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  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Checking Your Heart - Examining Your Deeds The Great Commission Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 8, 2011
     | 7,735 views

    The Great Commission involves doing. The church cannot think that it can be a spiritual stronghold in a lost world without putting its faith to work.

    July 10, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Revelation 3:14-22 Subject: The Church – Part 1 of the Great Commission Series Title: Checking Your Heart – Examining Your Deeds I am beginning this morning a series on the Great Commission. You all know what the Great Commission is right? It’s Jesus command ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fhcr, Part 3 - Working To Make The Family Larger Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2010
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     | 4,184 views

    Last in this series - this message about reaching out to the community with the gospel.

    Foundations for Healthy Church Relationships Part 3 – Working to Make the Family Larger Colossians 4:2-6 September 5, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Audio of this message can be heard at www.aberdeenwesleyan.org Me: If you’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    This Could Be The Start Of Something Big: Look Around Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 19, 2010
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     | 4,279 views

    Did you know that Jesus is a bricklayer? He is the best bricklayer ever! And has chosen never to work alone; he wants your help!

    Look Around I Peter 2:4-10 1 Peter 2:4-10 4 As you come to him, the living Stone-- rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him-- 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Being Human Together"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 27, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,104 views

    A sermon about healing in the community of faith.

    “Being Human Together” James 5:13-20 In Darkness Is My Only Companion: A Christian Response to Mental Illness, the author describes her tortured journey through ten years of extreme depression and bipolar disorder. Concerning the importance of Christian fellowship while in recovery, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Introduction To 1 Timothy Series

    Contributed by T D on Jul 25, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,715 views

    This series is a quick look through the book of 1 Timothy as Paul encourages the younger man in his efforts to realign the mission of his church. If we want the church to be what it is supposed to be each person must give themselves to being the best Chr

    Series: So You Want to Be the Church? Intro to 1 Timothy 1 Timothy 1:1-11 Today we are beginning a series over the next 6 weeks through the book of 1 Timothy in an effort to be ever more familiar with the basics of what the Bible has to say about the church. This is important for us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God Is Just

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jun 23, 2012
     | 7,342 views

    What if it’s not enough to be a church member or attender? What if it’s not enough to raise our kids to be Christians? What if it’s not enough to simply study the Bible or belong to a small group?

    Read Psalm 146 One of the things that church does really well is help people. My family and I have been helped by the church many times over the years. When Kristi gave birth to our still born son in 1994, the Boulevard Church of Christ in Lake Charles Louisiana where I was the youth minister ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Messiah's House Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,745 views

    God's house should be respected and used properly.

    A Messiah's House Text: Matt. 21:12-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: Most of you know, but some may not, that when Tina and I bought our house a few years ago, it was the first house we had ever owned. To us it is a very special place that we are proud of it. If anyone were to try and break it to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Invitation Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,994 views

    Healthy churches actively invite people to relationship with Jesus. Here are some tips on accomplishing that goal.

    SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “:THE INVITATION FACTOR” ACTS 8:26-40 OPEN We’re in the middle of our series called “Healthy Church!” I shared at the beginning of this series that I was working on getting physically healthier. It’s working. I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Can Change Our World!

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 12, 2013
     | 5,083 views

    Background and Introduction: We can change our world: [1] Because the church belongs to Christ. [2] Because the Word of God works. 1. We must stand on God’s Word. 2. We must stretch for His Word. 3. We must share His Word.

    We Can Change Our World! Acts 11:19-21 Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 10, 2012 *I like what Mark Twain said about change many years ago: “The only person who likes change is a wet baby.” (1) *I like that saying, but it’s not always true is it? -- No. Some change is good! This is especially true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church That Welcomes Sinners

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 18, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,246 views

    Christ welcomed "the wrong crowd." Is our church doing the same?

    “THE CHURCH THAT WELCOMES SINNERS” Luke 15:1-10 Have you ever visited a church, and not felt welcome? A few years ago, I went to an area Reformation service. I had to drive an hour to get there, and I was running late. I almost couldn’t find the place, but I did, and I had to park pretty far ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Catching A Clear Vision Series

    Contributed by John Eldridge on Aug 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,840 views

    What is God’s vision for The Church?

    Catching a Clear Vision PT.1 Sunday, August 2, 2009 AM Service Foggy Eyeglass illustration: Luke 11:34 (NIV) 34 Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are good, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are bad, your body also is full of darkness. Bad vision can be worse ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Home For Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,846 views

    Part of sermon series regarding our purpose statement; this one about the church as a fellowship.

    “…A Home for Fellowship…” Various Scriptures (August 5, 2001) Introduction Several years ago studies were conducted among former American prisoners of war to determine what methods used by the enemy had been most effective in breaking their spirit. The findings revealed that they did not break ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Bible In Church Life Today Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 6, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,685 views

    The Bible is the written Word of God. How we view the truth recorded in the Bible is crucial for the church today. In the Bible, God has chosen to unfold for us His nature, character, plan and purposes.

    “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 The Bible is the written Word of God. How we view the truth recorded in the Bible is crucial for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Church God Will Bless

    Contributed by Tom Dooley on May 11, 2001
    based on 306 ratings
     | 19,104 views

    This message focuses on following the model of the early church in order to be a church God will bless.

    The Church God Will Bless By Tom Dooley www.preachingtheword.com Acts 2:41-47 Several years ago in the movie Hoosiers, Gene Hackman played the part of Norman Dale, a former college coach with a tainted past who was hired to coach a rural high-school basketball team from Hickory, Indiana. Coach ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship Wars

    Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,981 views

    This sermon attempts to address some of the divide in our church over worship music by recognizing the focus is not on our preference but on God.

    In the last month or so I have heard some interesting comments. I’ve heard, “we don’t sing enough of the old hymns,” or “I don’t like the new music,” and I have also heard “we are singing too many hymns,” or “we sing songs too slow.” Interesting isn’t it? Whenever people are involved there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational