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  • David Parks avatar

    Against All Odds

    Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,524 views

    On its face - at the start of it - it seemed unlikely this new venture (the church) cold possibly suceed.

    AGAINST ALL ODDS: THE CHURCH ACROSS THE AGES TEXT: Daniel 7:9-14 Introduction: 1. If any new venture ever seemed to be striking out against all odds it was the early Church of Christ started on that fateful day of Pentecost in AD. 30 2. How in the world did it survive? 3. Just 50 days earlier their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Great Thou Art

    Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,028 views

    I know of no better place to go for such a discussion than the song How Great Thou Art. Many Songs of worship and praise have been penned, but I know of none more renowned and beloved that this beautiful song.

    HOW GREAT THOU ART TEXT: Psalm 8; John 4:23-24 INTRODCUTION: 1 Our topic today is titled, How Great Thou Art. 2 Last week we answered the question, “What is Worship. It is only logical to follow up such a subject with a discussion of the God we worship. 3 I know of no better place to go for such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Turner avatar

    The Church With The Open Door

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 26, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,588 views

    A sermon on the church at Philadelphia. What does a open door mean ?

    THE CHURCH WITH AN OPEN DOOR Revelation 3:7-13 Letter written to Church at Philadelphia(brotherly love) Written by Christ who has the keys to unlock doors that are locked..and lock doors that are open. This shows his sovereignty, and superiority over the church. If Jesus desires for something to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shane Rodriguez avatar

    Is Your Prasie Glorifying Your Savior Or Is It Glorifying Your Self?

    Contributed by Shane Rodriguez on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,737 views

    When times are bad God still wants us to praise Him.

    “By Him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to His name.” Hebrews 13:15 (KJV) A Christian’s character is revealed to themselves through their praise. Our time of worship is a time when we as believers open our hearts to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Cagle avatar

    Is It Live, Or Is It Memorex?

    Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 30, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,476 views

    This sermon teaches saints to worship God with a sincere and true heart.

    Title: Is It Live, or Is It Memorex? Text: John 4:1-29, 39-42 I. Natural Eyes Will Not See The Miracle! a. V. 10 says she did not recognize Him as the Messiah. b. Have you got natural eyes when you come to church, in your life, or do you see the Messiah? Do you see Jesus! Have you seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Upon This Rock

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 3, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,542 views

    This sermons deals with the building of the church according to Jesus.

    Matthew 16:13-18 Upon This Rock I. The Foundation of the Church. Those who teach that Peter was the rock that the church would be built upon err. Jesus says to Peter....”thou are “petrus” ( i.e. a stone, pebble or fragment from a rock.) and upon this “petra”(i.e. a large mass of rock) Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Prim avatar

    Worship By Design

    Contributed by Richard Prim on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,683 views

    Worship is a verb. It is not something done to us or for us, but by us.

    Worship by Design: Introduction: John 4:24 (KJV) God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. 4:20-24 The woman brought up a popular theological issue—the correct place to worship. But her question was a smoke screen to keep Jesus away from her ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    I Will Share The Responsibility Of Our Church Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 6,758 views

    The sermon reminds us of the importance of every member actively participating in the evangelistic purpose of the church.

    Membership Covenant I Will Share the Responsibility of Our Church Matthew 28:18-20 January 11, 2004 Intro: A. [Pastor will sing, “People Need the Lord” (Greg Nelson/Phil McHugh, 1983 River Oaks Music Co., BMI)] B. This will be the second in our series of sermons on our new membership ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Nathan Robertson, Jr. avatar

    Night-Shift Shepherds

    Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Nov 7, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,878 views

    This is an examiniation of the life of shepherds to discover the role and responsibilities of the church in the times in which we live.

    I want to take this passage of scripture from the pages of the Christmas Lectionary. Allow me to take a winter passage and expound upon it this summer. A traditional Yuletide text and expound upon it this summertime, this passage for the cold days of December and lift it up for us this hot ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Sealed With A Kiss

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 9, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,340 views

    The Biblical kiss was one of submission/worship, that’s the attitude we need to have for Jesus.

    Title: Sealed with a Kiss Text: Psalm 2 Introduction Before I heard the doctors tell the dangers of a kiss, I had considered kissing you the nearest thing to bliss. But now I know biology and sit and sigh and moan; Six million mad bacteria, and I thought we were alone. 1. If you want to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Clark Frailey avatar

    God's Plan For The Restoration Of Carnal Believers

    Contributed by Clark Frailey on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,149 views

    An insiders look at our commandment to restore backslidden believers.

    Can the temporary errors a believer makes be atoned for after salvation? The question leaves much to be examined by a believer. If I am saved, and yet fall into sin, what then becomes of me? As humans we often make mistakes and later regret them. I recall a recent article in the St. Petersburg ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tammy Garrison avatar

    Not Neglecting To Gather Together

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,734 views

    This sermon explores a commitment to faithful worship attendance and why we should do that.

    In 1725 a young man named John reached a turning point in his career. Recently graduated from college, John was entering the ministry as a preacher in the Church of England, but John was ironically at one of the low points in his life. He has participated in the fun-loving college life as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Fredericks avatar

    3 Counter Offensives Of The Church

    Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,426 views

    The church is not a fortress, but a force, and therefore must implement 3 counteroffensives in response to our enemy’s attacks!

    The Church’s Three Counteroffensives to Our Enemies Attacks Acts 8 17 Nov 2002 INTRODUCTION: We are going to return to our broad outline for understanding Acts, you’ll remember the theme is THE START OF SOMETHING GREAT. While our three major points were: 1. Being a witness in Jerusalem (1:1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Why Do We Sing? Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,553 views

    Sermon 3 of 5 on Why we do the things we do. This message was delivered by Esther Hetrick, Worship Minister. History reminds us that musical styles have been changing all along. At one time every song was a new song, and we can find positive contributi

    Why do we sing? By Esther Hetrick Meridian Christian Church For early Christians, the book of Psalms was their songbook. And what a variety we find—joyful praise and adoration, confession and remorse, the pouring out of struggles and conflict, some quiet and reflective, others exuberant; some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Bond avatar

    The People Of God Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 11,311 views

    God has chosen us so that we can become a distinctive people, helping others come to know His love for them.

    If we stopped people on the street of Nashville and asked them what they think of when they hear the name “Nashville Christian Church” what would come to their mind? (Pause) Some might mention our parking lot, maybe others a pretty building in the middle of town. If we are a little more optimistic ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ