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  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Why Should We Worship? Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2004
    based on 62 ratings
     | 9,110 views

    Why should we worship God? Just about everyone knows we SHOULD worship. . . but the Bible, throughout its pages, gives us reasons and benefits of worshipping God. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    WHY SHOULD WE WORSHIP GOD? Our theme verse for this series, "Worship - Giving God What He Deserves" is Ps 29:2 "Give unto the LORD the glory due to His name; Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness." Here’s the question for you today: Why should we worship God? One obvious reason is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Sign, Ashes = Repentance

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 16, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,377 views

    An Ash Wednesday Sermon

    Ash Wednesday Luke 5:27-32 ’Sign, Ashes = Repentance 27 ¶ After this he went out, and saw a tax collector, named Levi, sitting at the tax office; and he said to him, "Follow me." 28 And he left everything, and rose and followed him. 29 And Levi made him a great feast in his house; and there ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Peril Of Privilege

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,409 views

    "The Church is Dying on the Vine" is a common statement today. Is it True?

    THE PERIL OF PRIVILEGE Amos 3:1-15 INTRO: "This church is dying on the Vine," is a statement I have heard made recently. But who is responsible? Some say the preacher, others the deacons, the Sunday School teachers, and on & on. We, are all responsible. People have told me they wont attend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Components Of Praise

    Contributed by Michael Davenport on Jul 22, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,688 views

    God will receive praise one way or the other

    Psalms 148 The Components of Praise I. Praise the Lord in the Glories (1-6) A. Cosmology Should Praise Him 1. Spirits are to Praise Him (1-2) 2. Solar System is to Praise Him (3) 3. Storms are to Praise Him (4) II. Praise the Lord in the Globe (7-12) A. Praise Him on the Planet (7-10) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Life Of Praise

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 16, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,705 views

    This is a newsletter devotional that I wrote for our church

    A Life of Praise Psalm 103:1-6 Introduction There is a relatively new group in Christian music named Casting Crowns and one of their more popular songs is called Life of Praise. Here is the chorus For you are awesome, God of the Nations, lion of Judah, Rock of the ages, Alpha, Omega. You’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Ministry Of Vision

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,755 views

    If a church is to grow it must have vision from God and Jesus is our best model for this.

    A Ministry Of Vision Mark 8:1-10 I. Vision Comes Out of Concern (V. 1-3) A. Concern for Our Community (v. 1) 1. It is a Matter of Obedience (Acts 1:8) 2. It is a Matter of Foresight (Gen 12:1-2) B. Concern for The Empty (v. 2) 1. It is a Matter of Compassion (v. 2a) 2. It is a Matter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Mean It? Really?

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,250 views

    Simple message of the why’s of worship and the how’s of worship.

    John 4:19-24 – You Mean it? Really? A man went to church with an angel as guide. The church was filled, but oddly, there was no sound. The organist played, but no music could be heard; the choir’s lips moved, but no song came forth. The pastor went through the motions of preaching, but the man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Church With A Heart Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 9, 2004
    based on 110 ratings
     | 15,018 views

    We want to be a church with a heart - which has a heart for HUMANS, a heart for HELPING, and a heart for HEAVEN. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    The Church With A Heart Acts 9:32-43 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChurchWithAHeart.html Aren’t you glad you’re in church today? Church doesn’t have to be a drudgery, around here it is fun and worthwhile and something we look forward to and miss when we’re not there...because this is a church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transforming Power

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,989 views

    This is sermon 1 of 6 on based on the kind of church it takes to be an Acts 2:47 church. Many sources were used including several on Sermon Central

    Transforming Power Meridian Christian Church is a “2:47” Church - 24/7! What is a 2:47 church 24 hours a day – seven days a week? In the next 6 weeks we are going to have the adventure of a lifetime together as we investigate, study and explore the Bible to learn what it is and what it means! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Heart Of Worship

    Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 10,994 views

    Understanding the meaning of true worship will allow us to better serve God.

    The Heart of Worship September 26,2004 Intro: There are many misunderstandings about what worship is and how we should worship. Some people believe that worship is music. Some think of worship as a weekly gathering of believers. Worship has a much deeper meaning. The heart of worship is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Understand The Lord's Will

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 19, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,535 views

    Analyse your lifestyle, prioritize what is imporant, economise your energy and utilize the present.

    [I’ve taken the main points in this sermon from Rick Warren’s sermon MANAGING YOUR TIME - Growing Through Goal Setting, Part 3, June 2-3, 2006, and added my own thoughts.] Last Week: (1) Making the Most of Your Time. This Week: (2) Understand the Lord’s Will. NIV - Be very careful, then, how ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Toby Powers avatar

    The Gates Of Hell V/S The Church

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 29, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,613 views

    Even the very gates of hell can not prevail against the church that Jesus has built!

    From the Desk of Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA The Gates of Hell v/s The Church Matt 16:13-18 I think there is some misunderstanding in regard to the gates of hell, and hope to be able to clear it up today. Smith’s Bible Dictionary says, “To posses the gate was a term meaning power ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shane Brooks avatar

    Why Go To Church.

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 9, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,617 views

    If we’re just playing church...I’m outta here

    Hebrews 10:19 Sharing on Church, WHY GO TO CHURCH?— There is a purpose Church has become an end—instead of a means to an end Difference between between GATHERING or ASSEMBLING Most people don’t know why they go to church? The reasons they have, aren’t right FIX- Addict---Feel Good, Need ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Sherman Gordon avatar

    God Wants To Test Me Before He Bless Me

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jan 14, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,854 views

    HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHY GOD WOULD ALLOW YOU TO GO THROUGH SOME THINGS IN LIFE AS IF HE IS TESTING YOU? GUESS WHAT, HE IS, BUT DON’T WORRY THERE IS A PURPOSE TO YOUR TEST. GOD WANTS TO BLESS YOU THROUGH YOUR TEST. LET’S LOOK AT ABRAHAM.

    GOD WANTS TO TEST ME BEFORE HE BLESS ME GENESIS 22:1-18 (1, 18) HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT YOU HAD SURVIVED THE WORST THAT LIFE COULD THROW YOUR WAY ONLY TO BE SURPRISED BY A NEW BATTERY OF TESTS? SUCH HAD TO BE THE THOUGHT OF ABRAHAM. CHAPTER 22 (NKJV) “AFTER THESE THINGS GOD TESTED ABRAHAM.” THESE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Whatever It Takes

    Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Jan 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,444 views

    The challenge for an old church becoming a new church

    Over the Christmas / New Year period while Leni was away in Greece with most of her immediate family, I spent some time staying with her brother in the City. We had some friends over and they were staying in our place, so I took the opportunity to get to know Leni’s brother better. One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist