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  • David DeWitt avatar

    Essentials Of Great Worship

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,164 views

    There are basic requirements for high quality worship

    Essentials for Great Worship Hebrews 13: 10-16 June 7, 2009 Morning Service Introduction In his book, songs that were the heart, gospel singer George Beverly Shea tells of his friend Bert Frizen. While attending college, Burt distinguished himself as a fine baritone singer. But his college studies ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 20,670 views

    Some call it the Lord’s Supper. Some call it Communion. Some call it the Eucharist. Just as there are different names for the event, there are many different teachings about it. That confusion isn’t a new thing. It was going on even in the first century C

    http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ As you can tell from the table that is set before us, we will be partaking of the Lord’s Supper this morning. So since that is the case, I think it is a good idea for us to spend some time talking about what that means. There are two reasons why that’s a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Atrophy - #2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,792 views

    The characteristics, consequences, and cure for Spiritual Atrophy? (Thanks to Dr. Brunson & Dr. Caner for their book, "Why Churches Die")

    The Local Church Is it Dead, Dying, or Dynamic? Part 2 – “Spiritual Atrophy” Amos 6:1 * Let’s begin with a story. While it has been true dozens of times, the names have been deleted to protect the guilty. * There was once a visionary pastor who developed a visionary group of believers. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Complications From Malpractice Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,921 views

    Dealing with disputes, disagreements and grievances - especially those within the church.

    SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today II. DEALING WITH OBVIOUS DISEASES C.) COMPLICATIONS FROM MALPRACTICE (1 Cor. 6:1-11) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, March 1, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: We’ve been exploring, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    #6 - Warning About Refusing To Hear God Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 4, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,496 views

    From Hebrews 12 I offer these 4 warnings about not listening to the voice (call) of God.

    CODE YELLOW ALERT Warning about Refusing to Hear God Hebrews 12:25-29 * As a parent, what did you do if, or maybe, when your children simply refused to listen to you. I dare say (right or wrong) that the majority of us had a progression of severity we went through to bring our child into line. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Refreshing Leadership Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,107 views

    Follow Biblical leaders.

    REFRESHING LEADERSHIP Acts 20.28 S: Leadership Th: Our Time, Our Turn, Our All Pr: FOLLOW BIBLICAL LEADERS. I. CONNECTED (Acts 6.4) II. TEACHER (Acts 6.4) III. AUTHENTICATION (I Timothy 4.14) IV. INTEGRITY (I Timothy 3.2) V. PLURALITY (Proverbs 11.14) PA: How is the change to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Nobodies

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 20, 2011
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     | 8,752 views

    We as the church, facing today's challenges, think of ourselves as nobodies. But we are God's kind of nobodies, those in whom He has been at work to make changes, and we are needed by the world around us.

    (Originally preached at Luther Rice Memorial Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, Aug. 12, 1973; subsequently, with variations, at Woodbrook Baptist Church, Baltimore, MD, Aug. 19, 1973; Viers Mill Baptist Church, Rockville, MD, Sept. 9, 1973; Bethesda First Baptist Church, Bethesda, MD, Oct. 14, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unusual Gift Of Common Sense

    Contributed by John Perry on Jan 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,640 views

    If common sense is so common why don't more people have it?

    Bunbury Sun pm 23/01/11 “The unusual gift of common sense” Intro: I’ve often wondered what it must be like being a judge sitting on the bench hearing people’s disputes & having to work it all out. I conclude that to be able to function in position you need a liberal serve ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Of Pastors And Elders Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 13, 2009
     | 3,493 views

    Should we even have pastors and elders? Don’t we all walk in relationship with God and if so why would we need spiritual leadership?

    Dakota Community Church July 12, 2009 The Field & the Force 4 What of Pastors and Elders? So far we have looked at: 1. When the Church is the field When the church is the field it is seen as the place people come to do the work of God. 2. When the Church is the (labor) force When the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Becoming A Missional Church

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,245 views

    Based on the Great Commission and reinforced with many sources, this speaks of returning the church body to pre-Constantine days!

    Becoming a Missional Church Acts 1:6-8 * Billy Graham is a name most everyone knows. Today, his name carries a note of authority, authenticity, and integrity. What you may not know or do not remember is that Dr. Graham was not always popular. The story is told about him being scheduled for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Health Care Plan

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,443 views

    God’s Health Care Plan is discussed!

    Health Care Plan James 5:14-15 8-09-09 Intro I want to address a subject that seems to be on a lot of people’s minds these days—health care. Almost everyone agrees there are aspects of the current health care system in America that need reform. Almost nobody agrees as to how to fix it. Town hall ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Shepherding God's Flock Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 22, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,025 views

    In the first four verses of 1 Peter 5, Peter discusses the ministry, motives and manner of leading of elders.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a preacher who quit the ministry after 20 years and became a funeral director. 1. When asked why he changed occupations, he said: “I spent 3 years trying to straighten out John, but John is still an alcoholic. Then I spent 6 months trying to straighten ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Church Boss Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,463 views

    If Christ is the head of the church, no bullying can ever be justified to bring about the result a leader desires. We must permit the Spirit of God to rule the church, and not mere mortals.

    “I have written something to the church, but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority. So if I come, I will bring up what he is doing, talking wicked nonsense against us. And not content with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers, and also stops those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kelly Benton avatar

    Church.... Why We Do What We Do.

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 17 ratings
     | 25,490 views

    To share some areas that we need to look back at and understand the reality of why we do the things we do. God desires each of us to follow Him not blindly but boldly and intelligently.

    Illustration: A story is told about a wife cooking a roast. She cuts the end off of the roast, puts it on a pan and then in the oven. The husband asks her "Why did you cut the end off?" she replies "Because my mom always did." The next day the wife talks to mom and asks "Why did you cut the end off ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Church's Challenge Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,619 views

    The church can turn its problems into opportunities for growth if it meets needs by mobilizing people so the leaders can maintain the priority of prayer and the word.

    Some time ago, wolves were picking off the livestock of ranchers at an alarming rate, so the state offered a bounty of $5,000 for every wolf killed. It turned Sam and Jed into fortune hunters. Day and night they searched the mountains and forests looking for their valuable prey. Exhausted one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free