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    Standing On Kingdom Business PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 7, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 131 views

    God calls us to faithfully serve and invest where we are, trusting that our everyday obedience and small acts matter deeply to Him.

    There are days when the King’s call feels as close as the breath in your lungs. Ordinary mornings. Familiar streets. A desk, a kitchen, a classroom. Yet heaven whispers, This is holy ground. Not a stage, not a spotlight—just the square of earth beneath your feet and the neighbors within your reach. ...read more

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    Entering In

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 7,561 views

    How does one properly enter into the presence of almighty God?

    This is the transcript of the ACTUAL radio conversation of a US naval ship with Canadian authorities off the coast of Newfoundland. Canadians: Please divert your course 15 degrees the South to avoid a collision. Americans: Recommend you divert your course 15 degrees the North to avoid a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Worship? Living Our Whole Lives As Worship

    Contributed by Clive Parnell on Feb 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,778 views

    What is worship? Who should we be worshipping? How can we live a life of worship?

    Living our whole lives a worship to God Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your truth, we eagerly wait for you; for your name and your renown are the desire of our hearts’ Isaiah 26:28 I want start by asking you a question – What is the most important thing in your life? You might say well God of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dancing Before The Lord (Worship 2) Series

    Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,989 views

    If we truly worship God, then our lives, like David’s will be seen by others as we leap and dance before the Lord!

    2 Samuel 6:13 I. GET OUT OF THE ROUTINE If you haven’t noticed were doing things a little different this morning. It’s easy for us to get to the point where we’re just going through the routine of things. It’s easy because we’re creature of habit. We end up going through the motions and we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Nature Of Authentic Worship

    Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,526 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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    All That Singing In Church: What's That About?

    Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 18, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,587 views

    A message addressing some basic issues surrounding the singing part of worship.

    Open: Ask people why we sing in church… have them share in just a few words. Should we sing more… less… more hymns… more upbeat songs… do we need an electric guitar… full drum set going… maybe some rapping. All over our country… really all over the world… the singing in church is seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Do You Give A God Who Has Everything?

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,300 views

    God warns his people to repent from superficial worship by turning their hearts to honor Him. (Going Back to the Heart of Worship).

    What Do You Give a God Who Has Everything? Going back to the heart of Worship Topic: Honoring God with whole hearted worship Thesis: God warns his people to repent from superficial worship by turning their hearts to honor Him Aim: To turn the hearts of our church to honor God with worship that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Worship That Pleases God

    Contributed by Jody Brock on Jan 23, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 35,533 views

    Sermon about the type of worship that is pleasing to God.

    Worship That Pleases God Mark 12: 28-30 God wants all of you He ask for all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength. God is not interested in: Half hearted commitment. Partial obedience Leftovers of our time and money God desires your full devotion. There is a right ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Should We Worship? Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2004
    based on 62 ratings
     | 9,228 views

    Why should we worship God? Just about everyone knows we SHOULD worship. . . but the Bible, throughout its pages, gives us reasons and benefits of worshipping God. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    WHY SHOULD WE WORSHIP GOD? Our theme verse for this series, "Worship - Giving God What He Deserves" is Ps 29:2 "Give unto the LORD the glory due to His name; Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness." Here’s the question for you today: Why should we worship God? One obvious reason is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Serving Church Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,759 views

    The third in a series based on the 3 points of our church’s purpose statement: "Seek God, Share Christ, & Serve Others."

    “THE SERVING CHURCH” Matt. 25:31-46 INTRO – Read “Too Full to Eat” (p. 118-121, A Call to Die, David Nasser) “So, are you saying we’ve got to go to India if we want to serve others?” No, but I am saying that we’ve got to pay attention to and obey the Word of God if we are going to serve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passionate Pursuits

    Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 15, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,157 views

    This message is meant to encourage believers to have a life completely focused on Jesus.

    Passionate Pursuits April 18, 2004 Intro: Passionate about things in life: hobbies, sports, work, etc. Some interesting Passions: 1) International Hedgehog Assoc. www.hedgehogclub.com 2) Squirrel Fishing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship Basics Series

    Contributed by Scott Jordan on May 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,184 views

    Part 2 of a series on worship

    Worship Basics The Power of Praise Psalm 95:6, 7 Come, let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before the LORD our maker, for he is our God. We are the people he watches over, the sheep under his care. Oh, that you would listen to his voice today! Ps 95:6,7 I. WE WORSHIP THROUGH ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Church As An Oasis

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,662 views

    This sermon is about the church being a place of refreshment, revival, and renewal for the wanderers of life.

    "The Church As An Oasis"-Rev.A.LaMar Torrence Exodus 15:26-27 I. Introduction A. Sister Maya Angelou’s poem “On the Pulse of Morning”: A Rock, A River, A Tree Hosts to species long since departed, Marked the mastodon. The dinosaur, who left dry tokens of their sojourn here on our planet floor, any ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Still Blessed

    Contributed by Michael Martin on Feb 25, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 13,271 views

    The Blessing of Staying in God’s House

    (Psa. 84:1-12) "Blessed are they that dwell in thy house..." The word "Blessed" in the Bible means "contentment, happiness, fulfillment!" The implication is that those that are content, happy and fulfilled are truly BLESSED! In this wicked, lost and dying world, we can still have peace and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called To The Edge Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,713 views

    This sermon is the first in a series which looks at the Church of Acts and challenges modern-day Christians to take their faith to the edge!

    Folks, why are you here this morning? I mean, honestly, what brings you to this place? What makes you want to get up and come here and spend an hour sitting in that uncomfortable pew? Is it the opportunity to see your friends and family? Is it your belief that by doing so you’re fulfilling your ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist