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  • Christopher Crane avatar

    Not Very Far

    Contributed by Christopher Crane on Jun 16, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 18,746 views

    A backdoor look at the Five Purposes of the Church.

    Not Very Far Exodus 8:28 Exodus 8:28 28 And Pharaoh said, I will let you go, that ye may sacrifice to the LORD your God in the wilderness; only ye shall not go very far away: intreat for me. <Prayer> You know, it’s really always been the plan of the enemy. And his strategies haven’t changed ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Praying Like Jesus

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,958 views

    If our prayer is ever going to be effective we must learn to pray like Jesus prayed.

    April 17, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Luke 22:39-46 Subject: Prayer Title: Praying Like Jesus I want to share with you once again this week on the subject of prayer. Last week we saw the 1) the purpose of prayer… 2) the pattern for prayer… 3) persistence in prayer… 4) the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Being God's People As Servants Of God

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006
     | 2,261 views

    Second sermon in the summer 2006 Series, “Being God’s People by Serving, Obeying, and Giving.”

    (1) Well today is Father’s Day and the sixth anniversary of our first meeting. Time has gone by fast but like I said last week, I am glad to be your pastor and I am grateful for the work of God in our life together. My prayer for us this day is that we continue to experience God’s great and good ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    I Never Met Milton Bradley

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 31, 2007
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     | 1,850 views

    Our involvement in church is no game. It has eternal consequences.

    When it comes to games, I don’t believe there is a more avid game player than my wife. She loves to play games. We have a card game that we like to play called "hand and foot." I like that one, but my wife likes ’em all. When we were first married, the first Christmas, her folks went to New ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Have A Dream

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,606 views

    Using the pattern of MLK’s famous speech, this message tries to set forth a congregational vision.

    I have a dream (With apologies to MLK, jr. 1962) In the Old Testament we are told that young men shall see visions and old men shall dream dreams (Joel 2:28). Some of you know that 3 or 4 times a year I am blessed with dreams about this congregation while I sleep. In most of these dreams I see ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Dan Brown avatar

    Love God, Love Others Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,767 views

    Part 2 of the series introducing our mission and vision to the church-

    Mt. 22:34-40-A Passionate People Intro: Review Mission & vision A community of believers committed to Christ’s Call Love God, Love Others Impact our Commuity through relevant ministry Family of God-minister to the entire family of God Every member a minister Groups-small group ministry Always ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Worshipping An Awesomd God Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,063 views

    Seeing the Unseen Christ means we worship Him with genuine enthusiasm

    It was a state campground near Old Walker Mine in late September. My father and I pulled in about 11:30 at night and setting up camp what I remember most was the night sky. It was black, not dark but black. The stars were clearer, huge, close and more brilliant than I’d ever seen them or could ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Learning To Love Christ's Church

    Contributed by David Parks on May 24, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,417 views

    Hopefully those of you who know me know that I love the church. That’s what I want to talk to you about today, Learning to Love Christ Beautiful Church.

    LOVE FOR THE CHURCH Introduction: 1. Hopefully those of you who know me know that I love the church. 2. That’s what I want to talk to you about today, Learning to Love Christ Beautiful Church 3. Over the course of the last few months we have talked a great deal about what the Bible says about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Direction

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 12, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,440 views

    Every church needs direction, a vision that kees us from coming unglued. We find that direction in the five functions of a New Testament Church

    THE WINDOW Bible-Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships Dr. Russell Brownworth, pastor July 11, 2004 Allow me to take your mind back 4 ½ years ago. Some (many) of you were sitting in the fellowship hall. Questions were ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ? Sermon 4 & 5 Series

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 22, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,783 views

    Final two sermons of series....."Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ? Sermons 4-5

    “Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ?” Part 4 I Corinthians 16:1-4 Tonight we come to the fourth in our series on “Why On Earth..........?” Thus far we have given you three words....one in each prior message to help us in answering the question......so that we might define our purpose. Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Planned For God's Pleasure Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 24, 2007
     | 4,138 views

    Part 2 in the series The Purpose-Driven Life. This message looks at Worship, the first of God’s five principal purposes for our lives.

    Planned for God’s Pleasure The Purpose-Driven Life, pt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers channeling Rick Warren October 21, 2007 We’re in this series right now called “40 Days of Purpose.” Today, we’re going to look at the first of God’s five purposes for your life. God has five ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Celebrating And Embracing God's People

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 25, 2004
    based on 22 ratings
     | 3,498 views

    Our church and our faith is about people… and God.

    This morning I begin by acknowledging two mothers who were and have been very important shapers and influencers of my life. The first is my Grandmother Kane. Though she has been dead for over 3 decades, her influence, especially concerning her deep and long-lasting faith and deep and legendary ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Where Do We Go From Here?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 30, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 15,681 views

    God’s people have a mission and a purpose.

    On April 13, 1970 words were spoken that have become synonymous with a troubling situation when the astronauts aboard Apollo 13 said, “Houston, we’ve got a problem.” (Apollo 13 patch goes up on overhead one) A short circuit in one of the Command Module’s oxygen tanks, the primary spacecraft, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Let's Worship

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 17, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,318 views

    Our lives are to be joyful expressions of worship

    Psalm 95 Let’s Worship Woodlawn Baptist Church August 5, 2007 In Matthew 15:8-9, Jesus said, “This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoreth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. But in vain they do worship me…” I pray to God He would never have to say those words ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    The Incarnational Stream Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,191 views

    God is everywhere, with us always. The "incarnational stream" helps us live with/in God daily.

    The Incarnational Stream: How Broad Is The Kingdom Of God? February 26, 2006 Intro: In a certain suburban neighborhood, there were two brothers, 8 and 10 years old, who were exceedingly mischievous. Whatever went wrong in the neighborhood, it turned out they had had a hand in it. Their parents ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist