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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Why Must You Be In Church Every Sunday?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 30, 2025
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    Attendance helps demonstrate our obedience to Christ.

    A. WHY MUST YOU BE IN CHURCH EVERY SUNDAY? 1. Because of the example of the early church. a. On the birthday of the local church everyone was present. “When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place” (Acts 2:1). b. A continual practice. “So continuing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Must Become Greater, I Must Become Less

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 4, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,724 views

    While John was at the peak of his career, Jesus appeared on the scene and the crowds, who had once streamed out of the villages to follow John, began to follow Jesus instead. As John watched them go, his only response was, “He must become greater, I must

    Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality and no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Exalting Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,354 views

    To emphasize the importance of humbling ourselves, decreasing in our own importance, to allow God to increase in our lives, and how this surrender can positively impact our church and community.

    Good morning, Church! Today's message is one of humility, of sacrifice, and of the power that lies within a church that lifts God high above all else. We're going to unwrap the profound truth hidden in John 3:30 which says, "He must increase, but I must decrease." It's about The Necessity of ...read more

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    Foundation Of Faith

    Contributed by Michael Adams on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,815 views

    Subject: Refocusing on the basics. Proposition: "Faith is the Foundation of our relationship with God."

    Suggested Reading: Heb 11:1-6 Sermon Text: Romans 5:1 This morning I am wrestling with the concept of building our faith! One thing I do know - our family, our friends, our world needs us to have as much faith as we can possibly attain! Let me pose a situation for you... If someone, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Church Must Address Abortion Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 19, 2015
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    As a church we must address abortion, 3 things today (material adapted from Andreas Kostenberger's book, God Marriage, and Family, pgs. 130- 133; outline adapted from an article by Frederica Mathewes- Green entitled "Wanted: A New Pro Life Strategy"

    HoHum: On a bright, beautiful day, full of promise, Mavis laid an egg. This was not an extraordinary event since Mavis was a chicken, but Mavis was not pleased. "An egg? An egg? What do I want with an egg?" said Mavis to herself. "An egg is just not in my plans. I’ll have to get rid of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Must Break Down The Walls

    Contributed by Riley Turner on Jan 26, 2001
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    If the Body of Christ is ever to be the true example of reconciliation that God wants us to be, we must break down the walls of racial, ethnic, and cultural segregation that currently exist within the church.

    (This sermon was preached at a Unity Workshop at the Sterling Blvd. Church of Christ in Sheffield, AL, held in September of 2000. The Sterling church is predominately African American; however, they have been moving toward becoming a more racially mixed church. Following this sermon, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christ Awakening

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 27, 2010
     | 4,909 views

    As we look at Palm Sunday, we must remember that the crowd stopped cheering Jesus and began doing their own thing.

    Christ Awakening Matthew 21:1-11 Introduction This morning we will take a 2 week break from the book of James and center in our preparing our hearts for Easter celebration. Today is the first day of Holy Week. The week leading up to Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Communion With Christ

    Contributed by James May on Aug 24, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,899 views

    A sermon preached in conjunction with the observance of the Lord’s Supper. Communion with Christ must begin before the observance of the Communion Ordinance.

    COMMUNION WITH JESUS CHRIST Communion - Interaction between two or more people; especially intimate association and interaction implying sympathy and confidence; interchange of thoughts, purposes, etc.; agreement; and fellowship At the end of this morning’s service we will be observing the Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Centrality Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 10, 2012
     | 7,472 views

    Christ must be central to ALL belief and doctrine of the church... to stray from the centrality of Christ, one strays from the TRUTH...

    Colossians 1:15-23 October 10, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study The Centrality of Christ Up to this point of the letter to the Colossian church Paul has been very encouraging to the believers. He gives them personal encouragement after he greets ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Law Of Christ

    Contributed by Michael Fredette on Aug 6, 2019
     | 2,324 views

    Loving Christ has to be the 1st priority of Christians That in every part of your being Jesus must be second to none

    How many born again believers do we have here this morning? People who truly love Jesus? Let’s then let’s go ahead and tell Him , I love you Jesus Loving Christ has to be the 1st priority of Christians There are churches filled with Christians that have forgotten this simple fact- That nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ-Exalting Worship Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,017 views

    For a church to be effective, there must be Christ-exalting worship.

    Christ-Exalting Worship Psalm 96; s.s. I. Foundation of Biblical Worship A. Music (Psalm 96:1-2) B. Ordinances (Psalm 96:2b) C. Witnessing (Psalm 96:3,10) D. Prayer (Psalm 96:4) E. Giving (Psalm 96:8) F. Scripture (Psalm 96:13) II. Fundamental Worship at Antioch A. Acts 11:27-30 (Offering ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fellowship With Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 18, 2012
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     | 6,280 views

    We must have apersonal fellowship with Christ.

    FELLOWSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST 1. Philippians 3:10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; 2. 1 John 1:3 That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ The Vine

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 19, 2012
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     | 4,005 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you fruitful? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST will take care of us in bearing fruits, divine effort thru us. IV. TEXT: John 15:5-6 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Yes,

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you fruitful? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST will take care of us in bearing fruits, divine effort thru us. IV. TEXT: John 15:5-6 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You Must Be Crushed And Broken

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 24, 2023
     | 1,569 views

    surrendering your life to Him so that He can crush those things that keep you from HIm

    You must be crushed and broken 2 Peter 1:3-11 Good morning everyone, if you would turn to 2 Peter chapter one. This will be our text this morning. I am glad that you have joined us. Let’s Pray- The last time we were together, we spoke of being born again, the experience of Nicodemus and Jesus and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Abiding In Christ

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 16,604 views

    Our number one goal must be our relationship with Christ, staying with Him, obeying His commands and living in His love.

    Intro: An older sister was sitting next to her younger brother in Church one Sunday morning unsuccessfully trying to keep him still and quiet. Finally she said, “I wish you would calm down.” “I can’t”, he said, “it’s just so boring.” With that his sister turned and said, “It’s supposed to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational