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The Message

The Message

The Message

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This portion of the service is dedicated to the pronouncement of the Word of God. Some churches call it the "sermon," the "teaching," or the "homily." Some pastors teach from the Scriptures, while others preach. Some ministers follow very structured outlines without variance while others feel more comfortable speaking from a free-flowing outline. The purpose of this time is for instruction in the Word of God with the goal of making it applicable to our daily lives. The time frame for the message can vary depending on the church and the speaker - from 15 to 20 minutes on the short side to 1 hour on the long side.

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