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  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Why The Church? Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 21, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,519 views

    The Church described in Ephesians is the Body of Christ, the habitation of God, the bride-elect of Christ, the channel of God’s grace to all the world, and designed to glorify God.

    Why the Church? INTRO.: In 1792, a Methodist preacher in North Carolina, James O’Kelly, revolted against the Methodist Church. He had fought valiantly in the American revolution for his freedom and could no longer tolerate being ruled from England by the Methodist, Bishop Asbury. He and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Days Are Numbered

    Contributed by Darron Khan on May 29, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 51,510 views

    This sermon was designed to direct its audience to the reality of death and how living in the light of death will serve to keep our lives focused and our priorities in order.

    Our Days Are Numbered Celebration Service May 5, 2002 A man went in for his annual checkup and received a phone call from his physician a couple of days later. The doctor said, "I’m afraid I have some bad news for you." "What’s the news?" the man asked. "Well, you have only 48 hours to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Intentional Evangelism: Part One

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Nov 27, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,012 views

    This is part one of a two part message where Jesus gives us a design for intentional evangelism in the field where He has planted our church.

    Intentional Evangelism John 4:1-30 I. Jesus Went To Where the Woman Was (v. 4-9) A. Jesus Had a Divine Appointment (v. 4) Do you believe that there are certain people that you may be able to reach for Christ that no one else can reach? B. He went to the place that most Jews would avoid (v. 5-6) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remembering When We Weren't There

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,637 views

    Much of our worship is designed to help us remember what God has done for us. But what about when we weren’t there?

    Did you know that a lot of what we do in our Sunday worship service is designed to remind us of things God has done? One of the most central matters of worship is the Lord’s Supper and even our table has the words “This do in rememberance of me” engraved on the front. David Bible sent me a cute ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Some Assembly Required

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 11,231 views

    Designed for a day devoted to reclaiming inactive members, this sermon argues that the spiritual life is like a piece of equipment: unpack, read the instructions, assemble, plug in the power.

    Nothing you purchase comes ready to go. You can’t buy anything ready to use. Everything takes finishing and finagling before you can use it. You would think that when you have paid good money for your purchase, it would be ready. But not so. Something else always has to be done. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Father's Day Message

    Contributed by John Phillips Jr on Jun 26, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 115,475 views

    Christian fatherhood is an important part of God’s plan and design the family. Paul writes that there are three important functions that Christian fathers must carry out.

    Father’s Day Message Eph. 6:1-4 Well, today is Father’s Day and it is right that we should stop and honor Father’s. It is important that we take time to speak on the significance of fatherhood not only on special occasions like today, but as a matter of course because role of the father is being ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Family - Yours To Discover!

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 16, 2008
     | 3,364 views

    Families are not always fun. We tend to be quite dysfunctional! But families are God’s design and we need to value it, work at it, and celebrate families!

    FAMILY – YOURS TO DISCOVER! Scripture reading: Ephesians 1:3-6 (New Living Translation) - Festival – an event that focuses on a specific aspect of a community - Types – Jazz Fest, Film Fests, Food Rodeo, Strawberry! - This weekend – Family Fest – an event that focuses on the specific aspect of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    12 Keys To Abundant Living: Homework Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,389 views

    This eigth in the series deals with God’s design and power to work in our homes and marriages. What does God want our marriages to look like?

    Fresh Start 12 Secrets for Abundant Living This week we are continuing in our series for the New Year - 12 secrets for abundant living. Well it looks like we are going to spend one more week here. I tried to fit both these last pieces into the puzzle but really needed to do them one at a time to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death"

    Contributed by Ronnie Knight on May 1, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,895 views

    This sermon is designed to challenge Christians to use their freedom to advance the Kingdom of God. With our freedom we are given greater responsibility to share God’s message.

    Subject: Freedom Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7.21 Sermon: “Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death” Scope: This sermon is designed to challenge Christians to use their freedom to advance the Kingdom of God. Summary: With our freedom we are given greater responsibility to share God’s message. Segue: I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Centrality Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,903 views

    Second week of the Ephesians Series. God designed the Church to Be Christ centered. If we are Christ centered we will speak well of God and fulfill our purpose.

    Intro: We said last week that the culture is opposed to the person and principle of Jesus Christ. We must remember that we are chosen in Christ to please and praise God. We are continuing to clear our thoughts about the church with this powerful theology that encourages us to keep our lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Priority One

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 16, 2013
     | 6,347 views

    In a busy life there has to be order and priority. We were not designed to run 24/7 without direction and stability. Right priorities equal a life with fulfillment

    Priority One Matthew 6:33 Exodus 20:106 2Samueal 11:1-5 Introduction- This morning I want to talk to you about priorities. I realize that we are all different and have many different things that are important to us. I am here to tell you there are some priorities that have to be first in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Where You Pray Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 2, 2016
     | 5,618 views

    We can have personal and corporate places designated for our prayers. Ultimately we reveal ourselves to God in our prayers -- right from the heart.

    1. Closets Some things really changed between the former generations and the kids of the last generation. A grandma was keeping/ babysitting her grandson Dirk. Dirk followed her into the bedroom as she puts up things away in the closet. "Grandma," he said, "what room is this?" "This is a closet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Palm Sunday: Will You Welcome Jesus?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 4, 2009
     | 7,347 views

    An all-age talk with a ’Presidential’ illustration, party invitations, a rap-song, and an act of commitment involving Palm crosses - designed to challenge people to welcome Jesus.

    President Barack Obama arrived at Stansted airport last week from America, complete with armoured limousines, helicopters, 200 US Secret Service staff and a six-doctor medical team. More than 500 officials and staff accompanied Obama, along with a mass of high-tech security equipment, including the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Who Did As Jesus Commanded?

    Contributed by W. Leon Morrow on Apr 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,726 views

    This Communion Meditation for the 6th Sunday in Lent, year B, is designed to encourage believers to follow the commandments of Jesus, especially the commandment to receive Holy Communion.

    [Background information about the Scripture:] I think the way we waved palm fronds and celebrated today was wonderful! Palm Sunday is the beginning of a very important week. This is the week known as the “passion week” or “Holy Week.” It is the time when we focus on the death and resurrection ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Core Value 5:- Have A Supporting Community Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,380 views

    In isolation the people of Jesus lose their fire and zeal, but in community we are strong. The church is designed by Jesus to be a place where we can be strong and stand firm.

    Message “A Supporting Community” My mother has a large property and there is a path that leads from the front to the back. It is completely surrounded by trees. At night it is a very scary place. It is absolutely dark, even when the moon is shining. When you go down that path by yourself ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist