filled with the promise of God's love and the potential for His divine intervention in our lives. We are here to embark on a journey of faith, a journey that ...read more

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    Questions Thinking People Ask Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 3, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,453 views

    Part 1 of series of sermons on this topic--inspired by Adam Hamilton who did a similar series in his congregation, Church of the Resurrection

    (I have included web sites that I researched in the text of the sermon) (Graphic: http://psalmpublishing.bei.t-online.de/cover.html ) SLIDE 1 Prayer Greeting, attendance pads, Class 101 Read gospel: SLIDE 2 Matthew 2:1-2 Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    You Got Some Splain' To Do….

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008
     | 1,816 views

    Peter has to explain the gentile problem to the Jeusalem church

    You got some splain’ to do…. Our scripture today refers to one of the very first church meetings. The original group of believers were all Jewish…. There might have been some proselytes which were gentiles which were believers in YHWH however would always be considered second class Jews in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Discipling In The Church Series

    Contributed by Bart Price on Jan 8, 2016
     | 4,313 views

    Now we focus on how important it is to disciple each other within the church in order to help us disciple outside of the church.

    Let’s get to our passage. Turn over to Matthew 28. This passage might be pretty familiar to you, but that’s ok. When you get to Matthew 28, we’ll read verses 19-20. Pay attention to this passage…as it lays the foundation for what we’re studying today. Let’s read ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Women Preachers And The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 26, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,836 views

    Women and men are spiritually equal before the Lord; however, women are debarred from occupying the role of elder within the congregation of the Lord.

    “Women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works. Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness. I do not permit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Gangrene: Necrosis Of The Body Of Christ

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 3, 2020
     | 3,416 views

    Paul warns Timothy to avoid godless chatter because it will spread like gangrene. Sin, like gangrene, has a way of spreading and causing division in the congregation.

    When it comes to the church, church growth is naturally related to church health. Healthy churches, like healthy people, must grow. In his book, The Purpose Driven Church, Pastor Rick Warren says that if our church is healthy, attendance will be the least of our problems. He writes that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible