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    The Challenge To Be A Dynamic Church Series

    Contributed by Aubery Moore on Dec 19, 2009
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     | 7,973 views

    The sermon challenges our church, to be more dynamic, where dyanmic is defined as being fluid enough to adjust to the climate and environment that our church is a part.

    As we enter November we take the opportunity to reflect and to remember the saints of Mount Bethel that has gone on to be with the Lord. We as a church are surround by a great cloud of witnesses, brothers and sisters that fought the good fight, kept the faith and ran the course that God ordained ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Questions For A Dynamic Church Series

    Contributed by Aubery Moore on Dec 19, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,043 views

    This sermons poses the question and attempt to respond to why a church should be dynamic. It explores the need for being fluid and adaptable to meet the needs of a dynamic community.

    I am hopeful, and I must admit that my attitude of hopefulness is stressed by conditions that eat at that hope. During the last presidential campaign our president built his platform on the concept of hope, of restoring hope, and using hope as the foundation for change in the political arena. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Risk Taking Church Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 22, 2009
    based on 156 ratings
     | 45,917 views

    What is our vision for the coming year? Is our church an under-taker, care-taker or risk-taker?

    THE RISK TAKING CHURCH When he was 88, the Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes found himself on a train. The conductor called for tickets, but Justice Holmes couldn’t find his ticket and seemed terribly upset. He searched his pockets and fumbled through his wallet without success. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Measure Of A Strong Church

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009
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     | 7,767 views

    Such is “The Measure Of A Strong Church”, one that Functions like a BODY; Loves like a FAMILY; Praises like a TEMPLE; Submits like a KINGDOM; Is pure as a BRIDE

    THE MEASURE OF A STRONG CHURCH 01/08/06 AM Introduction 1. The practice of assembling with a church is important - Hebrews 10:24-25 a. Naturally, we hope the congregation we assemble with is a strong one b. But such may not always be the case 1) In NT times, there were many good congregations 2) ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "A Portrait Of The Church"

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 31, 2009
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     | 4,513 views

    As we begin the New Year, our congregation needs to seek to further our work to be like the church described in the New Testament.

    “PORTRAIT OF THE CHURCH” 1 PETER 2:4-10 OPEN On the wall near the main entrance to The Alamo in San Antonio, TX is a portrait with the following inscription: James Butler Bonham – no picture of him exists. This portrait is of his nephew, Major James Bonham, deceased, who greatly resembled ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    State Of The Church - 2010

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 3, 2010
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     | 4,820 views

    The first of the year message proposing a change in the way we approach the work of this church.

    State of the Church – 2010 Matthew 22:34-40 * Each year at this time my thoughts return to the words of Peter Drucker, the business guru, who always asked business owners 2 questions: “What business are you in?” and “How’s Business?” This is a great pair of questions for the church today. As I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who's Killing The Church?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 22, 2008
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     | 5,683 views

    Reformation Sunday. As in Luther’s Day, those who will kill the church are those who have no hope for its future, no respect for its past, and no presence in its present.

    Near the Tower of London there stands an ancient parish church called "All Hallows". Just inside the wall enclosing the graveyard at All Hallows there is a large sign, placed so that tourists leaving the Tower may read it. The sign at "All Hallows" cites a bit of history and then raises a pointed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Member's Responsibility To The Church

    Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Jan 3, 2009
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     | 5,453 views

    Every Christian has a responsibility both individually and corporately as a member of the church

    The Member’s Responsibility to the Church Dr. Russell K. Tardo Each believer has a responsibility individually and the church has a responsibility corporately to function according to the plan and pattern of the New Testament. In this lesson, the emphasis will be on the responsibility of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is The Church, Anyway? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009
     | 5,019 views

    The first part of a series based on Charles Swindoll’s Bible study of Acts. This message deals with the nature of the Church.

    Stephen N. Collins 06/08/2008 Being the Church Part 1: What is the Church, Anyway? Icebreaker: (Strike a match) 2,000 years ago in Jerusalem, a small flame was lit. That small flame spread and became a little bigger, then a little bigger, then it started spreading quickly, consuming the minds ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Who Owns The Church?"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 6, 2009
     | 7,108 views

    Answers the question, "Who Owns the Church?"

    “Who Owns the Church” January 11, 2008 Matthew 16:13-20 Have you ever noticed that the most profound things come from the mouth of babes? My grandson Nate and I went to the Church New Year’s day to clean up after our wonderful New Year’s Eve party. On the way there he asked, “Granpa, do you own ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Building A Great Church Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,546 views

    What are some thoughts on how to build a great church or a great life. It requires three things: A Great Commandment, A Great Commission and A Great Commitment.

    Mark 12:29-31 Building a Great Church Introduction – The Keys to Attracting the Unchurched (This article was written by Thom Ranier. I only quoted parts of this in the introduction.) We recently conducted a study of formerly unchurched Americans. What made them come to a church? What made them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Back To Church Sunday!

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 30, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 42,553 views

    A sermon for National Back to Church Sunday adapted in part from the Purpose-Driven /Life. Alliterated and expository from Acts 2. PowerPoint is availble if you e-mail me.

    BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL It is so easy to hit the snooze button on Sunday morning when the alarm sounds at seven o'clock, roll over and go back to sleep. Maybe you had every intention of going to church, maybe Sunday School, too...even had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Church Of My Dreams

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 9, 2009
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     | 6,378 views

    The church as God intended it will be affirmative of one another’s gifts, evangelical in spirit, inquiring in mind, comprehensive in compassion, and empowered by Christ.

    I have two requests to make of you this morning as we continue. Two things I need for you to do: First, I am going to ask our ushers to distribute a little document that I have prepared for you. It is something of an outline of today’s message, but it is also a starter kit for your vision of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Stone Throwing Church

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jan 25, 2008
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     | 3,470 views

    This sermon addresses the issue of a local church in the news media protesting using gay bashing signs and come across as a hate group.

    The Stone Throwing Church John 8:1-11 Introduction If you haven’t heard the news, Heath Ledger was recently found dead in his apartment this past week He was only 28 years old and recently earned an Oscar for playing a gay cowboy in the movie Brokeback Mountain The whole reason I am even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let's Have Church

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,353 views

    THE EARLY CHURCH WAS A"LIVELY" CHURCH ON FIRE FOR JESUS. WE NEED TO GET FIRED UP AND FUELED UP AND RETURN TO WHAT MADE THE EARLY CHURCH GREAT

    LET’S HAVE CHURCH MT. 16: 13--18 INTRODUCTION; THE CHURCH THAT JESUS BUILT WAS BUILT UPON HIMSELF. HE IS THE CORNERSTONE OF THE FOUNDATION. MT 21:42: HE REMINDED THE UNBELIEVING JEWS OF THE PROPHECY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT. THE CHIEF CORNERSTONE THE BUILDERS REJECTED. HE SPOKE OF HIMSELF. 1. HEAD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist