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  • Clifton McKinley avatar

    Worship Series

    Contributed by Clifton Mckinley on Aug 3, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,754 views

    Second message in a series on church health stressing the importance and attributes of worship

    Getting W.E.L.L. Worship Part 2 of 5 Intro The ability to worship is one of the distinguishing marks of humans compared to animals. A dog doesn’t sit in his backyard and lift his paws to the Lord and bark out his praises. Yes, he barks sometimes, but I guarantee he is not contemplating the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Loving Series

    Contributed by Clifton Mckinley on Aug 3, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,544 views

    Being a loving church starts with loving God and that lead to real love for one another

    Getting W.E.L.L. Loving Acts 2:42-47 Intro Review; restate goal for the year. Read Text 1. It Starts With Loving God • Matt 22:37-40 (Heart, Soul, & Mind) If we are going to be a Loving Chruch we must first be passionate lovers of God. If we love Him we will keep His commands • John 14:15, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Learning-Good Reasons To Read Series

    Contributed by Clifton Mckinley on Aug 3, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,943 views

    Stresses the importance of the Bible in the life of the Believe

    Getting W.E.L.L. Learning Good Reasons To Read Acts 2:42-47 Intro The word disciple can actually be translated “learner.” But keep in mind that the kind of learner that makes a true disciple is not just a student who listens passively. A disciple is some one who is completely intent on watching ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Are We Still Here?

    Contributed by Billy Kryger on Aug 7, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 11,848 views

    This is a message I preached for our Church’s 56th Anniversary but you can adapt it to your situation.

    INTRODUCTION: Today we celebrate 56 years as a Church. 56 years of preaching the Gospel of the Lord, Jesus Christ. 56 years of standing on the fundamentals of the faith. 56 years of holding to the Baptist distinctives. Nearly 56 years on this same corner and in this same building, although ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We Losing The Battle Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,037 views

    In this message as we see Jesus giving his commission to the church, we will look at 6 reasons why we are not doing such a good job.

    "ARE WE LOSING THE BATTLE, 5 FAILURES OF THE MODERN CHURCH.." LUKE 24:44-49 THIS IS LUKE’S ACCOUNT OF WHAT WE KNOW AS THE GREAT COMMISSION, IT IS WHERE JESUS TELLS HIS FOLLOWERS TO GO OUT AND WIN THE LOST WORLD TO HIM. AND AS WE KNOW THEY TOOK THAT COMMISSION VERY SERIOUSLY, AND STARTING ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Power For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,883 views

    This message is meant to encourage the Church to seek God’s power for ministry and to be a verbal witnesses of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

    POWER FOR MINISTRY Acts 2:1-13 INTRODUCTION: A. It was good to see our space shuttle crew get back safely, was it not! But I want you to think about this 1. Two years plus had gone by since the last space shuttle mission 2. Billions of dollars of equipment, safety improvements, crew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    A Healthy Meal

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,454 views

    a message based on Hebrews 10

    Hebrews 10:19-25 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ February 10, 2002 A burglar, needing money to pay his income taxes, decided to rob the safe in a store. On the safe door he was very pleased to find a note reading: "Please don’t use dynamite. The safe is not locked. Just turn the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Exhortations - 1

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,372 views

    Studies from Jude

    EXHORTATIONS (1) JUDE 16- 25 I. The Application of Enoch?s Prophecy (vs. 16) A. Against murmurers and complainers 1. indicative of unbelief 2. indicative of unthankfulness B. Against self-indulgent 1. Sensual 2. Philippians 3:18-19 "(For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Safe Harbor

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,352 views

    Paul admonishing the church to be a safe harbor where one can find shelter and solace.

    Last week in looking at the importance of being a part of a local church, we read from Ephesians 4 where Paul speaks of the privilege and responsibilities of church membership. In our text today, we find Paul admonishing the church to be a safe harbor where one can find shelter and solace. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Blowin' Smoke"

    Contributed by Alan Chandler on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,823 views

    When a fire doesn’t burn completely it creates deadly smoke. So how well do we burn? Are we truly on fire for God, or are we just Blowin’ Smoke?

    “BLOWIN’ SMOKE” Acts 4: 13-22 I) INTRO A) Revisit Fire Triangle B) Complete and Incomplete Combustion 1) Complete combustion Co2 and Water a) Car as efficient as human body would get 900 mpg. 2) Incomplete…Co Smoke “Today we are going to look at how ‘combustion’ applies to who we are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Where I'm Coming From

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 3,833 views

    In this message we see Paul’s philosophy of ministry and are challenged to adopt it as our own.

    “Where I’m Coming From” Today is the first Sunday of the year 2002. Happy New Year! My guess is that you have probably heard those 3 words a lot recently… And I am also sure that you heard those very same words back at the beginning of 2001. Just a few days ago, millions of people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Creating Revival Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 174 ratings
     | 9,207 views

    Revival in the church starts with believers who understand the true purpose of the church - evangelism of the lost!

    1. Introduction A. REVIVAL is defined as a reawakening of religious fervor; a resurgence, or renewal, of commitment and purpose. B. It has been suggested that the church is “flat”, and in desperate need of revival. We won’t debate that point tonight, we will assume we can agree on that C. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Looking Forward, Looking Back

    Contributed by Dale Sanger on Aug 28, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 21,287 views

    Consequences and benefits of looking back and planning the future

    LOOKING FORWARD, LOOKING BACK Introduction: We spend years looking and wondering. Looking at our past and hoping, longing for those ‘good old days’. Looking to our future and hoping for a good tomorrow. Often times though we get caught looking at the past and forget to look at the things that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Beach avatar

    Looking In Three Direstions

    Contributed by John Beach on Aug 30, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,626 views

    As a Christian serving and following the Lord, where do you see yourself 5 years from now? Still serving?

    “LOOKING IN THREE DIRECTIONS” (I Thes.1:1-10) 7/15/2005 The background to this church and its beginning is found in Acts 17. Paul was humanly responsible for starting this church…and he only remained there for less than a month. But the church with its new converts took off at record speed…and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing Firm

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 31, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,187 views

    Encouraging the church to take a firm stand against the things of the world

    "STANDING FIRM" by George Crumbly II Timothy 4: 1-5 Sunday AM 6/05/2005 Liberty Church of the Nazarene Prescott Arkansas This scripture the Lord gave me this week for this service is the same scripture the General Superintendant quotes as he lays his hands on your head as he ordains you as an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist