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  • Matthew Morine avatar

    Consistency Is Hard Work

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,606 views

    Want to make the congregation grow? Here is the solution to the problem. It is not talent, effort, or programs, it is a lack of consistency.

    CONSISTENCY IS HARD WORK TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 15:58 THEME: CONSISTENCY IS THE KEY FOR GROWTH Every morning I try to get up at 6:00am to go to the gym to work out. I have been doing this in Waynesboro for the last 3.5 years. The key in working out is consistency. You have to get up every day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lego My Church Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,824 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

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    Equipped With Child Like Faith...not Childish Faith

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,316 views

    A sermon that looks explores Jesus teaching that Christians have a childlike...not a childish faith

    This morning I would like you to think about your faith. When is your faith child like and when is it childish? This morning’s Gospel points out there is a difference. There is a difference between child like faith and being childish with our faith. Jesus gives us a child like faith. He wants us ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living Amongst Trouble

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 18, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,931 views

    Jesus reminds us that one of the guaranteed things about being a Christian is that we will encounter troubles. This sermon helps us view troubles from God’s perspective and that we should not be afraid of it.

    When you sense difficulties how do you react? When you sense problems what is your response? Recently I saw some hilarious videos of how people respond when they are in trouble In one video a man was carrying a box of photocopier paper when some jumped out from the behind corner and scared him….he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hoard Or Lord

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Sep 22, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,216 views

    Jesus says we must all choose between God and our stuff. Increasing our hoard or serving our Lord; getting more space or getting more grace. The choice is ours.

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Joseph Valachi was a gangster who worked for various crime bosses in the Mafia during the mid-20th ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    There Will Be Some Changes Made

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Oct 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,125 views

    This sermon talks of all the changes that Jesus brings to our lives. from Salvation to the change at the rapture.

    We are certainly living in a changing world. There is only one human thing that is certain in this old world – the fact that things will change. There is nothing as certain as change itself. We don’t know what changes are coming – but we are sure they will come. 1. Places Change: The old dusty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Search And Rescue Operation

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,228 views

    To join God’s search and rescue operation, we must submit to the Spirit’s direction, share the Gospel to seekers and seek to be more fruitful for Him.

    Do you still remember our mission statement? Let us all recite it. “Glorify God by Multiplying Biblical, Committed and Loving Followers of Jesus Christ.” This morning we will look into the “multiplying” aspect of our mission statement. It is God’s will that we become fruitful. Jesus said in John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Master's Service

    Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Oct 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,141 views

    27 Ordinary, Year C, Worldwide Communion A sermon to remind us not to question the job that God has called us to do.

    Luke 17:3-17 & 2 Timothy 18-14 *** Children’s Sermon - play "Simon Says" and discuss what happens if you do something that Simon didn’t say to do. Are you "out" of the game forever? How is this like life in Christ? How is repentance and forgiveness like getting a second chance? *** So, until ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Dedication Of The Temple Series

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Apr 12, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,205 views

    In life things change and die, cars, people, animals and that can be painful. When that happens we have to let them go and move on. You know churches are the same; some die and need to be released to become only memories. That is what I have to talk to yo

    What God expects of us Part 1---Dedication of the Temple In life things change and die, cars, people, animals and that can be painful. When that happens we have to let them go and move on. You know churches are the same; some die and need to be released to become only memories. That is what I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ben Emmons avatar

    Power Of The Word

    Contributed by Ben Emmons on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 48 ratings
     | 16,432 views

    There is power in the word...or so where told...but what exactly is this power and how do we tap into it? (plenty of room to customize for your people!)

    I read a story about a pastor who was visiting one of his members. The lady of the house was trying to impress him about how committed to God she was by pointing out the large Bible on the bookshelf and talking in a very reverential way of it as "the Word of God". Her young son interrupted the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Long Distance Runner Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 20, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,146 views

    As Christians, we are not sprinters, but long distance runners.

    Long Distance Runner Text: Heb. 12:1-3 Introduction 1. Illustration: You are a long distance runner You can feel the pain in your side Yet you must run on You are a long distance runner Keep your face in the wind And you’ll soon be home I can see the strain on your face Keep your eye on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Making A Difference

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,825 views

    Helping and inspiring people to evangelism

    Making a Difference Becoming a Hospital pt. 2 September 28/29, 2002 Intro: We’ve been spending the last few weeks talking about the importance of sharing our faith in Christ, and making a difference in our world for eternity. Today I want to talk a little more about that, and giving us each some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Allen Patterson avatar

    By The Amazing Grace Of God Series

    Contributed by Allen Patterson on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,642 views

    A message of hope with testimonies of how God’s Amazing Grace reached everyday people.

    By The Amazing Grace of God 1 Corinthians 15:1-14; Ephesians 4:7; Psalms 84:11 Well today I’m not really going to preach to you. God let me know very clear that I was not to preach. I just want to talk to you about some things I’ve been thinking about. I’ve been thinking about grace all week ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Wilson avatar

    The Lord's Prayer: Model Of Submission

    Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,313 views

    The Lord’s prayer is all about submission to God. It is about dedicating my heart to becoming like God’s heart. It’s full ocntext is simple submission to the will and plan of God.

    Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 376-7890 Pastor David Wilson Pastor’s Cell Phone (310) 213-4586 Deacon Mike Chavez (310) 379-9058 The Lord’s Prayer The Lord’s Prayer is a prayer about submission to Almighty God. Once we view it in that context we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Jesus Call To Come And Become Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,662 views

    When Jesus calls us it is not a request, but a command. His universal authority over us is not optional, but the blessing of being in the kingdom is.

    Open by reading chapter one. (Or, if you are willing, memorize it and present it as if you are Mark telling about Jesus to the church. This is very effective. If you are not confident in your memory, use notes, but let me encourage you to tell the church what you are attempting and try ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ