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  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    When Is Sacrifice Is Hot Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009
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     | 4,515 views

    When the sacrifice is hot it has the right form, it will have the right balance, and it will be the right amount.

    Deuteronomy 33: 18-19 When the Sacrifice is Hot When the sacrifice is hot it has the right form, it will have the right balance, and it will be right amount. If there is a challenge to the meaning of true religious faith, it is found in the weakness of people of our era to demonstrate righteous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Checking Your Heart - Examining Your Deeds The Great Commission Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 8, 2011
     | 7,712 views

    The Great Commission involves doing. The church cannot think that it can be a spiritual stronghold in a lost world without putting its faith to work.

    July 10, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Revelation 3:14-22 Subject: The Church – Part 1 of the Great Commission Series Title: Checking Your Heart – Examining Your Deeds I am beginning this morning a series on the Great Commission. You all know what the Great Commission is right? It’s Jesus command ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah's House Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,713 views

    God's house should be respected and used properly.

    A Messiah's House Text: Matt. 21:12-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: Most of you know, but some may not, that when Tina and I bought our house a few years ago, it was the first house we had ever owned. To us it is a very special place that we are proud of it. If anyone were to try and break it to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Invitation Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 5, 2011
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     | 5,954 views

    Healthy churches actively invite people to relationship with Jesus. Here are some tips on accomplishing that goal.

    SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “:THE INVITATION FACTOR” ACTS 8:26-40 OPEN We’re in the middle of our series called “Healthy Church!” I shared at the beginning of this series that I was working on getting physically healthier. It’s working. I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Turn On The Light Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,507 views

    We're the citizens of the Kingdom and we must act consistent with our identity.

    “Turn on the Light!” Eph. 5:8-14 August 30, 2009 OPEN: Now as you know, we are studying the book of Ephesians. The first three chapters - who the Christian is. The last three how he lives, how he acts, how he functions. And Paul here in chapters 4, 5 and 6 gives us a clear, concise ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    All Things

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 14, 2010
     | 4,984 views

    Final message on the church's vision statement. Christ's lordship over all things means that there is nothing worthy that we can leave out of our work, but it will succeed if we are focused on Him and not on our own success.

    At the very center of the Christian faith there is Christ. That sounds self-evident: it seems obvious. But we keep forgetting it. We keep on trying to live without a center. Think about a wheel which has no hub; if you try to roll that wheel, its spokes will collapse. And no church will hold its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    In This House Of Peacemaking Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 13, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 24,539 views

    Peace is something the world needs to learn from the church. To be peacemakers we must teach all of God’s truth, we must model peaceful resolution, we must equip with real skills, and we must find peace with God through Christ.

    We entered the conference room in stony silence. For several weeks I had noticed the two of them – mature women, well-established, well-grounded in the Lord – but at odds with one another. They had been planning a special event, but had disagreed over the menu. One of them wanted an item dear to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Starting Point Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 13, 2014
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     | 9,982 views

    This is the first in a series of 4 messages designed to help create a new focus on Purpose/Vision/Mission. Thanks to the writings of Dr. Gene Mimms, Dr. Rick Warren, & Dr. Thom Rainer for the 'extra' readings to complete this series.

    The Starting Point PURPOSE FOR A NEW YEAR - #1 of 4 Jerry Watts Matt. 22:34-40 / Matt 28:18-20 • As last year has now ended and a new year presents itself, we have met twice to pray and dream about God’s desire for us, both individually and collectively. God has placed us here for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Disagreement Between Church Leaders Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 1, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 838 views

    Acts 15:36-41 teaches us that disagreements in ministry, while challenging, can serve God’s greater purpose when approached with humility and a focus on the mission.

    Introduction John Adams and Thomas Jefferson's disagreement was deeply rooted in their contrasting political philosophies, visions for the United States, and even personal rivalries. Their differences played out over decades, from the American Revolution to their presidencies. John Adams, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    New Life On Purpose: Welcome Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,412 views

    We come together to love, honor, and encourage one another.

    New Life On Purpose: Welcome Text: Acts 2:42; Phil. 1:5; Eph. 4:2-3 Introduction 1. Illustration: A new Gallup study commissioned by Group Publishing shows that people with close friendships in their church are very satisfied with their congregation, less likely to leave their place of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    God’s Dream For Our Church

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,076 views

    God wants us to be: 1. A growing church (vs. 36-43 & 47). 2. A gathered church (vs. 42 & 46). 3. A generous church (vs. 44 & 45). 4. A glad church (vs. 41 & 46-47).

    God’s Dream for Our Church Acts 2:36-47 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 3, 2012 BACKGROUND *God has a dream for our church, and we can discover this dream by looking back at the first church in Acts 2:36-47. *Here’s the background: Jesus Christ has died on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Joy And Hope: A Personal Encounter With Christ In The Church Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 22, 2012
     | 3,383 views

    The Constitution on the Church in the Modern World gives us a kind of charter for the substance of the New Evangelization.

    Monday of 34th Week in Course 2012 Documents of Vatican II: Gaudium et Spes The redeemed pictured in John’s Revelation stand in the Father’s house on Mount Zion, that is the heavenly mountain, and they are with the Lamb, redeemed by the blood of the Lamb. What are they doing for all ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Tom Lovorn avatar

    A Handful Of Peanuts

    Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Nov 11, 2000
    based on 396 ratings
     | 16,041 views

    Our stewardship should include tithing to support our local church.

    A Handful of Peanuts (The Law of the Harvest) 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Introduction (As people enter the worship center, let them take a handful of peanuts from large containers.) Amedeo Obici was born in 1876 in a small village near Venice, Italy. His widowed mother read him letters from his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Fritz avatar

    The New Testament Church (Church Organization)

    Contributed by Nathan Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,839 views

    1) Couple of weeks ago, we began a ("first principles") study titled "The Church"  A) In it we concluded there is a True Church! -- & the way we go about identifying it is by looking to scripture & properly interpreting what we read.

    1) Couple of weeks ago, we began a ("first principles") study titled "The Church"  A) In it we concluded there is a True Church! -- & the way we go about identifying it is by looking to scripture & properly interpreting what we read. 1) Since Jesus Christ is the "head over all things to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "A Mighty Army” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,571 views

    God sees His church as being a mighty army, storming the gates of Hell.

    One of our Lord’s teaching techniques was to ask His listeners a question, which, in the process of answering, would allow Him to teach them truth. Such is the case here. Jesus wanted His disciples to see that the world doesn’t know who He is. The disciples, on the other hand, did know who He is. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist