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  • James Smith avatar

    Jesus's Simple Plan For Evangelism And Church Planting Series

    Contributed by James Smith on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 110 ratings
     | 11,121 views

    This is a sermon based on my testimony of how the Lord called me to start a church, and our biblical pattern for ministry & evangelism. Practical points are made on how we are called, how God fullfills that calling, and suggestions for church planting.

    Introduction: It’s funny how the Lord has us in the palm of His hand. How he knows what we can do, and plans the future for us. Some times this even involves what seems like catastrophe. We were in the middle of a cell group barbecue at our friends the Grants. The children are playing, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ephesus: Church Lost Its First Love

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 17, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,775 views

    Church started with Penticost, ends in heaven.

    EPHESUS: THE CHURCH THAT LEFT ITS FIRST LOVE. Revelation 2:1-7 There are many different ways to look at these letters to the seven churches. We could consider them first of all prophetically. To do so means these letters represent the stages the church will go through. It started from the day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lifting Self-Esteem Through Church Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,027 views

    Although this passage is not the cure-all for self-esteem problems, it clearly will make a significant difference. Walk with the Lord and serve the Lord and you will feel better about yourself.

    Lifting Self Esteem Through Church Life (Romans 12:3-8) 1. People will try anything to build their self-esteem: A mild mannered young man came into a counselor’s office ready for a divorce. He complained that his bride was so bossy that she was driving him off the wall. He wanted things to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Revelation To Laodicia - The Church That Makes God Sick Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 116 ratings
     | 23,367 views

    The Letter to Laodicia - about what makes God sick - a lack of commitment

    The Revelation to Laodicea Have you ever been sea sick – you know, just continually wreaching – not for the skys, but yeh, I won’t go into it any more. At least you have to look on the bright side - you are the fish’s best friend. No it is not very fun at all being sick. Not fun at all. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Letters To The 7 Churches 2 - Ephesus And Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,153 views

    Gods sends a message to the Churches of Asia encouraginf them to persever to the end and promising a reward to those who do.

    I receive lots of letters each week, from various organisations, and I have to say, most of them end up in the cardboard file on my floor - waiting to be recycled. Some, though, I take more notice of than others. Some I deal with immediately. Others I put in the pile in the centre of my desk to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Letters To 7 Churches 3 - Pergamum And Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,189 views

    Thew opposition is great and the temptation to compromise is also great. but God encourages them to hold firm.

    As we move on from Ephesus and Smyrna to Pergamum and Thyatira we see the intensity of opposition and persecution increasing. While in Smyrna there was a warning of possible death for Christ, in Pergamum we find it’s happened. Here maintaining belief in Christ has cost Antipas his life. Yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Letters To 7 Churches 3 - Pergamum And Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007
     | 3,843 views

    Thew opposition is great and the temptation to compromise is also great. but God encourages them to hold firm.

    As we move on from Ephesus and Smyrna to Pergamum and Thyatira we see the intensity of opposition and persecution increasing. While in Smyrna there was a warning of possible death for Christ, in Pergamum we find it’s happened. Here maintaining belief in Christ has cost Antipas his life. Yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    I Am Glad To Be A Member Of The Church Of Christ

    Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on May 11, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,361 views

    Membership is the church of Christ is saturated with gladness.

    I AM GLAD TO BE A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH OF CHRIST Acts 2:40-47 By Cleavon Matthews March 9, 2008 INTRODUCTION It was the Day of Pentecost. It had been seven weeks since Passover. It marked the conclusion of barley harvest and the inception of wheat harvest. It was flawless timing. Pentecost was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reformation - Lutherans Unique Contribution To The Christian Church

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,206 views

    A sermon for Reformation Sunday

    Reformation Sunday, October 26, 2008 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you came among us in the person of your Son, Jesus the Christ, to reveal your will and grace for our lives. Through the power of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How The Church Must Live According To The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,746 views

    We’re to please God, not ourselves and we’re to love one another; to seek their welfare above our own. The Christian life is always one of growth, of ongoing training, as we press on towards the goal of eternal life.

    I think Christians often struggle with knowing how to respond to the pressures we feel to lower our standards of behaviour. And there are two extremes that we come across among Christians. One extreme thinks we should forget those old fashioned mores and get with the times: after all, this is a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Great Commandments And The Local Church (Part 2)

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 11, 2008
     | 2,927 views

    The Great Commandments give the church a clear and workable pattern for discipleship & spiritual development of the Saints.

    THE GREAT COMMANDMENTS AND THE LOCAL CHURCH: Discipleship and Spiritual Growth Part 2 Mark 12:28-34 Sermon Objective: The great commandments provide MOTIVE, MANDATE, MISSION, AND A MEASURABLE PROCESS for the local church. Supporting Scripture: Matthew 28:17-20; Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Getting Onboard With The Church Family, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,813 views

    A challenge to commit ourselves and covenant together in the body of Christ.

    What are we aiming for? Getting onboard with the church family Part 3 A. A church covenant is an agreement between parties on certain matters a. We could then say, that the covenant we will enter into the next week or so, is our solemn agreement between the other brothers and sisters in ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    A Dynamic Church Takes The Gospel To The Ends Of The Earth Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,213 views

    God honors his people with ambassadorships in his government.

    Scripture Introduction Today we read the introduction of a letter written by the physician, Luke, to a dear friend. Since at least AD 300, the church has called this book, “The Acts of the Apostles,” because Dr. Luke tells the continuing story of the work of Jesus through his chosen and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Our Gracious God Grows His Church

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,494 views

    Pentectost 9(B) - Our gracious God grows his church. God tears down the wall of hostility. God then builds up with living materials.

    OUR GRACIOUS GOD GROWS HIS CHURCH (Outline) July 13, 2008 -- PENTECOST 9 -- Ephesians 2:13-22 INTRO: There is a certain excitement in undertaking a project. It might be a building project or study project. In either case the project has a starting point, mid-point, and completion. At ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joe Robbins avatar

    Tear The Roof Off, And Let's Have Church

    Contributed by Joe Robbins on Feb 28, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,053 views

    Jesus in the Mist makes all the difference

    "Tear The Roof Off, Let’s Have Church" Mark 2:1-12 I. Realization, God is in the House is what draws people. "A Genuine Move Of God" A. When we draw near, we expect something. 1. Hebrews 10:22 - Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God