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What We Need To Do To Make The Church Alive

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Oct 26, 2004

based on 78 ratings

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What the church should be

WHAT WE NEED TO DO TO MAKE THE CHURCH ALIVE Matthew 16:1-5 3 you can’t read the obvious signs of the times!” “Why can’t you read the signs of the times?” It has been reported that in Briton every week there are 53,000 people who leave churches never to return again. Do you think there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Invisible War

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 8, 2005

based on 134 ratings

| 42,338 views

We are engaged in spiritual conflict and need to be aware of resources available to us to enable us to be victorious.

The Invisible War Ephesians 6:10-18 I DON’T HAVE TO TELL YOU THAT WE ARE AT WAR IN AMERICA! It’s a dirty war–in some ways, worse than the one we are waging against terrorism. It’s being fought right here on our soil as well as in many other nations. It’s a war for the minds and hearts of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dead Religion Or New Life? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 27, 2005

based on 27 ratings

| 7,279 views

The riches of a relationship with the true God through faith in Christ alone cannot compare to the bankruptcy of merit religion.

Dead Religion or New Life? (Philippians 3:1-3) INTRO 1. Many of you know that I love the music of the 20’s and 30’s and old time radio from the 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s. 2. Because of MP3 formatting of discs, I have discs with over 100 shows on them…all available Jack Benny programs (the greatest radio ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Good Man

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 25, 2005

based on 25 ratings

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In this sermon you will study the life of Barnabus. Barnabus is described as a good man. This sermon will cause people to rethink their definition of "goodness."

Have you ever known anyone you would describe as “a good person?” A person is described as “good” based upon varying criteria. For some it means a person of integrity. For some it means a person who treats their neighbors kindly. For some it refers to a person of upstanding moral character. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Getting America Back To God

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jul 3, 2004

based on 41 ratings

| 6,574 views

This sermon was preached on Independence Day, Sunday, July 4, 2004, as a patriotic message for our day and age.

GETTING AMERICA BACK TO GOD, AN INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE --PROVERBS 14:34 Israel is a Jewish nation; Saudi Arabia is a Muslim one; India is a Hindu country; but what kind of Country is America? It may not be the politically correct position to take; but, nevertheless, it is true: “America is a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Methodist

Set Eternity In Our Hearts Lord!

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Mar 1, 2005

based on 11 ratings

| 4,657 views

This message talks about Heaven and gives 3 points about why Heaven should be considered.

Title: Set Eternity In Our Hearts Lord! Text: Matt 13:44-52 Read Text!!! Pray!!! Introduction: - Today’s message is an introduction to this evenings message. - Tonight is part 6 in my prophecy series called Reigning with God in the Millennium. - It will be like Heaven on earth, when the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Scott Malone on Mar 1, 2005

based on 21 ratings

| 20,625 views

The power of prayer in spiritual warfare

A tale is told about a small town that had historically been "dry," but then a local businessman decided to build a tavern. A group of Christians from a local church were concerned and planned an all-night prayer meeting to ask God to intervene. It just so happened that shortly thereafter lightning ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Y Christian?

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 14, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 2,399 views

Why are we so concerned that people should become christians?

Y CHRISTIAN Romans 10.1-13 George Barna, a market researcher on Christianity, recently revealed that 51%, or 1 out of 2 people, believed ‘good people’ went to heaven. Sophie Loren, some of you are old enough to know who that is, said this when asked if she was going to heaven: “I should to heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Do You Have The Fruit Of Repentance In Your Life?

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 4, 2015

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| 4,822 views

“Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?” He is talking to Pharisees and Sadducees, who were very religious but also very distant from God. Many of us here this morning could easily claim to be very religious, but if we are. . . .

25-Aug-05 Do You Have The Fruit Of Repentance In Your Life? Matthew 3:7-11 7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, “Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 Therefore bear fruits worthy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Working Together In Community Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 6, 2015

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No one can do everything but everyone can do something.

With all the resources available to us, why are people having such a hard time becoming mature disciples of Jesus? I’m convinced another recent survey (2014 Barna survey) provides the answer to that question. When people were asked what, if anything, helps them to grow in their faith, they ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Culturally Distinct Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 21, 2014

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A sermon focused on OT on how the church is to be culturally distinct (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 2 Culturally Distinct, pg. 49- 63)

Introduction: God calls his people to remain distinct from our culture. To be distinct is to be different in nature from something else, more than just being different. Often say that we are to be different from our culture and this is correct. However, there are many individuals and groups ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On Fire Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 22, 2011

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A sermon on Hebrews 12:29, "Our God is a Consuming Fire" (Outline and material adapted from F.B. Meyer at http://www.ccel.org/ccel/meyer/into_holiest.i.xxxiii.html#i.xxxiii-p0.1)

HoHum: The Northside Church of Christ in Newport News, Virginia, lost their church building to a fire caused by a lightning strike on July 1999. Their response to the fire was seen on their church sign a few days later: “We’re still on fire.” May that be true of us! WBTU: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pastors And Teachers Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jul 2, 2011

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The role of a pastor/teacher is much more than that of a carer. Psalm 23 illustrates to us from the Good Shepherd what is involved in this ministry that is intended to lead others to maturity in Christ.

3.7.11 PASTORS AND TEACHERS -- Psalm 23 INTRO Have you ever thought of entering the ministry? Maybe you have. Or maybe you haven't and you wonder how a church pastor spends their time during the week. What is involved: There is a well-worn joke that pastor's work only one day a week. It's about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Power For Evangelism

Contributed by Vernon Price on Apr 12, 2012

| 7,232 views

One dominant reason underlying the increasing reluctance of Christians to share their faith with non-Christians pertains to the faith sharing experience itself. In asking Christians about their witnessing activities, we have found that nine out of ten ind

Power for Evangelism Isaiah 55:1-13 Church researcher George Barna tells us from much research why most Christians do not evangelize: One dominant reason underlying the increasing reluctance of Christians to share their faith with non-Christians pertains to the faith sharing experience itself. In ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13

Denomination: Adventist

The Connected Church Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 25, 2011

based on 4 ratings

| 6,099 views

The Church is God's ordained way to keep people connected with God and each other.

The connected Church Matthew 16:13-16:20 Introduction- As we continue in the series “Connect to God and others”. You remember we opened this up with the 10 commandments. We realized the first 4 commandments are our relationship to God and the last six were relational to each other. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Nazarene

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