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10 Characteristics Of Healthy Churches

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 29, 2003

based on 151 ratings

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The characteristics of a healthy church compiled from nine of the most significant church health studies to date.

During the last 20 years there has been a tremendous focus on church growth. Unfortunately this has created a tendency to be more analytical than prescriptive, more quantitative than qualitative. Rick Warren writes in “The Purpose-Driven Church”; (Zondervan) "the key issue for churches in the ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2, 3 John 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Day - Its Implications

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 25, 2003

based on 87 ratings

| 9,072 views

Christmas Day: What are the implications of God becoming man? We explore this question in this message.

Jesus’ birth had been prophesied for centuries prior to his coming into the world. One reason that many devout and religious people missed his arrival on that first Christmas Day was because He came “wrapped” in a way that they didn’t expect. Many were waiting for a Messiah that would come with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Dual Citizenship

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 2, 2005

based on 36 ratings

| 7,737 views

As children of God we have dual citizenship: as citizens of our native country and as citizens of the Kingdom of God.

OUR DUAL CITIZENSHIP So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone. Ephesians 2:19-20 Then the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Seek Ye First At Thanksgiving

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

based on 173 ratings

| 11,713 views

Where do your priorities lie? Originally written as a Thanksgiving sermon, most of this sermon would be appropriate to challenge people to examine their priorities (e.g. beginning of the year, Lent, etc).

<P>Thanksgiving Eve Service - November 22, 2000 A Money magazine article several years ago told of the life of a woman who saved 80% of everything she earned, investing it all in the stock market and turned it into a $22 million fortune within 50 years. It sounds like an incredible success story, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Losing Your First Love

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 3, 2002

based on 34 ratings

| 11,355 views

Ephesus lost their first love, Jesus gives us guidelines to retore our first love

Losing your First Love Rev. 2:1-7 Paul Simon a famous Pop singer one time recorded a song called "50 ways to leave your lover." In it he has answers of how to get out of a relationship. But before some one can leave a loved one, they have to first stop loving them. This is probably ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Please God With Your Giving

Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Jun 1, 2002

based on 223 ratings

| 23,436 views

Sermon on Giving. Basic principles on pleasing God with your giving.

How to give and please God Luke 21:1-4 DBC 6/02/02 Gregg Griffin <(((((>< Congregational Scripture Reading: II Corinthians 9: 6-8 Now that you have all the moans and groans out of your system, having heard the sermon title. Lets take and honest look at what it takes to give and please God. My ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4, 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctity Of Human Life In A Culture Of Death

Contributed by John Harvey on Jan 13, 2005

based on 40 ratings

| 6,888 views

On Sanctity of Human Life Sunday we will compare God’s design for life and how man is a destoyer of life. Christians are called to respond.

Sanctity of Life In A Culture Of Death January 16, 2005 Intro: Today is sanctity of human life Sunday. We recognize today the need for Christians to respond to the social issues facing us. Today, I hope you hear a message of hope, challenge and grace. Since 1973 when the U.S. Supreme Court ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13

Denomination: Baptist

Unwrapping God's Peace Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Dec 16, 2004

based on 21 ratings

| 4,139 views

As the shepherds were told by the angels of the birth of Jesus, they had to make a decision to act on the information. We too must look for God in everyday events, know that God’s plan is for peace and then do what God tells us.

“Unwrapping God’s Peace” 12/19/04 Intro: Only 5 shopping days left until Christmas! Are you finished? Do you have to face the crowds at the mall? How about the traffic? What parties do you still have left to buy a “white elephant” gift for? Sometimes it seems like Christmas will never get here. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Creating Congregational Health Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 25, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 6,017 views

This sermon is the first in a series of five on The Church Health Review which attempts to make members aware that there is a health cycle of the congregation of God’s people.

Robert Dale in his book “To Dream Again: How To Help Your Church Come Alive,” says that there are four ways to revitalize a church. The strategies would be: change policies, change personnel, change programs or clarify purpose. The fourth way to revitalize a church is to define and act on its ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Antonyms Of Faith

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jul 30, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 4,264 views

Satan is into opposites of God, and doubt, fear and unbelief all stand in opposition to a live of faith.

Intro: the devil is the exact opposite of God in every way. God is Light, the devil is darkness. God is love, Satan is hate. God is Holy, the devil is evil. God is just, fair, righteous, Satan is deceptive, a liar and wrong. In every area of life you need to know that the devil will try to have you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Settling Disputes Promptly

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 7,965 views

Christians should see the need to settle disputes promptly.

SETTLING DISPUTES PROMPTLY Philippians 4:1-9 ILLUSTRATION The debate on whether to end the war in Iraq soon or not is intense. Each side has a strong argument to support their stand. But no matter when the government decides to end the war, it is always beneficial to conflicting ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of Christian Growth Series

Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 5,671 views

This is the first in a series on the Book of Colossians. It deals with how th reality of Christ’s supremacy in all things defines the growth of Christians’ faith.

The Supremacy of Christ The Nature of Christian Growth Text: Colossians 1:1-8 I. Introduction Illustration: A Good Kid Gone Bad. He was basically a good kid. He came from an ordinary family and had a good mom and dad. He went to church every Sunday and never seemed to be out of the ordinary. So, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Of Giving

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Jan 14, 2010

based on 16 ratings

| 7,750 views

The dynamice example of the Macedonian Church propels us to consider several motivatinal keys to imulate the grace of giving by the brothers and sisters in the first Century

THE GRACE OF GIVING INTRODUCTION: 1.II Cor. 8:7 “But just as you excel in everything – in faith, in speech , in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us, -- see that you also excel in this grace of giving.” 2. Four kinds of givers: · There is the covetous man – he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Be Prepared - Watchful Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 6, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 9,790 views

The hope and anticipation of Jesus’ return motivates us to be watchful and to live each day of our lives as a faithful servant of God.

Matthew 24:36-44 “Be Prepared—Watchful” INTRODUCTION Jesus is coming again! Not only is this the subject of the gospel text for today, it is also the great hope of the Christian Church. We as Christians hope and we anticipate Jesus’ return with an eager longing. Anticipation can be life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Authority Issues Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 9, 2011

based on 4 ratings

| 9,534 views

The religious leaders questioned Jesus' authority. We know Jesus has authority, but does he really have authority over us?

Matthew 21:23-32 "Authority Issues" INTRODUCTION God is a God of abundance and diversity. Looking around the worship area, it is obvious that we are very different people. We like to make things easy, though, so we often condense our diversity down to the basic essentials and say that there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Lutheran

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