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  • Clifton McKinley avatar

    Loving Series

    Contributed by Clifton Mckinley on Aug 3, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,675 views

    Being a loving church starts with loving God and that lead to real love for one another

    Getting W.E.L.L. Loving Acts 2:42-47 Intro Review; restate goal for the year. Read Text 1. It Starts With Loving God • Matt 22:37-40 (Heart, Soul, & Mind) If we are going to be a Loving Chruch we must first be passionate lovers of God. If we love Him we will keep His commands • John 14:15, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Learning-Good Reasons To Read Series

    Contributed by Clifton Mckinley on Aug 3, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,047 views

    Stresses the importance of the Bible in the life of the Believe

    Getting W.E.L.L. Learning Good Reasons To Read Acts 2:42-47 Intro The word disciple can actually be translated “learner.” But keep in mind that the kind of learner that makes a true disciple is not just a student who listens passively. A disciple is some one who is completely intent on watching ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Are We Still Here?

    Contributed by Billy Kryger on Aug 7, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,284 views

    This is a message I preached for our Church’s 56th Anniversary but you can adapt it to your situation.

    INTRODUCTION: Today we celebrate 56 years as a Church. 56 years of preaching the Gospel of the Lord, Jesus Christ. 56 years of standing on the fundamentals of the faith. 56 years of holding to the Baptist distinctives. Nearly 56 years on this same corner and in this same building, although ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We Losing The Battle Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,192 views

    In this message as we see Jesus giving his commission to the church, we will look at 6 reasons why we are not doing such a good job.

    "ARE WE LOSING THE BATTLE, 5 FAILURES OF THE MODERN CHURCH.." LUKE 24:44-49 THIS IS LUKE’S ACCOUNT OF WHAT WE KNOW AS THE GREAT COMMISSION, IT IS WHERE JESUS TELLS HIS FOLLOWERS TO GO OUT AND WIN THE LOST WORLD TO HIM. AND AS WE KNOW THEY TOOK THAT COMMISSION VERY SERIOUSLY, AND STARTING ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Worshiping From Our Lazy-Boys

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,121 views

    This sermon unpacks the physical expressions of our worship and the reasons we’re often so backward.

    - Worship is supposed to be spiritual (John 4:23-24), but that spiritual worship, if real, is undoubtedly going to express itself physically. Some people think that what we do or don’t do with our bodies during worship doesn’t really matter, but that’s just not true. - Ex. Your kid does ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,066 views

    This message is meant to encourage the Church to seek God’s power for ministry and to be a verbal witnesses of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

    POWER FOR MINISTRY Acts 2:1-13 INTRODUCTION: A. It was good to see our space shuttle crew get back safely, was it not! But I want you to think about this 1. Two years plus had gone by since the last space shuttle mission 2. Billions of dollars of equipment, safety improvements, crew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What We Are About Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,071 views

    The core values of a church, help to define who you are and help the members to be investors not just consumers.

    “What We’re About” August 14, 2005 Last week we began discussing our core values. What is it that makes us who we are. We defined core values as the stakes in the ground for our lives and that it was through these values that the heart of our church beats and the mission of our church is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being A Worship Leader

    Contributed by Bob Cook on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,824 views

    This is a message written to believers about what worship really is. It is not an event but a lifestyle.

    Being a Worship Leader • Last week Pastor Scott spoke about giving thanks and how not to be swayed by circumstances. • A direct result of being grateful or thankful is an attitude of adoration, love, or reverence. • These are all synonyms for worship. • I am not going to tell you how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Exaltation Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 15, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,092 views

    True worship draws people to Christ

    (this message is a re-working of the 40 Days of Purpose message on worship) SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: JOHN 4:20-24 TITLE: “THE EXALTATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. We’ve been studying in our series “The Growth Factors” for quite some time ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Very Early Church

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 21, 2006
     | 2,240 views

    Lessons from the very early Church and encouragement for believers and seekers to put their faith in the apostles teaching, be part of the Church family, worship God and reach the lost!

    Not long after the death and resurrection of Jesus Matthew, Mark, Luke and John wrote down the most important aspects of the birth, the life, and the teaching of Jesus. They recorded the details of his death and his resurrection from the dead. Luke then went on the record the details of the life of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Church Is Not By Accident

    Contributed by Larry La Douceur on May 30, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,359 views

    When the body of Christ is functioning according to the will and purposes of God we show the world the perfect plan God intended for you and me. We also set the example for those who come behind us.

    The Church is NOT by Accident Suggested reading; Early Christians Speak, Dr. Everett Ferguson, Abilene Christian University Press Thirteen Lessons on Church History, Morris Womack, College Press Publishing Company Introduction In Genesis Chapter 2 we read, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living With Strength And Courage Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on May 30, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,649 views

    The first of three sermons addressing the need for the church to go into the city, and bring spiritual victory to lives.

    (Began sermon with a background on the life of Joshua. . .modeled after the old TV series, "This is Your Life") JOSHUA – THIS IS YOUR LIFE A favorite Bible character of mine. The story picks up in Exodus 24:9 (read through verse 18). Joshua was with Moses as they descended the mountain and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Recognizing The Power Of Place Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on May 30, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,086 views

    Second in a three part series exploring the need for the church to rise up, and go into the city. This message looks at the implications of operating with "strength and courage."

    (This sermon launched with the utilization of Google Earth to provide screen shots of the community we are located in. Could be personalized to each church’s community.) Kenneth Scott Latourette writes that from A.D. 500 to 1500 the church did not grow. It merely exchanged real estate. We gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The City Through The Centuries Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on May 30, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,919 views

    Final in a three part series exploring the role of the church in the city. This message explores the book of Philemon, and the role the church has played in cities through the centuries.

    It was a hand delivered letter. It arrived at his home. He opened it, and read it. (Had loaded a copy of the book of Philemon from "the message" into an envelope. Opened it as if it was a delievered letter, and read the text.) That’s it. The letter, or as we know it today, the entire book ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Lindsey Mann avatar

    Bless The Lord

    Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Jun 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,991 views

    A study of Psalm 103

    Bless the LORD, O my soul: Bless means to make someone happy, make someone enviable, and to make someone prosperous. When we worship and honour the Lord we actually make Him happy, enviable and prosperous. Sounds absurd doesn’t it? There is Almighty God, totally self reliant and self ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal