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  • Mark Baker avatar

    The Goodness Of God

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 2, 2009
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     | 10,523 views

    Ask any Christian if they believe that God is good and they would certainly say, well of course. But believing that He is good is not the only requirement in pleasing Him. The Word says, we must also believe that He is a rewarder of those who diligently

    Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Rewarder - "one who pays wages" (misthos, "wages," apo, "back," didomi, "to give"), is used by metonymy in Heb. 11:6, of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Are You Living In Bethel Or El Bethel

    Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 13, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 27,355 views

    We need to start living in the God of the House of God

    Are You Living In Bethel Or El Bethel? Have a time of praise (testimonies) (The song I would Love to tell you ) Genesis 35:1-7 And God said unto Jacob, Arise, go up to Bethel, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Flowing Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2006
     | 4,985 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "A Growing Church..."

    Series: A Growing Church... [#2] IS FLOWING John 7:37-39 Introduction: Last week we heard that a growing church is focused. We don’t allow distractions within worship. This morning we are going to see that "A Growing Church...Is Flowing". In order to be a growing church that God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Fulfilling Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2006
     | 6,411 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "A Growing Church..."

    Series: A Growing Church... [#3](Senior Adult Day) IS FULFILLING Psalm 92:12-15 Introduction: A great problem within the Church of the 21st century is we have become so focused on fulfilling everyone’s wants and wishes that we forgot Who we are to please. What are we supposed to be fulfilling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Blessing Blocker Or Blessing Bringer? Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,805 views

    It’s time for the church to check its motives for being.

    September 23, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Haggai 1:1-15 Subject: Sowing and Reaping Title: Are You a Blessing Blocker or a Blessing Bringer? You live in the most blessed nation in the world. You have more freedom to do as you like. You have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Beyond The Walls: We Care

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,145 views

    I hope that you have a desire to be a caring person and someone that lives out the same kind of love that Jesus Christ modeled for us. Our perspective about needs and fulfilling needs should be the same as described in Scripture. Today, we are going to

    BEYOND THE WALLS: WE CARE 1 JOHN 3:16-18 SITUATION 1 Stan is a man out of work. He is a cabinet maker, but his company mishandled funds and now he is out of a job. Jobs are hard to come by. He and his wife had two months of savings, but now that is gone. It was not spent frivolously, but on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Living Church"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,316 views

    A sermon for Reformation Sunday. The Living Church of the Living God has a Biblical mandate to uphold and hold forth the Living Word.

    (Upholder of the truth) “I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you before long; 15 but in case I am delayed, I write so that you will know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth. 16 By ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Magnifying God's Majesty Part I Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,593 views

    It has often been said, "When the outlook is bad try the up look." That is what we see here in chapter 4. There were “doors” of persecution all around, but now John sees an open door in heaven. This was not just a door into heaven; this was a doorway int

    Magnifying God’s Majesty Revelation 4:1-3,5a Part I Purpose: To display Christ in His proper glory. Aim: I want the listener to have a deeper and more profound worship of Christ. INTRODUCTION: Revelation is the "Throne Book". The word throne is used 46 times in Revelation and only 15 times in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Doest Thou Here, David? Series

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Nov 1, 2008
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     | 5,213 views

    Second Sermon in the series "What Doest Thou Here?" Eliab, David’s brother asked "Why camest thou down hither?" David had come with purpose. What is your purpose and mine?

    From the Desk of Rev. Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org WHAT DOEST THOU HERE? Sermon Two I Samuel 17:25-32 Intro: We looked last week at Elijah and how the Lord came to him in the cave and asked him, “What doest thou here, Elijah?” Staying on that same theme, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What We Do, What We Know, And Why Be Thankful To God

    Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Nov 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,952 views

    the psalmist explains to us What we do, what we know, and why be Thankful to GOD:

    In this fourth book or collection of the Psalms 90 – 106 whose authorship has been ascribed to the hands of Moses. In this writing the Psalmist, in an special manner, invites believers to praise God, because he has chosen them to be his people, and has taken them under his care. Just hearing or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    My Church Family

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,859 views

    In this sermon you will see the benefits of involvement in a church family

    In I Corinthians 12 Paul compares the church to a body. I want to use the body as a teaching point to teach the benefits of a church family. 1. My church family provides a team to work with. A Christian is not a lone ranger. We need a team to support us. A team is a unit working together. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ben Thomas avatar

    A Model Church Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 5, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,947 views

    Every church should have these characteristics. Every church services should follow these pattern.

    A model Church Mark 2:1-12 1. Jesus Centered. Mark 2:1 (AMP) 1 AND JESUS having returned to Capernaum, after some days it was rumored about that He was in the house [probably Peter’s]. Jesus is in the house – center of the house. 2. They heard that Jesus is there. Mark 1:1 Some one share about ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • John Johnson avatar

    What The Church Ought To Be Part 1

    Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 9, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 19,680 views

    We should not interested in finding the approval of men, but our spiritual life is determined by the approval of God.

    From the time we are born until the time that we die, we want approval and attention. We often here little children say, “Watch me daddy,” “Look at me, mama.” Teenagers want more than anything else to be popular. They are careful to dress in an acceptable manner. They try to talk in an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    God's Indescribable Abundance Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,534 views

    How can one describe what God has given in this church, with the successes of the past year? How describe human needs, especially for the Gospel? And how describe the opportunities for inclusive worship, honest learning, and artistic expression?

    Once upon a time a certain church was in an uproar. Some said that the pastor was not performing according to expectations. And so complaints were brought to the deacons, who met to consider the issue, and asked those who were grumbling, “What is the problem with the pastor?” One disaffected ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You're Worth A Million

    Contributed by Eric Hickman on Sep 19, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,703 views

    In God’s eyes you are worth a fortune. Don’t give up

    You’re Worth a Million Ro 12:2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-- his good, pleasing and perfect will. INTRO (ill) A flock of wild geese was flying south for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational