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Worship

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 14, 2004

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Tonight we want to slow things down a bit and take a look at the word worship. By looking at the word worship it will reveal some things about how we are to worship or what is involved in worship.

TEXT: Psalm 95:6 TITLE: WORSHIP Tonight we want to slow things down a bit and take a look at the word worship. By looking at the word worship it will reveal some things about how we are to worship or what is involved in worship. So you could say that we will be doing a little more teaching that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship : The Catalyst For Eternal Life!

Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Feb 26, 2004

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Christians need to be aware of the meaning,epression and reason for worship.

"Worship: THE catalyst for eternal life." 1 Chronicles 16:26-29 REV. B. J. SIMS, JR The meaning of Worship: Etymology: worthiness, respect, reverence paid to a divine being, 1 : reverence offered a divine being or supernatural power; also : an act of expressing such reverence 2 : a form of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Obedience Of Faith

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002

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Can mere belief in God and the truths of His Word win the Lord’s approval and blessings? To the contrary, the Scriptures plainly teach that only a faith that leads to obedience to God wins approval and reward.

When one reads the Letter to the Romans and then reads the Letter of James, there may appear to be a contradiction. Romans 4:1-6 clearly teaches that we are justified by faith apart from works. However, James 2:24 says that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone. Martin Luther saw ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:26-27, James 2:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessing Of A Willing Vessel

Contributed by Joyce Scott on Mar 22, 2003

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Mary’s blessing came as a result of her willingness to be used of God. I’m convinced that it is not our "fullness" that attracts God, but our "emptiness". If you are willing to be used of God, and learn to be emptied of "self", then God will use you to d

THE BLESSING OF BEING A WILLING VESSEL LUKE 1:28-30 WHEN GABRIEL, GOD’S ANGELIC MESSENGER APPEARED TO MARY WITH THE ANNOUNCEMENT HER RESPONSE REVEALED HER KEEN WILLINGNESS TO OBEY GOD. WHAT GOD’S WORD PROPOSED TO HER WAS EXTRAORDINARY AND UNUSUAL BUT UNIQUELY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

New Covenant

Contributed by Al Lowe on Apr 3, 2003

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God will establigh a new covenant; Jesus Christ is that new covenant

Jeremiah 31:31-34 PROPOSITION: God will establish a new covenant. OBJECTIVE: To recognize Christ as the new covenant. As important as John 3:14-20 (16) is to the Bible as a whole, scholars would generally acclaim this passage from Jeremiah as one of the most important of the entire Old ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

How To Survive Adolescence Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Apr 11, 2003

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Part 2 in a study through the 199th Psalm

How to Survive Adolescence Part 2 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Psalm119 Date: February 2, 2003 AM Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Psalm 119:9-16 Introduction For some 5 years, my wife and I felt the desire and had a deep passion to serve the Lord in the Youth Ministry. In those ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

I've Got You Covered

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 28, 2003

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If your iniquities have been forgiven and if your sins have been covered you are indeed a blessed man or woman. You and I are a blessed man or woman if we have received forgiveness from God when we really deserved the judgment of God.

I’ve got you covered. No doubt we have all heard that phrase and perhaps have used it on occasion. But what exactly does it mean. You step up to the counter to pay for your soda and candy bar and you reach into your pocket to pull out some money and you realize that you don’t have any with you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ungratefulness Of Religious People

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 28, 2002

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In this text, Jesus reveals how prevelant ungratefulness is among religious people.

Introduction: Today many people will be celebrating what is called; "Thanksgiving Day." Parade goers will fill the streets. People will fill their yards with lavish eating and drinking. The smell of barbecue sauce will permeates the air. It is a tragedy that this day like most others have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham-An Example Of Faith Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 12, 2002

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Just what did Abraham discover about Faith?

Abraham¨CAn Example of Faith Romans 4:1¨C25 INTRODUCTION ¡ñ It is my firm belief that, more than just a timeless letter to Christians about the gospel, Romans was an attempt by Paul to unify a divided church in Rome. ¡ñ Paul would use two points to stress to these Christians the reason they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

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Part 5 of a series on Philippians focusing on the example of Jesus

The Joy of Obedience Philippians 2:5-18 I. Introduction A. Examples of Obedience 1. Emily Wilson was a housekeeper for John Kenneth Galbraith. a) Galbraith was the most trusted economic voice in America from the mid thirties through the early seventies. b) After a long and grueling day, Galbraith ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How We Should Pray

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 22, 2006

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Example of how the Pray

W.Maynard Pittendreigh A few years ago I was in a conversation with some folks and we started talking about Sunday morning worship and each of us began sharing what was his or her favorite part. One person said it was the Apostles’ Creed, because it was at that moment that he was able to stand up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

How To Worship God In Spirit And In Truth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

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Our worship must be spiritual (with pure spiritual motivations led by the Holy Spirit that resides within us) and according to the truth of the whole counsel of God found in the Bible

How To Worship God In Spirit and in Truth by Paul Fritz John 4:22-4:24 Worship - To give honor, adoration and praise to God in all aspects of life The Purpose of Worship 1. To express our love for the Lord. (Luke 10;27) 2. To obey His commands to give worship to Him above all gods. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Abundant Blessings Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 1, 2006

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The entire God-head has blessed all believers with every spiritual blessing.

Series: Experiencing the Riches of Christ GOD’S ABUNDANT BLESSINGS Ephesians 1:3-14 “Several years ago the Los Angeles Times reported the story of an elderly man and wife who were found dead in their apartment. Autopsies revealed that both had died of malnutrition, although investigators found ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Still The Blood

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 17, 2005

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From the garden, to the temple to Calvary, it is still the blood of Jesus that atones for sin.

IT’S STILL THE BLOOD Heb 9:12-28 As a child my parents took me to a great panorama of the Civil War. I was fascinated as the wonderful continual painting that depicted scene after scene of the War Between the States. This morning I want you to come with me and let us visit a panorama of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:12-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sacrifice And Mystery In The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Jeremiah Jangad on Oct 23, 2006

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The believers need to understand that no one is exempted from sacrificing for the sake of the Body of Christ

I. Introduction: A. Our Submission to the Word of God 1. One of the differences between genuine Christianity and counterfeit Christianity is in the area of authority. Genuine Christianity believes that the Word of God, as contained in the 66 books of the Bible, is the final authority in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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