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  • Chris Talton avatar

    He Is God, And He Is Good

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Apr 23, 2004
    based on 118 ratings
     | 23,483 views

    This sermon deals with worship. Our worship flows from our understanding of who God is and what He has done.

    April 18, 2004 Psalm 100 “He is God, and He is good” INTRODUCTION I saw an article this week on the internet listing some details about President Bush’s tax return. (How would you like it if the details of your tax return were made available for everyone to see!) It showed his income, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing A Passion For Honoring God Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 17, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,922 views

    First in a series of messages focusing on the five purposes of the church (a la’ Rick Warren!). This message deals with worship.

    Developing a Passion for Honoring God Various Scriptures January 16, 2005 Introduction We are starting a series about developing a passion for the things of God. We will be spending the next several weeks discussing this, and then we will be looking at the passion of Jesus during the Lenten ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    The Privileges Of Being A Child Of God

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 21, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,155 views

    We need to act like we are children of the King

    The privileges of being a child of God Written anonymously on the walls of a medieval castle were the following words: You call me Master and obey me not. You call me Light and See me not. You call me the Way and Walk me not. You call me Life and Desire me not. You call me Wise and Follow me not. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • David Moore avatar

    How God Turns Mountains Into Mole Hills

    Contributed by David Moore on Jun 27, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,169 views

    This sermon shows how the Lord remembered Israel, and encouraged them through Zechariah to complete the monumental work He had given them to do.

    How God Turns Mountains Into Mole Hills Text: Zechariah 4:1-10 Introduction: The book of Zechariah has been called the Apocalypse of the Old Testament. The prophet was a contemporary with Haggai, who, you will recall from our previous study, ministered to the remnant who had returned from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace V. Shalom Series

    Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Feb 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,425 views

    Compare the human “absence of conflict” definition with the essence of the peace Christ has given those who love and obey him.

    Scripture: John 14:25-27 "I have said these things to you while I am still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Is God Pleased With Your Worship

    Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 21,910 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    When God Lends A Hand Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 7, 2001
    based on 209 ratings
     | 17,858 views

    This is the first sermon in the series, "Becoming A Contagious Congregation, A Study of the Church at Antioch".

    Notice Acts 11:21 from our scripture reading - "And THE HAND OF THE LORD WAS WITH THEM and a great number believed, and turned to the Lord." The church at Antioch was a CONTAGIOUS CONGREGATION. The fact that "a great number believed, and turned to the Lord", gets our attention. I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Parks avatar

    God's Pattern For The Church Thessalonica

    Contributed by David Parks on Jun 2, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,850 views

    We look at our society and see great confusion about the nature of the church. Is it a worshiping society of people who come together once a week for cold formal pomp and circumstance. . . . Or, is it a place we come for a wild tumultuous emotional rele

    God’s Pattern for the Local Church: Thessalonica TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 1:3-8 INTRODUCTION: 1. If you read the paper or watch Television you know that we live in a time of great moral, ethical, political and religious confusion. 2. For example, our nation is now struggling with the question of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Day God Filled The House

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 13,773 views

    We often give lip-service to the presence of God in our church services, but tend to recognize and focus on everything except God. If God is to fill the house of worship with His presence, He must be the supreme focus of all we do there.

    The Day God Filled The House Text: II Chron.5: 13 & 14 Intro: Our text gives us the exciting account of the dedication of Solomon’s temple. This temple was the fulfillment of a promise made by God to King David. David had desired to build a permanent dwelling place for the ark of God, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Constitution Of The Church Of The Living God Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,055 views

    THEME OF 1 TIMOTHY: THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD MUST BE STRUCTURED AROUND APPROPRIATE STANDARDS FOR CONDUCT AND THE COMMON CONFESSION OF UNION WITH CHRIST

    BIG IDEA: THEME OF 1 TIMOTHY: THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD MUST BE STRUCTURED AROUND APPROPRIATE STANDARDS FOR CONDUCT AND THE COMMON CONFESSION OF UNION WITH CHRIST INTRODUCTION: Importance of Structure in the Local Church -- not just do whatever you please, however you want; There are standards ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Allen Patterson avatar

    God Desires Our Worship Series

    Contributed by Allen Patterson on Mar 17, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,971 views

    How to keep our hearts right where God wants them and explore the fact that God also desires our worship.

    Last week we talked about how God desires our hearts – hearts that are redeemed, restored, and renewed. He desires them because He created them (us) for a relationship with Him – a living God. Today we are going to talk about how to keep our hearts right where God wants them and explore the fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David DeWitt avatar

    When God's Spirit Moves Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 26,940 views

    This is the begining of a lay ministry series.

    When God’s Spirit Moves In 1 Corinthians 3:1-3 October 28, 2007 Morning Service This message is based in part on John Maxwell’s message Let God’s Spirit Move In Introduction I tell you of a true story of a soldier who was in Pearl Harbor. On the night before they were attacked by the Japanese ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    Ananias – Given Great Privilege Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 23, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,051 views

    Ananias was not a famous, well-known believer. He is not mentioned in Scripture outside of this event. Yet, Ananias was given such great privilege from the Lord. Why?

    Ananias – Given Great Privilege Acts 9:10-18, 22:12-16 Introduction: 1. When considering the book of Acts, if I were to ask you to fill in the blank, and I said, “Ananias and _____________.” What would you say? Would you say, “Sapphira?” 2. Did you know that there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    A Son Is Given To Bring Us Light

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 26, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,622 views

    Christ was given names many years before he came as a man

    Our greatest need at Christmas: If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent us an educator. If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent us a scientist. If our greatest need had been money, God would have sent us an economist. If our greatest need had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • David Richardson avatar

    His Good Grace, Freely Given…

    Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 5, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,378 views

    Jesus came to this earth to accomplish one thing: to grant eternal life to all that believe in Him.

    Title: His Good Grace, Freely Given… Scripture: Romans 3:20-24 20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin. 21 But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel