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Giving God Your Best In Worship

Contributed by David Swanger on Mar 19, 2003

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Just as the Israelites in Malachi’s day offered second rate worship to God, it is possible that we are doing the same. Nine practical suggestions to insure that you are giving God your best in worship.

GIVING YOUR BEST IN WORSHIP (Malachi 1:6-14) 1. We talk a lot about giving our best… a. Whether it is on the job, or in school, or on the athletic field…we emphasize giving our best b. Did you know that when it comes to worship, God wants you to give your best? 2. Open Bible to Malachi 1:6-14 - in ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14, John 4:24, Malachi 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Plan For The Restoration Of Carnal Believers

Contributed by Clark Frailey on Nov 10, 2002

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An insiders look at our commandment to restore backslidden believers.

Can the temporary errors a believer makes be atoned for after salvation? The question leaves much to be examined by a believer. If I am saved, and yet fall into sin, what then becomes of me? As humans we often make mistakes and later regret them. I recall a recent article in the St. Petersburg ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Worship God?

Contributed by Asiri Perera on Sep 7, 2006

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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

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

How To Worship God In Spirit And In Truth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

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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

Scripture: John 4:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Guides Our Gospel Outreach

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

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God Guides Our Gospel Outreach: Not always where we expect but always where his work awaits.

I love travelling. There’s nothing like getting out to explore the world God has created. Before I head out on any trip, however, I like to consult a guidebook or two. Written by someone who knows the area, a guidebook will point you to things that you won’t want to miss and steer you from those ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Ten Qualities In A Church God Blesses

Contributed by David Seeley on Mar 5, 2004

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A church that is blessed by God is no accident. There are certain characteristics that bring a church to the place where God can bless it.

A church God blesses is… 1. A church where God is welcomed Ps 127:1 Except the LORD build the house, they labor in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. 2. A Praying Church Lu 11:9 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Holiness

Knowing God, Life's Ultimate Pursuit

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2004

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My goal today is; 1st to challenge us to honestly reflect on our personal knowledge of God and 2nd to send all of us on a fast pursuit to know God better. (I kings - pt 5)

"KNOWING GOD, LIFE’S ULTIMATE PURSUIT" TEXT: 1 KINGS 18 INTRODUCTION One of the most powerful scenes in the bible is the prophet Elijah going 1 on 450 -- against the prophets of the false god Baal. 1 KINGS 18:22-29 Elijah prepares his altar - soaks it down 3 times, and then prays to God -- ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:22-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Would God's Vision Help Us?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 29, 2005

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After preaching this sermon, 21 people came forward at invitation.

A couple of weeks ago, in an elders meeting, I asked each elder to give me his vision for this church. I was surprised. Most churches never communicate their vision, hence most elders are unfocused as to any unified vision at all. Each of our elders, however, had a vision and were pretty much in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: *other

Six Detours On The Path To Worshiping God

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 5, 2005

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We know that we are to be worshiping God as a part of our daily lives, yet many Christians go for days without much thought of Him. What are the "detours" that get us side-tracked in that way? (This message was preached during week 2 of "40 Days.")

Key Definition: “Worship is honoring God’s greatness and goodness.” - Whether in church on Sunday or in our everyday lives, every time we acknowledge how great God is and/or how good He’s been to us, that is an act of worship. It is an act of honoring Him for who He is and/or what He’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should We Worship God?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 23, 2003

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Why we should worship

1 CO 6:12 "Everything is allowable for me"--but not everything is useful. "Everything is acceptable for me"--but I will not be enslaved by anything.” “You may say, ‘I am allowed to do anything.’ But I reply, ‘Not everything is good for you.’ And even though ‘I am allowed to do anything,’ I must ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Wants Us To Be . . . A Church That Serves Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 12, 2008

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A consideration of service/ministry.

Title: God Wants Us To Be . . . A Church That Serves Series: The Church God Wants Us To Be, Sermon # 4 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Text: Mark 10:42–45 Date Preached: February 3, 2008 Introduction A. During the early morning hours of Sunday, January 27, just one week ago ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Some Things Found In The House Of God

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 1, 2007

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A sermon on some things that need to be found in God’s house, the church. (Title and Outline taken from Maze Jackson)

Sermon for 9/30/2007 Luke 24:53 Some Things Found In the House of God Introduction: A preacher went back to his old church building when he was a child. The church had closed and he wanted the pulpit and the big Bible. I remember when Coburn Corners built their new building and I can remember ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:53

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 1 - Growing For God's Glory Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 2, 2007

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We must be growing for God’s glory! How can we do it?

Growing for God’s Glory Isaiah 61:1-3 Sermon by Rick Crandall (2007 Series - Giving to Grow) McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 16, 2007 *Today is the first big day in our Giving to Grow Campaign for our new Children’s Building. In Isaiah 61:3, we see that the ultimate purpose for growing as a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Effectively Ministering To The Entire Family Of God Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 27, 2006

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Part 4 of our mission/vision series. How we as a church plan to minister to the whole family.

Sermon-10/1/06-F: Family-Effectively Minister to the entire Family of God Titus 2:1-8 Turn to mark 3 Review-Mission Statement L-Love God, Love Others I-Impact Our Community F-Family of God Part of our vision is that we desire to minister to the entire family of God. Pray Read mark 3:31-35- “And ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-8

Denomination: *other

Unlocking Gods Blessings Part 1

Contributed by Hoggan Tevis on Nov 24, 2003

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There are 3 keys that we need to know and understand As Christians, to recieve all the Power, and Blessings of God. "For to whom much is given, much is required."

Unlocking God’s Blessings Part 1 1 Samuel 7:3-6 And Samuel spake unto all the house of Israel, saying, If ye do return unto the Lord with all your hearts, then put away the strange gods and Ashtaroth from among you, and prepare your hearts unto the Lord, and serve him only: and he will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

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