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  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    How God Evaluates Worship

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 28, 2021
     | 2,448 views

    This sermon compares and contrasts man's view of Sunday worship to God's view of Sunday worship.

    SERMON OUTLINE 1. OPENING ILLUSTRATION – Blended Families 2. THE CHURCH IS A BLENDED FAMILY - Jesus desired that the church be a blended family (ONE) - But it can lead to challenges in worship setting - As they all bring expectations of worship (music, communion, Bible version, etc.) 3. HOW ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God Always Has A Plan

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 3, 2018
     | 3,726 views

    The plans of God when followed always ends in glory, joy and honour

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: GOD ALWAYS HAS A PLAN Acts 23:1-11 King James Version (KJV) 23 And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day. 2 And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Plant In Faith, Harvest In Joy

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 11, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,231 views

    God will bring about incredible yields when we sow our lives in faith, trust, and hope. Putting all our trust in God promises blessings beyond imagination.

    Plant in Faith, Harvest in Joy Matthew 13:1-9 July 10, 2005 I want to tell you a story about Bill and Helen, two people now well into their eighties, who have a faith that is rock solid and which serves as an example for any who come to know them. About twenty years ago, Helen was scheduled for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Living Under The Shadow Of Satan's Throne

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 14, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,794 views

    The big Idea: Where you live impacts your life in very significant ways, but that doesn't mean it has to control your life.

    Living Under The Shadow of satan's Throne PPT 1 Series Title "Shadows" Shadows for this series simply means a sphere of influence. We can live under the shadow of our past, the shadow of the Most High, shadow of fear, the shadow of satan's throne, and all these things will create ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    How To Raise Happy Parents (And Be One Too) Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 29, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 3,404 views

    Being a responsible child (or adult) is a full-time job, a job that is much easier when we follow some relationship guidelines.

    Four Principles for Raising Happy Parents (These keys work for parents, too.) I. Be Understanding A. Parents feel responsible for you B. Pressure from others (comparison) brings frustration C. Rejection brings a mix of loneliness or pride D. Guilt often results from teaching/living an imperfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Your Feet Wet Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Feb 8, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,335 views

    God desires the kind of faith that is willing to step into a flooded river knowing He will make a way.

    Series: Joshua Text: Joshua 3:1-17 Title: “Getting Your Feet Wet” I. Let God be in the Lead (3-4) • As the children of Israel stood on the cusp of possessing the land of promise God simply told them to follow Him. o The Ark of the Covenant was the presence of God among them. o If they were to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cities Of Refuge

    Contributed by John Gerald on Aug 27, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,926 views

    Christ is our refuge!

    Cities of Refuge Rev. John W. Gerald 8/29/04 I. The Law of the Cities of Refuge Numbers 35:25 And the congregation shall deliver the slayer out of the hand of the revenger of blood, and the congregation shall restore him to the city of his refuge, whither he was fled: and he shall abide in it ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus The Priest Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 226 ratings
     | 50,760 views

    Jesus has bridged the gap between us and God and has made a way for us to come before God and worship Him

    Jesus The Priest: “Portraits of Christ” series: Hebrews 4:14-16 Jan. 26/27, 2002 – Steve Simala Grant Intro: I know we have heard a lot already this morning, and experienced a wide range of emotions. We heard from Matt, one of our pastors and friends, who has felt God leading him to resign ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reducing The Ark Of God To A Good Luck Charm

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 1, 2021
     | 2,906 views

    In the early part of the time when Samuel was a Judge of Israel the people were still far from God. In a brazen act of foolishness some men charged into the Holy of Holies and and ran off with the Ark hoping it could help them defeat the enemy. It did not.

    Where Did He Go? Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Job 19:25-27 “I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end He will stand on the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; I myself will see Him with my own eyes - I, and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Arrest Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,466 views

    This is a Maundy Thursday Sermon, part of a series calls Words of Lent and deals with the arrest!

    When we think of a big arrest today, what do we think of?... “Bad boys, bad boys, what you gonna do when they come for you?” (Theme from “Cops”) We think of S.W.A.T. Teams and people fleeing the scene in high speed chases. We think of cops breaking in doors and storm troopers rappelling in through ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    All The Fullness Of God

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 21, 2022
     | 1,247 views

    A sermon for Christ the King Sunday, Year C

    November 20, 2022 Christ the King Sunday, Year C Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43 All the Fullness of God Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “For in him all the fullness of God was ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Where Is Your Confidence?

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Feb 15, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,001 views

    Today’s world tells you to have self-confidence so what is wrong with that? Find out!

    Confidence - Trust or faith in a person or thing Here’s what the world is trying to get you to believe. And some of us are buying into it. · Confidence builds life. · You can have whatever you want with self-confidence. You’ll go just as far in life as your self-confidence will allow. To a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship Experience

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Apr 21, 2013
     | 4,759 views

    A sermon that uses a variety of passages to identify how God evaluates our Sunday worship.

    How many of you are currently part of a blended family or have ever been part of a blended family? Blended family meaning that there are kids living under the same household who basically were part of a previous marriage or a previous relationship. Debbie and I are part of a blended family. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Having Courage To Advance The Gospel

    Contributed by John Stensrud on Jun 3, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,443 views

    An expository message

    Philippians 1:19-30 (RSV) 1:19 Yes, & I shall rejoice. For I know that through your prayers & the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, 1:20 as it is my eager expectation & hope that I shall not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kids In Worship...really?

    Contributed by Sarah Keith on Oct 10, 2009
     | 3,401 views

    Worship must be included among the basic disciplines of childhood in order to help them understand the honor and respect that is due our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.

    Can you imagine never teaching children the alphabet, and then expecting them to read as adults? Or expecting to have emotionally healthy children, but never giving them hugs or expressing your love to them? If these basic things are so important, then isn’t it equally important to teach children ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church