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  • Rick George avatar

    The Heart Of Worship: Avoiding The P.d.r. Disease

    Contributed by Rick George on Apr 18, 2008
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     | 2,687 views

    Looking at John 4:21-24, we discover what Jesus really wants from us in our worship.

    Open the eyes of my heart – of our hearts. What does that really mean? You know we sing these songs of worship on Sunday morning or with the radio day in and day out, but do we really take the time to think through the words and to search the scriptures to make sure what we are singing is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Old Rules Uncloaked

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 13, 2009
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     | 5,009 views

    MLK Sunday: In the beloved community we no longer need to think of over and under. The old way is a prison; Christ sees us as sinners in need of grace, and therefore all children of His, family.

    When our children were small, they liked to play games with us. But they liked it best when they could win. Whether it was crazy eights, or chutes and ladders, or just hide-and-go-seek, our children loved to play games as long as they could win. If they lost too much they would burst into tears and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running On Empty?

    Contributed by David Sweet on Aug 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,436 views

    An expository sermon on Colossians 2:6-15 concerning Christian fullness in the triumphant Christ.

    Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15 I. Introduction The church at Colossae was started by Epaphras, who was a fellow Colossian and a preacher in Laodicea, Hierapolis and Colossae. The letter reveals that the Colossian believers had a great faith in Jesus and love for their fellow believers. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How About Your Heart? (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,233 views

    A sermon examining the condition (spiritual) of one's heart.

    HOW ABOUT YOUR HEART? (Part I) Mark 7:14-16 - There is an old Hymn that says: People often see you as you are outside (But) Jesus really knows you, for He looks inside How about your heart? Is it right with God? That’s the thing that counts today. “How about your heart?” what a sobering ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honoring God's Name Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 19, 2009
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     | 8,989 views

    Malachi identifies four changes God’s people need to make in order to honor God’s name.

    Last week I was talking with a man who owns a rental property in this neighbor-hood. It is a nice looking house and he told me that he had just finished fixing it up – again. “People just don’t care,” he told me. “My last renters put holes in the wall, broke three windows plus the glass in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Who Do You Say I Am? Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 9, 2014
     | 9,993 views

    The most important question is: "Who do you say Jesus Christ is?" Our answer determines everything else about the rest of our lives and about our eternity.

    Today we launch into a 7 week series that looks at 7 essential questions that answer the bigger question of what it means to be a follower of Christ Jesus and WHY a person would want to be a follower of Jesus. There are good reasons that people come to faith in Christ, and there are good reasons ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Makes The Seemingly Normal Abnormal

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 31, 2020
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     | 7,081 views

    Joseph and Mary go to fulfill the law in the presentation of Jesus, and they receive so much more from Simeon and Anna.

    2.2.20 Luke 2:22-40 22 When the time of their purification according to the Law of Moses had been completed, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the Lord”), 24 and to offer ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Worship Is A Verb!

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 31, 2017
     | 5,851 views

    Worship services are first and foremost to offer worship to God through Christ Jesus, rather than satisfy the attendee. Many have lost sight of the fact that Church services are more about the attendee giving than receiving.

    “I used to attend congregational worship services but I quit because I got nothing from it.” “Church is boring.” “When I sit in the pew during church services, I think about how much more I could be accomplishing if I had stayed home.” Through the decades, I have heard a multitude of people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Avoid Hypocrisy In Your Life

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 29, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,508 views

    A look at four keys to avoid hypocrisy in our lives.

    WHAT IS SO BAD ABOUT HYPOCRISY? For the Christian, it’s the false security; for the non-Christian, it’s the disillusionment that happens when you look closely at Christians’ lives. - Luke 12:1 – “hypocrisy.” a. For the Christian, it’s the false ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Jailhouse Rock"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 26, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,670 views

    Turning opposition into opportunity.

    Acts 16:16-34 “Jailhouse Rock” Contrary to the opinion of some, Christians are not immune from pain and disappointment. The idea of a cotton-candy theology that promises all health and wealth and no turmoil or tribulation melts away with every tragedy that reeks havoc in our lives. The ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    When God Restores What The Locusts Eat

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 129 ratings
     | 49,097 views

    This message brings a word of hope in the midst of devastation. God can restore what the locust has eaten.

    April 2007 “When God Restores What the Locusts Eat” Joel 2:18-27 INTRODUCTION: Joel was a prophet to the southern kingdom of Judah between 835-796 B.C. about the same time Elisha was prophesying to the Northern Kingdom, Israel in 848 BC. Joel speaks to people who had become very complacent ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Reliving Pentecost: The Church Community

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Apr 28, 2008
     | 3,645 views

    The church must restore the sense of deep and loving fellowship. The church must come together in unity once again.

    RELIVING PENTECOST: THE CHURCH COMMUNITY THEME: THE CHURCH BECOMES A SPECIAL COMMUNITY FOR GOD’S PEOPLE. TEXT: ACTS 2:42-47 At the end of the Civil War in Richmond, Virginia, on the Sunday after the surrender, a worship service was held in one of the historic church buildings in the city. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thankful People Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,226 views

    How do we show God that we are truly thankful people?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Did you get enough to eat over the Thanksgiving holiday? My scale said GET OFF! • As I reflect on the issue of be thankful I want to share a few things I am thankful for. • I am thankful that there are not twice as many congressmen and half as many doctors. • I am thankful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Know That Your Faith Is Real Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 20, 2014
     | 7,794 views

    James warns us against False Faith and Faithless Works.

    Sermon Notes May 4, 2014 How to Know that Your Faith is Real James 2:14-26 There is a tremendous difference between something that is REAL and something that is FAKE. When our children were young one of their favorite gifts for their mom was a bottle of knock-off perfume. Perhaps you remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grace And Heritage Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 1, 2011
     | 5,873 views

    God’s grace is not earned but is a free gift given to those who ask, and more importantly, it is the only way we can come to Christ.

    Grace And Heritage Romans 4:11-16 I. Our Spiritual Heritage (v. 11) A. Family heritage is important. 1. I have heard many from the older generation tell of how they no longer have family reunions or of how many from the younger generation no longer attend the reunions. 2. We no longer have family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist