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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Comparing Styles Of Worship

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,119 views

    Jesus said, "True worshippers will worship in spirit and in truth." (John 4:24) 14 different styles of worship service for various audiences

    Jesus said, "True worshippers will worship in spirit and in truth." (John 4:24) * Seeker-Sensitive Worship Services  Those who follow the Willow Creek Community Church model who seek to present and explain the gospel in non-religious terms using contextually relevant methods to non-christians. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Challenge Of Change: The Church Series

    Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 8, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,452 views

    The world is changing. The church is changing. Christians need to be careful not to confuse changing methods with God’s eternal, never-changing message. This message contains a significant reference to Bob Russell’s Book, When God Build’s a Church

    Intro: Since the beginning of the year, we’ve been examining the challenges of CHANGE: o In our life o Our physical conditions o Our Spiritual levels & issues o Our personal preferences o The political climate o Social interactions o The financial picture o The Weather is changing Everything is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Back To The Beginning: It's All Different! Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jun 18, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,236 views

    The background of the Early Church, what set them apart and put them in position to see God move and work in truly miraculous ways that cannot be explained in human terms...

    Back to the Beginning: It’s All Different! Most of you know that I’m a pretty big sports fan. I enjoy playing and watching just about anything, but if I had to pick just one sport, my passion is definitely football. I love to watch football. I love to go out in the backyard and throw the ball ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Real, Old-Fashioned Church Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 11,390 views

    Paul says four things need to be present for the building up of the church. The two we generally ignore are the ones where we listen to God directly.

    Real, Old-Fashioned Church: Becoming A Festival pt. 5 March 1/2, 2003 1 Corinthians 14:26-33 Intro: We have spent the past four weeks talking about worship, and about our vision for worship depicted by the idea of a festival. I¡¦ve been excited to see the Spirit of God moving in our midst, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Especially Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 21, 2004
    based on 65 ratings
     | 4,925 views

    Three times the word "especially" appears in the New Testament, prompting us to be intentional in fellowship, to emphasize family life, and never to forget the centrality of the message of the Cross.

    Dealing with people is always messy. There is no way you can work with human beings and have everything neat and clean. When you deal with people, you get a mess. They misunderstand, they misinterpret, they make mistakes, they get it wrong. And that’s just on Sundays! The rest of the week is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Definition And Biblical Basis Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Jun 25, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 14,034 views

    3 of 18 messages on moving toward greater health as a church.

    Definition and Biblical Basis of the Church (NTC4T-3) I. The Church Defined A. What it is not 1. A denomination 2. To be confused with Israel 3. The same as the kingdom of God B. What it is 1. Universal Church 2. Local body II. The Biblical Basis of the Church A. A covenant relationship with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Strength Of Fellowship

    Contributed by Christopher Smith on Aug 25, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,251 views

    Why is it so important to go to church and have christian friends? Beacuse of the strength we gain from them.

    This week is perhaps one of the most important topics that I’ve discussed so far, although it may not seem like that to most. It is the importance of church, more specifically the fellowship we gain from it. As it says in verse 9 of the reading, “Two are better than one…”, but how much better ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Practice Of Fasting Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 26, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,612 views

    This morning we are to talk about the practice of biblical fasting… Not fasting to lose weight or to detox your body – but fasting, going without food for a period of time for a specific spiritual purpose…

    The Practice Of Fasting Matthew 6:16-18 Dismiss Grove KIDZ OKAY – I want to start our time this morning by reading just a few verses that Jesus (God the Son) spoke on a hillside overlooking the Sea of Galilee 2000 years ago. For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being A Worship Leader

    Contributed by Bob Cook on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,924 views

    This is a message written to believers about what worship really is. It is not an event but a lifestyle.

    Being a Worship Leader • Last week Pastor Scott spoke about giving thanks and how not to be swayed by circumstances. • A direct result of being grateful or thankful is an attitude of adoration, love, or reverence. • These are all synonyms for worship. • I am not going to tell you how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Transitions

    Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,935 views

    A message from the lay leader on the changing of pastors.

    Transitions I. A look at this change in pastors A. Subtitle – Why do United Methodists seem to torture themselves every few years by changing pastors? II. History lesson A. Methodism goes back to a renewal movement in the Church of England in the 1700’s 1. Footnote: Church of England is also ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Body Made Full Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,190 views

    What does it mean for the Church to be "full" and how can it be obtained?

    THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT II: The Mystery of The Body Unveiled 2. THE BODY MADE FULL (Eph. 3:14-21) INTRODUCTION: Am I the only one, or has anyone else had their prayers to God interrupted by a wandering mind? Last week, we saw that even the Apostle Paul can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What About Your Gestures?

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,843 views

    The gestures of worship - lifting up holy hands in praise - must be in sync with the gestures of holy living.

    Gesture Theology Ephesians 5:15-20 August 20, 2006 I remember the very first sermon I ever preached. It was at License to Preach School down at DePauw University during the summer of 1972, between my freshman and sophomore years in college. I knew that I was headed for seminary by that time, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Koinonia Ekklesias I Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 30, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,118 views

    Exposition of Acts 2:42-43 about the qualities and character of the early church

    Text: Acts 2:42-43, Title: Koinonia Ekklesias, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/1/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Some story about the reformers kicking off the Reformation with a conviction to recapture the spirit of the NT church. B. Background to passage: Luke gives us a glimpse of the life of the early ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Roberts avatar

    Growing With Vision

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,350 views

    A healthy baby should grow. A healthy baby should grow in size. A healthy baby should grow in her hunger. A healthy baby will be active and seek to move about. So should a healthy 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 Scrapbooking is Renee’s new favorite hobby. I imagine we have spent a small fortune in film and the processing of the hundreds of pictures. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Construction Equipment" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,990 views

    God gave gifts for the building up of the Church. Apostles prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers. (#14 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

    “And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ; until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox