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  • James Webster avatar

    Back To Church Sunday

    Contributed by James Webster on Sep 13, 2014
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    Sermon to preach about the importance of reaching lost people. Possibly preach the Sunday before "Back to Church Sunday" which is celebrated the third Sunday of each September.

    MESSAGE SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2014 OPENING COMMENTS Next Sunday is an exciting Sunday at our church for several reasons. 1) - National Back to Church Sunday. Churches all over the world have one effort and that is to get people to come back to church and be in church next Sunday. As of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Back To Church Sunday Series

    Contributed by Monty Mora on Sep 17, 2014
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     | 22,263 views

    This message highlights the importance of what church attendance provides for those who attend.

    Introduction A Churchgoer wrote a letter to the editor of a newspaper and complained that it made no sense to go to church every Sunday. He wrote, “I’ve gone to church for 30 years now, and in that time I have heard something like 3,000 sermons. But for the life of me, I can’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Go Worshipping To Church Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 22, 2014
     | 6,777 views

    Genuine worship is a matter of serving God by serving others.

    One of my favorite books on worship is a short, simple book by Louie Giglio titled “The Air I Breathe”. Toward the end of that book, Louie wrote something that didn’t make a whole lot of sense to me the first time I read it. But in the 10 years or so since I first read those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Types Of People At Church Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 22, 2014
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     | 14,784 views

    what type of people are we at church?

    How many of you have been to other churches?? Have you noticed the different types of people at churches? What type of people are we church? More importantly, what does God think of what we do at church? Open your Bibles to 1 Samuel…. Last week we learned to have the right attitude when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Church In The Last Days

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 1, 2014
     | 7,454 views

    To show that the Church is a Glorious Church in the Last Days because we have been purchased and washed by the blood of JESUS 2,000 years ago.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you qualify for the the description of the Church? Of course not. We don't deserve it but the Church is purchased and washed by the blood of JESUS. Acts 20:28 (Amplified Bible) 20:28 Take care and be on guard for yourselves and the whole flock over which the Holy Spirit has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Striving To Be A Church Of Christ Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 12, 2014
     | 6,355 views

    This sermon explores important principles that help ensure that we are being the church that belongs to Christ

    Introduction: A. I like the story told of the man who was shipwrecked on a beautiful, deserted South Pacific island. 1. Five years later, he was discovered by a passing a naval ship. 2. Upon their arrival at the shore the rescue party was met by the shipwreck survivor. He said, “I'm so glad ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Church With An Open Door Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 31, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,567 views

    We’re all so different. We come from different backgrounds, different convictions. But when we all love each other and open arms to all kinds of people, that’s when the beauty of unity is seen. And God wants that here.

    INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles to Romans 15. I am preaching through the book of Romans verse after verse. We are actually coming down to the last two chapters. Paul is trying to get very practical as he speaks to the church there in Rome. And you’ve got to remember, there are all different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Secrets Of A Great Church Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014
     | 5,826 views

    Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

    Secrets of a Great Church Acts 2:37-42 Listen to this statement. “It is easy to determine when something is aflame. It ignites other material. Any fire that does not spread will eventually go out. A church without evangelism is a contradiction in terms; just as a fire that does not burn is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Birth Of A Generous Church Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 12, 2015
     | 4,866 views

    This message was preached at our 20th Anniversary and reflects on the birth of the Corinthian Church and Cornerstone

    A Church Birthed in Generosity I’ve always been intrigued with the Corinthian Church. A church with problems, you don’t have to read very far through the letters addressed to the church to discover that they struggled with “issues”. Theological issues, moral issues, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    6 Church Killers

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015
     | 11,923 views

    It seems that Satan was neutralizing local churches 300 years ago in the same way he is today...

    6 Church Killers John 10:10 (KJV) 10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. It seems that Satan was neutralizing local churches 300 years ago in the same way he is today. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Kingdom Of God, And The Church Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 29, 2015
     | 4,146 views

    What's the connection between church and Kingdom? The New Testament is explicit.

    4. THE CHURCH: OPENING THE DOORS TO THE KINGDOM A. Acts. What the Church said and did(2:30).The very first Christian sermon, by the Spirit of God, points to the kingdom, as Peter declares that Psalm 16 is a clear reference to the reign of Jesus on the throne of David! Already, says Peter, His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Vision For The Church: Worship

    Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 30, 2015
     | 3,846 views

    What role should worship play in the life of the church? This message looks at the very first time the word "worship" appears in the Bible. Genesis 22, Abraham is tested and commanded to sacrifice his son Isaac. It was an act of real worship.

    A vision for the Church: Worship Genesis 22 We have looked at other elements in the vision for the church: To see the lost saved- evangelism To see Christians mature- discipleship To see the church one- fellowship To see the world changed- service To see Christi exalted- worship Today we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Be A Relevant Church Series

    Contributed by Darian Catron on Jul 17, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,715 views

    Do we believe that God is relevant to the needs of today? Do we believe that God is applicable to our needs today? If we believe that God is the solution, then what are we doing about it?

    INTRODUCTION: Today there is a lot of talk about churches needing to be relevant. What that usually means for those who might believe this way is that churches must change their style – change their music, change their preaching, change their approach, change their methods to fit the culture ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Study Of The Church Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 21, 2015
     | 2,443 views

    The Study Od The Church Of Jesus

    The Study Of The Church Of Jesus Matthew 16:18 (KJV) 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. As already noticed, Jesus went back to heaven just forty days after His resurrection. But His ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Study Of The Meaning Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 21, 2015
     | 3,131 views

    The Study Of The Meaning Of The Church

    The Study Of The Meaning Of The Church Matthew 16:18 (KJV) 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. No one will deny that the Bible talks about a church. But whose church? Which church? What ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare