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  • Robert Kerr avatar

    Complacency In The Church

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jul 24, 2004
    based on 154 ratings
     | 35,617 views

    THE CAUSE & CURE FOR COMPLACENCY IN THE CHURCH

    COMPLACENCY IN THE CHURCH BACKGROUND: The people of the Northern kingdom (Israel), even while thinking themselves secure, stood doomed for their rejection of the Lord and His ways. TEXT: Amos 6:1-14 INTRODUCTION: Amos 6:1 Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Fellowship In The Church"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 17, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 11,920 views

    Used as a Homecoming message, this sermon examines the 3 objectives of the church: Doctrine, Fellowship, and Prayer.

    “Fellowship In The Church” INTRODUCTION: TODAY, we’re going to take a POSITIVE look at the church. Too often, the church gets a “bad rap”. Some people might have a NEGATIVE view of the church. BUT … I don’t see it that way. Have you ever NOT WANTED to come to church? STORY: One Saturday ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Early Church.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,676 views

    With Peter being the spokesman for the 12 we watch the early church grow spiritually and courageous with its loyalty to Jesus.

    The early church. Acts 5:11 -- 40. 12/03/03 In the early chapters of this book we see that the man Peter was a very prominent influence in the early church. Other Saints will become prominent as you read on such as Steven, Philip, and beginning in chapter 13 is the great apostle Paul. With Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,963 views

    This is the first in a four part series called "On Purpose." God said by using these 4 principles the people of Babylon would succeed in doing whatever they planned.

    THE CHURCH ON PURPOSE Genesis 11:1-9 INTRODUCTION: A. For the past several years we have had a yearly theme for the overall ministry of the church 1. 2002 - Aim Higher a. 2001 - Harvest b. 2000 - Whoever is thirsty, let him come. c. Others: What Would Jesus Do? Higher and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Church On Fire Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 420 ratings
     | 130,958 views

    A church that’s on fire for God is not only endued w/ power, but equal in position, and evangelistic in priority!

    Church on Fire Acts 4:31-33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChurchOnFire.html Don’t worry—if the church were truly on fire we wouldn’t announce it in the bulletin or by way of a sermon. But I’m proud to announce that this church is officially ‘on fire for God!’ Village atheist was not a bad man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The State Of The Church

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 53 ratings
     | 4,121 views

    Our church, like many churches, is in need of some repair much like the walls of Jerusalem. Nehemiah’s rebuilding began with reliance on God, repentance from sin, and risking obedience.

    January 4, 2004 Nehemiah 1 “The state of the church” INTRODUCTION It’s a new year. And that means that it is time for evaluation. One of the things that gets evaluated the most at the beginning of the new year is a person’s weight. My family and I just got back Friday from my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church And The Bar

    Contributed by Tad Mills on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,781 views

    The bar is almost like a counterfeit church.

    THE CHURCH AND THE BAR “I Love this Bar” by Toby Keith was a big #1 hit in Country Music. Why do people go to bars? 1 Fellowship 2 Support 3 Acceptance A bar is the closest thing to a church the world has. The TV Show “Cheers” was set in the friendliest bar you’ve ever seen. Sam was like ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church Is Rebuked Series

    Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 18, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,841 views

    A heathen sailor is rebuking the prophet of God. It is the church of that day being rebuked by the world.

    The Church Is Rebuked By The World (Jonah 1:6) Intro. A heathen sailor is rebuking the prophet of God. It is the church of that day being rebuked by the world. And worse, it is not because he is acting carnally nor about his disobedience to God, for this they did not know about. He is being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Alcolol And The Church Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 24, 2004
    based on 89 ratings
     | 6,280 views

    The church’s silence on the topic of alcohol.

    Alcohol and the Church #2 Hot Potato the church won’t Touch Ephesians 5:18 We live in strange times. Our nation has declared war on drugs, and our president even appointed a drug Czar. However, the most widely used, and equally destructive drug alcohol is still legal. The Country has also ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Equipping The Church Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,765 views

    This is the fourth in a study series on Ephesians and deals with Paul’s prayer for the equipping of the early church for the job of kingdom building.

    Paul’s Prayer – Churches Equipping Ephesians 3:14-21 How many of you know that the church has a job to do? What job has Christ left for us? “As the Father has sent me, so send I you.” How many of you know that if you are going to do a job you need the right equipment? If you want to move snow ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Suicide And The Church Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 94 ratings
     | 21,416 views

    What does the Bible say about suicide?

    Suicide and the Church Hot Potato the Church Wonft Touch #3 I donft think there is anything in this life more heartbreaking than suicide. It affects much more than the one life lost. The family, friends, acquaintances, community and generations to come are affected by the choice to die of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Church With A Heart Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 9, 2004
    based on 110 ratings
     | 15,034 views

    We want to be a church with a heart - which has a heart for HUMANS, a heart for HELPING, and a heart for HEAVEN. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    The Church With A Heart Acts 9:32-43 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChurchWithAHeart.html Aren’t you glad you’re in church today? Church doesn’t have to be a drudgery, around here it is fun and worthwhile and something we look forward to and miss when we’re not there...because this is a church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Church Attendance

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 25, 2005
    based on 144 ratings
     | 37,153 views

    A sermon explaining why attending every possible service is almost a mandatory thing: Not just for the church, but for ourselves, other believers, and for the community as well.

    I have spent many years in many churches. Many times I sat as a member of the congregation, having the same viewpoint and expectations as most of you have. And then there were many times I saw something quite different than what you see each week. For many years, I saw the church body through ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Devil In The Church

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 12, 2005
    based on 169 ratings
     | 18,022 views

    There’s a bullseye atop our churches which the prince of the power of the air sees as he roams, seeking whom he may devour. His method of harming the church is "infiltration." Link included to Formatted Text and Powerpoint Template.

    The Devil in the Church Eph. 6:11, 12 [Hundreds of free sermons and Powerpoints at website...link at bottom!] “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church In Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on May 17, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,237 views

    WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CHURCH FORGETS ITS FIRST LOVE? THE CHURCH IN EPHESUS IS OUR EXAMPLE.

    The Church In Ephesus Text: Revelation 2:1-7 This morning I want to go back to the series I’ve been preaching on the last 6 weeks—“The Lord’s Church”. I hope you have enjoyed these lessons as much as I’ve enjoyed preparing them. I believe they have brought me back to “my roots”. They have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ