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  • Robert Travis avatar

    When They Saw The Lord

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Jan 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,704 views

    If only we could see Him in every song, sermon, service, and saint.

    WHEN THEY SAW THE LORD John 20:20 And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord. I. THE SHOWING “He shewed unto them his hands and his side.” A. WHAT HE SHOWED THEM. 1. Where he was wounded by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why A New Church?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 20, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,259 views

    A message explaining why we decided to plant a church. This can be adapted to show why we need to change formats, names, etc.

    An old fisherman used to amaze all the locals with how many fish he was able to catch. It didn’t matter what the weather was like, or how much other fishermen were able to catch, he always caught more than anyone else. The stories became legend, and soon reached the local game warden. He showed ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Pensando En Pequeno

    Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,369 views

    El ideal de Dios para su iglesia es trabajar en grupos pequenos para la salud eclesiastica.

    I. ¿Por qué pensar en pequeño? a. Se nos ha dicho que tenemos que pensar en grande, pero quiero proponer que la iglesia tiene que pensar “en pequeño.” b. La cultura Americana es una sociedad individualista c. La preocupación con la situación financiera por pagar la casa, carro, utilidades, tarjetas ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Praise With Passion Series

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,974 views

    praising with Passion

    Praising with Passion October 8, 2000 Psalm 66:1-12 As we begin our new series on Praise &Worship, I want us to look at our exaltation of the Lord Jesus Christ as a whole. How many of you know there is a distinct difference between Praise and Worship? They are not the same thing. But you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Wood avatar

    What Time Is It?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,671 views

    "What time is it for God’s people at this point in history?" That is the question the church must answer.

    WHAT TIME IS IT? Romans 13:11-14 INTRO: Many inventions have been contrived to provide the answer to this question. The sundial provided an answer only during the day. The hourglass could measure the hour—day or night—but not the minute. Finally, the clock provided the best answer, day or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Members With A Mission

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,481 views

    What is the role of a believer in the context of the local church and the ministry of the church.

    I want to talk about our role as believers in the context of the local church and the ministry of the church. Heb 10:19-20 Through Christ’s blood the door has been opened for all mankind to enter the presence of God. Heb 10:21-23 We have been EMPOWERED … through the work of Christ on the cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    State Of The Church Address

    Contributed by Mark Price on Aug 21, 2006
     | 2,298 views

    This message was shared with the church as we approach a transitional period through which we will address the needs of the church and add ministries, classes, and outreaches to better enable us to reach our community for Christ

    Introduction Q. What do you spouse people picture in their minds when we mention Porter Free Will Baptist Church? • For the unchurched, they may envision a tan brick building which sits on a hill behind Gampps’ BP. • For the Christian community, they may envision the people that utilize that ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Church And Community Membership And Action In Light Of Christ's Return

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 22, 2006
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     | 2,449 views

    It is necessary for the church to be involved in community participation and action in light of Christ’s imminent return. I believe that there are three reasons why we need to establish and support biblical community within the church in these Last Days –

    CHURCH AND COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP AND ACTION IN LIGHT OF CHRIST’S RETURN HEBREWS 10:25 Introduction: Hebrews 10:25 encouraged the Hebrew Christians to find strength in participation and involvement in their local church in light of the pending destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple. They were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do We Worship God?

    Contributed by Asiri Perera on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 110 ratings
     | 20,253 views

    Worship to God means to appreciate his worth

    Why do we Worship God? Scripture Reading Revelation 4: 1-11 Introduction There is a great lesson to be learned from the dictionary. • When things start going bad, we often fear they will only get worse. • It seems that "worse" will take us to the "worst". • Our nation (Sri Lanka) seems to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    We Are Stronger Than The Gates Of Hell

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,908 views

    the gates of hell shall not prevail

    We are Stronger than the Gates of Hell Mat 16:18 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. (1) Peter, in the Greek, Petros, meaning a single stone; (2) Rock, in the Greek, Petra, which means the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Matthew Morine avatar

    Country Club To Church: The Mission

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,057 views

    Tired of the church being more like a Country Club than the Body of Christ. Here is a 1st century conflict that parallels a 21st Century conflict. This sermon will help the congregation break the mold of this false vision for a Church.

    COUNTRY CLUB TO CHURCH: THE MISSION THEME: FUNCTIONING AS A CHURCH WITH THE OUTSIDER IN MIND. TEXT: ACTS 15:1-11 While I was at Hartsville Pike church of Christ, one of the church members invited me along on a weekday morning to pay golf at the private Gaylord Springs Country club. Rick ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Praise The Lord- Pt 1

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Apr 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,093 views

    This sermon looks at the desire that God has for His church to praise Him

    “Praise the Lord” (part 1) Psa 150 - One of the things that God desires from us, His church, is to Praise Him - To praise God is to acknowledge the glories of His excellent person - Praising God is somewhat different from thanksgiving, which describes what God has done rather than what He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praise The Lord- Pt 2

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Apr 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,393 views

    This sermon looks at the desire that God has for His church to praise Him

    “Praise the Lord (pt 2)” Psa 150 - One of the things that God desires from us, His church, is to Praise Him - To praise God is to acknowledge the glories of His excellent person - Last week we looked at the fact that… 1. God alone is worthy of our praise - Psa 18:3, “I will call upon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Stepp avatar

    Praising God 101

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Dec 12, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,044 views

    Three solid reasons given in th etext to give God the Praise that is His. Without excuse, we all should Praise the Lord.

    Praising God 101 Psalm 150:1-6 KJV Introduction: The first and last of the psalms have both the same number of verses, are both short, and very memorable. But the scope of them is very different: the first psalm is an elaborate instruction in our duty, to prepare us for the comforts of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Goodbye Sermon

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,573 views

    This is a goodbye sermon with a challenge to be the church and fulfill its purpose

    1 Thess 5: 1-8, 12-28 sermon outline Spencer South Dakota was devastated by a tornado. Among the
many losses, including six victims, was St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church. Thanks giving verse 1 God and Jesus Christ are the primary agents. It is God to be thanked Verse 2-8 Work produced by ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist