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  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    What Is Worship? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 14, 2007
    based on 80 ratings
     | 73,132 views

    This is the first in a series of messages in conjunction with Dwayne Moore’s "Thirty Days of Praise"

    “What Is Worship” - #1 John 4:7-24 * Please take you Bibles and turn with me to John 4. In just a moment we’ll read verses 7-24. * I read a story this week of a little boy whose parents were avid sports fans. They didn’t miss a game. On the other hand, they went to church services only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Model Walk

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,639 views

    Paul’s instructions to the church at Thessalonica on how to live for Christ.

    THE MODEL WALK 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18 INTRO: We live in times when it is hard to live a Christian life. We want to live for Christ, and walk as He would have us to walk, but we may not know what to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Need For Preparation

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,859 views

    In our impatient world we do many things on the "spur of the moment", even in our churches. This message is about God’s expectation of being prepared as his servants.

    THE NEED FOR PREPARATION Luke 12:47 INTRO: There is a great need today for preparation. We do many things with out first preparing to do them. Today, we want to look at some of these things and see if we can find the need to prepare. I. PREPARATION FOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Render To God

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,948 views

    A message on Christian responisibilities in service and tithing.

    RENDER TO GOD Matthew 22:15-22 INTRO: One day, as I was driving down the street in Nashville, a man flagged me down. Thinking there was some emergency, I stopped. He was a wino, wanting some money. We live in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Help@home Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 9, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,398 views

    The Bible word for helping is serving.

    Does anything like this ever happen at your house? Anybody there ever start throwing a pity-party? “I’m the only one doing anything around here. No one really appreciates me.” The attitude has kicked in. Someone finally notices that you aren’t very happy. “Hey! What’s wrong with you?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nehemiah 2 - Called To Serve Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,074 views

    To get the job done bring everyone together, remember everyone is needed and remind them that everyone is equal.

    CALLED TO SERVE A gifted young man with a bright future went to the mission field. His salary was very little. A large company wanted him to go to work with them and offered him 5 times the salary he was making as a missionary. He refused. They then offered him 10 times the salary but again he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Getting The Best From Life Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 2, 2010
     | 4,623 views

    Getting the best from life means being the person God wants you to be.

    HOW TO DO LIFE Getting the Best from Life James 1:1 * One of the largest sections in any bookstore today is the “self-help” section. In this section, you will discover titles like “how to become a millionaire”, ‘how to do woodworking”, or even ‘how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responding To Eternal Glory Part 3 Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on May 2, 2010
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     | 3,548 views

    Most of the people who knew Jesus personally are now dead, and a second generation of Christians has grown up. The gospel claims that Jesus is King of the world and is coming back soon to claim His domain. But the years pass, and still He does not come.

    Revelation 22:14-16 Purpose: To lift up the glory of Christ’s forgiveness. Aim: I want the listener to praise God for the privileges of salvation. INTRODUCTION: When John wrote the book of Revelation Jesus’ resurrection had happened about sixty-five years earlier. Most of the people who knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Acquire An Insatiable Appetite

    Contributed by Gene Escoe on May 4, 2010
     | 3,348 views

    This sermon is designed to deal with those content to be mediocre Christians/Lukewarm.

    INTRODUCTION: Play the scene from “Facing the Giants” “nobody wants to say ‘We’re Number 6’”. Though we might not say it publicly, many people are more than happy being “Number 6”. Many people are happy living in mediocrity. The last two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Transformed

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,772 views

    God wants to give us a complete “make over”... He has provided the means (Jesus’ blood) to remove the deformity of sin and He provides the tools (Bible study, prayer, fellowship) to fashion a new person.

    Be Transformed 07/09/06 AM Reading: Romans 12:1-2 Introduction In Romans 12:1-2, Paul makes the following plea regarding transforming our lives: “Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Holiness Is Our Message, Our Goal, Our Calling Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 27, 2014
     | 6,143 views

    This is holiness: to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength. This is holiness: to love your neighbor has yourself. This is holiness: to recognize our identity and our purpose, both wrapped up in the work of God.

    WAC2BL: Holiness Is Our Message, Our Goal, Our Calling Scripture Text: 1 Peter 2.9-17 (9-12) INTRODUCTION Last week we discovered that mission and purpose are characteristics of God’s design for His Church. We are not an aimless ship, wandering the seas of history, …blown about by ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Four Craftsmen

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 2, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,703 views

    Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the LORD of hosts (Zechariah 4:6).

    THE FOUR CRAFTSMEN. Zechariah 1:18-21. The four horns (Zechariah 1:18) in this vision represent the nations which have scattered Israel (Zechariah 1:19; Zechariah 1:21). Horns are also used in Ezekiel, Daniel, and Revelation. Animals use horns to thrust and to overpower. The four craftsmen ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Aim High By Bending Low

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,037 views

    When Jesus washed his disciple's feet he performed an act of the utmost humility. In doing so he set an example for us to follow.

    AIM HIGH BY BENDING LOW John 13:1-17 INTRODUCTION: John of all the gospels has the longest account of the Last Supper. We owe him for many of the details of what went on in that upper room. First of which is what we’ll be looking at today as we see a great act of humility performed by our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Freedom And Fruit Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 13, 2013
     | 4,140 views

    Christians are free, but we are not freed for self-indulgence, but for service.

    Galatians 5:1, 13-26 Freedom and Fruit INTRODUCTION There are specific times in our lives when we experience an expansive sense of freedom. One of the times that I specifically remember is when I received my drivers license. Suddenly I was free. I was no longer limited to walking or riding ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Parable Of The Diligent Servant

    Contributed by James Snyder on Jul 15, 2013
     | 10,923 views

    If I am going to be faithful to the Lord in my service, I must be adequately prepared and the preparation is my responsibility.

    Everybody in the world has been fascinated by the court case here in Florida. The whole world is focused upon this case anxiously awaiting the outcome. The attorneys on both sides have laid out their case for the jury to make a decision. You can be sure that the lawyers on both sides vigorously ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance