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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Too Much Participation?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 20, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,155 views

    A sermon on Nehemiah 12 on characteristics of a great celebration (worship service). Must have preparation and participation!

    Sermon for 2/18/2007 Introduction: A. Gordon Dahl said, “Most middle-class Americans tend to worship their work, work at their play, and play at their worship.” B. Worship really isn’t a fair word for what we do here on Sunday mornings. It is more like a celebration. Jesus Christ has risen and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Now, We Finish The House We Started! (Pastor Jose Jr.)

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007
     | 2,962 views

    After a time of sifting and refining, our church takes on a renewed vision and a stronger determination to become a Church With A Purpose.

    Now, We Finish the House We Started Pastor Jose Gomez, Jr. Isaiah 55:10-13 (10) For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: (11) So ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Now, We Finish The House We Started! (Pastor Jose Jr.)

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007
     | 1,863 views

    After a time of sifting and refining, our church takes on a renewed vision and a stronger determination to become a Church With A Purpose.

    Now, We Finish the House We Started Pastor Jose Gomez, Jr. Isaiah 55:10-13 (10) For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: (11) So ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Building His Church - His Way

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Feb 24, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,314 views

    A message about the church

    Building His Church - His Way Matthew 16:13-19 (Focus v. 18) Introduction: Gregory Elder tells of growing up on the Atlantic Coast, where he spent long hours working on intricate sand castles. One year, for several days in a row, he was confronted by bullies who smashed his creations. Finally he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Some Things That You Will Find In A Healthy Church.

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 24, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,283 views

    The church that is alive should be a healthy church. This sermon shows what characterizes a healthy church...

    SOME THINGS THAT YOU WILL FIND IN A HEALTHY CHURCH Text: Acts 2:36-47 Pastor W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: We can learn much about the church by studying the Book of Acts. The church is very young in the Book of Acts. It had not lived long enough in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    To Proclaim The Year Of The Lord's Favor Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Feb 24, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,011 views

    This is the fourth in a series of sermons based on Luke 4:14-21 and Isaiah 61:1-4 which equates the mission of the Church with the mission of Jesus as He states it in Luke 4:14-18

    His Mission and Ours: To Proclaim the Year of the Lord’s Favor --Luke 4:14-21 World renowned evangelist Luis Palau, shares this personal testimony in his sermon “Go to the Ends of the Earth.” “My family and team have gone to over sixty countries declaring the glory of God. When I first went to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Still Blessed

    Contributed by Michael Martin on Feb 25, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 13,258 views

    The Blessing of Staying in God’s House

    (Psa. 84:1-12) "Blessed are they that dwell in thy house..." The word "Blessed" in the Bible means "contentment, happiness, fulfillment!" The implication is that those that are content, happy and fulfilled are truly BLESSED! In this wicked, lost and dying world, we can still have peace and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The Kingdom Of Heaven? (Pastor Jose Jr)

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,185 views

    What is the Kingdom of heaven that Jesus preached?

    What Is The Kingdom of Heaven? The scene is Herod angered because the Magi decided not to tell him where the new King of the Jews was. He orders the death of all male children under 2 years old born in Bethlehem. Joseph has a dream just before they get to Jesus, and moves to Nazereth. Mat 3:1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Practicing His Presence

    Contributed by Robert Donato on Mar 2, 2007
    based on 67 ratings
     | 14,764 views

    Worship is a lifestyle, not just a Sunday activity. Practicing God’s presence 24/7 is vital to spiritual life and maturity

    Practicing His Presence Psalm 84 Why do we go to church? Why do we worship God? The excuses and attitudes of people are interesting to say the least. Church, for some is pure drudgery, a boring necessity that must be endured. For others, church attendance is an obligation must like paying ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Urgency Of His Mission And Ours Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,657 views

    This is the final sermon in a series based on Luke 4:14-21 and Isaiah 61:1-4 which equates the mission of the Church with that of Jesus as He states it in Luke 4:18-19. The mission calls of immediate obedience without delay.

    The Urgency of His Mission and Ours --Luke 4:14-21 and II Corinthians 6:1-2 As we have discovered, our Lord clearly defines His mission in Luke 4:18-19. Four points stand out. Just as Jesus did, we His Church must: 1. Bring good news to the poor 2. Proclaim release to the captives and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jeremiah's Temple Sermon

    Contributed by John Nichols on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 50 ratings
     | 32,016 views

    Worship is not about appearing, it is an active, lively part of the complete sacrifice God desires from all who claim to be His.

    Jeremiah’s Temple Sermon Jeremiah 7 Jeremiah wanted to know why…The temple in the Old Testament was characterized by beauty on the outside and on the inside. The temple had pure bronze columns, golden incense altars and lamp stands, wooden cherubim, each ten feet tall with outstretched wings. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is Church Attendance Necessary?

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 24,324 views

    How important is the corporate worship of the saints? Mnay say I can worship God as well in the privacy of my home as I can at church? Is this true or an excuse?

    “Church Attendance” Introduction: The announcement that the Cleveland Browns were moving to Baltimore after 30 years in Cleveland devastated many people. Among the many Browns fans interviewed, one man sat in his pickup truck and wept as he said, "Now me and my family will have no place to go on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Because I Love The Church... Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,936 views

    If we say we love the church what exactly does that mean? If we love the church than how should we show it?

    “Because I Love the Church…” Introduction: I think that I shall never see A church that’s all it ought to be: A church whose members never stray Beyond the strait and narrow way; A church that has no empty pews, Whose preacher never has the blues, A church whose deacons always deak, And none is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An "Under The Sun” View Of Church Series

    Contributed by John Hubert on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,864 views

    Using the criticisms of the disillusioned church goer in Ecclesiastes, this message presents how Christians can grow as individuals and as a church.

    Ecc 5:1-7 (ESV) Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to offer the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they are doing evil. (2) Be not rash with your mouth, nor let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God, for God is in heaven ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Value Of The Church Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Aug 26, 2007
     | 2,986 views

    six things we need to be doing as the Church of Jesus Christ

    The value of the church of Jesus Christ In chemistry, He turned water to wine. In biology, He was born without the normal conception. In physics, He disproved the law of gravity when He ascended into heaven. In economics, He disproved the law of diminishing return by feeding 5,000 men with two ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan