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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Four Styles Of Leadership

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,084 views

    Four Styles of Leadership

    Four Leadership Styles DIRECTOR - The authoritarian leader wants everyone to know that he is in complete charge of his operations. He has a deep need to be in control of his people and their activities. He prefers people who are dependent and who do not question his authority. He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Striving, Living, Thriving, Giving Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Sep 7, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,994 views

    Our vision (Striving to see the Living Christ in a thriving church of giving people) did not originate with us, but with God.

    Striving, Living, Thriving, Giving Hosea 14 Pastor Jim Luthy At the top of our invitation cards, on our information brochure, and on our web site, you will find a vision statement for our church: Striving to see the Living Christ in a thriving church of giving people. Striving. Living. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Declaring God's Worth

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 13, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 12,791 views

    This sermon deals with "Worship" The way that we declare God’s worth !

    Declaring God’s Worth Psa 18:3 A little boy pulls on the preacher’s hand to get his attention. Then says, “I’m going to give you money when I grow up.” The preacher says, “Thank you very much but why do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anything Less Would Be Uncivilized Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,859 views

    Mary’s worship gave her very best to Jesus.

    Right Guard Deodorant advertising campaign featured sports legends such as Brett Favre, Emmitt Smith, Charles Barkley, Scottie Pippen and Hulk Hogan: Anything less would be uncivilized. While he was in Bethany, reclining at the table in the home of a man known as Simon the Leper, a woman came with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Path To Worship

    Contributed by Don Jones on Apr 26, 2006
    based on 64 ratings
     | 15,796 views

    A service designed to refocus the church on worshipping the Lord.

    Worship Service 4-30-2006 West Glendale Baptist Church Pastor Don Jones Today’s service is going to be different. It has been specifically designed to teach and lead you in worship. The message has been integrated with the music and all that you need will be provided on the screens in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving It All, Giving It Well

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,961 views

    Fifth sermon in the summer 2006 Series, “Being God’s People by Serving, Obeying, and Giving.”

    It is good to be back with you after another week of vacation and thanks for your prayers for my mom during her surgery this past week. Her doctor expressed satisfaction Friday afternoon with her surgery and recovery so far. Thanks also for your prayers on behalf of my uncle’s family as they give ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Place To Recover Series

    Contributed by John Browning on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,882 views

    Our church needs to be a place where broken people can recover.

    Today’s message is about recovery from brokenness. This has been a strength of MCC and I hope it always is. Jesus loves and heals broken hearted people. Let’s be a church that He can use in this process. Our passage for today is Luke 15(11-24). (Read Passage) Being lost or losing something is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • DAN SANTIAGO avatar

    God's Expectation From The Church

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 7, 2006
    based on 109 ratings
     | 30,710 views

    Church should understand God’s expectation from her.

    “GOD’S EXPECTATIONS FROM THE CHURCH” Acts 2:36-47 I was watching the Olympic events and very pleased on the performance of some the U.S. athletes. One of the coaches was asked about his opinion on expectations set by the Americans, and he responded by saying, “I am not worried by expectations set ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can The Community Depend On Shipps Baptist Church?

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Jun 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,142 views

    If we were to close our church doors today, would the community even know we were gone?

    Can the Community Depend on Shipps Baptist? Jonah 1:4-6 Not too long ago, I read a statement I have not been able to get off my mind ever since. You may recall it and then again maybe it didn’t sink in to your mind. Here’s the statement: If Shipps Baptist Church were to close its doors tonight, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Design And Function Of The Church

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,596 views

    Examines the purpose of the church and believer’s individual responsibility.

    THE DESIGN AND FUNCTION OF THE CHURCH - Matthew 16:13-20 In preparation for this message, I did a study and found that the first time the word “church” is used in the Bible is in the passage we just read. Matthew 16:18 is the first verse in the Bible where we find the word “church” used. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Thanks

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 25, 2007
     | 6,196 views

    Thanks giving is a great holiday however, Christians should be giving thanks every day.

    Give Thanks Folks, I don’t know about you but, it hit me that another year has flashed by. It seems like it was not that long ago that we were preparing for and celebrating Christmas. And it seems like only a few days ago I was complaining that the stores were putting up Christmas decorations ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    A Life Of Praise

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 16, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,773 views

    This is a newsletter devotional that I wrote for our church

    A Life of Praise Psalm 103:1-6 Introduction There is a relatively new group in Christian music named Casting Crowns and one of their more popular songs is called Life of Praise. Here is the chorus For you are awesome, God of the Nations, lion of Judah, Rock of the ages, Alpha, Omega. You’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Celebration Worship Series

    Contributed by Scott Jordan on May 19, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,872 views

    Part one of a series on worship

    Celebration Worship The Power of Praise Acts 3:1-10 I. One Example of Celebration Worship. A. The Lame Man’s Handicap. 1Peter and John went to the Temple one afternoon to take part in the three o’clock prayer service. 2As they approached the Temple, a man lame from birth was being carried in. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Real, Old-Fashioned Church Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 11,265 views

    Paul says four things need to be present for the building up of the church. The two we generally ignore are the ones where we listen to God directly.

    Real, Old-Fashioned Church: Becoming A Festival pt. 5 March 1/2, 2003 1 Corinthians 14:26-33 Intro: We have spent the past four weeks talking about worship, and about our vision for worship depicted by the idea of a festival. I¡¦ve been excited to see the Spirit of God moving in our midst, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Entering In

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 7,558 views

    How does one properly enter into the presence of almighty God?

    This is the transcript of the ACTUAL radio conversation of a US naval ship with Canadian authorities off the coast of Newfoundland. Canadians: Please divert your course 15 degrees the South to avoid a collision. Americans: Recommend you divert your course 15 degrees the North to avoid a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal