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  • Richard Pfeil avatar

    Serving God Through The Ministry Of Hospitality

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 23, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 18,170 views

    Part of an ongong series that offers ways for people to be involved in hands-on ministry with this message focusing on the ministry of usher and greeter.

    April 24, 2005 Pastor: Richard Pfeil Serving God through the Ministry of Hospitality Ephesians 2:12-14, Matthew 25:34-35, Mark 9:37 If you are a visitor, I’m Pastor Richard, and this morning we are focusing on, as we have the last three weeks, on ministry that can make a difference in our world. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Thoughts On Building Temples

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 81 ratings
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    We were moving into a building project in Brisbane and this was a look at David’s instructions to Solomon to build the temple

    HE WALKED ACROSS THE DUSTY STONY GROUND, KICKED A ROCK AND BENT AND DREW IN THE DIRT. HE LOOKED AROUND AT THE DESOLATE LAND SCAPE AND DOWN AT THE CITY BELOW AND WONDERED IF HIS DREAM WOULD EVER BE A REALITY. WOULD IT REALLY HAPPEN, SOMEDAY WOULD THE PEOPLE OF GOD WORSHIP ON THIS GROUND? WOULD ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Disciples Are Like Their Teacher ... They Forgive Series

    Contributed by Michael Mustian on Feb 13, 2002
    based on 23 ratings
     | 7,669 views

    This sermon is part of a series looking at four qualities of a disciple of Christ and focuses on forgiveness.

    Disciples Are Like Their Teacher … They Forgive Genesis 50:15-21; Matthew 18:25-35 I stumbled upon a copy of a letter that I had written back in college. It’s somewhat funny that I should find it now, because it tells of an event in my life that … well, I think I’ll just read it aloud to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Walk Of A Victor Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,288 views

    In every spiritual victory we will have plunder from the battle. How we use the plunder from our battles is critical in the building of our spiritual life and the life of the Body.

    THE FORWARD WALK – PART EIGHT “THE WALK OF A VICTOR” 1 CHRONICLES 26:27 - ©LARRY L. THOMPSON (2003) 1 Chron. 26:27 “Some of the plunder taken in battle they dedicated for the repair of the temple of the Lord.” Introduction: Today is the next to last Sunday that we will be in this series, THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 23, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 7,433 views

    A sermon on what faithfulness is and how it is displayed in the Christian life.

    July 25, 2004 Galatians 5:22 The fruit of the Spirit is faithfulness. In Psalm 12:1-2, David prayed, Help, LORD, for the godly are no more; the faithful have vanished from among men. In Proverbs 20:6 God’s Word also asked, Many a man claims to have unfailing love, but a faithful man who can ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Cracks In The Foundation

    Contributed by James May on Aug 29, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 27,171 views

    What is the foundation upon which your life and your eternal soul rests? Jesus is the only true foundation.

    CRACKS IN THE FOUNDATION By Pastor Jim May Some time ago, I was talking to a friend who has recently discovered that his house is beginning to show its age because cracks are forming in his foundation. The doors are getting harder to open and close, and there are places where the bricks are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Signs Of The End

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jul 25, 2025
     | 594 views

    Our culture is fascinated with the end times...but what are we to do until that day comes?

    Signs of the End Matthew 24:1-14 Our culture is fascinated with the end times. The widespread popularity of the “Left Behind” series of books and videos is a perfect illustration of our fascination with this subject. When the world approaches this subject, it does so in fear and speculation, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Toolbox

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 5, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 16,597 views

    The Church is God’s toolbox, used to fulfill His mission for the Kingdom.

    GOD’S TOOLBOX Introduction: 1. Every Christian is not only needed, but vital to God’s purposes for the kingdom; the church represents God’s box of useful tools for His purpose and glory. 2. When Jesus was about to leave the earth, he gave his disciples a mission. Acts 1:8 "But you will receive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Andrew, The Friendly Apostle

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 16,302 views

    Though referred in the Bible in three or four occassions, the life of Andrew is an important lesson when it comes to personal evangelism.

    Nov. 27, 1999 A. Andrew’s First Meeting with Christ 1. He had been listening to John the Baptist 2. He was one of those who had gone out to hear the wilderness prophet 3. He heard John point to Jesus saying: “Behold the Lamb of God which takes away the sin of the world.” 4. Intrigued and ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    I Dare You To Tell Me I Can't

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,547 views

    Taking new spiritual ground

    I DARE YOU TO TELL ME I CAN’T I Chronicles 11:4-9 Sunday, June 14, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction The 65th Anniversary of D-Day was observed June 6th. It was the largest single day amphibious invasion of all time. With nearly 200,000 troops involved; 160,000 would land on the 50 mile ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Becoming People Of Grace

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010
     | 1,963 views

    We think that we can approach forgiveness with some half-measures that look pretty good to us. Jesus sets a standard that is incredibly high, but one that He has already met.

    Passage: Matthew 18:21-35 Intro: Few things we can do will have such a powerful impact on our lives. 1. this is an area where the battle will rage with great force, because of what is at stake. 2. there is something about holding grudges that fills a great need in us. 3. there are few thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Most Important Issue In Anyone's Life

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 19, 2015
     | 4,342 views

    There are two ways to become miserable, and two ways to become happy.

    26th Sunday in Course 2015 What is the most important issue in anybody’s life? What is it that we must have in order to be truly fulfilled? What, to appeal to you Latinists, is the sine qua non of human existence? Some consider it to be pleasure, and an absence of pain. They are the ones ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Balancing Personal Pursuits With Kingdom Priorities Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025
     | 286 views

    1 Kings 7 reminds us that while it is not wrong to build personal projects, God's house and His priorities must always come first.

    BALANCING PERSONAL PURSUITS WITH KINGDOM PRIORITIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 7:1-51 Supporting Texts: Matthew 6:33; Haggai 1:3-9; Proverbs 3:5-6; 2 Chronicles 3:1-2; Colossians 3:23-24 INTRODUCTION: After completing the house of the Lord in seven years, Solomon began to build ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Priceless

    Contributed by Dave Jolliff on Jul 19, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 596 views

    You are not forgotten. You are not worthless. You are not too broken - You are Priceless

    Priceless Based on Jeremiah 18:1-8 We live in a world full of chaos—confusion, loss, pain, and brokenness. In the midst of it all, it’s easy to feel overlooked, broken, or even worthless. Whether it's health struggles, financial burdens, or family problems weighing us down, the enemy tries to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Jesus Calls Us To Put Our Love Into Action

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 5, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,359 views

    The teaching of Jesus calls us to serve Him until He returns. We are to get out of the box and serve others with love and compassion.

    Jesus Calls Us To Put Our Love into Action Matthew 25:31-46 In Matthew 25 we have some of the final teachings of Jesus. The Harmony of the Gospels lists 31 parables Jesus taught. Jesus taught in parables using fictional stories that used the pictorial language and common experiences of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist