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  • William Nowak avatar

    Coming To The Living Stone Series

    Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 14, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,454 views

    Christ desires our sanctification individually, but there are also goals for the church corporately--what are they?

    I Peter 2:4-10 “Coming to the Living Stone” Intro—Most of you are aware, I’m sure, of the recent scandal involving the bankruptcy of Enron Corporation and the alleged wrongdoing by its highest officials in inflating the apparent profit of the company in order to make money for themselves. I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    The Principles Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 150 ratings
     | 14,350 views

    First of a series on "The Word On Worship. This sermon deals with the principles of worship.

    The Word On Worship The Word On Worship John 4:19-24, Acts 17:23, Ex. 20:1-6 “Christian churches have come to the dangerous time predicted long ago. It is a time when we can pat one another on the back, congratulate ourselves and join in glad refrain. “We are rich, and increased with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Flowers avatar

    Planned For God's Pleasure Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 24, 2007
     | 4,134 views

    Part 2 in the series The Purpose-Driven Life. This message looks at Worship, the first of God’s five principal purposes for our lives.

    Planned for God’s Pleasure The Purpose-Driven Life, pt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers channeling Rick Warren October 21, 2007 We’re in this series right now called “40 Days of Purpose.” Today, we’re going to look at the first of God’s five purposes for your life. God has five ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Ricardo Rodriguez avatar

    The Messenger And The Message

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Oct 30, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,021 views

    When we preach this message we must lead all men beyond us to Christ, “We preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord.” II Cor 4:5

    “The Messenger and The Message” 3/9/2003 Marsing, ID John 1:29 “The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.” We find John the Baptist in the Gospel of John the Apostle, preaching the gospel of Jesus, the gospel of ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Anything Less Would Be Uncivilized Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,861 views

    Mary’s worship gave her very best to Jesus.

    Right Guard Deodorant advertising campaign featured sports legends such as Brett Favre, Emmitt Smith, Charles Barkley, Scottie Pippen and Hulk Hogan: Anything less would be uncivilized. While he was in Bethany, reclining at the table in the home of a man known as Simon the Leper, a woman came with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Giving It All, Giving It Well

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,963 views

    Fifth sermon in the summer 2006 Series, “Being God’s People by Serving, Obeying, and Giving.”

    It is good to be back with you after another week of vacation and thanks for your prayers for my mom during her surgery this past week. Her doctor expressed satisfaction Friday afternoon with her surgery and recovery so far. Thanks also for your prayers on behalf of my uncle’s family as they give ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    The Start Of A New Church Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 34,764 views

    Imagine a cold dark prison. You see a prisoner hunched over writing a letter. He is writing a love letter from his prison cell. This love letter is to a church that he loves dearly. You see this man in prison is the Apostle Paul. He is writing this letter

    Read: Philippians 1:1-2 Imagine a cold dark prison. You see a prisoner there chained to the guards. This prisoner is unassuming in appearance and for the moment is very quiet. He is hunched over and completely absorbed in a letter he is writing. He is writing a love letter from his prison cell. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Baker avatar

    Your Word

    Contributed by Mark Baker on May 15, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,220 views

    God has given His children the awesome privilege of praying for guidance and direction, however if you are seeking guidance all you have to do is pick up your Bible and begin to read it.

    Psalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. God has given His children the awesome privilege of praying for guidance and direction, however if you are seeking guidance all you have to do is pick up your Bible and begin to read it. His Word is a lamp, in other words a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    For Your Consideration

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,900 views

    An old TV series started each week’s episode with the catch phrase “submitted for your consideration...” I would like to submit four areas to you for your consideration; Your Fallibility, God’s Goodness and Severity, Your Ways, and Your Effect on others.

    For Your Consideration Deuteronomy 4:39-40 Introduction: The old “Twilight Zone” TV series started each week’s episode with the catch phrase “submitted for your consideration...” This morning I would like to submit four areas to you for your consideration; Your Fallibility, God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    By Your Deeds

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,968 views

    We are know by our attitudes, words, behavior and deeds... WHAT YOU LOVE YOU WILL FIND TIME TO DO... WHAT DO YOU LOVE?

    BY YOUR DEEDS... HOW WILL YOU BE REMEMBERED? WHAT IS YOUR REAL CHACARTER IN THE DARK? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: John 3: 20 For everyone that doeth evil hatred the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds be reproved. 21. But he that doeth truth cometh to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    How To Be Used By God

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 14,281 views

    message on how to prepare your life to be a vessel for God’s purpose in life.

    Intro: it seems to me that every Christian has a desire to be used by God in some special way. What concerns me, and how this sermon has been birthed into my spirit, is that most Christians have a limited view of being used of God. Someone sings at church, someone says a prayer, I give an offering, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    When Worship Leaves A Bad Taste In God's Mouth Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,923 views

    A study of the book of Malachi

    One man has said that one of the biggest disappointments in his life came when he was a boy. He saw a large tent setup in a field and thought there was a circus inside. He sneaked in under the flap to watch and discovered that he was in the middle of a revival meeting. However he experienced an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ely Lambert avatar

    Restoring Proper Worship Series

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Jun 2, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 15,374 views

    Christendom is struggling with what is true worship, and just how we are to worship the Living God. Ezra gives some great insight into this subject.

    Restoring Proper Worship Ezra 3 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On March 2, 2003 Introduction: I. “After attending church one Sunday morning, a little boy knelt at his bedside that night and prayed, “Dear God, we had a good time at church today – but I wish you had been there!” A. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gary Shockley avatar

    A God-Blessed Church:part 2 Series

    Contributed by Gary Shockley on May 1, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,402 views

    What are the qualities and characteristics of a church God is seeking to bless?

    The Church God Blesses: Part Two Cornerstone Church Rev. Gary A. Shockley March 17, 2002 “The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him.” (2 Chronicles 16:9) There are churches all over the world. Some have been around a long, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Keith Manry avatar

    Next Level Worship – The Real Thing

    Contributed by Keith Manry on May 7, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,167 views

    Palm Sunday Sermon dealing with worship which challenges the worshipper to take their worship to the next level, to make it more than an event, to in fact make a lifestyle.

    A little boy lived out in the country around the turn of the twentieth century. He had never seen a traveling circus, and one was coming to his town on a particular Saturday. When he asked his father for permission to go, his dad said he could providing his chores were done early. Saturday morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist