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  • Troy Borst avatar

    Healthy Church: One That Worships Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 30, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,391 views

    A healthy church, no matter the set up, the music, the leader, the words, or the atmosphere... will be one that worships in the Spirit, in Holiness, At All Times, and in Humility.

    A HEALTHY CHURCH: ONE THAT WORSHIPS REVELATION 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION... God I Wish You Had Been There After attending church one Sunday morning, a little boy knelt at his bedside that night and prayed, “Dear God, we had a good time at church today—but I wish you had been there!” READ REVELATION ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    David's Mighty Men (A Super Bowl Message)

    Contributed by Robert Cobb on Jan 13, 2001
    based on 157 ratings
     | 11,390 views

    A "Super Bowl" message comparing and contrasting the eleven mighty men of David to today’s Christian.

    Super Bowl Sunday has become an American tradition. Despite the fact that the game itself is usually a one-sided, boring affair, it seems as if the whole world stops each year for the game. Many churches even cancel their Sunday evening services for their members to watch the game. While there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Advancement Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,560 views

    THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE GOSPEL CAN ACTUALLY BENEFIT FROM DIFFICULT PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES

    BIG IDEA: THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE GOSPEL CAN ACTUALLY BENEFIT FROM DIFFICULT PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES: - BY SHOWING UNBELIEVERS THE REALITY OF OUR RELATIONSHIP TO CHRIST; - BY SHOWING BELIEVERS OUR EXAMPLE OF JOY AND FAITHFULNESS (WHICH GIVES THEM COURAGE TO PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL) INTRODUCTION: What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Wounded But Victorious

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 14,177 views

    Every victorious Christian goes through warefare.

    INTRO: In the 1976 Summer Olympics, Shun Fujimoto competed in the team gymnastics competition for Japan. In a quest for the gold medal, Fujimoto suffered a broken right knee in the floor exercise. But his injury did not stop him, for during the next week he competed in his strongest event, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Where Everybody Is Somebody

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,054 views

    Learn how the church should treat people with respect, dignity and as special in God’s eyes.

    Have you ever listened to the words of the song that is used at the beginning of the “Cheers” television show? “Wouldn’t you like to go to a place where everyone knows your name and they are always glad you came.” Those words should be the them song of the church. A church should be a place where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Christ: The Same Yesterday, Today, And Forever

    Contributed by Chris Smith on Jul 27, 2006
    based on 23 ratings
     | 23,401 views

    The Heroes of our faith and our country are all dead. Who can we look to for our future? Who will take their place?

    Chris Smith April 16th, 2006 Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” Throughout history, mankind has depended upon great people for guidance, leadership, hope, and direction. Think about a time in the past, in any country or kingdom, and you can name many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,257 views

    What is true faith? How does faith stack up to the completition? We take a long look at faith in this sermon

    Romans 4:1-25 Getting on the Same Page as God about Faith Introduction A. Last week we learned about how salvation works B. We talked about how we had nothing to do with making salvation work C. It was all God D. This week we are going to discuss our part E. What we have to do to obtain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Do Not Covet

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 136 ratings
     | 10,827 views

    The Tenth Commandment

    Exo 20:17 DO NOT COVET We have come to the last of the 10 commandments - "You shall not covet." Exo 20:17 "You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor." The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "We Are Never Home Alone"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 1, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 8,384 views

    God is always present with Christians through His Spirit.

    John 14:15-21 “We Are Never Home Alone” By: Reverend Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Many of us have probably seen the movie: Home Alone. In it, a large family goes on a Christmas vacation, accidently leaving their ten year-old-son at ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    I Settle For Being Less Than The Best Christian Because …

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,973 views

    And so the question I have to ask myself is why do I have to strive to be the best Christian I can be? Why can’t I just settle for just getting by in my Christian life?

    I settle for being less than the best Christian because … Hebrews 10:11-18 Introduction When I was a young boy growing up one of my favorite shows to watch on television was “ABC’s Wide World of Sports”. It came on every Saturday afternoon and the introduction went ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Great Mission

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 5, 2008
     | 2,098 views

    Humans tend to one of two extremes when we look at the problems plaguing this world. One extreme declares, “We can solve these problems. We can clean up this mess if we all work hard enough.” The other extreme cries out in despair, “We will never solve

    Introduction: “Before you were born, God planned this moment in your life. It is no accident that you are [here this morning]. God longs for you to discover the life he created you to live – here on earth, and forever in eternity.” Citation: Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life, © 2002, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Ready - Or Not? #3 Series

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Dec 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,964 views

    A SERMON FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT - Continuing with our preparations to welcome Jesus afresh at Christmas

    John 1:6-8; 19-28 ‘Ready – or Not? #3’ I may share with many of you a love of pictures – of looking at, and perhaps making paintings, drawings and photographs. And while I admire, and have often tried to emulate, the composition, colour and depth achieved by the greatest artists (whoever we may ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    True Discipleship Involves Service Series

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,158 views

    Disciples of every age fail to get the point of what it means to serve and obey the crucified and risen Lord.

    20th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 24] October 18, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we live in a competitive, achievement oriented society, that honors the person who succeeds in elbowing his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Fail-Proof Spiritual Leadership Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,882 views

    There is no one better to learn about true spritual leadership, then the apostle Paul himself. In a day where false teachers abound, we must make sure that we are leading God’s people the right way.

    Fail Proof Spiritual Leadership 1 Thess. 2:1-6 Intro For the sake of our study, I don’t want to start in Chapter 1, but rather in Chapter 2. For nearly half a century, beginning in the 1950’s, the world has asked the question, “Where have all the leaders gone?” During that time, society had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter Baptism

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,580 views

    Why do we baptize on Easter?

    Easter Baptism Easter, 2009 Romans 6:3-14 Tell the story of Easter – Kevin will read during service What does it have to do with me? There might be people who hear the story year after year and don’t get it. He died, yes! & he rose again! Yes! But it is not just a historical fact – his ...read more

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