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  • David Yarbrough avatar

    "The Motivation Of The Church”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,175 views

    The proper motivation for a church to carry a crazy message to a confussed world of lost souls.

    This story deals with a rather old fashioned lady, who was planning a couple of weeks vacation in Florida. She also was quite delicate and elegant with her language. She wrote a letter to a particular campground and asked for reservations. She wanted to make sure the campground was fully equipped ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    !regocijate Delante De Dios!

    Contributed by Jorge Alvarez on Aug 10, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,408 views

    Es un sermon poderoso que nos desafia por medio de las Escrituras a dejar lo tradicional en la alabanza a Dios. !Todo instrumento es hacepto para alabar a Jehova... y la Biblia lo prueba!

    Regocijo Delante de Dios I Cronicas 13:1-16:1-43 Introduccion: Agosto 11, 02; morning service, Ebenezer, Union City, CA Dios se agrada de un pueblo que sabe alabarle. Es nuestra respuesta a Dios el alabarle por todas sus bondades hacia nosotros. Ha sido desde tiempos antiguos el uso de ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Roberts avatar

    Defining The Church

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Dec 14, 2001
    based on 127 ratings
     | 10,203 views

    What exactly is the church ... A community center, a social action organization, or a gathering of people set apart from a sinful world and set apart to a life devoted to God’s calling? Peter, the rock, helps us define the true purpose of the church.

    Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris To define the church there is no better place in the Bible to look than at the 16th Chapter of Matthew and Peter’s confession at Caesarea ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Todd White avatar

    Back To The Basics

    Contributed by Todd White on Dec 15, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,910 views

    Churches need to stop trying to be "trendy" and get back to the Main Thing God put the church here to do.

    BACK TO THE BASICS by Todd W. White, Pastor of South Heights Baptist Church, Sapulpa, Oklahoma. "Back to the Basics!" is the cry so often heard in the world today. Whether it be in reference to school curricula, family values, or business practices, there is definitely a move in some circles ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Rag-Tag Army

    Contributed by Robert Harting on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,772 views

    Applies to Christian Warfare and our responsibility to God.

    “GOD’S RAG-TAG ARMY!” (MARK 6:30-34) Good Morning!! What a beautiful day this is! We are in the House of God and we should be over-joyed to be able to be here! We should also be over-joyed at the prospect of getting out in the world and sharing the love and mercy of God with all we come into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Carr avatar

    Generation In Crisis

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,597 views

    For many years now, the foundation of our society has been torn apart and it is time for a generation to stand up and shout out for the destruction to stop and for the foundations to be rebuilt.

    I was so pumped up today to see 26 people from our church and our youth group at See You at the Pole. AWESOME! You are a group of people that has the ability to do some really positive things for your school and for your community. In order for you to live up to that potential you need to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Worship? Series

    Contributed by Wade Allen on May 29, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,927 views

    A sermon examining why we worship.

    Two young newlyweds were preparing to enjoy their first baked ham dinner in their new apartment. The new wife got the meat out, setting it on the cutting board. She then took a knife and chopped off both ends of the ham with a knife and tossed the two small ends in the garbage can. "Wait a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Knowing Who You Are 2 Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Nov 8, 2011
     | 7,340 views

    It is essential for every believer to understand and know who they are in Christ. So far, in this series, we have determined that the only person who determines who we are is us. The majority of Christians feel unworthy to be used of the Lord for one r

    Title: Who Am I – 4 “Knowing Who You Are – 2” Text I Peter 2:9 It is essential for every believer to understand and know who they are in Christ. So far, in this series, we have determined that the only person who determines who we are is us. The majority of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You Are Somebody Special To God 1 Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Nov 8, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,898 views

    For the first couple of weeks talked about some different men in Scripture that felt unworthy for the Lord to use them. Among those men were Moses, Jeremiah and Isaiah. For the last couple of weeks we talked about two men who knew with confidence, who t

    Title: Who Am I – 5 “You Are Somebody Special to God” Text: I Peter 2:9 For the first couple of weeks talked about some different men in Scripture that felt unworthy for the Lord to use them. Among those men were Moses, Jeremiah and Isaiah. For the last couple of weeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Understand The Lord's Will

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 19, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,593 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

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    Heaven - Why On Earth Does It Matter?

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,447 views

    Have you ever stopped to ponder that your going to work, helping the neighbour with a ride to the doctor’s office or stopping by your church to be involved in some type of ministry, are the ‘home chores’ of life that have a grander plan?

    “Heaven – Why on Earth does it Matter?” Scripture / Text: Revelation 21:3-4 In my preteen years and well into late teens, my parents assigned work chores to my two brothers and me. From a posted house-cleaning checklist on the refrigerator, to loading the shed with firewood or ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    You Are Not Alone 1 Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Oct 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,691 views

    People all over the world have asked the question, “Who Am I?” Rick Warren wrote a book a few years ago that instantly became a best seller on the Purpose Driven Life. Churches all over North America did services and preaching wrapped around this subjec

    Title: Who Am I – 1 “You’re Not Alone” Text: Exodus 3:11 I want to start a new series on knowing who I am in Christ. Once we know who we are in Christ we automatically become more confident in Christ and in ourselves. People all over the world have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You Are Not Alone 2 Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Oct 20, 2011
     | 7,128 views

    Part 2 of 6 of Who Am I Series

    Title: Who Am I – 2 “You’re Not Alone – 2” Text: Exodus 3:11 Two weeks ago we started a series on “Who Am I?” This is a very relevant subject in the day we live in. Everyone wants to know who they are. Everyone wants to know what their ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    Jesus Heart Beats To Share His Glor Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jun 11, 2012
     | 4,335 views

    Devotional on God's Glory

    Jesus Heart beats to share His Glory March 25th John 17 The Prayer of Jesus 1 After saying all these things, Jesus looked up to heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son so he can give glory back to you. 2 For you have given him authority over everyone. He gives eternal life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Country Club To Church: The Membership

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,382 views

    The church is looking more like a country club with every year, this is a call back to service instead of being served. We are not on a religious vacation, but a spiritual journey.

    COUNTRY CLUB TO CHURCH: THE MEMBERSHIP THEME: OVERCOMING A ME ATTITUDE FOR A CHRIST ATTITUDE TEXT: PHIL. 3:1-11 Feeling the hot sun upon me is heavenly. Walking to the pier to eat an ice-cream cone is one of the simple pleasures. Reading a great book as I hear the consistent waves in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ