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  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    The Importance Of Worship

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,695 views

    This sermon examines the importance of worship through Jesus’ encounter with the Woman at the Well.

    Introduction: A young Baptist Minister was preaching a Revival at a small church in Maryland. Following the service the pastor of the church asked him to stand at the back door with him to greet people as they left to go home. He enjoyed talking with several people, all of whom were very nice and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Life As A Worshiper (1 Of 6) Series

    Contributed by Mark Mcnees on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,226 views

    A series called MyLife: Improving Your Profile. Basically, it’s a series looking at the phenomenon known as MySpace and using it as an extended metaphor to moving us closer to the heart and mind of God.

    MyLife As a Worshiper By Pastor Mark McNees This message was originally given at Element3 Church in Tallahassee FL. To download this message’s corresponding PowerPoint, audio, and artistic elements for free please visit www.element3.org Hey, I’m Mark. I’m pastor here and we are starting a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Holistic Salvation; Or, "Where Are All The Christian Tree-Huggers?”

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,138 views

    God has left us in charge of creation. Taken on a global scale, we are not being very good caretakers. It is more like we have moved in, and trashed God’s house.

    An Holistic Salvation; or, “Where Are All The Christian Tree-Huggers?” Col 1:15-22 July 24, 2005 Intro: It is nine days ago, 4:30 – am. I wake up, hearing the rain falling outside my window, and I remember where I am – out on a floating fishing lodge on the Pacific Ocean, the west side of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chip Monck avatar

    Giving Back To The One Who Gave His All

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,131 views

    This sermon provides an introductory look at the topic of Stewardship. Beginning with the recognition of four realities - God’s Ownership, Our Blessing, Our Opportunity, and Our Responsibility.

    A few weeks ago we looked at a word that was not very reflective of American culture. Anyone remember the word? Content. Content. We talked about how there are many words to describe us as Americans, but content is probably not one of them. Today I want to look at another word that is probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "What Have We Learned?” Series

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,671 views

    Testimonials of what God did during 40 Days and a review of all that we learned

    “WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED?” Sunday, June 6, 2004 You can raise your hand because you can be proud of this, who read all forty of the readings during the 40 Days of Purpose? How many of you can say I read all 40 of them? If you did, congratulations, I congratulate you, and if you didn’t, that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Examine Your Motives Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 27, 2005
    based on 53 ratings
     | 21,865 views

    The importance of authentic prayer and fasting in growing in relationship with God

    (adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series: “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 6:5-18 TITLE: “EXAMINE YOUR MOTIVES” INTRODUCTION: A. I recently ran across a letter written by a father who wanted to apologize to a certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Remember Your Chains

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 13, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,533 views

    It’s important as believers that we remember the chains of sin - remembering where we came from helps us grow into where we’re going in Christ, and much of this world is still in chains.

    Remember Your Chains TCF Sermon November 5, 2006 Turn with me this morning to a passage from Psalm 107 Psalms 107:10-16 (NIV) 10 Some sat in darkness and the deepest gloom, prisoners suffering in iron chains, 11 for they had rebelled against the words of God and despised the counsel of the Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Killing Me Softly

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 17, 2006
    based on 57 ratings
     | 7,163 views

    Sanctity of Life Sunday-- Q & A on stem cells, cloning, euthanasia, and physician-assisted suicide. Link included to formatted text, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    God Love ‘em, pt. 2: “Killing Me Softly” Sanctity of Life Q & A Gen. 2:7 Q. What is a stem cell? A. A stem cell is a cell that has the potential to develop into different types of cells. Stem cells are the basic building blocks of the human body. In embryos, these master cells develop into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Awesome God

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 25, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,890 views

    An exploration of God’s wisdom, power and love, and how they work together to accomplish His purposes.

    Awesome God His Wisdom, Power and Love TCF Sermon February 13, 2005 What do you think of when you think of the word “power?” When I think of power, many different things come to mind. When we’re working here in the office and a thunderstorm moves through, I think of electrical power...because ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's All The Fuss About?

    Contributed by William Mouser on Jul 14, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,588 views

    In a culture that acts as if marriage were of no consequence, there exists a fascination with marriage. Paul’s statement that it is a Great Mystery explains why there is such a fuss about marriage.

    I know that all of you stand in line at grocery stores, and though I have not done any grocery shopping here in Orange City, I’d bet a bundle that the experience here is pretty much like my experience in a small town in North Texas. When I go through a checkout line, I am treated to a large ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Chip Monck avatar

    The Son Will Come Out Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,126 views

    The tenth in a series walking through the book of James. This message contrasts the temporary nature of worldly wealth, with the eternal hope found in the coming day of the Lord. It is intended to provide hope for those in financial struggles needing to

    There is no doubt that James is a book of tough teaching. In fact, I can just imagine there were probably recipients of this letter that were going through some really hard times. Maybe they had endured some persecution. We know that many of them were suffering financially. Life was not easy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Famine In The Land

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jul 22, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 17,417 views

    Revival is needed because we are lacking in three areas.

    Famine in the Land Joel 1:8-13 Revival Sermon July 19, 2005 Introduction Why do you want revival? Why does your church want revival? I believe that the answer to your question is going to determine whether God answers your prayer. Are you praying with the right agenda? Our church attendance ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Are We Losing The Battle Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,197 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

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    Where Change Begins Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 2, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,125 views

    Frankly, some of us are stuck. The same arguments with your wife. Trying to break the habit of cursing and can’t. Computer pornography is choking out your spiritual life. Your kids can predict when you are going to start yelling at them. There’s no mo

    I’ve lived here in NE Ohio for 18 years. I’ve never been stuck in the snow… until December. I was in a hurry to get to the office. And got stuck just around bend from our house. Being stuck was definitely not OK. I walked back home to get Ryan. I asked a neighbor to help. Before it was all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Turbulence Calmed Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,775 views

    Expository sermon dealing with how Jesus comforted disciples in their disappointment and revealtion concerning heaven.

    Turbulence Calmed Fortifying the Foundations # 32 John 14:1-14[1] 4-11-04 “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” Jesus spoke those words to his disciples at a time when there were some good reasons to be troubled. This is the night before the crucifixion. Jesus has told them that he is going ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic