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  • Larry Turner avatar

    Church: An Obligation Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 10, 2012
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     | 6,411 views

    Five reasons we should be involved in our church

    We all know people who find themselves in debt “up to their eyeballs.” The majority of the time it is due to their own foolish lifestyle. They seem to be constantly expecting someone to bail them out without any sacrifices on their part. Some feel that the sole purpose of the church is ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Purpose Of Worship Is . . .? Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 3, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 19,373 views

    The purpose of worship is to experience God.

    Have you heard about the little boy who attended church for the first time and was asked how it went? He replied, "The music was nice but the commercial was too long." Or have your heard about the recent experience of a pastor who changed the order of worship so that the sermon was given before ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Living With Purpose Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 10, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,227 views

    Actually living with purpose will free us for God’s work.

    Living with Purpose Purpose Driven Life #40 Montreal/Cornwall June 19, 2004 Today, we conclude our series of 40 messages on the theme of living with purpose. We have taken a great deal of time to consider the five biblical purposes God sets before us, and to think about ways these apply in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Purpose Of The Vine

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 8, 2023
     | 1,872 views

    The meaning of the parable of the vine in John 15

    The Purpose of the Vine Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 15:1-11 John 15:1 “aI am the true vine, and My Father is the bvinedresser. 2 “Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He 1prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. 3 “aYou are already ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Are We Aiming For As A Church? Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 15, 2008
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     | 4,923 views

    A challenge to our church to know who and what we are and where we are going

    What are we aiming for as a church? Part 1 Opening: 1. I will be asking a series of questions and I would like you jot your answers down. Write from your heart. Do not write what you think I want to hear… Text: Psalms 90 Notice…. Verse 12- teach us to count our days – that ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Gifted For A Purpose

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 30, 2015
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     | 11,617 views

    In Paul's opening remarks to the Corinthian Christians, he reminds them that they have been given spiritual gifts for a purpose.

    Gifted For A Purpose 1 Corinthians 1: 4-9 Intro: During the depression there was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Yates. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the principal and interest on the mortgage, so he was in danger of losing his ranch. With little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Purpose Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 4, 2019
     | 7,050 views

    Fear will keep the church for being what we are called to be

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Fear, fear can do some bad things to us. • In the first inaugural address in 1933, Franklin Roosevelt said, “First of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is…fear itself — nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where True Worship Sends Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 7, 2011
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     | 3,773 views

    How are we to go forth into the world if we have truly drawn near to God in worship?

    As we have looked to verse 22 to learn about the priority of worship, we have made note that true worshipers “draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith.” One who truly worships God gathers with God’s people believing that God meets with, speaks to, and works among His people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What True Worship Says Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 31, 2011
     | 4,949 views

    If we are to draw near to God in worship, we must do so in full assurance of faith.

    Our church has adopted the following statement concerning our priorities, or core values: The HEART of FBC is to . . . Help others through ministry, our greatest privilege; Encourage one another through fellowship, our greatest pleasure; Adore Christ through worship, our greatest passion; Reach the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What True Worship Seeks Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 31, 2011
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     | 4,199 views

    A true worshiper keeps the cross in view at all times.

    Last time, we looked to verse 22 and talked about how what true worship says. True worshipers “draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith.” A true worshiper believes God meets with us, speaks to us, and works among us when we gather together for worship. Today I want us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A People Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 16, 2010
     | 6,044 views

    To meet the challenges of this American culture, the church must be people of faith (the right KIND of faith)...

    Meeting The Challenge “A People of Faith” 2 Timothy 4:7 / Hebrews 11 * Do you remember that old challenge, “I dare you?” Or how about the next level, “I double-dog dare you?” Those words were a ‘line in the sand’ type of statement. Most of the time, we would rise to the challenge or go down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon Series: Creating A Shared Vision: "It's In The Way That You Use It" Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,091 views

    Sermon #1 on creating a shared vision.

    Nehemiah 2:11-20 Sermon Series: Creating a Shared Vision “It’s in the Way that You Use It” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Around 444 BC, a Jewish man named Nehemiah was given a vision by God. He was to rebuild the wall around the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Our Obligation In Discipleship” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 5, 2012
     | 5,846 views

    Every church is obligated to make disciples and every Christian is obligated to become a disciple.

    We have been giving consideration to what should be the core values of every Christian, those things we are told to give priority attention to by the writer of Hebrews in Hebrews 10:19-25 (READ PASSAGE). As we have focused on the exhortations found in this passage where the writer says, “let us,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “the Activity Of A Christ-Like Servant” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 23, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,489 views

    What motivates a Christ-like servant to do good deeds?

    The writer of Hebrews touches on two things associated with our being involved in ministry to others in a way that honors Christ. He first speaks of the attitude and then of the activity of a servant. Last time, we thought about how the attitude of a Christ-like servant is love; and how that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying For Each Other Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,989 views

    The church plays an important role for God’s Kingdom, and so, we are to pray for the church and its members!

    Please open your Bibles to Ephesians Chapter 3…… We noted last week that God has revealed a mystery. Look again at Ephesians 3:6…………. We noted 4 truths from this verse: - the mystery is revealed through the gospel of Christ - all Believers of Christ will inherit heaven - all Saints are united in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible