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  • Keith Bunch avatar

    "What Do You See When You Look At The Church?"

    Contributed by Keith Bunch on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,065 views

    What should be seen when looking at the Church of Jesus Christ our Lord?

    CHRIST THE HEAD. (Eph. 5:23) "Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body..." Cornerstone and the Capstone. (Foundation and Completion) (2 Pet. 2:6-7) "Behold, I lay in Zion A chief cornerstone, elect, precious, And he who believes on Him will by no means be put to shame." ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Where Do We Go From Here?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 30, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 15,442 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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    What Will We Be In 2003? Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 2, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,415 views

    At the outset of a new year it is helpful to be reminded of who we are as God’s church and what we are to be about doing. This introduction to the book of Ephesians provides just such a reminder!

     What Will We Be in 2003? Ps. 90:12; intro to Ephesians Focus: At the beginning of a new year, we must be reminded of our purpose as a church to not become distracted- much of what Paul does to encourage the church in Ephesians. Function: To encourage the Washington St. church as Paul does ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Turning The World Upside Down

    Contributed by Jason Noble on Jan 2, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 21,530 views

    Why was it said that the Acts church "turned the world upside down?" How can we have that said about us?

    Turning the World Upside Down Acts 17:1-10 It’s safe to assume that almost everybody here has heard or read about the great revivals of old. We constantly hear preachers talk about old time revivals. But notice what I said, we have heard about, we have read about, and we talk about. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Noble avatar

    Worshipping God In Vain Series

    Contributed by Jason Noble on Jan 2, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 9,914 views

    Does your praise hit the cieling and bounce back off?

    True Worship #1 Worshipping God in Vain Mark 7:6-7 He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    The State Of The Church

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 3, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,088 views

    The Church is eternal and will prevail. We need to prayerfully consider what God is directing us to do for His glory through the local church. This message has an outline which can be used with application to your local church.

    · 3 VOLUNTEERS: I need you to answer one of these questions: What is the best thing that happened to you this year, or perhaps the saddest? What is one lesson that you learned in 2002? What would you like to see happen in your life in the new year? Looking back often gives us a chance to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    How A Church Can Change For The Better

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jan 6, 2003
    based on 186 ratings
     | 41,593 views

    In this message, we explore five paradigm shifts that a church can make to have a better future. This is a kind of "halftime" talk from a pastor/coach to the congregation/team.

    To compete for a championship, during a game a great team has to make some adjustments. I sometimes think of the New Year as a kind of halftime. My personal internal calendar starts in August when the kids go back to school. The first semester is over. Now, it’s the halftime before the second ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do We Worship God?

    Contributed by Asiri Perera on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 110 ratings
     | 20,220 views

    Worship to God means to appreciate his worth

    Why do we Worship God? Scripture Reading Revelation 4: 1-11 Introduction There is a great lesson to be learned from the dictionary. • When things start going bad, we often fear they will only get worse. • It seems that "worse" will take us to the "worst". • Our nation (Sri Lanka) seems to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Wilderness Worship Manual

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 88 ratings
     | 35,821 views

    A message on worshipping in the midst of difficulty.

    Psalms 63:1-11 KJV <A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.> O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; [2] To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Greg Newton avatar

    Building The Unfinished Church Series

    Contributed by Greg Newton on Sep 8, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,563 views

    When you read through the Bible it is clear to see what God was desiring from mankind from the beginning to the end, is simply a relationship with them. We must understand that God is a very jealous God and our turning to the worship or serving other thin

    “BUILDING THE UNFINISHED CHURCH” - FINISH THE WORK - PT. 3 Intro: When you read through the Bible it is clear to see what God was desiring from mankind from the beginning to the end, is simply a relationship with them. We must understand that God is a very jealous God and our turning to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dead Man Walking: A Transformed Community Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 10, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,109 views

    We are messengers of change.

    DEAD MAN WALKING: A TRANSFORMED COMMUNITY Ephesians 2.1-10 S: Community C: A Transformed Community Th: Building Up in Love; Doing Our Work Pr: WE ARE MESSENGERS OF CHANGE. TS: We will find in our study of Ephesians 2.1-10 how we have been made into a transformed community. Type: Inductive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Parsons avatar

    It's Time To Move On

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on Sep 10, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 52,660 views

    This is a sermon to look at where you are and a veiw to move on to where God is taking you and your church

    IT’S TIME TO MOVE ON. Deut. 1:6-8 6 The LORD our God spake unto us in Horeb, saying, Ye have dwelt long enough in this mount: 7 Turn you, and take your journey, and go to the mount of the Amorites, and unto all the places nigh thereunto, in the plain, in the hills, and in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Charles R. Swindoll avatar

    "The Model Church”

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,262 views

    The greatest virtue in the world is love. Without love, man cannot have abundant life. In actuality, without love man is nothing. Paul knew this. This is why he went before God and prayed that the Thessalonian church and its believers might grow in love,

    Biblical Text: 1 Thes. 3:9-13 (KJV) “For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God; Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith? Now God himself and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Worship God In Spirit And In Truth

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,484 views

    Our worship must be spiritual (with pure spiritual motivations led by the Holy Spirit that resides within us) and according to the truth of the whole counsel of God found in the Bible

    How To Worship God In Spirit and in Truth by Paul Fritz John 4:22-4:24 Worship - To give honor, adoration and praise to God in all aspects of life The Purpose of Worship 1. To express our love for the Lord. (Luke 10;27) 2. To obey His commands to give worship to Him above all gods. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Greg Carr avatar

    Are You A Revolutionary Part 4

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,715 views

    The seven passions of a Revolutionary are defined for us in the book of Acts. These Scriptures are important to us because they describe the very nature of the life of the early church as it began to form immediately after Jesus returned to heaven.

    Are you a Revolutionary? Are you transforming your entire life to emulate that of Jesus Christ’s? Are you transforming your entire perspective to emulate that of Jesus Christ’s? Your spiritual practices? Your attitude? Your character? Your faith? Your relationships? Your behavior? God wants to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal