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  • Steven Boyns avatar

    Churchology 101-The Basics

    Contributed by Steven Boyns on Feb 4, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,949 views

    Churchology 101 is the name chosen for a series of messages we will be studying for the next few weeks. These series of messages are not designed to deal with the intra-workings of the church, nor are they designed to discuss deep theology or deep doctri

    Churchology 101 is the name chosen for a series of messages we will be studying for the next few weeks. These series of messages are not designed to deal with the intra-workings of the church, nor are they designed to discuss deep theology or deep doctrinal issues at it relates to the church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Heavenly Worship (Worship 4) Series

    Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,464 views

    If we are uncomfortable here on earth singing praises to God we have better get over it because it is something that we will be doing for all eternity if you plan on going to heaven.

    Rev 4:6-11; 5:6-14 It is good to come here and worship the Lord as a family AMEN. A man was awakened by his wife one Sunday morning and she told him he needed to get up and get ready for church. I’m not going he said. Well we are all ready she said and if you can give me 2 good reasons why you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Effective Teamwork Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,258 views

    Part 4 of our series on the Effective Church

    Sermon 6/25/06-Effective Teamwork Intro. Last message in the effective church series. Last Week-Pastor Clark– Effective Vision -image determines our impact 2 weeks ago-effective worship Started w/ Pastor Clark talking about the 3 non-negotiables -Great Commandment (Love God & Love Others) -Great ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Journey Of The Heart, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,360 views

    The Journey of the Heart requires worshiping in spirit and in truth.

    Life Quest “The Journey of the Heart, Part 2” June 11, 2006 Introduction: Last week we began a series looking at what we are to be about as a church and what it is that Christ has called us to. Last week and this week really focus on the first part of our church mission statement: “To ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sacrifice Of Prasie

    Contributed by Ray Mullinax on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,436 views

    God requires a sacrifice from us, and it is our praise

    The Purpose of the book of Hebrews was to show the Law was fufilled by Christ. Jesus is a better way than the Olt Testament Prophets, we have a better way of worship. We dont have to go to a Porphet to sacrifice for our sins, through Christ we can ask forgivness of our own sins. Through Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can I Bring Glory To God?

    Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,928 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

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Word Comes Alive

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,941 views

    Do your actions, your faithfulness show you are a part of God's program or does it show that you are outside of it looking on? For you is worshiping the Lord a matter of service to others and obeying Him. This is what honors Him and gives us our purpose.

    Opening Illustration: This line between truth and falsehood is blurred in our society. We pick up newspapers and read touching stories and later find out that the stories were complete fabrications. We are used to politicians making us promises to get our votes, only to forget those promises once ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Recalling Christ's Call Series

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Jun 25, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,783 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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    Expressing Worship

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,344 views

    Biblical expressions of worship are explored with attention to the Psalms and David’s example.

    Expressing Worship 2 Samuel 6:12-23[1] 6-12-05 Into I want to begin this morning with a video clip from the movie “Hoosiers”[2]. Begin in Ch 30 at 01:47:00 and End at 01:49:33 Without question those people were fully engaged in that basketball game. Their expression of joy over that victory is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Because I Love The Church... Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,996 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

  • David Hicks avatar

    The Lord's Day

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,595 views

    The Sabbath is to be Holy as unto the Lord. But what does that mean for the people of the New Covenant? Could doing the works of God be the best way to honor the Lord.

    The Lord’s Day Matthew 12:1-14 Do any of you remember the old ‘blue laws”? For those who are younger than 30, our state used to have rules about what could and could not be done on Sunday. Almost all stores and restaurants were closed on Sunday. The vast majority of people did not have to work ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    2005 State Of The Church

    Contributed by James May on Jan 9, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,018 views

    This message was presented to our church to share the vision for the coming year and to make sure that we all understand what our real mission is as a Local Body of Christ.

    2005 State of the Church Pastor Jim May In a few days the TV, radio and newspaper networks across the nation will be broadcasting the State of Union address of President George W. Bush. I wanted to seize the moment and give you a “State of the Church” address as well. Today I would like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Pit Crew”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 5, 2003
    based on 85 ratings
     | 6,191 views

    How does God feel about sending people to your church?

    Intro: You ever have one of those moments when everything just seems to come together and you step back from your life and everything makes sense? We call those light bulb or ah ha moments. It’s like when I get something that says “some assembly required”. When it comes to putting things ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brad Lewis avatar

    Part 8 Of 8 - The Holy Spirit And Church Series

    Contributed by Brad Lewis on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,037 views

    The baptism in the Holy Spirit is not just for Pentecostals.

    Church 101: A Beginners Guide to Church Part 8 – The Holy Spirit and Church The Massachusetts Bar Association Lawyers Journal printed the following questions actually asked of witnesses during trial lawyers: · The youngest son, the 20-year-old, how old is he? · Was it you or your younger brother ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Church - Vision Or Memories?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,304 views

    To keep impacting those outside the church for Jesus, we must keep the vision we were given, and not replace that vision with the memories of yesterday. Nor can we replace our calling with our comfort.

    I know that many of us are planning on helping out at the Leukemia Benefit right after church for 3-year old Christian Bentley, so I am going to offer a shorter message this morning so we can get up there on time. There are some who might not understand why we cut our sermons a little short for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other