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  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    The Value Of The Church Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Aug 26, 2007
     | 2,988 views

    six things we need to be doing as the Church of Jesus Christ

    The value of the church of Jesus Christ In chemistry, He turned water to wine. In biology, He was born without the normal conception. In physics, He disproved the law of gravity when He ascended into heaven. In economics, He disproved the law of diminishing return by feeding 5,000 men with two ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    What Type Of Church Are We? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,648 views

    A message to bring to light the type of local church we have and to understand what God desires for us to be.

    What Type of Church Are We? Revelation 2-3 (the free powerpoint can be found at www.hueytownbaptist.com on the pastor’s sermon page) > The first time we hear Jesus mention the church is in Matthew 16. His words are, “I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.” Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    When God Builds A Church

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,092 views

    Anniversary Service for church. Looks at some of the priorities of a church.

    WHEN GOD BUILDS A CHURCH ROL 7th Anniversary - Read Matthew 13:31-33 In these verses we find 2 short parables, 2 earthly stories with heavenly meanings. In the first 2 verses, Jesus describes the way the Kingdom of God grows. He says, “It grows like a mustard seed. It starts off small, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    How To Prevent A Church Split Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,166 views

    27th in a series from Ephesians. Our attitudes are the key to preserving unity in the church.

    If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve probably noticed that there has been a lot of press lately about various church denominations that are facing possible splits over theological issues. Perhaps the most publicized battle recently has been within the Episcopal Church here in the United States ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Embracing The Kingdom Focused Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 23, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,345 views

    Inspired by several resources. Gene Mimms’ books "The Kingdom Focused Church" and "Kingdom Principles for Church Growth, Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Church and Thom Rainer’s "Simple Church."

    THE KINGDOM FOCUSED CHURCH Embracing the Kingdom Focused Church Philippians 3:7-20 > The – Kingdom – Focused – Church. Think about those 4 words for a second. Each word has significant meaning. > The – An article denoting specific, distinctive nature. It identifies something which is special, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Davenport avatar

    When It Comes To My Church Series

    Contributed by Jeff Davenport on Oct 3, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,538 views

    Every believer longs to have a great church experience, here are some ways to accomplish that!

    It’s Not About Me… When It Comes To: CHURCH Hebrews 10:24 - 35 Video Clip: “Me Church” (KJV) 24And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Expectations For God's Church

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,466 views

    Let’s look at the early church to find some great expectations for our church.

    Great Expectations for God’s Church Acts 15:32-41 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 20, 2007 “Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God.” You’ve probably heard that quote before. It’s one of my favorites. Mary cross-stitched it for me years ago, and it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Learning From The First Church

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,549 views

    After the Day of Pentecost the first Church was a Learning, Expectant, Active, Generous, United, Evangelistic Church. We have much to learn!

    At the start of the year some of you were worried that I had developed a bit of a fixation with pews. If taken out of context it was possible to think that the new Vicar was calling for a return to pews in the church. Personally, I wondered if my reference to pews had anything to do with my concern ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Get The Hell Out Of The Church

    Contributed by Fred Smith on Jul 13, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 21,740 views

    A Call to Christian Commitment

    Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.—I Corinthians 15:58 GET THE HELL OUT OF THE CHURCH The implication of our subject is that there is Hell in the Church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    God's Judgment - Starting With The Church

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,464 views

    When a nation turns their back on God, God sends judgment. We are standing on the very brink of judgment from God - judgment which will begin with the church.

    GOD’S JUDGMENT - STARTING WITH THE CHURCH EZEKIEL 9:1-11 Introduction: When a nation turns their back on God, God sends judgment. Some time ago Billy Graham said it well, "If God does not judge America, He is going to have to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah." I believe that we are standing on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Church And Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 91 ratings
     | 13,561 views

    This sermon started when I was in Preaching Class, and it evolved into this. I preached this sermon my first Sunday at my church.

    I’m a “dunker.” Not with a basketball, as I am only 5’9”, but rather with chocolate chip cookies. There is nothing quite like the chocolate chip cookie. They come in all shapes and sizes, but they are very similar in how they are made. There is the flour, sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla and, of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Darron Edwards avatar

    Prospering In A New Church Plant

    Contributed by Darron Edwards on Apr 9, 2004
    based on 97 ratings
     | 23,071 views

    How to prosper in a new church plant, start-up, or re-start congregation

    HOW TO PROSPER IN A NEW CHURCH PLANT Habakkuk 3: 17 - 19 INTRODUCTION: I have the greatest respect for anyone who can do anything from scratch. It is so easy to go out and "buy the instant formula" or purchase the product already made so that all that needs to happen is a "re-heating process". ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Brewster avatar

    Four Vital Experiences For The Church

    Contributed by John Brewster on Apr 21, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 3,049 views

    The early church experienced 4 vital experiences which brought about great growth to them on a daily basis.

    FOUR VITAL EXPERIENCES OF THE CHURCH ACTS 2:41-47 THERE ARE 4 VITALLY IMPORTANT EXPERIENCES WE SHOULD BE HAVING EVERY WEEK .... The early church which had alot of problems — also were setting a pattern for us today to follow — how to have church — A church that believes in and operates with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Building A Church For God - Not For Us

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 22, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,786 views

    A sermon to deal with dissension and other harmful areas to the unity of a church.

    Let me start out this morning by saying that we are very blessed. We started this church in a small conference room in Mesa last September. In November, we moved to Chandler with 4 people and a vision from God. Today, just 5 short months later, we have a very wonderful place to come and worship ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    We Love Our Church

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 11,109 views

    I Love My Church! But why? Because: It’s UNIQUE, UNITED, UNCOMMON, UNSELFISH & UNSATISFIED...We love the church because of its FOUNDER, its FOUNDATION, its FUNCTION, & its FUTURE! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

    We Love Our Church! Ephesians 5:25, 1 Tim. 3:15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WeLoveOurChurch.html Society minimizes the need for and the work of the local church. Some say that the church is no longer "relevant" but I believe that it is more relevant than any other institution or organization on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist