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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Called To Worship" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,637 views

    Believers are called to come together as a worshipping community.

    As we have been looking to Acts 2:42-47, we have been talking about how we as Christians are called to live in community with other believers as a community of faith. In doing so, we have recognized key elements which contribute to a local body of believers living together as a community of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Called To Grow" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,387 views

    Believers are called to come together as an evangelistic community.

    Our passage does not specifically tell us that the early church devoted themselves to evangelism, although we may conclude that they did, indeed, share the message of the Good News with those who did not know Christ. What we are told is that they devoted themselves to learning ("to the Apostle’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Grace Of Generosity

    Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,296 views

    The necessity of Giving Generously

    The Grace of Generosity Moving Ahead Together, Part 4 September 26, 2004 NIV Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making A Foundation Of Prayer

    Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,580 views

    The necessity of prayer

    Moving ahead on a foundation of prayer Moving Ahead Together, Part 6 October 10, 2004 NIV Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Practical Steps To Give Ourselves To Prayer

    Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,090 views

    Practical steps to praying as a church

    Practical Steps to give ourselves to prayer Moving Ahead Together, Part 7 October 17, 2004 NIV Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. 36 Simon and his companions went to look for him, 37 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Call To Small Groups

    Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 15,411 views

    The necessity of small groups

    A Call to Smallness Moving Ahead Together, Part 8 I have entitled today’s message ‘A Call to Smallness.’ I say call because I believe it is something God is calling us to not as another program but as a way of life, as part of our DNA as a church. Why do I believe that God is calling us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Nature Of Authentic Worship

    Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,517 views

    Worship

    Nature of Authentic Worship Moving Ahead Together, Part 9 Matt 15:8-9 8 "’These people honor me with their lips, but their heart are far from me. 9 They worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men.’" . The text tells us that the early church praised God together so today I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Jesus Poll Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,810 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the series "Jesus’ Church".

    Series: Jesus¡¦ Church [#1] THE JESUS POLL Matthew 16:13-18 Introduction: I am so glad that the elections are over. I must have received over a 100 phone calls, emails, and letters concerning my vote. Before the election, there were all sorts of polls taken to try to determine who was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Why The Old Men Wept?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Dec 3, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,251 views

    What the difference between being a young man and being an old man? The young men shouted and the old men wept... why?

    Title: "WHY THE OLD MEN WEPT?" Introduction: WHY THE YOUNG MEN SHOUTED? It is much easier to shout than it is to weep. There is a certain depth in weeping. The young men shouted because they finally had something to believe in. The foundation of the Temple had been rebuilt and laid. They were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing With Vision

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,300 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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    Determined By Devotion Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,525 views

    Likewise, in the Bible, God put together a little instruction tag that should be attached to every church. If our church wants to operate correctly, run smoothly, and make the right plays, then it’s imperative that we follow God’s directions

    Making an Impact: Determined by Devotion I had the opportunity this week to play softball with the church team. I guess they were hard up for players. I started the game OK but ended up dropping a couple fly balls and striking out. I think they’ll think twice about inviting me to come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Adoring God In Worship Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 23,992 views

    Everything that takes place on Sunday morning is considered worship ­ the sermon, the offering, the songs, communion, and our prayers.

    Making an Impact: Adoring God in Worship INTRODUCTION: This morning we’ve decided to change our regular order of service in order to better accomplish our purposes. Since our topic is “Adoring God in Worship,” we wanted to allow time for us to worship and to hear from God’s Word. And, since ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Toolbox

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 5, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 16,553 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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    "Pit Crew”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 5, 2003
    based on 85 ratings
     | 6,139 views

    How does God feel about sending people to your church?

    Intro: You ever have one of those moments when everything just seems to come together and you step back from your life and everything makes sense? We call those light bulb or ah ha moments. It’s like when I get something that says “some assembly required”. When it comes to putting things ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Bridges Swamped, Swamps Bridged

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 10, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,300 views

    In times like these the very things we have created to solve human problems are easily swamped; but God wants His people to flourish and will build bridges over the difficulties.

    In June of 1972 I was standing in the middle of Colesville Road, not far from my home. I was standing safely in the middle of the road because no traffic was coming through. Why not? Hurricane Agnes had done. Remember Agnes? We’ve had a lot of storms around here, but not many that did as much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist