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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Welcome To Resurrection Central"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 26, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,880 views

    Every church, is, at least potentially, a Resurrection Central!

    Acts 4:32-35 “Welcome to Resurrection Central” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Many people are willing to accept Christianity as an explanation of life, but they are not yet prepared to accept it as a way of life. It is clear—from a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    True Worship And Its Benefits

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 32,432 views

    True Worship and Its Benefits(Isa 58:1-12)Recognize: Rebellion, Repentance, Reverence, Relationship building, Responsibilities, Resources, Results

    True Worship and Its Benefits (Isa 58:1-12) This morning you will learn how to engage in true worship and experience its maximum benefits. In the first twelve verses in Isaiah 58 we are taught how to: Recognize: Rebellion, Repentance, Reverence, Relationship building, Responsibilities, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church Vs. The Church

    Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 7, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,181 views

    Man’s view of the church is often very different from the one Jesus demonstrated and Paul described.

    I can stand anywhere in my back yard and see my church. It sits rather majestically at the apex of our little town. Its stained glass windows chronicle its founders. Inside, a huge chandelier hovers over our pew. I don’t know who appointed us to sit in that particular pew, but it must have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Who? #5 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 30, 2007
     | 2,505 views

    The big question is "who exactly is the ’who’" that is expected to be a part of "changing lives"

    Changing Lives for Time and Eternity – “Who?” #5 Acts 1:8 (The Powerpoint can be found at http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) > Changing lives for time and eternity, “what a grand idea!” Yet it is not just an idea, it is a divine expectation. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    The Necessity Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Jul 5, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,321 views

    The Church is absolutely necessary and vital to the triumphant plan of God.

    Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Necessity of the Church Text: Matthew 16:13-20 Introduction: A husband and his wife arose one Sunday morning and the wife dressed for church as the husband sat sipping his coffee. It was just about time to leave when she noticed her husband hadn’t moved a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Characterize The Church?

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Feb 6, 2007
     | 3,118 views

    Now, here in chapter 2:42-47, Luke shows us activities practiced by the early church. This is shows us the traits that characterized the lives of Christian.

    WHAT CHARACTERIZE THE CHURCH? Act 2:41-47 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga Albay February 4, 2007 Introduction In Acts 2:1-13, Luke recorded the coming of the Holy Spirit. This is one of the most phenomenal and important events in all history. This is the event of glorious ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Divine Words Grow With The One Who Reads Them Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 3, 2012
     | 3,161 views

    The culture of death cannot win true arguments with the Truth, so they change the topic. But if we study the Scriptures with faith, they become more and more our prayer.

    Monday of 2nd Week in Lent Verbum Domini The wicked and adulterous generation that our culture has become is heartily in favor of the words of Jesus here–it’s about the only ones they ever quote–“Judge not, and you will not be judged.” They believe that if one loves ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Calling Of The Church

    Contributed by Pieter Botes on Jul 14, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,500 views

    What is the calling of the Church, Paul says walk worthy of our calling. (Preached to a newly established Church)

    The Church’s Calling: (Ephesians 4:1) A) Introduction: We live at a time that the whole world is in a revolution. The winds of change are blowing, at hurricane strength, and nobody is escaping it. As the world has seen last year, with the WTC tragedy, the world’s economy, that seems to prosper, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Mission Of The Lord's Church

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,631 views

    This is a study of the Ministries of the Church of Christ in this world. Each congregation needs to examine its work to ensure that it is fulfilling God’s glorious purpose.

    In Matthew 16:18, Jesus emphatically stated that He would build His "Church and the gates of Hades would not overpower it." Indeed, following His resurrection and ascension, we find His establishing the Church on Pentecost in ACTS 2. Throughout the remainder of the Book of ACTS, we see it "having ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A God-Blessed Church:part 2 Series

    Contributed by Gary Shockley on May 1, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,396 views

    What are the qualities and characteristics of a church God is seeking to bless?

    The Church God Blesses: Part Two Cornerstone Church Rev. Gary A. Shockley March 17, 2002 “The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him.” (2 Chronicles 16:9) There are churches all over the world. Some have been around a long, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Samuel Wilder avatar

    We Are Called

    Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Mar 10, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,684 views

    God has called the church to be something more than we’ve somehow become. It’s time to understand and accept the call...again!

    How do you answer the phone? “Hello?” “This is Sam (or whatever your name is).” “Yeah?” “Hey!” (usually if you have callerID)” “Talk to me.” “Wazzup?” Choosing to ignore it. Each of us here could get the same phone call and yet have a different response. But what if God calls? How do we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whatever It Takes

    Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Jan 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,507 views

    The challenge for an old church becoming a new church

    Over the Christmas / New Year period while Leni was away in Greece with most of her immediate family, I spent some time staying with her brother in the City. We had some friends over and they were staying in our place, so I took the opportunity to get to know Leni’s brother better. One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power In Partnership

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 33,394 views

    There is true power in the church when the pastor and the people partner together to accomplish the work of Christ.

    Power in Partnership Exodus 17:8-13 February 8, 2004 Introduction World’s Fair Partnership During the summer of 1904 an unlikely partnership was formed at the World’s Fair St. Louis. The summer was unusually hot and people were searching the fair for something to help cool them off and Arnold ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Safe Harbor

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,627 views

    Paul admonishing the church to be a safe harbor where one can find shelter and solace.

    Last week in looking at the importance of being a part of a local church, we read from Ephesians 4 where Paul speaks of the privilege and responsibilities of church membership. In our text today, we find Paul admonishing the church to be a safe harbor where one can find shelter and solace. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holiness Stream Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
     | 3,363 views

    what does God your Father see you doing in secret? The "Holiness" stream asks us these tough, heart questions.

    The Holiness Stream: How Broad Is The Kingdom Of God Feb 5, 2006 Intro: How broad is the Kingdom of God? That is the question we have begun exploring throughout January. To review quite quickly – thus far we have looked primarily at two “streams” of Christianity – the “evangelical” or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist