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  • David Hicks avatar

    The Lord's Day

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,525 views

    The Sabbath is to be Holy as unto the Lord. But what does that mean for the people of the New Covenant? Could doing the works of God be the best way to honor the Lord.

    The Lord’s Day Matthew 12:1-14 Do any of you remember the old ‘blue laws”? For those who are younger than 30, our state used to have rules about what could and could not be done on Sunday. Almost all stores and restaurants were closed on Sunday. The vast majority of people did not have to work ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Is God Pleased With Your Worship

    Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 21,935 views

    All across our land and around the world, thousands of worship services are taking place today. The purpose of these worship services is to worship God in a way that honors and pleases Him. I wonder how many accomplished that purpose?

    All across our land and around the world, thousands of worship services are taking place today. The purpose of these worship services is supposed to be to worship God in a way that honors and pleases Him. I wonder how many accomplished that purpose? Will we accomplish it today in our service? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Three Things In Hell That The Church Need

    Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,450 views

    Revival / Membership awareness

    THREE THINGS IN HELL THAT THE CHURCH NEED LUKE 16:19 - 31 Come tonight let us examine the story of Lazarus and the rich man as this story expose three things in hell that the church need FIRST THERE IS FIRE FIRE can represent a lot of things – but tonight let us take a look at the spiritual side ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Something Old, Something New, What To Do When Change Makes You Blue Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,382 views

    A poignant and humorous study of the way the Church must continually adapt and change in order to remain effective.

    1. Title: Something Old, Something New, What To Do When Change Makes You Blue 2. Text: several 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, October 22, 2006, last in a series on worship, leading up to our 10th anniversary the next week 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Learning To Bow

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 21, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,166 views

    A sermon on how we should respond to the supremacy of Christ.

    Learning to Bow Col. 1:15-23 Kinesics. Ever heard of it? The study of nonverbal communication, or body language- the idea that people communicate not just with words, but with facial expressions, gestures, even posture. Take a mouthful of Aunt Susie’s soup and grimace and you tell her how it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church: It's A Productive Place

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,551 views

    A practical message on outreach using the early church’s growth as a model for us.

    The Church: It’s A Productive Place Acts 2:42-47 & 9:31 INTRODUCTION:(Prop: Houseplant) I want to introduce you to “the plant.” The reason I say, “The plant” is because it is the only plant in our home that is alive. In fact, it’s probably lived longer than any other plant we’ve ever had. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Vision For The Future Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,034 views

    This is the first message in a series presenting our new mission and vision to the congregation

    Read Philip Yancy’s retelling of the Prodigal Son story from “What’s so amazing about Grace?” That is why we are here. To be the body of X in the world welcoming back those who God the father is calling to himself. Tried to capture what we are called by God to do as a church, in a mission and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Love God, Love Others Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,751 views

    Part 2 of the series introducing our mission and vision to the church-

    Mt. 22:34-40-A Passionate People Intro: Review Mission & vision A community of believers committed to Christ’s Call Love God, Love Others Impact our Commuity through relevant ministry Family of God-minister to the entire family of God Every member a minister Groups-small group ministry Always ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Strategy For Offering God's Salvation

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Sep 22, 2007
     | 2,213 views

    Second of a two part message that introduces a new purpose and direction for an existing church.

    Video - We Are Marshall (Coach meets the three living members) Introduction I. The world had become exceedingly wicked. A. Men and women did not obey God, but rather did as they wished. B. Men and women did not love their neighbors, but rather looked out for only number one, namely self, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Real Worship Wars Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 23, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,740 views

    The real war is not about music but with society, Satan and self.

    The Real Worship Wars Philippians 2:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 9/23/07 www.pontiacbible.org Drama: “Dueling iPods” What were your thoughts during this drama? How did it make you feel? Did it make you uncomfortable?   Where are you sitting? Which character are you?  Did it make you sad as they moved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Embracing The Kingdom Focused Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 23, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,343 views

    Inspired by several resources. Gene Mimms’ books "The Kingdom Focused Church" and "Kingdom Principles for Church Growth, Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Church and Thom Rainer’s "Simple Church."

    THE KINGDOM FOCUSED CHURCH Embracing the Kingdom Focused Church Philippians 3:7-20 > The – Kingdom – Focused – Church. Think about those 4 words for a second. Each word has significant meaning. > The – An article denoting specific, distinctive nature. It identifies something which is special, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Your Neighbor, Tell Your Story Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Sep 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,796 views

    This is the second in a series of 8 sermons that focus on Natural Church Development’s "8 Quality Characteristics" of Healthy churches. This is on the characteristic: "Need-Oriented Evangelism". We focus on building the quality, God provides the growth.

    Love Your Neighbor, Tell Your Story John 9:25 and context Some titles just make you want to read the book: They Like Jesus ... Not the Church It is a book that delves into the attitudes and perceptions of 20-30 year olds about the church (US!!!) 1) The Church is an organized religion with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ephod Of Hope: The Attack On Worship! Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,800 views

    There is an EPHOD OF HOPE! Real worship and praise have always been under great attack. Down through the ages our enemy hates any church or individual that comes into the presence of the Holy God in true worship and praise. Today there is a PSEUDO-WORSH

    THE EPHOD OF HOPE --- WORSHIP UNDER ATTACK By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I buy blue material at Wal-mart, and have a lady at church make a rough version of an ephod from the directions below. Two pieces of material hooked together over the shoulders by a golden chain. I thank ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ed Groover avatar

    Missions Is Our Primary Orientation Series

    Contributed by Ed Groover on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,482 views

    A sermon on missions and the local church.

    Missions is Our Primary Orientation Series: First Things Acts 13:1-3 Intro: We said that the Bible is our ultimate authority. Therefore 1. we will trust it and teach it as absolute truth. 2. we will submit to it and evaluate our thoughts and plans, our behavior, words, and church (in all its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Empowering The Kfc - #3 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,109 views

    Inspired by several resources. Gene Mimms’ books "The Kingdom Focused Church" and "Kingdom Principles for Church Growth, Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Church and Thom Rainer’s "Simple Church."

    The Kingdom Focused Church “Empowering the Kingdom Focused Church” Acts 1:9-26 > Acts 2 records the beginning the church age. Candidly, the church as we know it today was born right here. To read Acts 2 is to see the chapter opening with some 120 believers in the upper room and the Manifest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist