Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Happy Churchgoers

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 1, 2005
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    Most people attend church with about as much enthusiasm as going to the dentist to have a tooth pulled. David said he looked forward with eager anticipation to being in God’s house. We need that same attitude that of being happy churchgoers.

    HAPPY CHURCHGOERS PSALM 122:1 Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. Introduction: Most people attend church with about as much enthusiasm as going to the dentist to have a tooth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanksgiving: "For All Thy Gifts, We Bless Thee, Lord"

    Contributed by Seth Aryee on Dec 3, 2005
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    God in His goodness keeps on blessing us with abundance far beyond what we need or deserve. In addition to our material blessings, we as Christians receive so many spiritual blessings. How can we best express our gratitude as we think about all God has

    SERMON BY BRO. SETH A. ARYEE LOCAL PREACHER, BETHANY METHODIST CHURCH, DZORWULU, ACCRA-GHANA THEME: THANKSGIVING – “FOR ALL THY GIFTS, WE BLESS THEE, LORD” MALACHI 1: 6-14 2 CORINTHIANS 9: 5-11 TEXT: “AND IF YE OFFER THE BLIND FOR SACRIFICE, IS IT NOT EVIL? [MALACHI 1:8] Today is a day for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The First Church Business Meeting

    Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 6, 2004
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    Taken from our church’s verse by verse study of the book of Acts, this study covers Acts 6:1-7, the calling of the first deacons. It covers several issues such as the Care of widows, the need for church business meetings and pastoral leadership, as well

    Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278 Phone 310-376-7890 Fax 877-248-2998 DAVID M. WILSON, Pastor THE FIRST CHURCH BUSINESS MEETING Acts 6:1-7 Verse 1 GROWTH PANGS In the early history of the church we quickly find a division between those who were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deacon Ordination

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
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    charge to deacons--You Should Be A Good Deacon, Protecting the Word, a Godly Deacon, Practicing the Word, and A Growing Deacon, Progressing in the Word.

    DEACON ORDINATION 1-13-02 GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH Tonite’s charge is addressed to these men…all are welcome to listen in. I Tim. 4:1, 2, 6 I Tim. 3 gives the qualifications of Pastors and Deacons. If we’ll just look a bit farther to ch. 4 we will find the duties and character qualities both ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ordination Sermon

    Contributed by Emil Boniog on Jan 12, 2004
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    A charge to the candidate based on Acts 13:1-4 outlining the following requirements for ordination: COMMUNION, CONSECRATION, & COMMISSION; and a charge to the congregation based on 1 Timothy 5:17-19 outlining their threefold ministry to their pastor, name

    ORDINATION SERMON Acts 13:1-4 & 1 Timothy 5:17-19 A WORD FOR THE PASTOR INTRODUCTION This morning, I want to share some thoughts from the Word of God. I have chosen two passages for our meditation. The first is Acts 13:1-4. · “1Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Will Give The Pastor A Hand?

    Contributed by Vincent Stokes on Jan 30, 2004
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    Good for Deacon or Deaconess Annual Day

    Ex 17:8-13 Who Will give the Pastor a Hand? Pastor Stokes Often times in the church setting there are some, not all, who believes the Pastor is suppose to do everything. They want him to teach, preach, sing, cook, visit the sick, visit the incarcerated, run the men’s ministry, run the women’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sign, Ashes = Repentance

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 24, 2004
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    A sermon for Ash Wednesday

    27 ¶ After this he went out, and saw a tax collector, named Levi, sitting at the tax office; and he said to him, "Follow me." 28 And he left everything, and rose and followed him. 29 And Levi made him a great feast in his house; and there was a large company of tax collectors and others sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Character Counts Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 13, 2006
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    Third in a series from 1 Timothy. This message deals with the qualifications for church leaders.

    Read 1 Timothy 3:1-12 The following is a confidential report on several candidates being considered for positions of church leadership. Adam: Good man but problems with his wife. Also one reference told of how his wife and he enjoy walking nude in the woods. Noah: Former pastorate of 120 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Adam's Rib Or Women's Lib Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006
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    Second in a series from 1 Timothy. This message deals with the role of women in the church.

    Note: I’m indebted to Ray Stedman for the title of this sermon - it was just too good to pass up! Read 1 Timothy 2:8-15 (NIV) Questions to ask: 1. Should this be applied universally for all believers at all times? 2. Is it a complete handbook for church behavior? 3. Was Paul a chauvinist? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Come To Church

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
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    Why to you come to church? What is your purpose for being in the service today? What attitudes are affecting the impact of today’s service in your life?

    HOW TO COME TO CHURCH? PSALM 96 Introduction: Why to you come to church? What is your purpose for being in the service today? What attitudes are affecting the impact of today’s service in your life? Some come to church to be entertained, others to fulfill basic social needs. Most come with an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • George Little avatar

    How To Be A Christians Without Being Religious

    Contributed by George Little on Jul 22, 2006
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    Can a person be a Christian without all the religious trappings? When people reject religion what do they reject? Are we talking the same language?

    How to be a Christian Without Being Religious James 1:27, Matthew 23:26-28 1. What do you think of when I use the word religion? ∑ For some it is large impressive cathedrals both old and new ∑ Others it is the experience of worship in a church assembly ∑ For others it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Waiting On Monday

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 22, 2006
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    Consider the reasons why a person prioritizes weekly activities more than the Lord’s day.

    Have you ever been guilty of anticipating Monday more than enjoying worship and service to God on Sunday? What causes a person to anticipate Monday to the exclusion of the Lord’s day? In the book of Amos we find this subject addressed. The Israelite people said "When will the New Moon be past, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encouragement To A Struggling Church Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 23, 2006
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    This section deals with the appropriateness of expressing our gifts within the church service. Now, one thing needs to be noted at the onset, the Corinthian church was operating before a completed revelation and as such, the church is operating in a peri

    ENCOURAGEMENT TO A STRUGGLING CHURCH 1 CORINTHIANS 14:26-40 INTRODUCTION: our passage this morning brings us to the end of Paul’s teaching concerning spiritual gifts in general, and tongues in specifics. This last section deals with the appropriateness of expressing our gifts within the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Ancient Office Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2006
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    The one office we see early in the book of Genesis that continues through eternity in the Book of Revelation is the office of elder! This office is so important that every Christian should understand and support it.

    The Ancient Office (I Peter 5:1-4) 1. A pastor thought God gave Him an idea, and he presented it in the monthly elders meeting. After giving his most impassioned plea and really “selling” the idea to the elder board, the board voted and voted down the pastors proposed changes 12-1. The head elder ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Responsibility Of Elders In The Church

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Aug 25, 2006
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    In the Scriptures, Pastors are referred to as "bishop, elder, and overseer." Why are they referred to in this way. In this message, Pastor Steve will examine these and more terms as he talks about the responsibility of elders in the church.

    We have completed our look at what elders are to be and now we’re looking at what elders are to do. In doing that, I would like to define the term that is found in 1 Timothy 3:1. It is the term translated "bishop." The term "bishop" is not a good translation because "it carries modern ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational