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  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Why A New Church?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 20, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,350 views

    A message explaining why we decided to plant a church. This can be adapted to show why we need to change formats, names, etc.

    An old fisherman used to amaze all the locals with how many fish he was able to catch. It didn’t matter what the weather was like, or how much other fishermen were able to catch, he always caught more than anyone else. The stories became legend, and soon reached the local game warden. He showed ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Is Hindering The Church

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 24,601 views

    Following things hinder the church: UNCONTROLLED SPEECH; UNYIELDING SERVANTS; UNSYMPATHETIC SAINTS; UNIDENTIFIED SERVICE

    What Is Hindering The Church Galatians 5:1-15 “Ye did run well, who did hinder you?” The apostle Paul was very fond of athletic illustrations and used them often in his letters. His readers as well were familiar with the Olympic games and contest that always included foot races. It is important ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church That God Will Bless

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,390 views

    God wants to bless His church so that Others will see his greatness. The Church God will bless has the proper foundation, the proper fromation, and perservering faithfulness.

    Intro: Jesus as the most important question anyone can ever ask. Who do you say that I am? Peter who normally suffers from foot in mouth disease gets a chance to shine. As the spokesman of the disciples he stands up and says you are the Christ the Son of the living God. Jesus not only tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marks Of A Contagious Church Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,182 views

    Last in a series on encouraging the local church to remember Christ’s call to spread the gospel. This sermon asks what a church looks like that is willing to be Christ’s beacon in our dark world.

    MARKS OF A CONTAGIOUS CHURCH There is a story told about a hunter walking through the African jungle who found a huge dead elephant with pygmy standing beside it. Amazed, he asked, “Did you kill that elephant?” The pygmy said, “Yes.” The hunter asked, “How could a little bloke like you kill a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Power Of Jesus' Church

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,038 views

    Message regarding Jesus’ building of His Church and how it will prevail.

    The Power of Jesus’ Church Matthew 16:13-20 February 18, 2007 When I was a guy about Lance’s age (10 years old, I was in Little League baseball in Eagle Butte. I’d love to tell you that I was the best player on the team, and that my hitting and fielding were just awesome. But the fact of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Tug Of War In The Church

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,097 views

    The word encourages us to not only think about ourselves but to consider others in our dicisions. Not only be inward but also outward focused.

    Is there a tug of war in the church? Rev. Jose Gomez Sr. Play Audio *Phillipians 2:1-4 "If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2then make my joy complete by being ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    There's A Thief In The Church

    Contributed by James May on Feb 25, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,376 views

    This is a sermon teaching about tithes and offerings.

    There’s a Thief in the Church By Pastor Jim May Today I want to speak to you about a matter that is not something that I have ever taught in this church since I have been pastor. I’ve never felt the need to do so and I really don’t feel the need right now, but I don’t know everything. I do know ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Will Be A Servant In The Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007
    based on 45 ratings
     | 9,227 views

    I preached this sermon at the oridnation of three deacons, but directed more as a charge to the church to be servants as well. We are all called to serve and sometimes we need to take off our bibs and put on our aprons.

    “I Will Be A Servant in the Church” Introduction: Today, we have ordained three men into the position of deacon. Many times as events like this take place we fail to catch and see the meaning of what is taking place. First of all, it is important that we understand that word “ordain” simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Conduct Worthy Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,386 views

    Does your conduct match the calling of the Gospel of Christ. Are you standing firm for the Gospel or being easily blown over of satan’s attackes.

    Conduct Worthy of the Church Philippians 1:27-30 INTRO. Paul had a special love, respect, and appreciation for the church at Philippi. It was one of the most mature churches mentioned in the New Testament. They did have there share of problems though, just like we have today: false teachers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church, The Place Of Miracles Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 23,225 views

    My brothers and my sisters as we look back at the birth of the church, we can find many miracles done by the people of God.

    THE CHURCH,THE PLACE OF MIRACLES Acts 5:12-16 My brothers and my sisters as we look back at the birth of the church, we can find many miracles done by the people of God. From the miracle at Pentecost to the present text. The church was identified as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Chandler avatar

    The Jesus Driven Church

    Contributed by James Chandler on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,183 views

    While works clearly do not save us, in Matthew 25 Jesus makes it clear that how we live is the indicater of the kind of relationship we have with HIm.

    The Jesus Driven Church As I look at all the messages that Jesus delivered this is without a doubt, to me, one of the most powerful. Jesus makes it clear that when He returns he will be able to distinguish one person from another in their relationship with Him. He will know who has been true ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Marks Of A Mighty Church

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,115 views

    The marks of a mighty church requires one faith, one family, and one force.

    ONE FAITH Verses 37-41 Acts 2:37-41 [37] When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" [38] Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Monte Brown avatar

    The Church Of My Dreams

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,161 views

    The title of the message reminds me so much of what Dwight L. Moody did some years ago as he filled a pew full of boys and girls from the streets.

    The title of the message reminds me so much of what Dwight L. Moody did some years ago as he filled a pew full of boys and girls from the streets. The presence of these children that Dwight L. Moody had brought into the church, so disturbed the sophisticated members of the church that when Moody ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing A Church That Cares

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 2, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,610 views

    building a community of faith

    Intro: ILL. A youth minister was attending a Special Olympics where handicapped children competed with tremendous dedication & enthusiasm. One event was the 220-yard dash, Contestants lined up at the starting line, & at the signal, started running as fast as they could. One boy by the name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Simpsons Go To Church

    Contributed by Tim Shepard on May 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,397 views

    This sermon is about the way we as Christians sometimes act just like the rest of the world despite who we claim to follow

    The Simpsons Go To Church According to a recent Neilsen’s Rating Poll, it is the number one watched show among young people between the ages of 13 and 25. The same poll shows that it is also cthe most hated show of their parents. It has been called “A Modern Masterpiece,” “Great Family Fun,” ...read more

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    Denomination: *other