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The Perfect Church

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 16, 2005

based on 134 ratings

| 40,569 views

Many people are looking for the perfect church - yet they don’t have a clue where to find it. These three verses from Colossians give us a snapshot of the perfect church - and it might be the church your at.

The Perfect Church Colossians 3:12-14 In my time in ministry, I have heard more than once the statement, “If you find the perfect church don’t join it because it will no longer be perfect.” I’m not sure, but I have a suspicion that something was being hinted at in that statement. What do you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David's Mighty Men

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 8, 2004

based on 65 ratings

| 48,124 views

What made David’s men so mighty? They were Close, Committed, and Courageous! Let’s learn from their example.

The Mighty Men by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ Scripture Reading: The pages of the Old Testament contain some of the most amazing stories you’ll ever read anywhere. Many of those stories revolve around a young shepherd boy who grew up to become King. David was, perhaps, the greatest ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:13-17

Denomination: Christian Church

An Intimate Meal For A Multitude Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

based on 21 ratings

| 5,306 views

Have you stood on the edge of possibility, looking at the vast expanse before you and feeling utterly inferior or incompetent for the task? Have you ever wished that you had more to offer?

Introduction: When was the last time that you found yourself standing at the dead end road of life wondering how you had got there and where God was? Have you stood on the edge of possibility, looking at the vast expanse before you and feeling utterly inferior or incompetent for the task? Have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation And Solitude Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jul 11, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 5,746 views

To Dance with the Father is to engage in an intimate relationship with the Creator. This series addresses how to relate with God by focusing on the Father instead of on the steps of the dance.

The DANCE Salvation and Solitude March 3, 2013 Video: 40 Million Minutes Wow! The average person will spend less than 6 hours per month, 3 days per year and 7 mo. in their lifetime seeking God. I wonder – does your life blow the curve? How much time do you spend in a week seeking, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:3, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Make Your Life Count

Contributed by Clarence Peters on Aug 17, 2004

based on 125 ratings

| 37,151 views

Life is short so make God’s best of it.

Make Your Life Count Focus: Life is short so make God’s best of it. Function: The listener will make an assessment of their lives to re-align priorities as needed. Most of us don’t like to see money wasted. If someone inherits hundreds of thousands of dollars and blows it all in a few months ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Tracing The Steps Of Tragedy

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 6, 2004

based on 8 ratings

| 3,286 views

The path to sin follows a generally predictable pattern, yet man never seems to notice the signposts along the way. This message seeks to point out the natural progression that the path of sin follows, so that the child of God can be aware and alert.

TRACING THE STEPS OF TRAGEDY Text: Gen.3: 1-7 Intro: Tragedies are certainly not strangers to our world. We hear about them every day. Tragedy is no respecter of persons, places, positions, or possessions. No one, no matter what his or her station in life, is exempt from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Move On!

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 22, 2004

based on 146 ratings

| 35,408 views

Maybe you have stayed too long for your ministry and God wanted you to move on in other direction or advance into a better one. This message is dedicated for you!

(I Shared this message during Central Bible College Chapel Service, Oct. 8, 2004) Brethren, Did you know that the number one problem of the Christian churches in the Philippines today is contentment? Being contented in your life according to Apostle Paul is good but when it comes to church growth, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Together Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 3, 2002

based on 224 ratings

| 22,769 views

God’s people pray together.

GET TOGETHER Daniel 2:17-18 S: Praying with people Th: Live a Prayer Life (A Passion for His Presence) Pr: GOD’S PEOPLE PRAY TOGETHER. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: Using Daniel 2 as our basis, we will find three reasons why God’s people are to pray together. The _____ reason we should pray together ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:17-18, Acts 4:23-32

Denomination: Baptist

Obervations On Prayer

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 13, 2002

based on 55 ratings

| 8,299 views

Four obervations on prayer based on the prologue to the final vision of the book of Daniel.

- - - - - - - - - All scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation. - - - - - - - - - There was an old television commercial which for thes sake of hocking mouth wash asked the question – “How’s your love life?” Good question. And I’m not going to put you on the spot and ask for hands ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-21

Denomination: *other

Baptism - Where We Have Been Forgetful Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on May 4, 2003

based on 100 ratings

| 7,265 views

Last in my Baptism series. This sermon serves as a reminder of our baptisms.

I love the story about the older couple that had trouble remembering common, day-to-day things. They both decided that they would write down requests the other had, and so try to avoid forgetting. One evening the wife asked if the husband would like anything. He replied, “Yes. I’d like a large ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Purpose Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 11, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 10,010 views

This is the 5th study in the study "God Is On The Job". This study looks at God’s over all purpose being fulfilled.

GOD’S PURPOSE Ruth 4:13-22 Through my years of school, I have taken many history classes. One of the things that always interested me was in trying to figure out if any of those famous people were in my family line. I remember one day talking to my Mamma, my dad’s mother, about her parents ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-22, Matthew 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Male And Female Created He Them

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 21, 2003

based on 65 ratings

| 8,707 views

God created men and women: 1. Different physically 2. Different in Temperament. 3. To live out different roles.

Brian Bill has put together a “Top-ten List” of “You might be a male if . . .” 10. You know stuff about tanks. 9. You can go to the bathroom without a support group. 8. Someone forgets to invite you to something and he can still be your friend. 7. You can drop by to see a friend without ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Methodist

Music Lesson By The Tone Deaf. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 6, 2003

based on 31 ratings

| 4,186 views

A sermon that tries to compare the need for a rest in music with the need for rest for the Christian.

I am tone deaf. Those who have heard me sing can only agree with me. Thank goodness I am not in a denomination where the minister sings the liturgy. Yet today I would like to give you a Music lesson. The lesson I would like to teach is that in music there is a space for the rest. Much great music ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Standing Around Looking Cool Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 26, 2003

based on 71 ratings

| 8,542 views

When we feel insecure, we back off from situations. But when the Holy Spirit comes, there is passion, there is witness.

Is everybody cool? Is everybody cool? I am not referring to the temperature in the building, but to the climate in your soul! Are you cool? “Cool” is an all-purpose word, used to describe a certain attitude. Instead of defining it, let me illustrate it. I was attending a repast at a family ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Life Of Purpose Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 15, 2004

based on 88 ratings

| 17,247 views

1. What does God want? -- My whole life. 2. What does it take? -- Discipline 3. Why should I do it? -- The Cross!

(The outline of this sermon and some of the content has been adapted from Rick Warren’s Forty Days of Purpose material). I recently read this scripture from Isaiah and was struck at how this passage contained the entire message of the Bible in just a few words. More than that, it is the whole ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

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