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Of Streams And Pathways Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

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A call to unity amidst the great diversity that makes up our churches.

Of Streams And Pathways Series: How Broad Is The Kingdom Of God Jan 15, 2006 Intro: Last Sunday I introduced you to nine different “Sacred Pathways” – nine different ways that different people worship, experience, and respond to God. We linked them to nine different examples from Scripture: ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

To Bring Good News To The Poor Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 27, 2007

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Based on the quotation of Isaiah 61:1-4 by Jesus, this is the first in a series of messages that outlines the mission of the Church today as expressed by Jesus in Luke 4:14-21.

His Mission and Ours: Bring Good News to the Poor --Isaiah 61:1-4; James 2:1-7; and Luke 4:14-21 I won’t ask for a show of hands, but I wonder how many of you recognize the name Y. C. Jones. Y. C. is one of the nearly 100 persons that are homeless in Kankakee. Lee Provost featured him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Real Worship Wars Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 23, 2007

based on 14 ratings

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The real war is not about music but with society, Satan and self.

The Real Worship Wars Philippians 2:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 9/23/07 www.pontiacbible.org Drama: “Dueling iPods” What were your thoughts during this drama? How did it make you feel? Did it make you uncomfortable? Where are you sitting? Which character are you? Did it make you sad as they moved ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Essence Of Worship

Contributed by Jim Grinnell on Dec 10, 2002

based on 31 ratings

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What does it mean when we worship Him in spirit and in truth?

The Essence of Worship 9/12/99 Open your Bibles to John 4 where Jesus is talking to the Samaritan woman at the well. While you’re turning there I’ll tell you the subject of this morning’s message - The Essence of Worship. (John 4:21-24) Jesus said to her, “Woman believe Me, an hour is coming ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Constitution Of The Church Of The Living God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

based on 48 ratings

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THEME OF 1 TIMOTHY: THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD MUST BE STRUCTURED AROUND APPROPRIATE STANDARDS FOR CONDUCT AND THE COMMON CONFESSION OF UNION WITH CHRIST

BIG IDEA: THEME OF 1 TIMOTHY: THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD MUST BE STRUCTURED AROUND APPROPRIATE STANDARDS FOR CONDUCT AND THE COMMON CONFESSION OF UNION WITH CHRIST INTRODUCTION: Importance of Structure in the Local Church -- not just do whatever you please, however you want; There are standards ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Day God Filled The House

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 1, 2004

based on 61 ratings

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We often give lip-service to the presence of God in our church services, but tend to recognize and focus on everything except God. If God is to fill the house of worship with His presence, He must be the supreme focus of all we do there.

The Day God Filled The House Text: II Chron.5: 13 & 14 Intro: Our text gives us the exciting account of the dedication of Solomon’s temple. This temple was the fulfillment of a promise made by God to King David. David had desired to build a permanent dwelling place for the ark of God, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready For Some

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jun 4, 2005

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This is a sermon for preporation for a upcoming Revival.

Are you ready for some Revival? 6/4/2005 Psalm 138 All of us came remember on Monday nights, Hank Williams coming out and singing are you ready for some football. It is a joyful song for many football fans around. Finally something good to watch on Monday ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:1-8

Denomination: *other

Church Without Borders

Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Aug 14, 2006

based on 7 ratings

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God calls us to break out of our borders of worship and church. We serve a limitless God so why not give limitless service?

In this story, God calls on us to go beyond our borders! It’d be nice if we realized that our power and purpose do not lie solely within these walls! The church building is a funny building because its contradictory! All other buildings exist to keep out the bad elements! The church building ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: *other

2005 State Of The Church

Contributed by James May on Jan 9, 2005

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This message was presented to our church to share the vision for the coming year and to make sure that we all understand what our real mission is as a Local Body of Christ.

2005 State of the Church Pastor Jim May In a few days the TV, radio and newspaper networks across the nation will be broadcasting the State of Union address of President George W. Bush. I wanted to seize the moment and give you a “State of the Church” address as well. Today I would like to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Minister's Prayer For God's Church: Lord, Help Us To Walk Together

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 29, 2005

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This is a sermon that stresses how important it is to have a deep fellowship within the congregation and the greater church body.

May 1, 2005 Psalm 133:1 How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! A Minister’s Prayer for God’s Church: LORD, Help Us to Walk Together I. As an individual church When we were at the Seminary one of my professors told us to “beware of the loners” - the fellow ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1

Denomination: Lutheran

The Charge Of The Church

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Apr 28, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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This message deals with four prime objectives to be achieved on fulfilling our charge to this present age.

We Need To talk! I want to chat with you from the subject “The Charge of the Church.” The Scripture upon which I base my argument is penned by John Mark in his Gospel Narrative: Mark 5:17-20. In that second stanza of Charles Wesley’s hymn “A Charge to Keep I Have,” he wrote: “To serve the present ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare Ye The Way

Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Aug 18, 2003

based on 58 ratings

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Questions such as: 1)Is there a specific type or style of music that is right for ministry? 2)What is Praise and Worship (P&W)? 3)What is the purpose of the ministry of music?

Tree Of Life Ministries Association http://www.treeoflifeinc.org ___________________________________ Prepare Ye The Way! Pastor Eric Aschendorf pastor@treeoflifeinc.org ___________________________________ Matt 3:1-10 Parallel scriptures: Mark 1:3; Luke 3:3-4; John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-10, Isaiah 53:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Life Of True Thanksgiving

Contributed by Randall Bates on Nov 26, 2006

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A Thanksgiving message pertaining to God’s desire for us to worship in spirit and in truth. Easily adaptable to non-holiday Sundays.

Some information taken from The Gospel of John by Arthur Pink When we come into this season, we begin to think a bit more about giving thanks. The season sort of dictates it. It is a day when our ancestors gathered around & gave thanks to God for all the blessings & bounty they received during ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Multi-Dimensional Worshiper? Becoming A Festival Pt. 3

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 19, 2003

based on 65 ratings

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Worship means loving, with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength.

Are You A Multi-Dimensional Worshiper? Becoming A Festival pt. 3 Feb 15/16, 2003: Mark 12:28-34 Intro: After attending church one Sunday morning, a little boy knelt at his bedside that night and prayed, "Dear God, we had a good time at church today--but I wish you had been there!" Let me assure ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry That Heals Hurts Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 16, 2001

based on 61 ratings

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Another in a series concerning our church purpose statement; this one about the church as a place where healing (spiritual and otherwise) can take place.

“…Ministry That Heals Hurts,…” Matthew 8:1-7 July 29, 2001 Introduction I don’t know if it’s pride, or just a sense of being awed by the fact that God would use someone like me, but I like to tell people that I’m a minister. Maybe it’s because I’m a walking testimony to the fact that God can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:8-17, Matthew 8:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

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