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  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    How Important Is Worship?

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 1, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,602 views

    This is a modern day parable about the importance of worship.

    Introduction: One sunny Sunday morning, much like today, Henry Jones woke up with his wife standing over him, shaking him, and saying, “You have to get up, we have to get ready for church.” Henry responded by saying, “I don’t want to go to church today, “I want to stay in bed.” His wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Part Do I Play In The Church? Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,435 views

    Part 1 of series, "Who Runs the Church". Examines the part members play in the life & ministry of the church.

    WHO RUNS THE CHURCH? Part 1: What Part Do I Play In The Church? It was 6 years ago this week, that Gladys, Drew and I moved back here to Enterprise to start what is now known as “River of Life Church.” When we moved back, it was with a little bit of fear and apprehension, but it was primarily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living With Strength And Courage Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on May 30, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,700 views

    The first of three sermons addressing the need for the church to go into the city, and bring spiritual victory to lives.

    (Began sermon with a background on the life of Joshua. . .modeled after the old TV series, "This is Your Life") JOSHUA – THIS IS YOUR LIFE A favorite Bible character of mine. The story picks up in Exodus 24:9 (read through verse 18). Joshua was with Moses as they descended the mountain and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Making A Foundation Of Prayer

    Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,607 views

    The necessity of prayer

    Moving ahead on a foundation of prayer Moving Ahead Together, Part 6 October 10, 2004 NIV Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Learning To Bow

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 21, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,181 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 State Of The Church 2005

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,974 views

    In this message discover 7 characteristics of healthy churches.

    The State of the Church 2005 (part2) You can also find this sermon at www.praiseag.org - visit "The Path" sermon finder and click on "New Testament Sermons." INTRODUCTION: On New Year’s Eve, 2004 moved forever into the history books and 2005 opened with the days as blank pages to be written; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Church With A Heart Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 9, 2004
    based on 110 ratings
     | 15,091 views

    We want to be a church with a heart - which has a heart for HUMANS, a heart for HELPING, and a heart for HEAVEN. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    The Church With A Heart Acts 9:32-43 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChurchWithAHeart.html Aren’t you glad you’re in church today? Church doesn’t have to be a drudgery, around here it is fun and worthwhile and something we look forward to and miss when we’re not there...because this is a church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 6 Of 8 - Fellowship And Church Series

    Contributed by Brad Lewis on Oct 24, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 5,966 views

    Think ’fellowshipping’ is just Christian socializing? Think again!

    Church 101: A Beginners Guide To Church Part 6 - Fellowship and Church Acts 2:42-47 “42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Knowing Who You Are 1 Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Oct 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 23,539 views

    Part 3 of 6 of the series, "Who Am I"

    Title: Who Am I – 3 “Knowing Who You Are” Text I Peter 2:9 It is essential for every believer to understand and know who they are in Christ. So far, in this series, we have determined that the only person who determines who we are is us. Your financial situation does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Worship Series

    Contributed by Clifton Mckinley on Aug 3, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,051 views

    Second message in a series on church health stressing the importance and attributes of worship

    Getting W.E.L.L. Worship Part 2 of 5 Intro The ability to worship is one of the distinguishing marks of humans compared to animals. A dog doesn’t sit in his backyard and lift his paws to the Lord and bark out his praises. Yes, he barks sometimes, but I guarantee he is not contemplating the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Church's Foundation

    Contributed by David Marks on Oct 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,247 views

    The origin of the word Church can be found in the Greek word ecclesia which means “those called out.” So the church is made up of those who have been called out of sin into righteousness (I Peter 2:9). The word Church can refer to individual congregation

    What does God desire for the Church in the year 2005? In order for us to answer this question we need to look at what the Church is and how the Church was started. The origin of the word Church can be found in the Greek word ecclesia which means “those called out.” So the church is made up of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What's A Body Good For?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001
    based on 33 ratings
     | 2,742 views

    A message concerning how the church can have an impact for Christ in an area.

    What’s a Body Good For? Various Scriptures (May 27, 2001) Introduction We’ve all heard the phrase, “good for nothing.” Some of us have been called that. It is never a compliment, is it? It hurts to be called that, especially by those we care about. Too often the church, the Body of Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Of Streams And Pathways Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
     | 3,079 views

    A call to unity amidst the great diversity that makes up our churches.

    Of Streams And Pathways Series: How Broad Is The Kingdom Of God Jan 15, 2006 Intro: Last Sunday I introduced you to nine different “Sacred Pathways” – nine different ways that different people worship, experience, and respond to God. We linked them to nine different examples from Scripture: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Lentz avatar

    A Culture Of Acceptance Series

    Contributed by Bob Lentz on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,703 views

    Helping the church to make up her mind to reach those who are not yet already convinced about the gospel.

    A Culture of Acceptance 12-3-06 New Series: Creating a New Culture… in the Church 1 Cor. 3:6-7 I am indebted to John Burke’s book, “No Perfect People Allowed” for many of the basic ideas expressed in this series. It’s a great read! Intro. Have you ever noticed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    Sleeping In Church Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,415 views

    This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

    There’s no getting around the fact that today’s text contains a part that strikes us as humorous, and the fact of the matter is that sometimes, we can do some funny things in church. A preacher was completing a temperance sermon: with great expression he said, “If I had all the beer in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free