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  • Paul Decker avatar

    It's A New Thing

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 8, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,041 views

    We are to worship with enthusiasm.

    IT’S A NEW THING! Psalm 98:1-9 S: Worship C: Worship is exciting. Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE ARE TO WORSHIP WITH ENTHUSIASM. ?: How? KW: Demonstrations TS: We will find in our study of Psalm 98 three demonstrations of how to worship with enthusiasm. The _____ demonstration is… I. SING A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Striving For Excellence

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,751 views

    This sermon was preached at our 15th anniversary to encourage us to become all that we can be.

    Striving For Excellence 15th Anniversary 3/7/2004 Proverbs 6:6-12 Philippians 3:7-11 Text 3:12-14 Rick Let’s go to Forest Hills Park for our annual Church picnic for a moment. It’s a hot sunny day, and you notice ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Attitude: The Response Of A Successful Steward Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 27, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,405 views

    We learn about three different attitudes with regard to stewardship.

    Scripture Think of a person whom you greatly admire and respect. Do you have such a person in mind? Good. Now, what is it about that person that you appreciate so much? What is it that really draws you to them? Let’s list the qualities and characteristics of the person whom you greatly admire. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Great Expectations"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 29, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,265 views

    Are your expectations of Jesus set too high? Or too low? Do you want Him to fix your little owies; or exercise resurrection power?

    “Martha therefore said to Jesus, ‘Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died’.” Lazarus was dead and everyone was confused except Jesus. We’re not told all that went through the minds of the disciples during the two days Jesus delayed after hearing the news that His friend ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Prepare To Meet Your God Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 20,051 views

    What steps do we have to take to prepare to meet our God.

    If you are like me, you like to make a good first impression. Many years ago a boss I had stressed over and over the truth of the statement, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” And so you try to put your best foot forward. Just think back to the last time you prepared ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Too Proud To Duck

    Contributed by James May on May 11, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,606 views

    Pride was Naaman’s sin that had to be overcome before he could be healed. All mankind has to learn to Duck - not in Jordan, but in the Blood of Jesus to be healed of the "leprosy of sin".

    Too Proud to Duck by Pastor Jim May The story is told of two ducks and a frog that lived together in a farm pond. They were best of friends. All day long you could watch them amuse themselves and play together in their pond. When the hot summer days came, however, the pond began to dry up, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Male-Female Equality & Male Headship

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 16, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,059 views

    God instituted sexual equality and male headship.

    God’s Glorious Church Male-Female Equality & Male Headship Genesis 1:26-27 Woodlawn Baptist Church May 15, 2005 Introduction (See credit below) Many times now we have considered the words of Ephesians 3:21. The apostle Paul, writing by inspiration of God, said, “Unto him be glory in the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Sold Out Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,858 views

    4th in long series on Joshua. It speaks of Rahab the prostitute, and why God picked her to help His people.

    ‘BE092902 PLAYING ON GOD’S TEAM 4 There’s No “I” In Team. (Opening SLIDE) When was the first time you saw the gift of tongues or prophecy in operation? Some of you without much church background don’t have a clue what I’m talking about! You’ll know more in 30 minutes. - Others of you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Person Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 17, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,064 views

    A 2 part message on the person and work of the Holy Spirit.

    THE PERSON OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TEXT: John 14: 15-24 Sunday, May 19, 2002 Today being Pentecost, we are going to begin a series on the Holy Spirit. In preparation for today I was reading a book by Dennis Bennett, a wonderful writer, called The Holy Spirit and You. In the first chapter he tells a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Worship Matters

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 23, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,578 views

    A message about the importance of a good worship service.

    God’s Glorious Church Worship Matters Psalm 34:3 Woodlawn Baptist Church May 22, 2005 Introduction In his letter to the Philippian church, the apostle Paul, speaking of Jesus said, “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: that at the name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Pastor's Perplexity Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 26, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,253 views

    In this personal section of Paul’s letter to the Galatians, Paul first appeals to them, then he fondly remembers their loving acceptance of him, and finally he reminds them of his attitude towards them.

    Scripture We are working our way Sunday by Sunday through the apostle Paul’s letter to the Galatians. One of the advantages of this approach is that we cover the whole counsel of God—at least as it is revealed in this portion of God’s Word to us. By studying books of the Bible, or large sections ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Is His Name? Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on May 29, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 19,018 views

    As members of the 21st Century church, it is essential that we understand, the totality and the fullness of God and the Power of His Name.

    Series: The Power of the Name (Philippians 2: 9-10 ~ Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;) Sermon 1: What Is His Name? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Pruitt avatar

    Choose You This Day Whom Ye Will Serve,

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 56,554 views

    “Now therefore, fear the LORD, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the Gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River and in Egypt. Serve the LORD!

    Choose You This Day Whom Ye Will Serve, But As For Me And My House We Will Serve The Lord SUNDAY AM 11/28/1999 Joshua 24:14-24 14 “Now therefore, fear the LORD, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the Gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River and in Egypt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Conversation With God - Back To School Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,993 views

    Second in the Back to SCHOOL series focusing on Conversation with God (Prayer).

    INTRODUCTION: Isaiah 58 is full of some deep things to say about prayer and fasting; a lot of good things that we aren’t going to talk about today. Why? We’re going back to SCHOOL; we want to emphasize the basic teachings or doctrines of our faith. Last week we began with “Salvation;” today we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Simplicity - The Key To Harmony Series

    Contributed by John Baker on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,283 views

    Series on Christian Stewardship

    Title: Simplicity, the key to Harmony Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: January 23, 2005 Series: Living the Uncomplicated Life Introduction I am not a chemist or physicist but have you ever noticed how many fascinating things are around us everyday. Take for instance water. Water is ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness