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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Acts Of The Apostles (8 Of 39)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022
     | 1,525 views

    One thing every Pastor has remind his congregation of, is, WHEN THE LORD MOVES IN THE CHURCH, WE CAN REST ASSURED THE DEVIL WILL MOVE IN ALSO.

    As we come to the fifth chapter of the Book of Acts, God had moved by the power of the Holy Spirit in a great way. But when we get to chapter five, we see where the devil makes his move, through a couple in the church called Ananias and Saphirra. WHAT KIND OF CHURCH MEMBERS WERE THEY? They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Every Nation, Tribe, People, And Tongue

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 16, 2021
     | 3,679 views

    This message preceded the dedication and send off of all the shoeboxes this congregation prepared for Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

    These shoeboxes, packed with much love and prayer, will be shipped out quite literally to the ends of the earth. In the past we have had shoeboxes, that we have packed, to the Philippines, Madagascar, Burkina Faso, Mali, Nigeria, Central African Republic, Cameroon and many other places. Where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    God's Got It--Saying Goodbye & Entering Retirement.

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 8, 2021
     | 9,995 views

    Summary: this is my final message to the congregation after 33 years of service and 39 years of ministry before my retirement. The goal is to be grateful for the past, but look forward to the future.

    God’s Got It Joshua 1:1-9 1 Thessalonians 5:1-24 12/5/2022 It has been said, that the only person who likes change is a baby with a dirty diaper. Change means that a transition is taking ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Good Friday Happened.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Apr 1, 2021
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     | 2,770 views

    Uses Scriptures to walk through what Good Friday is to us. This is a text I sent out to all of my Congregations to arrive in their text boxes at 3pm Friday.

    Why do we call it Good Friday? Etymology. "Good Friday" comes from the obsolete sense "pious, holy" of the word "good". Good Friday This is Good Friday and you should be receiving this at 3 p.m.. This is a reminder of what Jesus did for us: Scriptures ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Pastor Who Loves His People

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 8, 2021
     | 1,813 views

    Moses, a Pastor of the same congregation for his entire ministry. A Pastor who often dealt with much of the problems the Pastor of today faces. Such as: commitment, conflict, confusion, and compromise.

    Every church needs and deserves a Pastor who loves God and loves his people. God has given him to Pastor. I. He Listens to God with the Ear of a Servant 1. A servant recognizes his master’s voice. John 10:27 a. Moses became remarkably familiar with the voice of God. 1) Mt. Horeb 2) Midian 3) Red ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    The Good Minister Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 16, 2016
     | 9,139 views

    The ministry of the Church must consist of individuals who possess a genuine divine call and direction, as well as adequate preparation, and they must have the undivided support of their congregations and church leadership.

    The Good Minister of Jesus Christ Study Text: 1 Timothy 4: 6 – 16 6 You've been raised on the Message of the faith and have followed sound teaching. Now pass on this counsel to the Christians there, and you'll be a good servant of Jesus. 7 Stay clear of silly stories that get dressed up as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Lent: A Ritual Or Preparation

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,614 views

    Evangelical Congregations do not observe the practice of fasting during Lent. But is there meaning beyond the ritualistic nature of the Lent season? How are you preparing to meet the resurrected Lord of the Easter?

    Lent: A Ritual or Preparation? We are part of an evangelical congregation and hence many of us do not observe the Lenten season as done in the mainline churches. But many of you who have grown up , or are used to the ways of the mainline churches will certainly remember the Lenten season. Those of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Staying Strong In Faith SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,428 views

    It's a common misconception that the leaders of a congregation are always the ones with the strongest faith. This isn't necessarily true. This sermon is a lesson for the faithful, encouraging them to remain steadfast in their beliefs.

    Many people believe that the leaders of a congregation are the ones with the strongest faith. However, this is not always the case. In reality, there are times when those in leadership positions may actually have weak faith. This is a lesson for all believers to acknowledge their own faith ...read more

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  • Michael Stark avatar

    My Self-Esteem And What Became Of It

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 2, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,971 views

    Self-esteem is detrimental to the health of the Christian and to the health of the church. Christians must cultivate humility of spirit that permits them to serve Christ and to serve their fellow saints.

    “If there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Practice Run For The Great Commission Series

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 10, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,219 views

    Jesus sent His apostles to the local towns and areas to proclaim the Gospel message, heal the sick, and cast out demons. They put what they have been taught by Him into action. We need to do the same if we're serious about our faith.

    As we continue our journey through Mark's gospel, we come to an episode that could be described as a "trial run" of what the apostles and those after them will be doing in fulfilling Jesus' command to preach the Gospel to every living creature (Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Year To Rebuild

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,606 views

    A military church overseas can lose up to half or three-quarters of their congregation in any given year. This sermon was a New Years challenge to our church to rebuild from a huge turnover we were expecting. Through...Evangelism, Encouragement, Edificati

    A Year to Rebuild December 30, 2012 TEXT: Please turn to Acts 14. INTRODUCTION I preached a sermon titled “A Year to Build” in 2008 under totally different circumstances. The two brigades had finally settled into Grafenwoehr and Vilseck and after five years of endless change and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mending Our Brokenness

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 25, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,796 views

    What is required to prepare God's people for His work? Mending the holes.

    Ephesians 4: The Gift Do you like to get a gift? Sure you do, everyone loves to get gifts. Well most people, remember this from our series last Christmas. (Clip from Big Bang Theory) Often when we think of gifts in a church setting we think of the gift of grace, or the gift of salvation or ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A People For God

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 17, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,784 views

    As each of us are unique as individuals, so is each local body of believers. God has a purpose for His people gathered together. Together we can accomplish more than we can as individuals. (adapted from a sermon, Prayed-For Leaders, by Francis Frangipane)

    A People for God (adapted from a sermon, Prayed-For Leaders, by Francis Frangipane) Introduction/Review Last week- looked at how- initially/eternally- the call of God in our life is first a call into relationship. 1 Cor 1:9 God is faithful, through whom you were called into fellowship with His ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Spiritual Angioplasty: Eliminating Obstacles To Giving Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,691 views

    Part 3 in a series entilted "Keeping the Beat - Heart Healthy Giving for Heart Healthy Living"

    Spiritual Angioplasty: Eliminating Obstacles to Giving Matthew 19:16-24; I Timothy 6:17-19; Mark 12:41-44 A man on vacation was strolling along outside his hotel in Acapulco, enjoying the sunny Mexican weather. Suddenly, he was attracted by the screams of a woman kneeling in front of a child. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The House Guest

    Contributed by James May on Feb 29, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,929 views

    Isn’t it time that we come down, humble ourselves before Jesus, and accept his offer to become our house guest like Zaccheus did?

    THE HOUSE GUEST Luke 19:1-10 There was a man in the city of Jericho that must have been a lonely man. He wasn’t popular at all, in fact most of those who knew him, and nearly everyone in the city did, would have nothing to do with him. He was looked upon as a traitor to his fellowmen and as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible