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  • Directions For The Path Forward

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 17, 2020

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    Every day in many different ways we ask ourselves about the path forward in our country as we battle coronavirus. No matter what opinion you hold, there is a longing not to stay where we are now.

    Directions For The Path Forward Acts 14:21-28IntroductionEvery day in many different ways we ask ourselves about the path forward in our country as we battle coronavirus. No matter what opinion you hold, there is a longing not to stay where we are now. As have navigated now into Phase ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Evangelism - The Prime Directive

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 10, 2020

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    Did you know that the church has been given a mission and a Prime Directive?

    Back in the late 60’s, one television series I looked forward to watching, was Star Trek. In the Star Trek series Captain James Kirk led the voyages of the starship Enterprise, “Its five-year mission: To explore strange new worlds. To seek out new life and new civilizations. To boldly go where no ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Sermon On A Loss Of Direction

    Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 1, 2021

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    Many people in life often become distracted by events or circ*mstances beyond their control which inevitably result in a lack of positive direction.

    Melody Beattie, an American author of self-help books on codependent relationships once remarked: "I used to spend so much time reacting and responding to everyone else that my life had no direction. Other people's lives, problems, and wants set the course for my life. Once I realized it ...read more

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  • Commands Commissions And Directives

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Sep 11, 2015

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    Jesus Gives us two commands, Love God, Love Each Other, one commission, Make Disciples and one directive, Remember Him Through Communion. A short sermon before communion in a Baptist Church.

    This is a short sermon before a communion service in a Baptist church. We observe communion quarterly and on special occasions.COMMANDS, COMISSIONS AND DIRECTIVESMatt 24:34-40, Matt 28:18-20, Luke 22:19 (NLT)Intro: A little girl asked her mother, “Mommy, why do you cut the ends off the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Directions For Living The Dream

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 8, 2021

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    Living the dream generally means that someone is living his or her best life; that he or she is achieving the goals he wants to achieve; that he has all the material comforts and/or relationships that he wants to have with no regrets. Listen to Joshua take.

    Directions for Living the DreamJoshua 24:13-24"And I have given you a land for which ye did not labour, and cities which ye built not, and ye dwell in them; of the vineyards and oliveyards which ye planted not do ye eat. 14 Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Women Ask For Directions

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 11, 2023

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    The gospel of Luke does the best job in discrediting the wrong tomb theory (Used for a sunrise service)

    HoHum:A boy asked his grandmother, "Why did Moses wander in the desert for 40 years?" The grandmother answered, "Because even back then, men don’t stop and ask for directions!" WBTU:Jim Croegaert wrote a song popularized by Sandi Patty called Was It a Morning Like This: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Your Crossroads And God's Roadmap

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 22, 2019

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    Just because a decisive path seems right doesn't mean it's the right one. But that does not mean it is wrong either. When at a crossroad, we must, therefore, ask and trust God to show us which way to go.

    YOUR CROSSROADS AND GOD'S ROADMAP"This is what the Lord says:“Stop at the crossroads and look around.Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it.Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls.But you reply, ‘No, that’s not the road we want!’ Jeremiah 6:16.Just because a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • That Burning Bush Experiwence

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on May 7, 2017

    Sometimes in life we get stuck in a desert;We need a Burning Bush Experience

    That Burning Bush Experience Illus #1: The children of Israel were in bondage in Egypt. They were multiplying so fast the Pharaoh made a law that every male child must be thrown in the river and drown Lets go to the Word of God to continue this storyText: Exodus 2 1-10A man from the Levi tribe ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Sources Of Advance Wisdom (Solutions Or Answers), Sermon By; Apostle Moses Boahen Series

    Contributed by Kendrick Kofi Lenz on Oct 5, 2020

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    Wisdom is having the right answer to a solution to a problem.The solution may be in the information but God may also give you the information about a future occurrence and its up to you to ask him for the solution.

    1 Through Revelation (visions, dreams or ideas) *Daniel 4:5 *Genesis 41:152. Through Experience ( It may be through personal experience or experiences of others ) *1st Corinthians 10:1- 11 * Proverbs 24:30 -343. Through Gods chosen vessels ( Men of God) *Proverbs 6:6 ...read more

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  • Divine Direction In Life Decisions

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 13, 2018

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    Life is filled with choices that can either make or break you. At different stages of life, you're presented with different choices, and to make such decisions without error, you need proper guidance which only God can provide.

    DIVINE DIRECTION IN LIFE DECISIONSSTUDY TEXT:PROVERBS 3:5–6INTRODUCTION:-Life is filled with choices that can either make or break you. At different stages of life, you're presented with different choices, and to make such decisions without error, you need proper guidance which only God can ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Discipleship: Look To God For Direction Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 12, 2020

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    As disciples, we look to Christ as the pioneer and perfecter of our faith

    March 11, 2020 Sermon Series 2020: DiscipleshipHope Lutheran ChurchPastor Mary EricksonHebrews 12:1-3; John 14:1-6Discipleship: Look to God for DirectionFriends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord.Our theme during Lent this year is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Faith That Changes Your Direction!

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 4, 2003

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    Challenges us to a faith that changes the current direction we are traveling in to a direction that God is traveling in by our faith.

    Faith That Changes Your DirectionBy: Ron CrandallWhat is faith that changes your direction?Now that we are looking at the word faith, what, does it say to you this morning?If I were to ask you this morning, what is the essence of Faith could you explain it to me, and give me example of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Going Around The Mountains

    Contributed by Darren Felarise on Nov 17, 2010

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    God wants to change our situation.

    Deut 2:1-3Then we turned, and took our journey into the wilderness by the way of the Red sea, as the Lord spake unto me: and we compassed mount Seir many days.2 And the Lord spake unto me, saying,3 Ye have compassed this mountain long enough: turn you northward. (KJV)Deut 2:1-32 And we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • How God Leads Us Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

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    Lessons from the way God led Paul

    Acts 13 - How God Leads Us - 5/21/17Turn with me this morning to Acts 13. We have been going through this transitional book, taking us from the ministry of Jesus to the establishment of the church. We see in the Great Commission, Jesus tells his disciples to take the gospel to Jerusalem, Judea, ...read more

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Core 52 Week 43 - What Is God's Will For My Life? Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Nov 5, 2020

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    Sometimes it feels like God is more interested in revealing His will for us than we are in receiving it.

    Core 52 Week 43 - Knowing God's Will You can listen to the audio of the sermon on my podcast at:https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/6238288•While attending a Marriage Seminar dealing with communication, Tom and his wife Grace listened to the instructor, "It is essential that husbands ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    FAQs

    Do pastors rehearse sermons? ›

    Great preachers always rehearse their sermons before they preach them. They truly know their sermons “by heart.” Whether you prepare a manuscript, an oral manuscript, or outline, if you want to go from good to great as a preacher, rehearse your sermons.

    What do pastors use to prepare sermons? ›

    Many take the traditional route of sermon preparation—a pastor alone with a Bible and in prayer. Others, like church planter and pastor Jeremy Rose, use a group method that combines study of the text with discipleship.

    How many minutes is a good sermon? ›

    On average, evangelical leaders believe sermons should be 30 minutes and church services should be 75 minutes, based on the median response. Leith Anderson, president of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE), said, “We all have our own preferences about sermon and service length.

    How many hours of sermon preparation? ›

    Pastors spend an average of 11.5 hours per week on sermon preparation. The average pastor in this survey reported spending 11 hours and 30 minutes in sermon preparation per week.

    What a preacher should not do? ›

    What to Avoid in Preaching
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    • Avoid Making Illustrations the Focus of a Sermon. ...
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    • Avoid Plagiarism. ...
    • Avoid Being the Hero.
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    What should you not do when preaching? ›

    10 Preaching Mistakes You Should Avoid
    1. The preacher voice. ...
    2. Preaching from a Bible version people can't understand. ...
    3. Preaching on un-relatable topics. ...
    4. Having too many points. ...
    5. Preaching too long. ...
    6. Not being prepared. ...
    7. Not being real. ...
    8. Not explaining the why.

    Do pastors own their sermons? ›

    Let's say that your ministry produces and sells a Bible study based on a sermon series your pastor has preached. The ministry retained ownership rights to the content, so there's no dispute over who gets the royalties.

    What is the best preaching style? ›

    Likely the most popular structure for preachers today is topical preaching or thematic preaching. Whereas sequential preaching begins by moving consecutively through a book of the Bible, topical preaching starts with a topic or theme.

    How much time does the average pastor spend in prayer? ›

    Part of the problem is that spiritual leaders are not pouring themselves out to God in prayer. One survey said the average pastor prays only seven minutes a day! Another said that 80% of pastors surveyed spend less than 15 minutes a day in prayer. The most generous survey said that pastors pray all of 37 minutes a day.

    What are the signs of a good sermon? ›

    In brief, a good sermon engages the biblical text, proclaims the gospel, connects God's word to the lives of God's people, is well organized and easy to understand, captures the imagination of the hearers, is delivered well, and orients people toward life in God's world.

    Should I memorize my sermon? ›

    I recommend that you find a formula for a biblical sermon that works for you: whether it be the old 'Hook, Look, Book, Took,' Andy Stanley's ME, WE, GOD, YOU, WE, or something else you can remember. I might commit a key sentence or two to memory, but I don't memorize my sermon word-for-word.

    How do pastors know what to preach? ›

    A pastor must study the Word of God, over and over and over again. If you prepare with a hard copy of the scriptures, the pages should be weathered. If you're studying with a digital copy, your fingers should almost be able to type the text without any conscious thought.

    What should my first sermon be? ›

    Perhaps preach a story—Acts 12:1-19 is a great place to begin, or the parable of the lost sheep, or Jesus freeing the Garasene Demoniac. As much as possible, find a text that does not demand that you explain a lot of context before you can exposit it. Make sure you preach the text not an idea within the text.

    Do preachers practice their sermons? ›

    Rehearsal, the literal practice-preaching of a sermon, can be as much a part of the pastor's preparation as study, thought and prayer. Why rehearse? Rehearsing enables a preacher to hear if the sermon “hangs together.” Does it move forward sensibly and come to a logical conclusion?

    How long should a pastor's sermon be? ›

    Timothy Keller, founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian, remarked, “In general I think for most Sunday congregations the sermon should be under 30 minutes. That's safest. If you are a solid preacher but not very eloquent or interesting it should also be shorter.”

    Is it OK to preach someone else's sermon? ›

    A preacher would be plagiarizing if he were to take a sermon verbatim and preach it. But to utilize thoughts from another's sermon, use someone's outline or capture a few powerful and well-written statements probably would not be considered plagiarizing.

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