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  • Emil Boniog avatar

    Ordination Sermon

    Contributed by Emil Boniog on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 96 ratings
     | 34,360 views

    A charge to the candidate based on Acts 13:1-4 outlining the following requirements for ordination: COMMUNION, CONSECRATION, & COMMISSION; and a charge to the congregation based on 1 Timothy 5:17-19 outlining their threefold ministry to their pastor, name

    ORDINATION SERMON Acts 13:1-4 & 1 Timothy 5:17-19 A WORD FOR THE PASTOR INTRODUCTION This morning, I want to share some thoughts from the Word of God. I have chosen two passages for our meditation. The first is Acts 13:1-4. · “1Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Protect Your Blindside Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013
     | 12,441 views

    “Expect the unexpected!” Today we’re going to talk about PBS, protecting your blindside.

    Angels & Demons: protect your blindside 1 Kings 19:1-10 Welcome (Secret Service Escort- unexpected noice- SS go to protect me then move out to the side to stand for remainder of the service “Expect the unexpected!” I played tight end in high school and I remember one play where we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prayer - Why Prayer Seems Unanswered

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Mar 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,621 views

    God loves us and wants to give us good gifts, but He is restrained by our lack of obedience and service.

    WHY GOD DOES NOT ANSWER PRAYER. ILLUSTRATION There were two widow women, each with only a single son. The two young men both got involved in drugs and they both ended up in prison. The women were devout Christians and both had been in constant prayer for many years. When their two boys were sent ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Introduction To Colossians

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,787 views

    Paul and Timothy discussed

    Intro: 1. “When it was time, in the gracious plan of God, to proclaim the Gospel throughout the world, Paul was the special instrument chosen by God to lead the way in world missions…Paul’s missionary work made his very prominent in the Bible. In fact, outside of Jesus Christ, no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Frank Edwards avatar

    Calvary Series

    Contributed by Frank Edwards on Jan 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 28,721 views

    Acronym C_A_L_V_A_R_Y

    Text - LUKE 23:33 - - "And when they were come to the place which is cajled Calvary, there they c r u c i f i e d H i m . . . ." Subject: C A L V A R Y No other word in our language is packed with mor^e/meani ng and is filled with more passion than the word, Calvary. No other physical landmark and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Owens avatar

    A Song Of Praise Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,906 views

    In spite of all that David has been through in his life, a song of praise has always been on his lips. In 2 Samuel 22, David sings a song of praise that teaches us about how we can always depend on God.

    Introduction: A. How many of you like to go to the Department of Motor Vehicles? 1. One day a man went to the DMV and stood in line for what seemed like eons. 2. When it was finally his turn, the clerk typed his name into the computer and said, “That’s odd.” 3. “What’s wrong?” the man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of If

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,802 views

    "IF" is an intricate and indispensable part of life. Sometimes God must put us in an "iffy" situation so we can learn to pray!

    The Power of “IF” Mark 1:40-44 Oscar did not know what would be in store for his family as they disembarked at Ellis Island. There were times during their long journey from Sweden that young Oscar wondered if they would ever get to this wonderful place called America. Yet Oscar and his family ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    God @ Work Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,468 views

    This sermon opens up God @ work in our lives and unpacking His Fore knowledge, his call, his pedestinating, justification and glorification and finds room for sanctification in all things that work together for the good of those who love Him and are call

    GOD IS AT WORK V28 – 39. MORE THAN CONQUERORS HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE LAKES – THE PEAK DISTRICT - SNOWDONIA NATIONAL PARK YOU BEGIN YOUR WALK IN THE VALLEYS THE SCENERY IS GREEN AND BEAUTIFUL BUT YOU CAN ONLY SEE WHAT IS IN FRONT OF YOU AS SURROUNDING TRESS OR THE VALLEY ITSELF HAVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    The Stages Of The Christian Life Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 30 ratings
     | 9,666 views

    sermon 3 in 1st John series

    The Stages of the Christian Life Slide Intro Have you ever had a multigenerational family portrait taken? Sometimes people have them taken at weddings. I find it interesting to look at those type of family portraits. Slide You get to see all the generations of a family and imagine somewhat what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Take A Stand For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Nov 4, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 26,318 views

    In a world that is hostile to the message of Jesus, do we dare to stand for him whatever the cost?

    TAKE A STAND FOR JESUS Taking a stand on any issue requires conviction. You have to believe that what you are standing firm on is somehow the most righteous position you can think of. Without this conviction you will be swayed by persuasive argument to give up your position, or at least to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Sam McCormick avatar

    The Race Set Before Us

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 16, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,482 views

    The fact that we are alive testifies that we have a race to run, and that it requires endurance. Such races often stem from extreme misfortune. Some suffer from health conditions, or conditions of their own making. In any case, everyone has a race set before them.

    Note: I developed a simple set of homemade PowerPoint slides that I used in presenting this sermon. They're not fancy or professional quality, but if you're interested in having the PowerPoint file I will send it by Email. Just send an Email message to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Allan Quak avatar

    Hatch And Dispatch Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 19, 2021
     | 3,333 views

    In the midst of his suffering Job is able to continue to be obedient. Job recognises that the nakedness of birth and death is a lesson to all to measure their life by trusting the ongoing provisions of God, not by comparing our suffering to others.

    Message Job 1:20-22 Why Are You Naked? Hatch and Dispatch Nearly 4000 years ago, in the time of Abraham Isaac and Jacob, there was a man named Job. In the middle of a life crisis Job spoke these words:- “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart.” Job 1:21 As we consider these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truth Vs Myths

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 5, 2015
     | 3,084 views

    To focus on how an act of obedience scores over other apparently good "spiritual" actions!!!

    Truth vs Myths It was Charles Haddon Spurgeon who wisely observed that discernment is not essentially the ability to know the difference between what is right and wrong but rather that which helps us distinguish between what ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    She Still Speaks But Are We Listening

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 20, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,926 views

    I used our sermon building and the architectural designs in it to speak of the sanctuary as a mother who was speaking to us on Mother's Day.

    She Speaks Every Day—Do You Understand Her? May 14, 2017 Proverbs 31:10-31 Revelations 4:6-11 Did your mom ever try to tell you something about life that kept you from making some bad choices? Did your mom ever tell you that life is not easy and that life is not fair. Did your mom ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Sola Gratia, By Grace Alone.

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 29, 2017
     | 12,180 views

    Grace is one of the Five Solas of the reformation but what does that mean, and what does Grace have to do with our every day life?

    I was sixteen when Gary Gilmore died it was January 17 1977. And maybe some of you are thinking: That name sounds familiar. Gilmore was a petty criminal from Texas who would have lived and died in complete obscurity except for one thing. He became the first person in the United States to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan