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  • David Cook avatar

    Knowing Your Place In The Order Of Worship

    Contributed by David Cook on Feb 1, 2010
     | 5,872 views

    Know your place in the body of Christ

    INTRO: A job well done is to be celebrated and certainly Nehemiah along with God’s people were primed for worship after the rebuilding of the walls. God’s hand was upon Nehemiah as he sought to move God’s people forward in obedience. However, Nehemiah still had much work to do in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Demons Shriek And Sufferers Weep"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,199 views

    A sermon for Transfiguration of the Lord Sunday.

    Luke 9:28-43 “Demons Shriek and Sufferers Weep” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN A friend of mine told me about a time, many years ago, when he and his family were tramping up Sharp Top Mountain in Bedford County, Virginia. His daughter was ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Dynamic Servants Of Jesus!

    Contributed by David Cook on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,617 views

    This sermon keys in on our time, testimony, and treasures found in serving Jesus.

    Dynamic Servants of Jesus! Mark 6:7-13 Intro. Summertime is mission time. Now some of you are on mission to go to the nearest beach, baseball game, vacation, party, etc. Some folks plan all year for their summer mission of fun! What would happen if we put as much emphasis on being on mission with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is Your Brother/Sister/Neighbor Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,494 views

    We are people who live in community. Cain didn’t realize that and saw his brother as competition rather than a companion.

    Genesis 4:1-16 “Where is Your Brother/Sister/Neighbor” INTRODUCTION The neighborhood is changing and expanding. Technologies like the internet and cell phones have broken down boarders far more effectively than any invading army. Traditionally closed societies like China and Iran have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Who Do You Say I Am Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,258 views

    Saying that Jesus is our Lord and Savior demands that we back up our words with actions.

    Matthew 16: 13-20 “Who Do You Say I Am” INTRODUCTION During the past four weeks, we have been attempting to pose questions rather than provide answers. It is helpful at times to ask ourselves hard questions. They help us get our bearings and make sure that we are headed along the path that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Measuring Our Faith

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,177 views

    I will never forget what Missionary Bill Lewis told me on my last night in Tanzania in 1963.

    MEASURING OUR FAITH “I beseech (urge) you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable (and spiritual) service.” Romans 12:1 I will never forget what Missionary Bill Lewis told me on my last night in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Right Place At The Right Time Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 14, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,105 views

    Is it all just a matter of luck or chance? How can I find my way and change my mediocre life into one that is marvelous?

    The Right Place at The Right Time Genesis 27:1-26 Hebrews 11:20 As a Pastor I have a sacred trust with God. I have been entrusted to give you the good news about Jesus Christ. I have also been entrusted to lead you to green pastures that are lush with every kind of spiritual food necessary to help ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Biblical Model For Serving God Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,177 views

    All Christians are gifted and expected to use that gift. Not all service is pleasing to the One who gifted us, however!

    Note: Narrative is not normative, but see II Thess. 3:9 A BIBLICAL MODEL FOR MINISTRY I THESS 2:1-12 1. Illus. of my call into ministry • Knew God had called me to this work. 2. You may not realize it, but if you are a Christian God has called you to be a minister too! God’s plan is this: He gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Into Death-Talk With Jesus

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,526 views

    The death of which Jesus spoke is life giving and God glorifying.

    Title: Into Death-Talk with Jesus Text: John 12:20-34 Thesis: The death of which Jesus spoke is life giving and God glorifying. Introduction In the 1980s, when we lived in Fullerton, California, often on Sunday morning, I had breakfast at Christopher’s, a little café on the corner about a block ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Message Of Jesus

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 16, 2009
    based on 36 ratings
     | 14,111 views

    1. Salvation is more than just me being forgiven for my sins. 2. The goal of the Christian life is not just salvation, but transformation. 3. We are transformed in order to be God’s transforming agents in the world.

    Several years ago, Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks did a comedy skit called “The 2013 Year Old Man”. In the skit, Reiner interviews Brooks, who is the old gentleman who has lived for over 2000 years. At one point, Reiner asks the old man, “Did you always believe in the Lord?” Brooks replied: “No. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Salutation Of First Corinthians Series

    Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,580 views

    This sermon is an exposition of 1 Cor 1.1-3

    The Salutation of First Corinthians Text: 1 Cor 1.1-3 Introduction: 1. Motivation is a huge factor in determining how successful we will be at anything we attempt. Illustration: A teenager lost a contact lens while playing basketball in his driveway. After a fruitless search, he told his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Me-Firstology

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,581 views

    When we truly put the kingdom of God and others before ourselves, then the Lord will see to it that we have the things that we need.

    Me-firstology: The “Me First” Mentality 04/30/06 AM Reading: Luke 9:57-62 Introduction [Note: This lesson is adapted from an article entitled “The Me First Syndrome” by Wayne Jackson Christian Courier: Penpoints 11/14/05.] As Jesus went about His earthly ministry, people either wanted to follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Serving Attitude Series

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 18, 2009
     | 16,023 views

    The first in a five part series on having the attitude of Jesus, Jesus came to serve.

    ATTITUDE! (part one, serving like Christ) (ALL my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) In five weeks, I will preach my last sermon! Well, perhaps my last sermon, only God truly knows what He has in store for my life. I know we just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Does The Bible Say About Ministry? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 22, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
     | 50,851 views

    This sermon examines what the Bible says about ministry.

    Scripture Today, as we continue our study in Romans 12, the Apostle Paul is in the so-called practical section of his letter to the Romans. He begins chapter 12 by exhorting the Christians to live utterly and completely for God. Then, in verse 3 he starts explaining how Christians are to serve in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Does The Bible Say About Spiritual Gifts? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 28, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 20,766 views

    This sermon explores what the Bible says about spiritual gifts.

    Scripture For the past three Sundays we have been looking at Romans 12:3-8, in which the Apostle Paul has been teaching us how Christians are to serve in the body of Christ. The first Sunday I gave you a general overview of the text. The second Sunday we looked at what the Bible has to say about ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed