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  • Stephen Schwambach avatar

    The Power Of Music In Worship Series

    Contributed by Stephen Schwambach on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 22,941 views

    This is a tour-de-force of the changes in music styles down through the ages that helps the congregation embrace musical changes in worship.

    THE POWER OF MUSIC IN WORSHIP BTCC 10/15/06 Prelude Welcome to our August series on Life-Change! • Two weeks ago: “Life-changing Words” o Last week: “Life-changing Events” • Today: “Life-changing Music” IMAG: MUSIC TESTIMONIES VIDEO Prayer • Thank You for the gift of music! o Please help ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Is Jesus When We Need Him?

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 5, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,921 views

    It is Sunday. Jesus is dead. And they are going home. Their question is our question, only slightly rephrased. Where is Jesus when we need him? Where did he go? Why did he leave us?

    Where is Jesus When We Need Him? Luke 24:13-35 Earlier this week I took a bike ride along the Natchez Trace. Exiting at Friendship Road, I rode a mile or two and came to Friendship Baptist Church, a neatly-kept brick building at the intersection of two country roads. Behind the church there was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Experiencing God's Love Series

    Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,609 views

    Malachi #1

    Experiencing God’s Love Malachi 1:1-5 A man was having a hard time getting out of bed one Sunday morning. “Get up. It’s time to get ready for church!” He just grumbled and replied grumpily, “I don’t want to go to church today. Those people at church don’t like me. I don’t want to go.” She ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Catching The Wave Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Eldon Kratz on Feb 3, 2015
     | 5,128 views

    This is the fourth message of a sermon series on the Book of Acts. Other messages from this series can be read on www.uplandfirst.org

    Videos may be downloaded from www.uplandfirst.org/YouTube. Intro – Video: All together … SMART CAR GWR version (Guinness World Record) A new world record … 18 adults in a SMART CAR. AMPLIFIED PASTOR KRATZ (APK version) 18 DUMB ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Disciples' Prayer: A Prayer For God's Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 11, 2015
     | 6,775 views

    Talk to God like your Best Friend and the Best Father there ever was, putting His interests above your own.

    Bob was trying to teach his daughter, Jenny, how to pray before meals. After a few weeks of coaching, Bob decided Jenny was ready to pray all by herself. Jenny started out fine, thanking God for her mommy and daddy and brother and sister and for the rolls and the salad. Then she ended with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Tony Searles avatar

    Jesus Finds Lost Things! (The Lost Son) Series

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Feb 15, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,124 views

    This is the third of a three part sermon series I preached during our Month of Missions emphasis. In this particular sermon we considered how the son represents those who willingly and knowingly wander away from God.

    MAIN TEXT - Luke 15:11-32 Over the last couple weeks I have attempted to make a case for us to develop a HEART for MISSIONS – especially here in our “Month of Missions!” In that, I have made it expressly clear that it is all about having a heart that reflects God’s heart! ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Lydia – A Worshipper Of God

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 22, 2015
     | 9,421 views

    Lydia – A Worshipper of God - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The work of providence in her conversion (vs 6-10). (2). The work of Paul in her conversion (vs 12-13). (3). The work of Lydia herself in her conversion (vs 14a). (4). The work of God in her conversion (vs 14b-15a). SERMONBODY: ill: • I guess you have all seen the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Hand Of God Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 26, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,660 views

    If you want God to use you to build His Kingdom, pray things through; think things through; and then follow through.

    In the Christian Reader, Glynn Jensen, from Rome, NY, talks about a cold winter day when his entire family was snug in their warm house. Everyone that is, except for their six-year-old Jonathan, who insisted on playing out in the snow. As Glynn walked by an upstairs window, he noticed Jonathan had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    Face To Face With Divine Generosity Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Mar 19, 2015
     | 6,653 views

    The greatest defining moment in life is when you make a commitment to receive the gift of eternal life.

    DEFINING MOMENTS – PART FIVE FACE TO FACE WITH DIVINE GENEROSITY JOHN 3:16-18 (PAGE 752 - DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2015) Introduction: Today we are focusing on the most important defining moment in life; when you, as a person created by God, understand the amazing, sacrificial generosity of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why New Testament Christians Reject The Use Of Mechanical Instruments

    Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 28, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,252 views

    The 1st century Christians rejected the use of manmade instruments of music in their worship to God. The reason they did so was the same reason why they rejected animal sacrifices and other elements of the old law. This sermon examines this in detail.

    Why New Testament Christians Reject the Use of Mechanical Instruments of Music There’s a general attitude building among the Lord’s church about mechanical instruments of music that tends to be a bit fuzzy. We are seeing a number of large congregations that are making a switch to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    See And Tell Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 1, 2015
     | 6,906 views

    For a life transforming view of the resurrection, don't just peek at it; ponder it; perceive it; and proclaim it.

    Ken Davis is one of my favorite comedians, who tells the story of a dead pet rabbit. Take a look… (show video of Dead Rabbit) A woman looked out the window of her home and was horrified to see her German Shepherd shaking the life out of the neighbor’s pet rabbit. Her family had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Lord Is My Shepherd

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Oct 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,619 views

    the good shepherd

    Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Csi Golgotha: Who Killed Jesus? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
     | 9,909 views

    Why would God send His Son to die for us? The answer is simple: LOVE. You’ve heard of a crime of passion. The cross was a place of passion. But it wasn’t our passion; it was the loving passion of God who loved us enough to send His Son to die for us.

    INTRODUCTION Easter is only two weeks away. Next Sunday, NY Times bestselling author, Joel Rosenberg, will be back with us. He’ll be speaking in the Sunday morning services and at 5:30 I’ll interview about his latest book and about events in the Middle East in light of Biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    A Matter Of Interpretation Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 5, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,513 views

    In this sermon, we discuss the things we have to contend with that make interpreting the Bible challenging, then we discuss a method for interpretation, including the matter of the silence of Scripture.

    Introduction: A. How many of you enjoyed Jay Leno’s “Headlines” segment on the Tonight Show? 1. Let’s begin with some actual headlines collected from local, national, and international newspapers that are rather ambiguous. a. It’s clear what the writer was trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Woman Anoints Jesus' Feet

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 5, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,564 views

    We learn about the wonderful response of a lost sinner who has found true forgiveness in Jesus Christ.

    Scripture Dr. Luke wrote a book we call The Gospel of Luke in order to show that Jesus is indeed the promised Christ, the one sent by God to seek and to save lost sinners (Luke 19:10). In Luke 7:36-50 we read about the wonderful response of a lost sinner who has found true forgiveness in Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed