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  • David Yarbrough avatar

    "Incentive For The Church To Stay Focused”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 11,593 views

    It’s easy to start a Bible study; to start going back to church, to start a daily prayer time; the thing we must focus on is being faithful.

    Intro: In a church in the Deep South where the preaching style was a “talk back” sort of style. The pastor was getting the congregation exited about their prospective future. The preacher said, “this church is like a crippled man who needs to get up and walk under the power of Jesus.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Makes A Dynamic Church?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 14, 2001
    based on 388 ratings
     | 46,859 views

    I’m convinced that when the 6 characteristics of the early church are put into practice, & are evident in our lives, then God will use us to build a great church that brings glory & honor to Him.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) A. I’m sure that most of us here this morning would agree that the greatest single event in human history is the resurrection of Jesus. Just seven weeks ago much of the world celebrated that occasion. And today we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Praying Like Paul For The Church

    Contributed by Richard Wilson on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 5,452 views

    Paul gives us a strong example of how to pray for the church.

    Praying Like Paul For The Church Colossians 1:9-11 9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. 10 And we pray this in order that you may live a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What The Church Needs Now Series

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 25, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,235 views

    FAITH WILL ALWAYS BE RELEVANT! Hebrews 11:20-22, show us three modern needs met by faith.

    September 11, 1994 -PM WHAT THE CHURCH NEEDS NOW Hebrews 11:20-22 INTRO: (1) Are you about to lose your faith? Don’t give up ye Remember the author of the 77th Psalm ? He had sun so low that all hope seemed gone. He was so troubled h he couldn’t sleep. He was so depressed he couldn’t even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Loose Lips In The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 27, 2001
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,318 views

    The nature of the tongue.

    THE DANGER OF LOOSE LIPS IN THE CHURCH EPHESIANS 4:29-31 I. INTRODUCTION THE TONGUE CAN BE A BLESSING OR THE TONGUE CAN BE A CURSE. THE TONGUE CAN BE USED TO LIFT PEOPLE UP, OR THE TONGUE CAN BE USED TO TARE PEOPLE DOWN. THE TONGUE CAN BE THE BRIDGE THAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Callousing Of The North American Church

    Contributed by David Smith on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,026 views

    Addressing the whys of hard hearts in the pews - and out

    The Callousing of the North American Church Mark 16:14 Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. (KJV) Illustration - John’s first day at work ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Responsibility And Accountability In Church Discipline

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jul 15, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 30,572 views

    This is the second of a three part series on Church Discipline. It looks at the role of each of the characters presented in Matthew 18:15-18, and the role each has in bringing a fallen brother or sister back to the Lord.

    The Loving Act of Church Discipline Part 2: Accountability and Responsibility INTRODUCTION: As I begin this sermon this morning I am reminded of a story about a person who didn’t want to go to Church. He told his mother this and she told him that he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Talking About Church Conditions Series

    Contributed by Joe Durai on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,513 views

    What is the attitude that one should have when talking about the Church today?

    CHURCH TALK On talking about present day church conditions Christianity is an ocean and the word "church" is a very loose word today that is synonymous with many "Sunday clubs" There is a lot of talk about church conditions today. A lot of talk about Christians. Who are these people who make ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    7 Reasons To Go To Church

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 21, 2001
    based on 130 ratings
     | 30,887 views

    This sermon is about the reasons why a beleiver must go to church and what God expects when the church gathers together .This sermon helps a believer to prepare his heart as he goes to church.

    7 REASONS TO GO TO CHURCH OUTLINE 1.PRAYER 2.PRAISE 3.PROCLAMATION 4.POWER 5.PARTNERSHIP 6.PREPARATION 7.PRESENCE THE MESSAGE 7 REASONS TO GO TO CHURCH 1.PRAYER Isaiah 56:7 The church is a place of Prayer. The Lord says My house shall be a house of Prayer. When we go ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Enter And Exit The Church

    Contributed by Rodney Mason on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 171 ratings
     | 4,393 views

    A sermons that guides us through a true worship service from entrance to exit.

    INTRODUCTION: The question of worship is one that haunts and plagues the churches of today, what is praise and what is play? The question is one that needs to be answered so that the congregation can move from spectators to participators. The question is answered in the story of the Wisemen. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    What Is Right In Our Church?

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 7, 2001
    based on 234 ratings
     | 7,746 views

    We constantly hear what is wrong with our churches all of the time, but what is right in our churches?

    Sunday Evening August 12, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church WHAT IS RIGHT IN OUR CHURCH? Ephesians 5:25-27 Introduction: I have had several comments lately that I have been whipping on the church pretty hard. I have been told that everything being said in the sermons are negative and are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    God's Words To His Church

    Contributed by James May on Aug 8, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 7,368 views

    Sometimes after a correction for our failures, God just wants to wrap His arms around His children and show them His love.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick MacDonald avatar

    The Way We Do Church

    Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,841 views

    Do our Sunday morning structures make room For Jesus to be Lord of teh Church?

    THE WAY WE DO CHURCH 1Corinthians 14:26-33 February 13, 2000 By Pastor Rick MacDonald INTRODUCTION A. W. Tozer says, a real Christian is an odd person. He feels supreme love for One whom he has never seen; talks familiarly every day to Someone he cannot see; expects to go to heaven on the virtue ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Barriers To Planting And Growing Churches

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,529 views

    Barriers to planting and Growing Churches in cross-cultural communities with 38 case studies

    BARRIERS AND BRIDGES FOR PLANTING AND GROWING CHURCHES Barriers 1. Tribal, Religious, Ethnic Prejudices 2. Other Political, Religious, or Ancestral Allegiances 3. Differences in world view a. (Experiences, Realities, and Nature of God and His creation. b. Truth (Its nature, origin, and its ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Biblical Theology Of Church Planting

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,997 views

    ``If you want to study something, begin with its origins.’’ In this lesson we want to ask the Lord’s help in examining the origins, nature, aims, Biblical commands, and methods of the apostles first century church planting Biblical Theology of Church Pla

    A Brief Biblical Theology of Church Planting From The Acts of the Apostles Learning Objectives 1. The students will be able to explain how the first church started and grew. 2. The students will be able to explain five principles from Acts that will help their church grow. 3. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational