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What Keeps A Church From Growing?

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 12, 2000

based on 65 ratings

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Often we want to see church growth, but have we looked to see what we need to do to sustain growth?

I have asked myself the question over the past two years, what is it that has kept the churches from having sustained growth, what has kept them from keeping pastors for any length of time, what is it that has such a vise over Northeastern Washington preventing the excitement and revival other ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17, Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The King Of Rejection

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Aug 23, 2002

based on 48 ratings

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With a nod to John Knox, this is about tyranny; what it is, why it is, how we escape it (including the tyranny of sin).

Webster’s dictionary defines “tyranny” as arbitrary or unrestrained exercise of power. We don’t use the word “tyranny” a lot in our own day. We don’t routinely hear people in positions over us referred to as tyrants. (They may in fact be tyrants, but we don’t use the word.) But the word “tyranny” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A House For The Lord Or The Lord's House? Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 17, 2003

based on 41 ratings

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God will build David a house. God is building us into his Royal household. But just as Solomon’s temple was built through the labours of many, so too, God uses us to build his church. Both are true at the same time. God builds, we labour and the Church gr

Today being our AGM, I want us to think about what it is that we’re doing here as a church. Who do we see ourselves as? What do we think our job is as the people of God? What part does God play in what we’re doing and what part do we play. And we’re going to begin by looking at 2 Sam 7. As ch7 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-29

Denomination: Anglican

Preparing Your World To Meet Jesus-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 17, 2004

based on 21 ratings

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Jesus’ ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. What must a mission briefing cover to prepare the world to meet Jesus? 22 principles to prepare your world for Jesus. Part 2 of a 5-part sermon.

PREPARING YOUR WORLD TO MEET JESUS-II—Luke 10:1-16 Need: It takes much more than one ‘lone wolf’ to bring down the prey. A lot of basic Christian tenets in this section! Jesus ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. Preparing your world to meet Jesus requires mission briefing. What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Stirring The Ant Hill Series

Contributed by Mizraim Esquilin on Oct 8, 2004

based on 28 ratings

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A pastoral approach to Church’s Pastoral Care using Ants as a metaphor

Stirring the Ant Hill Proverbs 30:24-25 “24 There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise: 25 The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;” I am one of those guys who think that hobbies are needed in order to keep your mental ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Always Be A Winner

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 4, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 2,708 views

Ask the Lord to help you to grow in all wisdom, faith and obedience so that you can more fully assured of God’s triumphal attitudes working in and through you!

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us To Always Experience a Winning Attitude - I Cor. 2:14-17 Illustration:Author Jamie Buckingham once visited a dam on the Columbia River. He’d always thought that the water spilling over the top provided the power, not realizing that it was just froth, that deep within ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Revelation To Ephesus - Everything But The One Thing. Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 12,316 views

The Letter to Ephesus Church.

The Revelation to Ephesus - Everything but the One Thing. How often do you wait for the mail-man to come - expecting a message, a parcel, a letter. It maybe the day that your final results are in the mail - your OP score which will determine your future. It may be that you are expecting a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Power To Heal

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 6, 2005

based on 27 ratings

| 6,744 views

Examing four healings that take place in Matthew 9:18-34

You think you have problems Rick Cato tells the story of Mathieu Boya: “Boya was practicing his golf swing in a pasture adjacent to Africa’s Benin Air Base. With one swing of the golf club, Boya set off an unbelievable series of events. The shot, described as ‘a glorious slice,’ hit a bird, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-34

Denomination: Methodist

The Days Of Elijah

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

based on 15 ratings

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A Bible college commencement address--A challenge for young graduates to become the Elijahs of God in this generation.

The Days of Elijah 1 Kings 17:1; 18:36-39; James 5:17-18 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO ***Dr. Roger W. Thomas is the preaching minister at First Christian Church, 205 W. Park St., Vandalia, MO 63382 and an adjunct professor of Bible and Preaching at ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Judgment Seat Of Christ - Judgement

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 22, 2005

based on 106 ratings

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final installment on Judgment Series. Link included to Formatted Text Versions, Powerpoints, and Handouts for entire series, inc. "The Great White Throne" and "5 Bible Judgments."

THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST A priest and a rabbi were standing by the side of the road holding up signs. The rabbi’s read, "The End is Near!" The priest, on the other side of the road, held up a sign which read, "Turn before it’s too late!" They planned to hold up their signs to each passing car. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing An Unclean Spirit To Church

Contributed by Michael Martin on Apr 8, 2006

based on 50 ratings

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How the devil uses people to bring an unclean spirit into the Church

(Mark 1:21-27) "There was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit..." I believe that the devil goes to church every Sunday. He probably goes to church more often than some professing Christians. He came in the form of a man. "And there was in their synagogue A MAN with an unclean ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

Paul In Corinth Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 25, 2005

based on 1 rating

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we can be confident in sharing the gospel with our friends and neighbours because we know that God has already called out people to hear and respond when they hear the good news of salvation.

I want to finish this part of our series on Acts by reflecting on the way God continued to encourage and support Paul in his preaching of the gospel, despite the great opposition he faced. God’s empowering was such that many people came to believe in Jesus. Paul was able to keep going despite the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

To The Church Who Left Its First Love Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 9, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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The church (believer) that stays in love with Jesus stays lit.

If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would It Say? Series (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Church Who Left Their First Love Rev. 2:1-7 Oct. 8, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Story B Ephesus (the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Adam's Rib Or Women's Lib Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006

based on 14 ratings

| 8,167 views

Second in a series from 1 Timothy. This message deals with the role of women in the church.

Note: I’m indebted to Ray Stedman for the title of this sermon - it was just too good to pass up! Read 1 Timothy 2:8-15 (NIV) Questions to ask: 1. Should this be applied universally for all believers at all times? 2. Is it a complete handbook for church behavior? 3. Was Paul a chauvinist? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship - Eternal Life

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 2, 2005

based on 25 ratings

| 5,700 views

A srmon for the 7th Sunday of Easter Jesus high priestly prayer

7th Sunday of Easter John 17:1-11 I Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11 "Fellowship - Eternal life" 1* ¶ When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify thy Son that the Son may glorify thee, 2* since thou hast given him power over all ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-111

Denomination: Lutheran

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