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How Broad Is The Kingdom Of God: Series Introduction Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

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How should we worship? Nine Biblical characters debate what worship should look like. This was an intro to a series based on Gary Thomas’ "Sacred Pathways" and Richard Foster’s "Streams of Living Water"

How Broad Is The Kingdom Of God: Series Introduction various Scriptures Jan 8, 2006 Intro: • “Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” Luke 2:19 • “David, wearing a linen ephod, danced before the LORD with all his might.” 2 Sam 6:14 • “Ahab went to meet Elijah. When ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God See?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 7, 2005

based on 24 ratings

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A sermon that discusses why most churches are failing in their walk with the Lord. We tend to walk about with a spirit of timidity rather than a spirit of boldness.

Back in the first part of the last century, Cumberland College of Kentucky was playing football with a rival, and they were absolutely outclassed. They were losing miserably and the opposing team was bigger, stronger, and more intimidating than they were. One of their players fumbled the ball, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: *other

Who Is Jesus

Contributed by Jeff Ruth on May 25, 2003

based on 70 ratings

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We need to get our minds off of sharing gossip, recipes, and social sagas and get them on sharing Jesus.

WHO IS JESUS One of the saddest things happening in this country today has to do with churches. Today church houses are more of a social club than a place where God’s people gather together to repent, fellowship, praise, and worship Him. You hear people all of the time talking about what’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Transforming The Present Future

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 13, 2004

based on 36 ratings

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5th in series of 6 on the 237 church. Based on Acts 2:47. The Internally Strong - Externally Focused Church

Transforming the Present Future Acts 2:43-47 47 They praised God and were liked by all the people. Every day the Lord added those who were being saved to the group of believers. Last Spring I read a book by Reggie McNeal called "The Present Future". The title caught my eye. As I read the book ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking In Three Direstions

Contributed by John Beach on Aug 30, 2005

based on 7 ratings

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As a Christian serving and following the Lord, where do you see yourself 5 years from now? Still serving?

“LOOKING IN THREE DIRECTIONS” (I Thes.1:1-10) 7/15/2005 The background to this church and its beginning is found in Acts 17. Paul was humanly responsible for starting this church…and he only remained there for less than a month. But the church with its new converts took off at record speed…and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Up: A Challenge To Become A Maturing Church

Contributed by Don Jaques on Oct 20, 2005

based on 24 ratings

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Making a few comparisons between an immature church and a maturing church, and see where we think we fit in.

INTRODUCTION: In just a few days, Christ the King Oak Harbor will turn five. To those who have been here since the beginning, that may seem amazing. It seems hard for me to believe that in just a few months I’ll celebrate my fourth anniversary as pastor here. Birthdays give us a chance to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"V" Is For "Church"

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 19, 2003

based on 5 ratings

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This shows what the church should be.

"V" is for "Church" (The idea for this sermon came from an e-mail I received.) 1. In the Bible, the church is characterized with several Vs. First, the church is visible. We read letters in the Bible written to people belonging to churches in certain cities. These are real people who make the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian Church

The Temple Incident

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2003

based on 20 ratings

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Jesus actions in the temple demonstrate that we have a responsibility to reach out and not just to make things comfortable for ourselves.

The story we read today is an interesting one. It’s one that doesn’t really fit with the picture of Jesus that we usually think about. How does a loving Jesus, who goes around teaching good morals, fit with this violent figure who disrupts a market place, stops temple worship and causes chaos. If ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-25

Denomination: Holiness

Living The Legacy

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 15, 2006

based on 16 ratings

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Shared on commitment Sunday of a capital campaign challenging the church to rise up and leave a legacy.

Living the Legacy, Making Disciples October 29, 2006 Joshua 24:1-24 Intro: When Ohio State played for the NCAA Championship in 2003, coach Jim Tressel wanted to encourage his players to step up to another level. In his pre-game speech he asked a powerful question: “What do you want to be ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

God's Mission And Vision

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 14, 2008

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God’s Mission is twofold: "To seek and to save the lost and make disciples of all people groups."

God’s Mission & Vision for the WVCC 2008 Numbers 13 There are many indicators that this will be a year of growth and outreach for the Willow Vale Community Church. Many of you are involved in prayer triplets that will meet ten times between December 16th to March 23; a hundred days of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-26

Denomination: Free Methodist

Why Do We Worship Each Week? Series

Contributed by Brent Baker on Sep 20, 2005

based on 29 ratings

| 9,360 views

If we love God then we will want to worship Him!

Why Do We Do What We Do? Why Do We Worship God Each Week? Psalms 100 1-5 & John 4:19-24 This week in our Why do We Do What We Do series, we are talking about Why do we spend time worshipping God each week? I shared that title with someone this week and they said to me well the answer to that one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

These Things We Have

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

based on 1 rating

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Examines the way the Lord has blessed our church.

THESE THINGS WE HAVE This morning I would like to draw on just part of one verse as the primary text for my message. > Matthew 16:18 …I will build My church, and the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it. We have in this verse, a picture: a picture of 2 kingdoms. There is the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Our Beliefs, Our Convictions As Christians, And As Nazarenes Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 16, 2002

based on 53 ratings

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A sermon in a series on the Core Values of the Church of the Nazarene. It a sermon that reminds people that what we believe is important, and we need to know what it is we stand for.

Our Beliefs, Our Convictions as Christians and as Nazarenes Pastor Glenn Newton 3-5-00 Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers. 1 Timothy 4:16 2 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:16, 2 Timothy 4:3

Denomination: Nazarene

Is God Pleased With Your Worship

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Nov 16, 2006

based on 26 ratings

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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

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Missional Minded Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Apr 16, 2007

based on 15 ratings

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What is the missional church? How does a church transition to being missional? What do missional Christians look like and act like?

Last week we started a new series called an elemental church. We looked at God’s dream for a church and talked a little about the dreams that we have for our community. In the past few years, the word missional has picked up some steam and become somewhat of a buzz word among pastors and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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