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  • Mark Nichols avatar

    Bringing Your Best Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 12, 2008
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     | 5,479 views

    Using the Israelites as our primary example, you will discover that worship of the almighty God requires us to bring our best!

    TEXT: Various TITLE: The Praising Church: Bringing Your Best. . . TOPIC: Worship OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, February 10th, 2008 PROP.: Bringing your Best to God includes: Being prepared to worship, Participating in Worship, Give it all! INTRODUCTION: Good morning! And welcome! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Worship For Dummies: A Wiseman's Guide Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,293 views

    Worship of God should include using our Gifts for His glory!

    TEXT: Matthew 2:10,11; 1 Corinthians 12:1,4-6 TITLE: WORSHIP FOR DUMMIES: A Wiseman’s guide for Worship! TOPIC: THE PRAISING CHURCH! OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, February 17th, 2008 PROP.: Use the gift you’ve been given (spiritual gifts) as worship to God! Good morning! Our Jr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gates Of Hell V/S The Church

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 29, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,638 views

    Even the very gates of hell can not prevail against the church that Jesus has built!

    From the Desk of Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA The Gates of Hell v/s The Church Matt 16:13-18 I think there is some misunderstanding in regard to the gates of hell, and hope to be able to clear it up today. Smith’s Bible Dictionary says, “To posses the gate was a term meaning power ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stop Doubt Only Believe

    Contributed by Ellen Johnson on Dec 29, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,737 views

    THOMAS - doubter - had no assurance of who, what he believed in. Thomas walked with Jesus, Jesus was his friend, master, talked with Jesus, but never had the assurance of what his relationship was with his master. blessed assurance Jesus is mine, o what

    Dear Beloved, i thank my Lord, for this day, we are truely blessed to be able to recieve from his word, blessed be his wonderful name. Father i come to in the name of Jesus, Father today i ask that you would touch each one who searches your word today.I pray Father that you would annoint your word ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Why Are We Here? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,445 views

    As we examine Acts 2:42-47, we notice that we exist for five purposes.

    Scripture The Romans celebrated January 1st as a general holiday. Sacrifices were made to the two-faced god, Janus, who was able to look both ways at once. Janus symbolized change and transition, such as the progression of the past to the future. January 1st was a holiday on which gifts and visits ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    You Reap What You Sow, With Your Pastor Series

    Contributed by William Noel on Dec 31, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,055 views

    The Emphasis And Importance That God Places On The Pastor

    Ø Disclaimer: The following sermon is offered for your edification and spiritual enlightenment. However, there may be some present… being immature in the faith… may find it offensive, and at times disruptive, to their comfort zone. Although seeded with much Scripture, and thoroughly prayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Glory Fills The Temple Series

    Contributed by Patrick Carvell on Jan 1, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,604 views

    True Worship in the presence of God.

    Prayer should always precede worship. Individual Corporate I. Reaction to God’s Presence A) Preparation to be in presence of God. 1. Offer self - here I am 2. Sacrifice self - purge B) Humble in the presence 1. Others more important than self 2. People more important than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep Pursuing Ahead

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jan 1, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,238 views

    The main things that we are to keep the main thing in church

    A blessed new year to all of you! Someone said, “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” With the year 2007 ahead of us, let me remind you of the main thing that we are to pursue. Let us see how the early church did it in Acts 2:41-47... “Those who accepted his message were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worthy Is The Lamb Series

    Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Jan 4, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,877 views

    The seals are broken by the lamb before the book is opened. Notice the events of the seals are not the ending of time; they are however, the events which proceed toward the end of time. The seals must be opened prior to the opening of the book. The Discip

    Revelation 6 Study Guide Hall Street Baptist Church Wednesday Sept 13, 2006 M. Blankenship The seals are broken by the lamb before the book is opened. Notice the events of the seals are not the ending of time; they are however, the events which proceed toward the end of time. The seals must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love One Another And Everyone Else!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,364 views

    Paul the church planter sends Timothy to encourage the church and to report back. Paul prays that they will have the love of Jesus for each other AND for everyone else. My prayer is that we will have Jesus’ love for each other, AND for everyone else!

    [This is the first sermon I preached in Billericay. I hope you will forgive the nonsense at the start and then hear God’s call on us to love one another and to love the lost] Let me begin by saying that I cannot remember the last time I preached from this book. However, let me also say that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Mission Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Jul 5, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 16,285 views

    The Great Commission is the mission for Christ’s church. It is our task to make disciples of all nations based on the power, plan and presence of Christ.

    Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Introduction: "The church today is raising a whole generation of mules." At least this is the opinion of one person who has assessed the condition of the visible body of Christ. Now before we get too bent out of shape with this comment, you need to know that mules have many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Necessity Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Jul 5, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,287 views

    The Church is absolutely necessary and vital to the triumphant plan of God.

    Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Necessity of the Church Text: Matthew 16:13-20 Introduction: A husband and his wife arose one Sunday morning and the wife dressed for church as the husband sat sipping his coffee. It was just about time to leave when she noticed her husband hadn’t moved a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Our Purppse: Ministry Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 7, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,884 views

    As the body of Christ, we are to minister to one another’s needs.

    Our Purpose: Ministry Text: Jn. 13:3-17 Introduction 1. Read John 13:3-17 2. Illustration: The great violinist, Niccolo Paganini willed his marvelous violin to city of Genoa on condition that it must never be played. The wood of such an instrument, while used and handled, wears only ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Being God's People As Servants Of God

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006
     | 2,211 views

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

    (1) Well today is Father’s Day and the sixth anniversary of our first meeting. Time has gone by fast but like I said last week, I am glad to be your pastor and I am grateful for the work of God in our life together. My prayer for us this day is that we continue to experience God’s great and good ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Goal Of Ministry

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006
     | 3,859 views

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

    (1) Two weeks ago, I asked you if you rooted for a team no matter who played on it and if you rooted for a particular player no matter what team he/she played for. Some of you responded that you did both. I have very few players that I root for. I will admit that I am a Brad Miller fan and have ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God