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    Recalling Christ's Call Series

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Jun 25, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,749 views

    2 of 18 messages on moving toward greater health as a church

    Recalling Christ’s Call (NTC4T-2) I. His Mission—Luke 19:1-10 A. Jesus exemplifies His mission 1. He went to where Zacchaeus was 2. He called Zacchaeus by name 3. He invited Zacchaeus to come down 4. He asked Zacchaeus to receive Him 5. He ignored Zacchaeus’ accusers 6. He brought Zacchaeus to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Sunday School - What's It All About?

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Sep 10, 2003
    based on 110 ratings
     | 23,167 views

    A Sermon dealing with the four basic fundamentals of the Sunday School. - REACHING - TEACHING - CARING - EVANGELIZING

    Sunday School – What’s It All About? Deut. 6:4-9 and Matt. 28:19,20 Intro. Years ago one of the greatest programs of the Southern Baptist convention was the Training Union. It was the discipleship training ministry of the church. It declined over the years and died a slow death. WHY? – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praise The King

    Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,270 views

    Our purpose on this earth is to bring honor and glory to God.

    Praise the King 09/05/04 Intro: Number 1 purpose of our life is to bring honor and glory to God. We are to live our lives so that they point to the glorious nature of God. Jesus lived his life to give glory to God. God glorified himself through Jesus. “Jesus replied, ‘If I glorify myself, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Should We Praise The Lord? Parti Series

    Contributed by Bob Zinga on Aug 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,435 views

    We should praise the lord because: • God himself practices praise within the trinity

    I-God himself practices praise within the trinity This may be shocking to some of you, but it is in the nature of God to praise, honor, glorify, exalt, and magnify Himself and even his beloved people. Within the trinity, the God the Father often praises the God the Son. John 12: 28-30 28Father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Every Church Should Be

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,670 views

    some churches are closer to the NT ideal than others. The church at Thessalonica was in that category.

    TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 TITLE: WHAT EVERY CHURCH SHOULD BE No doubt you have heard people say, “If you ever find the perfect church, please don’t join it. If you do, it won’t be perfect any more!” Since local churches are made up of human beings, saved by God’s grace, no church is perfect. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Reaching Out And Gathering In Series

    Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,083 views

    Sept. 2006 Pastor’s Letter - Promoting a balanced approach to Evangelical Social Ministry, drawing on personal experience of a conservative evangelical now serving a broadly diverse independent, non-denominational community church.

    Reaching Out and Gathering In Bill Myers, Pastor On occasion I hear from old friends and former coworkers who have known me throughout portions of the almost twenty years I served in denominational churches. They find themselves amazed, and sometimes perplexed at my decision to pastor The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Did God Create Hell? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 957 views

    Explore the difficult topics of God's righteousness, the reality of Hell, and its purpose in God's plan, emphasizing that ignoring these truths does not change their reality.

    Good morning, Church Family! Today, we are going to delve deep into a topic that can be uncomfortable, but is absolutely critical to our understanding of the Gospel. We're going to talk about God's righteousness, the reality of Hell, and its purpose in God's plan. Our key verse today is Matthew ...read more

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    The Body Made Full Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,119 views

    What does it mean for the Church to be "full" and how can it be obtained?

    THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT II: The Mystery of The Body Unveiled 2. THE BODY MADE FULL (Eph. 3:14-21) INTRODUCTION: Am I the only one, or has anyone else had their prayers to God interrupted by a wandering mind? Last week, we saw that even the Apostle Paul can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Corporate Versus Private Worship

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,487 views

    A Sermon for Ash Wednesday, with outreach to two congregations without pastors.

    Ash Wednesday, February 6, 2008 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, this evening we begin another season of Lent, another journey in faith as we attempt to follow our Lord on the road to Jerusalem and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Questions Concerning Worship

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 26, 2003
    based on 85 ratings
     | 5,213 views

    A look at some important issues and hot topics concerning worship in our time.

    TEXT: EPHESIANS 5:19-21 TITLE: “QUESTIONS CONCERNING WORSHIP” (Majority of material taken from Bob Russel’s When God Build A Church) INTRODUCTION: A. I read this little piece not too long ago. I don’t know the author but its message is worth ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Can I Bring Glory To God?

    Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,900 views

    Jesus honored God by fulfilling His purpose on earth. We honor God the same way. When anything in creation fulfills its purpose, it brings glory to the Creator.

    INTRODUCTION: Jesus honored God by fulfilling His purpose on earth. We honor God the same way. When anything in creation fulfills its purpose, it brings glory to the Creator. I.WE BRING GOD GLORY BY WORSHIPPING HIM. John 4:24 Worship is far more than praising, singing, and praying to God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A God-Blessed Church

    Contributed by Gary Shockley on May 1, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 11,456 views

    What are the qualities and characteristics of a church God is searching for and blesses

    The Church God Blesses- Part One Cornerstone Church Rev. Gary A. Shockley, Pastor March 10, 2002 I believe that God communicates with us in many different ways—but the primary way God speaks to us is through His written word—the Bible. One morning this week as I was reading from the Bible I came ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I Have A Dream

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,283 views

    Discussion about future direction of the church.

    I HAVE A DREAM… Proverbs 29:18 S: Vision C: Purpose and Direction Type: Discussion following the purpose statement of the church. Version: ESV RMBC 12 June 05 AM INTRODUCTION: ILL Purpose: Victory Deprives Red Sox Fans of Purpose After their team won the 2004 World Series of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Safe Harbor

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,649 views

    Paul admonishing the church to be a safe harbor where one can find shelter and solace.

    Last week in looking at the importance of being a part of a local church, we read from Ephesians 4 where Paul speaks of the privilege and responsibilities of church membership. In our text today, we find Paul admonishing the church to be a safe harbor where one can find shelter and solace. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church. The Way Its Supposed To Be Series

    Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,275 views

    Discusses the biblical admonitions related to the Lord’s church

    Church. The Way it’s supposed to be. Colossians 2:4-7 Five characteristics of a church that pleases God. It is: 1. Perceptive enough to withstand sweet talk § We will never deny that worldly wisdom is arguable. Robertson -The art of persuasion is the height of oratory, but it easily degenerates ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist