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  • Fernando Ocampo avatar

    Juntos Y En Misión ¡hasta El Fin!

    Contributed by Fernando Ocampo on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 33 ratings
     | 5,088 views

    Dios tiene propósitos firmes y bien definidos. Nada de lo que ocurre en nuestra vida es producto de la casualidad, sino del plan y propósito de Dios.

    Título: Juntos y en Misión ¡hasta el fin! Texto: 2 Timoteo 1:1-5 Objetivo: En este día, los miembros de nuestra iglesia, comprenderán que la voluntad de Dios, la promesa de vida en Cristo y la fe, son los elementos esenciales que nos mantiene unidos y en misión. Introducción: Dios tiene ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Moves Forward

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,169 views

    In ordaining two elders, we are making a powerful statement about the organized Christian church.

    The Church Moves Forward Cornwall/Montreal November 30, 2002 Today, we’re making a powerful statement about the church, and a very positive statement, at that, in performing these ordinations.Jesus founded the church. The church came from the heart of God, through Jesus, and the activity of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Essence Of Worship

    Contributed by Jim Grinnell on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,719 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's A Body Good For?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001
    based on 33 ratings
     | 2,823 views

    A message concerning how the church can have an impact for Christ in an area.

    What’s a Body Good For? Various Scriptures (May 27, 2001) Introduction We’ve all heard the phrase, “good for nothing.” Some of us have been called that. It is never a compliment, is it? It hurts to be called that, especially by those we care about. Too often the church, the Body of Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Where Revival Starts

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,335 views

    Revival has only one place where it can begin, with the calling and movement of God

    Where Revival Starts 2 Chronicles 7:14 Introduction A Sunday School teacher was teaching a group of teenage boys one Sunday about Christ’s disciples; about their abilities, their attributes, and why Jesus might have chosen them. Toward the end of the lesson a teen-aged boy who was particularly ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Transitions

    Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,893 views

    A message from the lay leader on the changing of pastors.

    Transitions I. A look at this change in pastors A. Subtitle – Why do United Methodists seem to torture themselves every few years by changing pastors? II. History lesson A. Methodism goes back to a renewal movement in the Church of England in the 1700’s 1. Footnote: Church of England is also ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Church

    Contributed by Richard Rutledge on Nov 4, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,756 views

    We have home schools, home business, and home shopping but the church cannot be relegated to the home.

    The Church Heb 10:25 Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another-- and all the more as you see the Day approaching. I realize that I will be preaching to the choir today but I believe that it is important for us to be reminded from time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church Of Destiny

    Contributed by Adlai Naidoo on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,681 views

    A prophetic look at the Church!

    The Church of Destiny Dr. Adlai Naidoo A prophetic message for every Christian The Church of this generation has opportunities and challenges like never before experienced in Church history. Well over one quarter of all the people that have ever lived, from the time of Adam till now, are alive ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Give Up! Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 13, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,340 views

    The purpose of discipleship is to turn us from being served to server.

    I want to begin this morning by briefly reviewing where we have been in this series "The Five Purposes of The Church. " We have already examined three purposes - worship, outreach, and fellowship. Today we are going to look at the purpose of discipleship and next week conclude with service or ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Open My Life Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 13, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,494 views

    The purpose of fellowship is to enable us to live for God everywhere we go.

    This past Monday and Tuesday I attended the annual all boards¡¦ retreat for our state ministry at Waycross Retreat Center down in Brown County. I was there as a new member our state Board of Christian Education. It was a time for getting better acquainted with other colleagues around the state. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Supremacy Of Christ Is Demonstrated In Our Church Life

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 21, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,179 views

    This sermon takes the list of names at the end of Colossians and turns them into an illustration of what the church should be.

    The Supremacy of Christ is Demonstrated in Our Church Life Colossians 4:7-18 November 25, 2001 Intro: A. [The Wrong Virgin] A minister had run out of time to prepare for a sudden funeral. Using the latest technology, he went to his computer and found the funeral service he had used last, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Motivation Of The Church”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,266 views

    The proper motivation for a church to carry a crazy message to a confussed world of lost souls.

    This story deals with a rather old fashioned lady, who was planning a couple of weeks vacation in Florida. She also was quite delicate and elegant with her language. She wrote a letter to a particular campground and asked for reservations. She wanted to make sure the campground was fully equipped ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keep The Candle Burning

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,733 views

    The candle and the fire of faith must never go out!

    Keep the Candle Burning Acts 2.42-47 August 3, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. The Old Stage Coach House: Near Centerburg, Candles in every window, the purpose of remebrance, purpose of the candle, Kept the candle burning II. The History of Laurel Cliff: Centinial Sunday, Light in the window, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Worshipping An Awesomd God Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,132 views

    Seeing the Unseen Christ means we worship Him with genuine enthusiasm

    It was a state campground near Old Walker Mine in late September. My father and I pulled in about 11:30 at night and setting up camp what I remember most was the night sky. It was black, not dark but black. The stars were clearer, huge, close and more brilliant than I’d ever seen them or could ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Surrender All Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,981 views

    God doesn’t want only part of us- we need to fully surrender everything to Him.

    I Surrender All Purpose Driven Life #10 October 18, 2003 Cornwall/Montreal This story was in many newspapers on March 9 of this year: TERRIFIED Iraqi soldiers have crossed the Kuwait border and tried to surrender to British forces - because they thought the war had already started. The motley ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational