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  • Terry Cavanaugh avatar

    State Of The Church

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,015 views

    This message looks at the four pillars of a growing Church; evangelism, outreach, worship, and fellowship.

    State of the Church Dear friends, It has been one year since we gathered for worship in the Auditorium of the Warren local high school on a cool Sunday morning. That Sunday morning just a year ago, many in this community prophesied doom for the new church starting in the High School. I heard, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Making The Church Grow

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 14, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 4,291 views

    There are certain Biblical things we must do in order for the church to grow.

    I Corinthians 3:6 “I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow.” 1- LESS DEFENDING, MORE PREACHING I Peter 3:15, Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 1:8 2- LESS FEUDING, MORE LOVING Galatians 5:14-15, John 13:35 3- LESS SITTING, MORE SERVING James 1:22, Galatians 6:2, 9-10 4- LESS ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Bohrer avatar

    Will Heaven Be The Same For Everyone? Series

    Contributed by James Bohrer on Dec 24, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,185 views

    Dealing with the Doctrine of Rewards for serving God and His Kingdom.

    I want to thank Bob Coombs and his drama troupe for ministering to us and speaking God’s truth to us in a way that only drama can bring. I also want you to know that Bob has studied the doctrine of rewards in heaven. He has written an extensive Bible study that may be valuable to you. I can not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Elephants Rumble Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,209 views

    Paul, Pt. 5

    WHEN ELEPHANTS RUMBLE (1 CORINTHIANS 3:1-15) An African proverb says, “When elephants fight, grass gets trampled.” When elephants rumble, not only grass suffers the damage, animals run for cover, too. Elephants do not throw their weight around for nothing. According to Wikipedia, the grizzly bear ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Stunted Growth Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,546 views

    The Corinthian error of stopping at salvation and seeking to add to our faith from other sources is an easy and common one to make - but also dangerous and harmful to our spiritual health.

    SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today II. DEALING WITH OBVIOUS DISEASES A. CANCER “STUNTED GROWTH” (1 Cor. 3:1-23) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, February 8, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: Ever try arguing with a baby? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    Lego My Church Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,640 views

    This message deals with the fact that the church belongs to God not us. The church must work together and work in unity and not allow divisiveness to enter in. My powerpoint slides used a background from a model that was built from legos.

    “Lego My Church” 1st Corinthians 3:9-16 You may have heard of the Crystal Palace Exhibition. It opened in London in 1851 and the purpose of it was to display some of the inventions of the day. Brand new ideas that would shape the future. One of the greatest discoveries of that time was the use ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Learning To Stay Focused

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,012 views

    This sermon identifies qualities that will keep you focused when other things distract you.

    Do you ever find yourself distracted in your efforts to serve the Lord Jesus? Many things will distract you: people, conflict, time pressures, trials and the like. This is similar to what happens when a jet flies over a baseball field where a group of children are practicing baseball. In spite of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    A View Of The Church Part 1 Of 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,548 views

    View of the Church Part 1 of 2 in the series of I Corth.

    A VIEW OF THE CHURCH (Part 1) 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Introduction A. The Corinthians were proud of their gifts and their wisdom. They seemed to be critical of Paul’s simple message. B. Paul tells them he must keep his teaching simple because they are “mere infants in Christ” (v. 1). C. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Workmanship

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,360 views

    Paul guides us in working to build His church.

    HIS WORKMANSHIP 1 Corinthians 3:5-17 INTRO: “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works...” (Ephesians 2:10). ILLUS: Three men were pouring concrete on a construction site. “What are you making?” a passerby asked. The first said, “I’m making $300 a week!” The second ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trial By Fire

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Sep 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,746 views

    BUILDING THINGS THAT WILL PASS THE TEST OF FIRE.

    SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 1 COR 3:9-15 TRIAL BY FIRE 1: WE WORK FOR GOD A) GOD’S HUSBANDRY- YOU ARE GOD’S FIELD B) GOD GIVES THE INCREASE C) APPLYING GOD TO OUR FIELD CAUSES IT TO GROW AND PRODUCE FRUIT 2: GOD’S BUILDING A) WE ARE GOD’S BUILDING B) WE ARE TO BUILD ONLY ON THE FOUNDATION OF THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Ed Wood avatar

    A Privileged Partnership

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 16,028 views

    We have a privileged partnership with God. This message explores that partnership.

    A PRIVILEGED PARTNERSHIP 1 Cor. 3:6, 8-9 INTRO: “I planted the seed, and Apollos watered it; but God made it grow....Whether they plant or water, they work as a team....We are God’s fellow workers.” This is a thrilling text. It declares a privileged partnership--a partnership with God! And in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    When Elephants Rumble

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,352 views

    Paul, Pt. 5

    WHEN ELEPHANTS RUMBLE (1 CORINTHIANS 3:1-15) An African proverb says, “When elephants fight, grass gets trampled.” When elephants rumble, not only grass suffers the damage, animals run for cover, too. Elephants do not throw their weight around for nothing. According to Wikipedia, the grizzly bear ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Newman avatar

    Feeling Joy When You Don't Want To Series

    Contributed by David Newman on Jan 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,313 views

    Reason we don’t feel as much joy as we would like is because we are milk Christians rather than solid food Christians.

    People love a baby. You only have to watch when a new baby enters our auditorium how people flock around that baby. People love little children as well. We consider them so cute. And when they come up with the most interesting comments we just laugh at them. Kids have few if any inhibitions. ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Growing Up Is Hard To Do Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 2, 2003
    based on 134 ratings
     | 12,998 views

    This is the 7th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon looks at 4 things you must do in order to grow up as a Christian.

    Sunday Morning January 5, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Church On The Rocks [#7] GROWING UP IS HARD TO DO 1 Corinthians 3:1-17 Introduction: 1. Remember how it felt to be young? I still am so I don’t have to remember anything. I can remember as a child how bad I wanted to be grown up. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building To Burn

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,437 views

    ETERNAL LEGACIES AREN’T BUILT FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.

    May 28, 2000 -- AM BUILDING TO BURN? 1Corinthians 3:9-17 INTRODUCTION: (1) USA TODAY, May 22, 2000 cites a recent survey from the Impulse Research Corporation that summarizes those things people most regret wasting time on. Cindy Hall records the top five "regrettable time wasters:" 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist