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  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Deacon Ordination

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 22, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,335 views

    Service to ordain 4 Deacons to the Ministry

    Deacon Ordination Service Introduction Today, we have gathered to honor our Deacon candidates and to officially set them aside for the work of the ministry that they are called into. It is my pleasure to present to you Bo Doss, Chris Davis, Billy Wesson, and Mickie Conway for the office of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Some Things Will Never Change

    Contributed by David Parks on Feb 25, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,968 views

    We are experiencing change at a dissying rate, bBut some things will never change.

    SOME THINGS WILL NEVER CHANGE TEXT: Romans 6:23 1. Never in the history of the world has change been thrust upon humankind at such a dizzying pace. 2. Recently a resident passed away at the Church of Christ Care center at the age of 102, she was born into a world of horse drawn carriages, out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Thanksgiving Feast

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,208 views

    ***Did you know that Thanksgiving may be the most Biblical of all holidays?

    The Thanksgiving Feast 1 Thessalonians 5:18 INTRODUCTION: The first American Thanksgiving didn’t occur in 1621 when a group of Pilgrims shared a feast with a group of friendly Indians. The first recorded thanksgiving took place in Virginia more than 11 years earlier, and it wasn’t a feast. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Matter Of Perspective

    Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 7, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,046 views

    Jesus commands us to be witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth. We must have the perspective to focus on that task and not what the church can do for me

    A Matter of Perspective April 10, 2005 Today we are going to look at one of the key functions or purposes of the church and how Countryside is working to fulfill that purpose. To get started, I need five volunteers. Join hands and make a circle. (They will face forward) Notice how, naturally ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Churchology 101-The Basics

    Contributed by Steven Boyns on Feb 4, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,934 views

    Churchology 101 is the name chosen for a series of messages we will be studying for the next few weeks. These series of messages are not designed to deal with the intra-workings of the church, nor are they designed to discuss deep theology or deep doctri

    Churchology 101 is the name chosen for a series of messages we will be studying for the next few weeks. These series of messages are not designed to deal with the intra-workings of the church, nor are they designed to discuss deep theology or deep doctrinal issues at it relates to the church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Processing Of Truth

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 5, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,012 views

    This is a message that shows how the Word of God must be processed to cause one to be a doer of the Word and not just a hearer only.

    PROCESSING TRUTH: OR THE WAY THAT THE HEAD, HEART, AND THE HANDS ARE USED IN PRACITCAL CHRISTIANITY. Text: James 1:18-27 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: I am going to consider the total man when I consider the way that Truth is processed. I will show you how the head, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keeping The Lines Of Communication Open Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 21, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 8,168 views

    A compilation of verses from Proverbs addressing the importance of communication in the home.

    KEEPING THE LINES OF COMMUNICATION OPEN The story is told of a couple who lived in upstate New York, who decided to move to Florida to get away from the cold weather. The husband left a bit early and drove down with their stuff while the wife was finishing up things in New York. When he arrived ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Essentials Of The Church- Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 27, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,645 views

    In 1 Corinthians 2, Paul is clear that we’re not to be over-awed by the world and the physical, but to focus on Christ.

    Essential of the Church- 1 Cor. 2 Townships December 12, 2004 The Corinthian church was an unusual church, yet not so much different, in many ways, from a church of this century might be. It had grown up in an environment of deep questing for excellence. People sought to know, to understand, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thorn In The Flesh

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 8, 2005
    based on 73 ratings
     | 18,327 views

    Some people become defined by their hardships while others rise above their pain. We may suffer broken relationships, broken promises, broken expectations, but we don’t have to become broken people. Pain is inevitable--misery is optional.

    No one knows for certain about the nature of Paul’s thorn, and there has been extensive speculation about the nature of his affliction. Explanations range from persistent temptation, dogged persecution, chronic malaria, migraine headaches, epilepsy, or a speech disorder. Because Paul dictated his ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Chris Powell avatar

    Narnia: The Coming Of Father Christmas Series

    Contributed by Chris Powell on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,662 views

    This is the third sermon in the series, and the sermon focuses on the gifts that are given by Father Christmas in the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. The sermon explores spiritual gifts.

    The Coming of Father Christmas 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 I. Introduction [Sleigh bells should be ringing in the distance as the pastor steps to the pulpit.] What is that noise? Perhaps sleigh bells? You step out in order to investigate. You are amazed when you look up and see a large man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pursue The Gift Given To All People Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,100 views

    How do we move from the laundry list of today’s "Letter to Santa" to the recognition of the greatness of God’s grace

    There is a bit of confusion over what is and isn’t common knowledge. “A survey of 7,000 people, conducted by the sponsorship Research International in six countries found that the Shell Oil logo, the Mercedes badge and the five Olympic rings were recognized far more widely than the Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Concerning Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,982 views

    Bible doctrines

    Intro: as a Pentecostal church we believe and teach in the working of the Holy Spirit. In our individual lives and within the framework of the church. I Corinthians chapter 12 gives us 9 particular ways in which the Spirit moves in the lives of believers. Over the next few weeks, I would like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kevin Litchfield avatar

    The Power Of A Mom

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,644 views

    This is a sermon geared for Mother’s Day

    The Power of a Mom A story is told of a small picture perfect community nestled on a beautiful lake. This lake was fed by a small brook on the side of a mountain. For years the townspeople paid a man a small wage to tend to the brook. -To watch over it and to clean it out. For many years the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Please God

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 12, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,785 views

    God finds pleasure in the company of certain people. Who are they?

    HOW TO PLEASE GOD A. FEAR THE LORD & B. HOPE IN THE LORD Psalm 147:11 The LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love. It is an impressive thought that God should, not only be at peace with some people, but He even finds pleasure in their company! Who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Developing A Heart After God

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 16, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
     | 18,288 views

    going after God

    Intro: in 20 years of pasturing I have made many trips to the hospital for people having open heart surgery, but only once did I have someone who was having a heart transplant. This is an amazing thought, you have a heart that is so diseased that you are going to die, and you receive a brand new ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God