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  • Deldrick LeaSure avatar

    Why I Come To Church

    Contributed by Deldrick Leasure on May 31, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 36,164 views

    This sermon brings to light the excitment of the Psalm writer, when he declared that he was glad when they said let us go into The House of The Lord. The sermon tells us what to look for and expect when we come to church

    Psalm 122:1 “Why I Come To Church” During election times we often hear about the various polls that are taken during this time. You have what is known as a straw poll, then you have a telephone poll, then in recent years they have even come up with what is known as the online poll. All of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Stepherson avatar

    Why Spend Time In The Word?

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Dec 29, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,424 views

    God commands us to spend time in His word. That is the only reason we need. But He did not stop with giving a command. He has given us more, literally dozens of more reasons to spend time in the Word.

    "Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it." Joshua 1:8 God commands us to spend time in His word (see also: Ezekiel 3:10, 44:5, 2 Timothy 2:15). That is the only reason we need. But He did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The World Needs Christmas

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 21, 2023
     | 1,041 views

    Christmas brings a lot of stress – emotional and financial Decorations, gifts, gatherings, travel. Sometimes we might be tempted to just skip it. ...but even if you were to try – you probably can’t skip Christmas.

    Why the World Needs Christmas Introduction Christmas brings a lot of stress – emotional and financial Decorations, gifts, gatherings, travel. Sometimes we might be tempted to just skip it. John Grisham’s book Skipping Christmas was made into a movie called Christmas With the Kranks. The lesson ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    We Are Family Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Aug 29, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 28,757 views

    On the 30th anniversary of this congregation, let us remember how great is the bond that unites us.

    We are Family Cornwall 30th anniversary service July 26, 2003 Good afternoon everyone. It’s wonderful to be together with so many of you today. Thank you for traveling here from some distances and for planning to join together today for this special service- an early celebration of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    As The Church We...

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 11, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,154 views

    a biblical look at what the church should be

    -----1) BELONG to one another 1 Cor. 12:13; Rom. 8:17 "the ground is level at the foot of the cross" "The only thing we may have in common with the person sitting next to us is that we don’t deserve to be here." -----2) NEED one another 1 Cor. 12:14 no part of the body is inferior ----------1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    We Are Family!! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 1, 2002
    based on 146 ratings
     | 22,353 views

    Each member of the body of Christ is called to be FAMILY!

    First Baptist Church February 24, 2002 John 19:25-27 November 24th was a cold night, it was around 12:30 am and I had just fallen asleep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Debtors

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,622 views

    We are indebted to God in many ways.

    We Are Debtors! Scripture Reading: Matthew 22:15-22; Psalm 116:1-8,12-14 Scripture Text: Romans 8:10-12 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. [11] But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Who Are We?

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 8, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,572 views

    A lesson in Humility and Servitude.

    Who Are We ? A lesson in Humility and servitude. 1Co 1:10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    We Are The Church! Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 5, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 13,559 views

    This sermon outlines Paul’s 5 views of the church in 1 Corinthians 3 and empasizes what the church should be and what our roles should be in it.

    1 Corinthians We Are the Church I Corinthians 3 February 2, 2003 Intro: A. The Church has become so frantic in its busyness that it reminds me of the well-known definition of a fanatic: “A person who redoubles his efforts after he has lost sight of his goals.” B. In 1 Corinthians 3, Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Carla Powell avatar

    We Are The Church

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,614 views

    Explores the four images of church/Christians in 1 Peter 2: infants, living stones, priests, chosen people.

    Lectionary Texts for 5th Sunday of Easter - April 21, 2002 "We Are The Church" - 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14 [Okay-say it with me…]"Here is the church, here is the steeple, open the doors, and see all the people." That little kids’ rhyme and fingerplay holds some truth to it. The church is your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Pat Cook avatar

    We Are Family Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,848 views

    2nd in series on Jesus priorities. This describes what the church should be with alliteration.

    Ephesians 2:14–19 – We Are Family You’ve heard me quote many times a book that has changed my life, which is What’s So Amazing About Grace? In it the author, Philip Yancey quotes Mark Twain. Apparently Twain used to say he put a dog and a cat in a cage together as an experiment, to see if they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard McNair avatar

    We Are The Winners Series

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Apr 28, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,503 views

    Nothing can stop the church in Action! The Acts of the HS in the Apostles is the greatest example for the ACTION OF THE CHURCH TODAY!

    We are the Winners in this Game of Life! I have read the end of The Book and we win! Nothing can stop the church in Action! The Acts of the HS in the Apostles is the greatest example for the ACTION OF THE CHURCH TODAY! Acts 5:12-40 -- Key verses = 39-42 The world cant stop us! – The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    We Are Family Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,621 views

    This message focuses on the family of God and the fact that all of us have a significant place in God’s work. In this message I compare the body to a puzzle. All pieces of the puzzle must work together to complete the bi picture. I gave every person who

    “We are Family” 1st Corinthians 12:14-26 David Henderson, Pastor/Teacher Two friends were out hunting. As they were walking through the woods, one of them suddenly screamed and the other one looked around and saw a huge grizzly bear charging at them. The first friend started to frantically put ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    We Are Forgiven Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,389 views

    In this lesson, we learn about the wonder of forgiveness, what it feels like to be forgiven, and witness the forgiveness of the sinful woman in Luke 7.

    A. Once there was a man who carried a secret burden of a long-past sin in his heart. 1. No one knew what he had done, but he had repented and asked God for forgiveness. 2. In spite of this, he had lived with years of remorse over the incident without any sense of God’s forgiveness. 3. One day he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are We There Yet

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Feb 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,586 views

    Many Christians are waiting for a "perfect day" to reach out to others, but Jesus said the harvest is now.

    Are We There Yet? Intr.: Illus. Thomas Huxley was going no where fast. 1. Have you ever heard (or said) the words “Are we there yet?” 2. Have you ever thought “where did the time go?” 3. Could it be we are rushing to something that we already have? Explanation: 1. Jesus meets a Samaritan woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal