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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Church Success Strategies

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 5,504 views

    Proven Success Strategies For New Church Plants

    Planting a new church is proving to be the most effective and cost efficient way of reaching the unchurched and fulfilling the Great Commission. Between 2000-2020 an estimated 600,000 churches will be planted. Yet there are fewer churches per person in the US than there were in 1906. According to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Message To A Corrupt Church Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,211 views

    week 7 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

    WEEK 7 “A Message to a Corrupt Church” Date: July 10, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 2: 18-29 Introduction We continue tonight in our study of the book of Revelation. This is the 4th letter to the churches in Asia Minor. This is the longest letter to the least significant. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Church Prays

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 75 ratings
     | 20,225 views

    things happen when the church prays

    WHEN THE CHURCH PRAYS Acts 4:23-33 If you study the history of revival, you will discover this undeniable fact: in the recorded history of the church there has never been a mighty outpouring of the Spirit in a Revival which did not begin in the persistent, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Letter To The Church In Laodicea

    Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Jun 10, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 20,602 views

    Warning to the "First Community Church of the Fat, dumb and Lazy"

    The Letter to the Church in Laodicea – Revelation 3:14-22 I want to paint a picture for you – here is a scenario - see if it sounds familiar. It is around 5 pm, your not home or anywhere near it, and the following conversation ensues. “Are you hungry?” “Sort of.” “Want to get something to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church In A Troubled World

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,798 views

    We are in chaotic world. But the promise of the Lord to come again to take us into his heavenly home is worth struggling. The church must not allow any compromise!

    Theme: The Church in A Troubled World Text: John 6: 16-21 Intro. A. For our message this morning, let’s open our Bible in John 6: 16-21. This passage tells us of the disciples’ experience when they rowed the Sea of Galilee without the physical presence of Christ. This incident depicts the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Bible-Driven Church

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 10, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,780 views

    What is the real purpose and meaning behind the Church and behind being left in this world once Jesus Christ has become our Savior and our Lord?

    A Bible-Driven Church Colossians 1:25 It is not at all uncommon to hear someone say that they love the church they found because the people there are so nice and because the pastor is so easy to understand. What we do not hear people saying much is that they love their church because the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Angels In The Church Age Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 3, 2006
    based on 87 ratings
     | 9,687 views

    Angels are all over the OT, the gospels, and Revelation. Why are they strangely absent during Paul’s epistles? Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

    ANGELS IN THE CHURCH AGE Colossians 1:24-27 Rev. 2 & 3 talk about the ‘angels’ of the 7 churches, and the 7 candlesticks. The angels in that context are the pastors…the messengers, the leaders, not literal angels. Angels are present in the church age, and still very important, but on a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Stone Throwing Church

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jan 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,442 views

    This sermon addresses the issue of a local church in the news media protesting using gay bashing signs and come across as a hate group.

    The Stone Throwing Church John 8:1-11 Introduction If you haven’t heard the news, Heath Ledger was recently found dead in his apartment this past week He was only 28 years old and recently earned an Oscar for playing a gay cowboy in the movie Brokeback Mountain The whole reason I am even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knock, Knock

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Jun 5, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,390 views

    OPEN THE DOOR! LET CHRIST IN!

    KNOCK, KNOCK INTRODUCTION: JOHN, THE WRITER OF REVELATION, SENT SEVEN LETTERS TO VARIOUS CHURCHES. SOME CHURCHES WERE COMPLIMENTED; SOME WERE NOT. THE LAODICEA CHURCH WAS NOT COMPLIMENTED, RATHER, REBUKED (REVELATION 3: 15). SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: REVELATION 3: 20 (NKJV) BEHOLD, I STAND AT THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Church Without Walls

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 29, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,275 views

    A study of the first congregation of the Lord provides us with the example of a church without walls. The members did gather for worship, but they were compelled to penetrate their world to tell others of Jesus. We must do the same in this day.

    “There arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. But Saul was ravaging the church, and entering house after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Sermon That Launched The Church Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 12, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,418 views

    While there are a number of preaching patterns to follow, I keep coming back to a simple outline I first learned some forty years ago. It goes like this – Hook, Book, Look and Took.

    The Sermon that Launched the Church Acts 2:14-41 Rev. Brian Bill October 12-13, 2019 I’ll never forget what happened when it was my turn to preach in my first homiletics class at Moody. I stood up, nervously cleared my throat, and apologized for the corny illustration I was about to use for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    Pentecost: The Establishment Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024
     | 1,247 views

    Fifty days after Jesus' resurrection, the church of Jesus Christ was established. A follow-up to the Gospel of Mark series. (PREACHED DURING THE COVID SHUT DOWN)

    PENTECOST: ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHURCH (FOLLOW-UP TO CHRIST'S GREAT COMMISSION) Good Morning Family, I’m praying that everyone is doing well. I know that you, even as I am, are anxious to be at the church building worshipping together as a family. But, sadly, we will still be home again ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Spirit-Filled Church

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 4,943 views

    When a church possesses all the characteristics of a Spirit-filled church, it will attract new people to God and to the church

    January 11, 2004 Acts 2:42-47 “The Spirit-filled church” INTRODUCTION Have you ever noticed how much time and energy we as a society spend on being attractive to one another? To get an idea, it only takes a quick trip into Wal-Mart. One very large section is labeled beauty aids. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Leading The Church Of God Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 4, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,446 views

    Essentials of leadership given by Paul to the elders of Ephesus

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 20:17-32 TITLE: “LEADING THE CHURCH OF GOD” INTRODUCTION: A. Acts 20:17-32 – “From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church. When they arrived, he said to them: ‘You know how I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Church That Steps Out Series

    Contributed by John Tung on Apr 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,155 views

    A church has both an internal and an external ministry. We must be balanced and not self-absorbed.

    A CHURCH THAT STEPS OUT Acts 5:12-16 John Tung, 4-22-07 I. Introduction The church should pray for people in crisis situations. The church should also pray for people in non-crisis situations, but certainly we as a church should also be praying for people who are in crisis situations. And that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational