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  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    The Church's Main Business.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,352 views

    Any organization, institution or business justifies its existence only in so far as it carries out the purpose for which it was founded.

    The church’s main business. Matthew 28:16 -- 20. 08/15/04 In your opinion, what is the church’s main business? Why has this church been sitting in Sandy Ridge for a number of years? Any organization, institution or business justifies its existence only in so far as it carries out the purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Mean It? Really?

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,277 views

    Simple message of the why’s of worship and the how’s of worship.

    John 4:19-24 – You Mean it? Really? A man went to church with an angel as guide. The church was filled, but oddly, there was no sound. The organist played, but no music could be heard; the choir’s lips moved, but no song came forth. The pastor went through the motions of preaching, but the man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praise The King

    Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,258 views

    Our purpose on this earth is to bring honor and glory to God.

    Praise the King 09/05/04 Intro: Number 1 purpose of our life is to bring honor and glory to God. We are to live our lives so that they point to the glorious nature of God. Jesus lived his life to give glory to God. God glorified himself through Jesus. “Jesus replied, ‘If I glorify myself, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Amen!

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 12,369 views

    In a world filled with uncertainty we need this word that expresses confidence in God’s actions and attributes.

    Sermon: “Amen!” Revelation 7:9-12 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts There are only 4 words common to all languages: Amen, Alleluia, OK, and Coca-Cola. The one I want to focus on, amen, is a word we all know and say regularly, regardless of what ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Heart Of Worship

    Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 11,101 views

    Understanding the meaning of true worship will allow us to better serve God.

    The Heart of Worship September 26,2004 Intro: There are many misunderstandings about what worship is and how we should worship. Some people believe that worship is music. Some think of worship as a weekly gathering of believers. Worship has a much deeper meaning. The heart of worship is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healthy Church: One That Studies Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 25, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,709 views

    What is the application for our church? My thought for you today is a very simple one: a healthy church is one that studies the Bible.

    HEALTHY CHURCH: ONE THAT STUDIES HEBREWS 4:12-13 INTRODUCTION READ HEBREWS 4:12-13 I. DESCRIPTION OF THE WORD OF GOD I must confess that I love this passage because it is so descriptive about God’s Word. We have in this passage a wonderful picture of God’s Word and its purposes in our lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Entering In

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 7,568 views

    How does one properly enter into the presence of almighty God?

    This is the transcript of the ACTUAL radio conversation of a US naval ship with Canadian authorities off the coast of Newfoundland. Canadians: Please divert your course 15 degrees the South to avoid a collision. Americans: Recommend you divert your course 15 degrees the North to avoid a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Next Level Worship - The Real Thing

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,355 views

    What’s the difference between a Palm Sunday Worshipper and a Good Friday Worshipper? I believe it’s all in the person’s outlook on worship. This sermon is a challenge to take worship to the next level, the level where worship becomes more than just an eve

    Next Level Worship – the Real Thing – Palm Sunday, 2003 Matthew 21:1-17 A little boy lived out in the country around the turn of the twentieth century. He had never seen a traveling circus, and one was coming to his town on a particular Saturday. When he asked his father for permission to go, his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Second Christian Martyr(Acts 6) Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,045 views

    This is an exposition of the passage on Stephen who was the first martyr.

    INTRODUCTION We all need heros - those who would embody and be incarnate examples of that which is true, good, and beautiful. Who are your heros? Athanasisus, Luther, Calvin, William Wallace, Theodore Roosevelt, Rambo? We need heros. Today we consider the hero, Stephen. Remember that the Word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Empowering The Church Through Creativity

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 27, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,851 views

    Focus: The Holy Spirit desires to empower the church by unleashing His creative power into its life. We can be the conduits which God will use to unleash this power force into the lives of our church and community.

    Empowering the Church through Creativity! By Michael McCartney Opening Illustration: Have Communion set up front with a light on it and have the power point playing of the pictures of Jesus. Also have the song by Mark schultz called Remember Me playing on the CD player. Focus of class: The Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Toolbox

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 5, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 16,601 views

    The Church is God’s toolbox, used to fulfill His mission for the Kingdom.

    GOD’S TOOLBOX Introduction: 1. Every Christian is not only needed, but vital to God’s purposes for the kingdom; the church represents God’s box of useful tools for His purpose and glory. 2. When Jesus was about to leave the earth, he gave his disciples a mission. Acts 1:8 "But you will receive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Next Level Worship – The Real Thing

    Contributed by Keith Manry on May 7, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,173 views

    Palm Sunday Sermon dealing with worship which challenges the worshipper to take their worship to the next level, to make it more than an event, to in fact make a lifestyle.

    A little boy lived out in the country around the turn of the twentieth century. He had never seen a traveling circus, and one was coming to his town on a particular Saturday. When he asked his father for permission to go, his dad said he could providing his chores were done early. Saturday morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Fidelity Matters Series

    Contributed by Robert Odle on May 13, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,979 views

    Our culture is destroying itself, particularly with matters of sex. The Church must wake up and speak up before it is eternally too late!

    Character Counts! Fidelity Matters (Proverbs 6:32-33) Theme: The Church is God?s prophetic voice. It must speak God?s message to the culture. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased knowledge. After I preach this sermon, the hearer should be able ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    I Surrender All Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,898 views

    God doesn’t want only part of us- we need to fully surrender everything to Him.

    I Surrender All Purpose Driven Life #10 October 18, 2003 Cornwall/Montreal This story was in many newspapers on March 9 of this year: TERRIFIED Iraqi soldiers have crossed the Kuwait border and tried to surrender to British forces - because they thought the war had already started. The motley ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Vibrant Church

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Nov 18, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,640 views

    A vibrant church is one that has resounding Life, and that life comes from the source, Jesus Christ, our Risen Savior.

    The Vibrant Church Pastor Glenn Newton 5-4-03 Acts 2: 36-47 Stan Toler, Pastor/Authur and Speaker from Trinity Church of the Nazarene in OK City, OK. was telling us about his visit to Dr. Chow’s church in S.E. Asia a couple of years ago. Dr. Toler was investigating why this church was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene