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  • Richard Cook avatar

    Promoted Devoted Or Demoted

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 19, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,084 views

    This sermon admonishes believers to examine where they are in their walk with God as well as encourages them to get back to basics and start being about the Fathers business.

    You should all be familiar with the scripture, (Hebrew 13:8) Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. You should know this one too, (Malachi 3:6a) For I am the LORD, I change not; We all know that things are different in the Church; Different even from what it was only 20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 4 Of 5: How Can The Church Help Me Win In Life? Series

    Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Aug 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,895 views

    God has given us the church (among other helps) to help you WIN in this life.

    Series Title: Questions About the Church Sermon Title: How Can the Church Help Me Win in Life? Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10: 1-13 As Paul is writing to the church at Corinth, he knows that they have a lot of evil influences. We’ve already talked about how big of a city and how important of a city ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Problem Of Spiritual Chill

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 2, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,916 views

    Christians have the ability of losing their passion and desire for serving Christ

    The Problem of a Spiritual Chill I love living in Ohio. I am a Buckeye through and through but there is one thing that I don’t like about Ohio, cold winter days. We either have it relatively mild and not overly cold or there have been times when Alaska is warmer than we are. This by the way is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Richard Cook avatar

    Changing The Atmosphere

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Sep 12, 2009
    based on 55 ratings
     | 83,226 views

    In this day when the churches power seems to be diminished, this message will persuade our listeners to change the atmospere of their place of worship to one where the presence of God will be invoked, and His power realized.

    2 Chronicles 5:13-14 KJV 13 It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part Six - Choosing Legacy Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,490 views

    What does it mean to be a church member?

    Zechariah 2:8 (NRSV) 8For thus said the LORD of hosts (after his glory sent me) regarding the nations that plundered you: Truly, one who touches you touches the apple of my eye. Colossians 3:1 - 3 (NRSV) 1So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Corporate Nutrition Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jun 29, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,395 views

    Instructions for Worship regarding our approach to Communion

    SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today III. MAINTAINING PROPER DIET & EXERCISE C.) TRAINING ETTIQUETTE (Instructions for Worship) “CORPORATE NUTRITION” (1 Cor. 11:17-34) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, June 7, 2009 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    From Furnished Rooms To Fragrant Gardens

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 19, 2009
     | 4,487 views

    Now that this church has rebuilt its basic structure, it is time to go on and make it all work. To do so, go back to rediscover God’s intention for humanity and understand that the church is to restore the "garden."

    One spiritual principle shows up over and over again in the Scriptures. One theme is repeated endlessly: and that is that the way to go forward is to go back. The way to move ahead with your life is to go back, to go back to its roots, go back to its foundations, where you discover what is valuable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    House - Part 5 - Model House Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,471 views

    Is God’s house a building? Does His house have rules, systems, or structure? How can we be His house unless we know?

    House “Model House” I. Introduction We are a part of God’s House. In fact, we are God’s house. He is establishing His home in us! Person by person He places us together and constructs for Himself a dwelling place. However, He is not obligated to live in something He hasn’t built! So we must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fellowship - One Another Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Mar 24, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 29,629 views

    Fellowship is relational. It is expressed when we 1.love one another 2. encourage one another 3. forgive one another and 4. serve one another.

    Fellowship - The One Another(s) John 13:34-35 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” Introduction The past two weeks we have looked at the word "Fellowship" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let's Get Back To The Norm

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Mar 26, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,898 views

    A look at the early church and what was normal for them. What are we not doing today that was done in that time? A cry for the church of today to get back to the normal ways of Christianity as outlined in God’s Word.

    THE WAY THINGS ARE IS NOT THE WAY THINGS ARE SUPPOSED TO BE. IT IS TIME THAT THE CHURCH GET BACK TO WHAT IS NORMAL. *The church was born in the power of God’s Spirit, and to think that God would limit the power of His Spirit to that time alone is to limit God Himself. He promises us that the end ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    The Worship Coach Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,473 views

    New Testament worship either leads to action or it isn’t really worship.

    People hire acting coaches, career coaches, executive coaches, financial coaches, job search coaches, and life coaches in addition to athletic coaches. What are all of these coaches supposed to do? I mean, White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper didn’t want to take anything away from Mark Buehrle’s ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Keep It Fresh: God's Vision For Us!

    Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,500 views

    God’s provision for fresh faith is fresh gospel therefore, we exist to glorify God by knowing, apllying, and proclaiming the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ.

    INTRODUCTION We have begun a new phase of our Christian journey together as was evident in last week’s worship service in which many of us witnessed the culmination of one ministry and the inception of another. We received a word of encouragement that challenged us to remember where we have been; ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Securing The Foundations

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 16, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,098 views

    As the church enters a new era, many things appear to have changed. But the foundation in Christ is secure and is therefore the basis for the future. We must secure our intellectual, spiritual, and relational foundations in order to succeed.

    For a number of years the building had stood in the community, serving our children as their elementary school. It had weathered the coming and going of several generations of children. It had withstood not only the storms that beat on it from the outside, but also the onslaughts of thousands of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Body Behavior

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 4, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 18,774 views

    Paul told Timothy in 1Timothy 3:15, “I have written so that you will know how people ought to act in God's household.” Proper church behavior includes Accountability, Compassion, and Transparency.

    Body Behavior: How to Act in God’s Household 1 Timothy 3:14-15 Introduction: Paul told Timothy in 1Timothy 3:15, “I have written so that you will know how people ought to act in God's household.” While there are right and wrong ways to act when attending church services, Paul is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "The Bride Of Christ" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,773 views

    Paul explains the relationship between Christ and His church as being like the relationship between a husband and wife.

    Paul describes the church as being the bride of Christ and tells how the relationship between husband and wife is an illustration of Christ’s relationship with His us. Let’s see what Paul has to tell us. 1. Christ’s Devotion to His Bride - v. 25 There are many "falling in love" scenarios. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist