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  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Conquering Hell Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 15, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 12,314 views

    The reality of hell should motivate the church to action. God has given each member of the body of Christ keys of the kingdom with which we can conquer hell.

    On this Father’s day we can all remember what it was like to think our dad was the greatest. Three little boys were talking about how great their fathers are. "My dad is the greatest; he’s a lawyer and can make guilty people look innocent." The second boy says, "My father is greater than that; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Worship God Desires

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 175 ratings
     | 6,441 views

    This sermon illustrates the proper attitude in worship as found in the text.

    I. Introduction a. John 4:23 – “True Worshipers will worship in Spirit and in Truth.” Both Emotion and Knowledge. b. We have turned our worship service into a performance. Those in the congregation are the audience and the preacher and music director are the performers. i. That is not the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Will A Man Rob God?"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 22, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 16,241 views

    This sermon discloses an element that is lacking in many divine worship services around the world, and that element is the vital offering to God of heartfelt and joyful praise.

    “Will a Man Rob God?” There is a familiar passage of scripture that ministers of all denominations love to preach about... It is found in Malachi chapter 3 verse 8 and it reads like this; The Lord says; “Will a man rob God? Yet you rob Me.” But you ask; ‘How do we rob you?’” ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    "Why Worship" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 220 ratings
     | 25,263 views

    Considering the value and necessity of worship

    Psalm Steps>> “Why Worship?” Psalm 122 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I spend a lot of my time talking to people who don’t go to church. I’ve heard all the flimsy excuses people give for not attending worship. One I hear a lot is, “There are too ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Order In The Church! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 1, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,793 views

    We are to build faith in one another.

    ORDER IN THE CHURCH I Corinthians 14:26-40 S: Worship C: Understanding, not confusion Th: Orderly Worship Pr: WE ARE TO BUILD FAITH IN ONE ANOTHER. ?: How? How do we do that? KW: Need TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 14:26-40 five specifications that will direct our worship toward ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Those Were The Days Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,511 views

    This sermon is a look at the characteristics of the early Church that made it so effective.

    Those were the days! – Acts 2:40-47 Do you remember this song? (played theme song from TV sitcom “All in the Family” the song title is “Those were the days”) Have you ever felt that way? Have you ever wished for the “good old days”? Well I would submit to you that we can have those days again, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian McCutchen avatar

    What The Bible Says About The Church (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Brian Mccutchen on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,879 views

    The establishment of the church or kingdom in complete fulfillment of Old Testament prophesies

    What the Bible Says About... The church - part 2 #1. The Kingdom/the church A. The prophecy of the church 1. The establishment of the church or kingdom in complete fulfillment of Old Testament prophesies. 2. Isaiah 2:1-5; Joel 2:28-3:2; and Micah 4:1-3 name the city of Jerusalem as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Master Architect

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 10, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,626 views

    An introductory message for a new series dealing with church related issues.

    God’s Glorious Church The Master Architect Matthew 16:18 Woodlawn Baptist Church February 6, 2005 Introduction In Matthew 16, beginning in verse 13, we read the following words: “When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Buffet

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 12, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,222 views

    When we come to worship we must participate fully not just in the parts we like.

    This sermon was adapted from an idea of Larry Brincefi Growing up in a military family I have had to learn how to adjust. When we moved from Texas to California we had to learn how to forget that Bar-B-Que existed and move on to other things. When we moved to New Orleans we had to adjust from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are We Still Relevant?

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 15, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,121 views

    God’s churches are the only real relevant source of help for a broken society.

    God’s Glorious Church Are We Still Relevant? Matthew 6:10 Woodlawn Baptist Church February 13, 2005 Introduction Do you remember the story of Humpty Dumpty and how it goes? Humpty dumpty sat on a wall Humpty dumpty had a great fall All the King’s horses And all the King’s men Couldn’t put ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Five Ws Of Worship

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 15, 2005
    based on 59 ratings
     | 18,635 views

    A look at the Who, What, Where, When and Why of worship.

    THE FIVE “W”S OF WORSHIP Sometimes you come across some information that you wish you would have seen before you took a given action, or moved in a certain direction. For instance, it wasn’t until just a few days ago that I came across these “Top Ten Questions to Ask Before Changing Your Churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Worshiping In Spirit

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 15, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,846 views

    A look at the idea of worshiping in spirit (followed the next week by a sermon on worshiping in truth).

    WORSHIPING IN SPIRIT II Samuel 6 Whenever a discussion takes place about worship, it seems that it will inevitably find its way back to music. Hymns and Praise Choruses. Traditional, contemporary or modern. But one thing we know for sure, regardless of what preference you align with. . .both ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Worshiping In Truth

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 15, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,531 views

    Reflecting on worshiping God in truth (preceeded the week before by a sermon on worshiping in spirit).

    WORSHIPING IN TRUTH John 4:21-24 One more worship Top Ten List for you. These are the Top Ten Indications That Your Worship Service Might Be a Bit Too Relaxed. Top Ten Indications That Your Worship Service Might Be a Bit Too Relaxed: 10. The choir wears bath robes and bunny slippers! 9. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    How Do We Measure Our Success?

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 21, 2005
    based on 65 ratings
     | 31,800 views

    God expects His churches to be successful, but how is our success measured?

    God’s Glorious Church How Do We Measure Our Success? Ephesians 3:21 Woodlawn Baptist Church February 20, 2005 Introduction As we enter into this portion of our services this morning, I want to once again welcome each of you and tell you that it is good to be here in the Lord’s house with you. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    The Place Of Praise Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 25, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,968 views

    No work is complete until God has been thanked and praised. It was like that with the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem. This sermon looks at the Place and Power of praise.

    THE PLACE OF PRAISE. Neh 12:27-47. WBC 27/2/5am Chance for testimonies, later. "monday & friday- going to work on a monday" and "coming home on a Friday" .wmv video clips of a sluggish polar bear (Monday!) and a hoppy penguin (Friday!) THE FEASTING AND THE FASTING Need to start by saying ‘this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist