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  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Church - It's Not About You! (Part 1)

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,625 views

    Message attempting to take the focus off us and onto God and the unreached.

    Church – It’s Not About You! (Part 1) Various Scriptures September 12, 2004 Introduction We’re setting aside our study of Matthew for a few weeks, because I want us to just cover something that is at the basis of what we are trying to accomplish as a church here at AWC. If you have been part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    God's Ministry Gifts To The Church Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,853 views

    The five fold ministry gifts are gifted to the church and do not equate to maturity. We need to fully understand that when anybody who has been called to be an apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor or teacher, declares a "revelation truth", it is simply th

    Opening illustration: There once was a carpenter who visited one of two brothers who had recently grown embittered with each other over a misunderstanding over the farm they had managed together for the past 40 years. The carpenter was in need of work; or so he said, and he asked the one brother if ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    His Passion For His People

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 53 ratings
     | 3,575 views

    In this message we will see Christ’s passion for his people (his church) and we will be challenged to go nuts!

    His Passion For His People The Passion Of The Christ – part 4 SHOW – the DVD of the passion… The Passion of the Christ. I don’t know about you BUT – I never grow tired of seeing, hearing or reflecting about Christ’s passion… Without any doubt whatsoever… Jesus Christ was the most passionate ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sex And The Church Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,721 views

    The Church needs to talk as much about sex as the Bible does.

    Sex and the Church Hot Potato #4 that the Church won’t touch My mentor/instructor Richard Dobbins was a pastor for 25 years and a Christian Counselor for over 25 years was asked to teach a seminar on Sex for a pastor friend. When he arrived at the church he found an ad for the seminar ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Mechurch Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 4, 2006
     | 2,870 views

    Who we really are is revealed by how we think about four major areas of life: God, time, money, and relationships. This message looks at the first two.

    MeChurch Following Jesus, part 6 Wildwind Community Church November 13, 2005 David Flowers Right now we’re talking about following Jesus, and I have realized this week that there’s one thing that keeps me from following Jesus as faithfully as I would like, and I know that it’s the exact same ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Why Is There Church?

    Contributed by John Beehler on Sep 24, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 15,838 views

    What is the purpose of "church"?

    Why is There Church A young man & friend were driving to a football game when they were hit by a semi. Both were knocked out and the car was thrown into the ditch. When the driver woke up, he realized he wasn’t too badly injured, but his friend was bleeding and in serious trouble. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Church With Attitude Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,640 views

    The church should have an attitude -- the attitude of awe on one side, and gladness on the other -- with sincerity holding them in balance.

    I bet you are like me, in that you have a list of things to DO. Call the plumber, call the insurance agent, go by the grocery store, call your Mom, pick up the Dry Cleaners… In the Second Chapter of Acts, there is a wonderful description of a list of things churches are supposed to do. What I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Church - A Hospital

    Contributed by Troy Harkey on Apr 16, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 19,295 views

    To take a quote from last Sunday, one writer has said, “We are all healers who can reach out and offer health, and we are all patients in constant need of help.”

    THE CHURCH IS A HOSPITAL (Isa 61:1 KJV) The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; (Isa ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Obedient Church

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010
     | 6,729 views

    Tonight we will learn about being an Obedient church, and what an obedient church looks like, again it is my desire that compare our church to this biblical model and see how we measure up, and again the challenge will be, if there is any area where we do

    The Obedient Church Pm September 20th 2009 Titus 1:5-16 Introduction Last week we began a six part series through the book of Titus, the title of this series is “Will the true church arise”. The purpose for this series is to compare our church to the biblical model for church and see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Work Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 30, 2014
     | 6,266 views

    IN ORDER TO CORRECTLY DISCERN THE WORK OF THE CHURCH, WE MUST FIRST DISCERN THE COMPOSITION OF THE CHURCH

    THE WORK OF THE CHURCH Acts 17:1-15 Now when they had traveled through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. 2  And according to Paul's custom, he went to them, and for three Sabbaths reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3  explaining and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Scatters Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 29, 2023
     | 989 views

    Beginning with the stoning of Stephen, a great persecution began against the followers of Jesus in Jerusalem. Saul created havoc for the church, entering homes and hauling men and women to prison.

    September 30, 2023 Beginning with the stoning of Stephen, a great persecution began against the followers of Jesus in Jerusalem. Saul created havoc for the church, entering homes and hauling men and women to prison. He would later describe his activities this way: • Acts 26:9-11 - I too was ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    On Being The Church Of The Living God Series

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jun 6, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,034 views

    An introduction to a new ministry vision. In this message, the context for the Church is set and the four pillars of the new ministry vision are introduced: Discipleship; Assimilation; Biblical Peacemaking; Leadership Development.

    Yesterday, the events of the Normandy invasion – D-Day – were remembered. On that day, the largest amphibious invasion of all time was launched by the allied forces in order to retake Europe. On D-Day, about 160,000 troops landed on the beaches of Normandy. The planning and logistics were ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Challenges American Churches Face

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Apr 14, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,277 views

    Christianity in America (and in Europe) is declining. This sermon share three challenges that caused the decline and how we respond to them.

    Thirty-four years ago, a church was born in Walnut Creek under the leadership of Pastor X. During those years, we faced many challenges, both internally and externally. But by the grace of God, we still exist today. That is why today, we want to thank God for His faithfulness. We say, "Thus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Jesus Said About His Church Series

    Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,584 views

    Jesus had a lot to say about His church. It may not be what you think.

    “Jesus Said” What Jesus to His Followers “About His Church” Michael Wiley Matthew 16:13-19 Introduction: Each year, Outreach Magazine does an issue called “Outreach top 100” they list the 100 largest churches in America and the 100 fastest growing churches in America. Topping for the fifth year ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Stop The Church From Charging Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 18, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,679 views

    How do you stop a rhino from charging? Take away his credit card!! :) But seriously, there are those who would stop the church from charging forward. How will the church combat these enemies?

    Introduction 1. Last Sunday Night, I told the (lame) joke about how to stop a charging rhino (you take away his credit card)… • In spite of how lame that joke was, I did get a few laughs… • During that service, we learned some of the challenges that face our missionaries… • Disease, danger, wild ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene