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Fellowship: Formed For God's Family Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 7, 2004

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Levels of Fellowship: 1. Membership: Choosing to belong. 2. Friendship: Learning to share. 3. Partnership: Doing my part. 4. Kinship: Loving believers as family.

(Note: The outline of this sermon and some of the content have been adapted from Rick Warren’s material on 40 Days of Purpose.) I often think of the stories my grandma told about the Depression era when people would pool their soup beans and eat at each other’s homes. Times were hard, but there ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-12

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Sure You Are Ready To See God

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 19, 2007

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This is the last of this series Part 4 I hope that you will be able to see how easy it is to become reckless in our Worship habits

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:11-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Standing Tall 'mdist The Siren Call

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 4, 2007

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You become what you worhsip...

Long Branch Baptist Church Halfway, Virginia; est. 1786 Sunday, November 12, 2006 Enter to Worship Prelude David Witt Meditation Ps 127:1, 128:1-2, 5-6 Invocation *Opening Hymn #492 “I Know Not What the Future Hath” Welcome & Announcements Morning Prayer [See Insert] *Hymn #373 “Take my ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Unity-Centered Life Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 28, 2010

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The best advertisement is a witness of oneness to the world.

The Unity-Centered Life John 17:20-23 Rev. Brian Bill 3/28/10 I get a kick out of amusing road signs. Here are some that I came across recently. * One yellow caution sign shows a curve ahead with a bunch of other squiggly lines going in all sorts of directions. The words underneath read, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Worship?

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Jul 29, 2003

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Contemporary treatment of Herod’s tragic death. Video clip suggestion, relevant illustrations, practical points of application.

"What do you worship?" Acts 12:20-25 By Pastor Bob Hunter Suggested Video Clip: "What do you worship?" Available at www.willowvideo.com Introduction: As we continue our series in Acts, I want to call your attention to rather peculiar death of King Herod the Agrippa. Now, I’m warning you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25, Exodus 20:3

Denomination: Holiness

Part 4 Of 8 - Baptism And Church Series

Contributed by Brad Lewis on Oct 24, 2002

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Discover why it is important for the believer to be baptized in water and what it all means.

Church 101: A Beginners Guide to Church Part 4 - Baptism and Church Romans 6:4 (MES) - “When we went under the water, we left the old country of sin behind; when we came up out of the water, we entered into the new country of grace—a new life in a new land!” SOME BASIC VIEWS OF BAPTISM This is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4, Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Essence Of Worship Series

Contributed by Kermit Reaves on Aug 1, 2007

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First, the worship services were boring; second, the sermons were irrelevant. Now, I do recognize that it’s quite possible for a pastor to make the greatest story ever told - the most gripping and significant message ever proclaimed - seem dull and routin

THE ESSENCE OF WORSHIP Mark 14:3-9 Back in my hometown of Chicago I have a friend by the name of Pastor Flozell Porter the pastor of the Burnside Missionary Baptist Church now we would sit and talk about different topics the music ministry,outreach ministry etc.but Pastor Porter had a great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

You Were Planned For God's Pleasure

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 28, 2002

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The first purpose of our lives is to worship God.

Note: This topic and some of the ideas come from Rick Warren’s "40 Days of Purpose" campaign. This morning, we continue our series of messages on "The Purpose Driven Life". Last week, we saw that God does have a purpose for each of our lives. We are not the random results of an evolutionary ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Your Talents (Ministry) Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 28, 2004

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This early church was so powerful. . .one reason was that they had discovered that each person had gifts, and they used them to MEET NEEDS! The question is, "How can I find MY gifts for ministry?" *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Acts 2:41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them. 42 ¶ And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Holiness

Why Go To Church?

Contributed by David Trexler on Mar 1, 2008

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For God so love the world that He gave His only Son, so that whoever believes in Him will not perish

Sermon for John 3:1-17 February 17th 2008 As I’ve mentioned over and over Lent is a time of struggle, a time of spiritual growth. Well I’m not sure if I grew this week, but most of the week I sure did struggle. I struggled with why are we here? Not so much in the existential sense—you know why ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

True Worship And Its Benefits

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 24, 2002

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True Worship and Its Benefits(Isa 58:1-12)Recognize: Rebellion, Repentance, Reverence, Relationship building, Responsibilities, Resources, Results

True Worship and Its Benefits (Isa 58:1-12) This morning you will learn how to engage in true worship and experience its maximum benefits. In the first twelve verses in Isaiah 58 we are taught how to: Recognize: Rebellion, Repentance, Reverence, Relationship building, Responsibilities, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Connecting People Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 15, 2006

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Rescasting the vision of the church - Honoring God by connecting people, growing believers and sharing hope.

Seeing the BIG Picture October 8, 2006 CONNECTING People Video: Passion of the Christ – Garden of Gethsemane Trans: What a powerful scene! You might be asking what this clip has to do w/ the mission and vision of our church – EVERYTHING! Note: Jesus has invested (3) years of His life into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Come Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jul 1, 2005

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A big question is “What in the world is God doing?” Making a case for the Church.

About 20 years ago, I was finishing a graduate degree. An organization in Orlando wanted me to come and work for them. Lots of perks. A new car – a demo – every six months. Some free medical care. Lots of travel. Close to my mom and dad. But I read a verse that said that Jesus loved the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

I Give Up! Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 13, 2001

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The purpose of discipleship is to turn us from being served to server.

I want to begin this morning by briefly reviewing where we have been in this series "The Five Purposes of The Church. " We have already examined three purposes - worship, outreach, and fellowship. Today we are going to look at the purpose of discipleship and next week conclude with service or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Church Of God

"Waht It Means To Be Church"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 2, 2007

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The meaning of relationship and community within the church.

Acts 2:42-47 “What It Means to be Church” by: Rev. Ken Sauer Grace United MEthodist Church, 9833 Hixson Pike, Soddy Daisy, TN www.gbgm-umc.org/grace-sdtn Have you ever felt lonely, even when you are surrounded by a large crowd of people? Have you ever moved to a new town or headed off to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: United Methodist

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