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  • Joseph Stapleton avatar

    What Is Worship?

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 6, 2011
     | 4,750 views

    So much confusion about Worship, as if it really is all about a type of music, let's see what Jesus has to say about worship.

    WHAT IS WORSHIP? (All of my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com And all Scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) This morning we are missing all the other Elders of the church, I am the only one here. They are all attending worship at our sister church in Shenendoah, and will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Renewing Your Mind

    Contributed by Mark Baker on May 10, 2005
    based on 69 ratings
     | 31,508 views

    The process and importance of bringing our thoughts under subjection to the Word of God.

    2 Corinthians 10:4-6 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, and being ready to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Missionary Mandate To Love One Another!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 9, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,306 views

    God used Peter to write these words to a church under pressure, persecuted by the local community. Whatever our circumstances, Jesus has issued us with a missionary mandate to love one another deeply ...

    This piece of scripture was written by the apostle Peter to a church which was under pressure. Opposition from the local community was high. Violence and persecution towards the church was quite normal. It is a long way from my experience, but the call of God for the church to be Good News is as ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Light In A Dark Place

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 5, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,051 views

    Jesus reveals himself by invading the darkness of the world.

    20150104 2nd Sunday after Christmas B (Epiphany) Web Site Title: Light in a Dark Place Text: Isaiah 60:1-6 Thesis: Jesus reveals himself by invading the darkness of the world. This is the Season of Epiphany during which we mark the ways Jesus is made known. Epiphany means to show or to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He Walked Not Uprightly (Full) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 2, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,311 views

    To establish that Paul rebuked Peter for walking not uprightly before the church. When men from James came to Antioch, Peter withdrew and separated himself from eating with the Gentiles, for fear of the circumcision. This same fear exists today, among believers and leaders in the Lord’s church.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Paul’s Rebuke 2. Paul’s Reason 3. Paul’s Resolve Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we will discuss the theme: “He walked not uprightly.” This sermon deals with an important truth to be heard again by the church, and maybe for the first time the religious world. There may ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Liberal Theology In The Churches – Address Number 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 20, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,747 views

    This first talk in a short series is about Liberal Theology and beliefs. The Church is under the greatest attack since the early times with so much denial in an already evil world, also the enemy of the Church. Liberal thinking of denial and rejection is entering the churches.

    LIBERAL THEOLOGY IN THE CHURCHES – ADDRESS NUMBER 1 There is a collection of messages I did with our small church fellowship 7 years ago on the matter of Liberal Theology. Some dangerous ideas and teaching were surfacing among churches (including social aspects), here nationally, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reconnecting With God

    Contributed by Ivy Drafor Amenyah on Jul 9, 2024
     | 2,279 views

    We often move away from God without noticing it. We all need to return to Him, approach Him and reconnect with Him. This needs to be periodic

    We often move away from God without noticing it. Let us return to Him, approach Him and reconnect with Him. God always wants us to be in close fellowship with Him, since the days of Adam in the Garden of Eden. Our sins keep moving us from Him. We often withdraw ourselves from Him in our mind (our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Make Up Your Mind Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023
     | 2,219 views

    A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

    A. Have you experienced the FRUSTRATION of trying to LIVE in two WORLDS? 1. You are a Christian on Sunday morning, but then during the week at WORK or at SCHOOL when with your Non-Christian friends you ACT like them. Christ certainly doesn’t SHINE through. ILLUSTRATION: I shared ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lesson 11: In Humility, Look Out For The Interests Of Others Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 22, 2018
     | 7,691 views

    Paul presses forward with his appeal for living worthy of the gospel by exhorting his readers to interact humbly with one another.

    Date: 7/13/18 Lesson #11 Title: In Humility, Look Out for the Interests of Others Scripture: (Philippians 2:3, 4 NIV) 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taming The Tongue: Doers Of The Word Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 10, 2021
     | 2,745 views

    WE MUST BE EVEN MORE VIGILANT IN HOW WE PRESENT GOD AND WHAT WORDS WE ARE WANTING TO PUT IN THE MOUTHS OF THOSE WHO WORSHIP WITH US THIS DAY.

    TITLE: TAMING THE TONGUE: SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B Biblical Text James 3:1-12 The Message When You Open Your Mouth MAIN TEXT: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Where did that bit of wisdom come from? Certainly not from James. The proverb “sticks ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Looking To The Future

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 29, 2013
    based on 41 ratings
     | 48,363 views

    What did the angels mean when they asked the disciples "Why do you stand here looking into the sky?" Were they rebuking them for wanting to see Jesus when He came back? Or was there something deeper that they (and we) need to hear?

    It seems Moody Bible Institute supports a home for mentally handicapped children. One day the President of Moody (Joseph Stowell) went there for a visit. While walking through the corridors, he noticed that the windows were covered with tiny little hand prints. He asked the director, what that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Satan Can't Handle The Truth Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 65 ratings
     | 17,917 views

    Why is Satan a liar? Why can’t he seem to handle the truth? And what does that tell us about the truth that’s in Christ?

    (Enter wearing a military style outfit and address the audience as a drill sergeant might raw recruits. I even looked at one of our men and told him to “suck that stomach in soldier”) OPEN: You are gathered in this assembly hall this morning to begin your basic training as a soldier of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bible Year: 1 Peter PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 578 views

    Explores living purposefully and productively, perceiving time as a divine gift to be used wisely in light of eternity.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. How wonderful it is to gather together again in this sacred sanctuary, united by our common faith and the boundless love of our Heavenly Father. We are here to seek His face, to learn from His Word, and to encourage each other in our walk with Him. Today, we are ...read more

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    Grace - No Longer Condemned Series

    Contributed by Willem Nel on Aug 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,862 views

    After 5 months of being diagnosed with guillain barre syndrome. I have experienced first hand God’s Grace. This is my first sermon after 5 months of absence from the pulpit. The theme GRACE

    Grace Galatians 1:3-7 3 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, 5 to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. 6 I marvel that you are ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Follow Me As I Follow Christ

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Jul 29, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 39,722 views

    What was Pauls example to follow as he presented the gosple of Christ? Is that our example as well?

    1st Corinthians 10:32-11:1 Follow me as I follow Christ Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God—even as I try to please everybody in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved. Follow my example, as I follow the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ