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  • GUY GLASS avatar

    God's Message To Us Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 4, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,120 views

    Without the divine intervention of God in the death of Christ, and His resurrection, man would be destitute spiritually, and following Christ would be little more than a glorified Boy Scout Troop. So here in these verses, Paul seeks to explain what it is

    GOD’S MESSAGE TO US 1 Corinthians 2:6-13 INTRODUCTION: As we have previously discussed, the Apostle Paul is concerned about one thing and one thing only – the gospel of Christ portrayed out in the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. This pervasive biblical truth is central to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spur One Another On

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 5, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,838 views

    We need the church community, and the church needs us. Therefore we need to meet regularly for fellowship, and participate actively in encouraging one another.

    This passage tells us 2 things: (1) we need the church; (2) the church needs us to play our part. You cannot live a good Christian life all by yourself. We need to be part of a community called the church. This is even more so, the Bible says, as "we see the Day approaching." We are drawing ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Eating The Bread Of Heaven

    Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 8, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,142 views

    The Communion, the Eucharist, the Lord’s Table -- whatever we name it -- is, by the Lord’s teaching in John 6, the seat and center of our existential experience of intimacy with Christ.

    Fourth Sunday in Lent Exodus 16:9-15, 1 Corinthians 10:14-22, John 6:10-58 “Eating the Bread of Heaven” Jesus’ feeding the 5,000 is understandably one of the most preached passages from John’s gospel. I am sure you have heard a great many sermons on it. I know I have. I’ve even preached a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Shaped By Imitation Series

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jan 15, 2007
     | 2,694 views

    Experiencing God and the Church at its best.

    Shaped by Imitation October 1, 2006 Experiencing God #3 I’ve printed a quote by a Pastor on the back of your bulletin. A Pastor writes, "I don’t serve well if I merely oversee a church that continues to serve only itself." To be true to his task to be faithful to his calling as a pastor he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Name Change As A Prayer

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,021 views

    Our new church name describes who we are and who we want God to make us into.

    Our New Name as a Prayer October 22, 2006 We began the decision-making process to change our name back in January on this year. We went through deciding that we would begin the process of choosing a name for the church, and then received suggestions for possible new names. We voted on all the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Fulfilling God's Vison By Connecting With Our Community

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,239 views

    In this passage in Luke Jesus makes it clear that His Vision for His followers and the church is to connect with the surrounding community.

    Fulfilling God’s Vision by Connecting with Our Community Luke 9:1-6 In this passage in Luke Jesus makes it clear that His Vision for His followers and the church is to connect with the surrounding community. Jesus sent out his twelve apostles and gave them power and authority to cast out demons ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Is There Not A Cause? Series

    Contributed by Dave Rajoon on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 71,995 views

    There are giants stalking the land and many people are too afraid to take up the challenge to stand and fight. David faced a giant one day and while everyone cowered and his brothers berated him, David asked: "Is there not a Cause?"

    BIG IDEA: Giants are stalking the land but the church seems to be burying its head in the sand. We must get up and fight because there is a cause. Introduction: David was the youngest of the eight sons of Jesse. Three of his brothers served in Saul’s army. There names were Eliab who was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Priniciple Of Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,058 views

    This is a revamp of a sermon I did a couple of years ago. It deals with fellowship. Inspired by Bob Russell’s book, "When God Builds A Church."

    INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  For those of you who play golf, do you like to play alone, or is it better when you have others with you to make fun of you or awe at your great shot? The game is more fun when playing it with others.  I think women understand the concept of doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Are Builders

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jan 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,597 views

    It’s a biblical mandate that we build. Noah built an ark and altar. Nimrod built a city. Nehemiah built a wall. What are you going to build for God?

    HOW TO BUILD AN INSTITUTE: WE ARE BUILDERS PSALMS 127:1 WHETHER YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT . . . CHURCH, BIBLE INSTITUTE . . . FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES THAT MUST BE UNDERSTOOD. FOREMOST AS LEADERS YOU MUST UNDERSTAND THE BIBLICAL MANDATE THAT HAS BEEN PLACED UPON OUR LIVES TO BUILD. LIKE OUR HEAVENLY ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wherever He Wants Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jan 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,486 views

    Living a life that follows God’s will is God’s purpose. God’s will is always attached to purpose. Our responsibility is to go wherever he wants.

    Wherever He Wants Assorted Texts Just before Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, a group of ministers urged him to grant immediate freedom to all slaves. “It is my earnest desire to know the will of Providence in that matter,” Lincoln wrote. “And if I can learn what it is, I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Fox avatar

    Play Your Position Series

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,774 views

    Compares our unique role in the body of Christ’s church to playing your assigned postion on a football team. Student Ministry Powerpoint presentation.

    [Play Your Position] A body isn’t just a single part blown up into something huge. It’s all the different-but-similar parts arranged and functioning together … If the body was all eye, how could it hear? If all ear, how could it smell? As it is, we see that God has carefully placed each part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Damaged Goods Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,754 views

    Exposition of Jude 12-15

    Text: Jude 12-15, Title: Damaged Goods, Date/Place: LSCC, 9/17/06, AM A. Opening illustration: I hope that there are no postal employees here this morning. As you may guess, living 1300 miles away from family with little children, we send and receive a lot of packages in the mail. And there for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Principle Of Excellence Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,931 views

    This is a revamp of an earlier message I did from Bob Russell’s book, "When God Builds A Church."

    INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  I want to share a couple of passages with you this morning to ponder this morning.  SLIDE #2  Colossians 3:17 (NASB) 17Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To Bring Good News To The Poor Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,749 views

    Based on the quotation of Isaiah 61:1-4 by Jesus, this is the first in a series of messages that outlines the mission of the Church today as expressed by Jesus in Luke 4:14-21.

    His Mission and Ours: Bring Good News to the Poor --Isaiah 61:1-4; James 2:1-7; and Luke 4:14-21 I won’t ask for a show of hands, but I wonder how many of you recognize the name Y. C. Jones. Y. C. is one of the nearly 100 persons that are homeless in Kankakee. Lee Provost featured him ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Homecoming In Nazareth

    Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 20,927 views

    Jesus preached his first sermon in his hometown and when he finished they decided to kill him.

    HomeComing in Nazareth Fourth Sunday after Epiphany 2007 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey A minister told his congregation, “Next week I plan to preach about the sin of lying. To help you understand my sermon, I want you all to read Mark 17.” The following Sunday, as he prepared to deliver his sermon, the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist