Tag: church
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Have It Your Way!
Introduction You may recall the slogan, “Have it your way”, that made Burger King well-known in the fast-food industry. Going all the way back to 1974, they promoted a new service for their customers for them to enjoy a burger the way they wanted it, not the way the company made it. Unfortunately, in the…
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Buy the Truth
Text—Buy the truth, and do not sell it, Also wisdom and instruction and understanding. (Proverbs 23:23) Introduction Was there ever an item that you came across that you simply had to have? Something from childhood or another time in your life that when you saw it, it was something that would add great joy. You…
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I Will Build My Church
TEXT— “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” (Matthew 16:18) Introduction In Matthew 16, Jesus asks two very serious questions to his disciples. They give Him these responses, When Jesus came into the…
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Make not My Father’s house A Bouncy Castle
Introduction As we get into the warmer months of the year, spring and summer, our thoughts turn towards outdoor activities. Baseball season will arrive, the school year will end, while swimming, hiking, and other fun activities will be considered. The drawback though is that as some people enjoy the great outdoors, the thoughts of sitting…
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Is The Church Nothing?
Introduction In the religious world, there are many people who claim to be Christians but have no interest in attending worship or, as they say, “going to church”. They say that church is an invention of man and it’s too organized. Some have even gone so far as to say that the church is nothing.…
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The Church Too Tough to Die
Introduction One of the more interesting pieces of history found here in Arizona is that of the city of Tombstone. Known as “The Town Too Tough to Die”, Tombstone was established in 1877. It obtained its nickname primarily from outliving two fires plus most other towns based on mining finds have become veritable ghost towns. Tombstone, however, continues…
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An Audience of One
Introduction What goes through your mind as you enter the church building? Are you looking forward to approaching the throne of God? Or are you looking to be uplifted and entertained? Too many people today go to worship for the wrong reason and with the wrong mindset. Now Performing… Most congregations, today, see themselves as…
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The Lord’s Invitation
Worship Service, Pt. 6 Introduction In Matthew 11:28-30 Jesus said, “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. “For My yoke…
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Let Us Study (Preaching the Gospel)
Worship Service, Pt. 5 Introduction The fifth act of worship we will look at is preaching the gospel. Now you might look at the title and wonder how is this studying? Don’t you study the bible in bible classes? The answer is yes, but you also study in the worship assembly. If you disagree, then…
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Let Us Give (The Collection)
Worship Service, Pt. 4 Introduction The next act of worship we will look at is The Collection. Whenever the discussion of money is mentioned or giving as part of the service, people tend to sour at the idea. You might hear people say, “All they want is our money.” It is the one thing that…
The Christian Caravan 