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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Church Conflict Part Deux Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 19, 2008
     | 3,751 views

    Exposition of Acts 15:6-21 regarding the resolution of the conflict over circumcision, Gentiles, and law-keeping

    Text: Acts 15:6-21, Title: Church Conflict Part Deux, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/17/08, AM A. Opening illustration: -66% say their congregation has been in conflict in the past 2 years; 20% called it “significant” or “major.” B. Background to passage: Last time we looked at a good reason to fight and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Dynamic Church Makes Disciples Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 19, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,373 views

    God empowers the command to make disciples of Jesus with his Word and Spirit.

    Scripture Introduction “Aim first, then shoot,” would seem an obvious method for hitting a target. But when you try to teach sports, you find such simple advice must be often repeated. “Keep your eye on the ball.” “Look where you want to hit.” “Watch the football into your hands.” “Look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Moore avatar

    Ephesus: The Desirable Church That Was Fallen. Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,224 views

    Message No 1: This sermon shows that without a passionate love for Christ, all the best efforts of Christians and churches count for nothing, and stirs people to rediscover their first love.

    Ephesus: The Desirable Church That was Fallen. Text: Revelation 2:1-7. Introduction: This morning I want you to come with me to the first century and the beautiful Mediterranean city of Ephesus. Here we find an important and prosperous commercial centre in the ancient world, its streets crowded ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building A Wall Around The Church

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,514 views

    A message about the church facing opposition from the world.

    BUILDING A WALL AROUND THE CHURCH Nehemiah 6:15-16 INTRO: As Nehemiah went about the task of building the wall around Jerusalem he met several types of opposition. The Church faces the same opposition today ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Dynamic Church Is Gospel-Driven Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Sep 2, 2008
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,156 views

    God creates both Christians and saints by establishing us in the faith of the gospel.

    Scripture Introduction It was over two years ago when I first contacted Robert about serving as your pastor. He returned to me a document, The Church of the Covenant Core Values, the first sentence of which reads: “We are a Gospel-driven Church.” About that conviction, the session notes: “We ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Church That Heals - Pt 2

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 2, 2008
     | 2,573 views

    A church that creates a healing environment and literally sees healing taking place is a church that focuses on the Good News and the positive dimensions of life.

    A Church that Heals - pt 2 Thesis: A church that creates a healing environment and literally sees healing taking place is a church that focuses on the Good News and the positive dimensions of life. Scripture Text: Philippians 2:1-5: 14, 15: 1If you have any encouragement from being united with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If You Give The Church A Penny...

    Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,728 views

    This stewardship sermon is a play on the children’s book, "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie." Main idea of the sermon is tithing our TIME.

    If You Give the Church a Penny… 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Laura Joffe Numeroff is the author of a beloved pre-school classic entitled, “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie.” Now, some of us may be quite familiar with the book, but others may not… So, let me begin this morning by reading this classic to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Church Has Left The Building Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Oct 14, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,588 views

    It’s time to move out!

    THE CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING II Timothy 1.8-12 S: Mission – Evangelism Th: His work, His power – in us! Pr: IT’S TIME TO MOVE OUT! ?: With what? KW: Messages Type: Propositional It’s time to move out with the message of… I. FREEDOM (9) II. FRIEND IN NEED (10) III. FAITH (11-12) PA: How is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Church, God's Footstool"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 18, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,948 views

    God does not live in a box, and his name is not Jack! The local Church should be likened unto a footstool. An easy five point outline to preach.

    Sub Title: "God’s name is not Jack!" Introduction: Although King David had accomplished many things in his life, his greatest desire was to build a Temple in God’s honor. All of the other kings and kingdoms had built great Temples to their gods, it was time, David thought, to build a Temple to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Hinders Church Growth?

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 26,819 views

    There is a number of things that hinders the church from growing.

    ACTS 2:41-47 “WHAT HINDERS CHURCH GROWTH?” A) Church growth is normal ... Standing still and stagnation is not normal for the church! * The first century church saw believers added daily! * The early church would have kept the adding machines and the computers going to keep up with it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    Children...the Future Of The Church Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 22,431 views

    In this message I am speaking to the great need we have in our churches today to reach children. We had 11 people volunteer during the invitation to teach children in our church.

    “Children...the Future of our Church” Mark 10:13-16 Children are great aren’t they? I read a story this week of a little boy who had just gotten into bed and was thirsty. The conversation went like this. The little bot called our from upstairs Dad can I have a glass of water please? He says no ...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
     | 12,470 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

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    Get The Hell Out Of The Church

    Contributed by Fred Smith on Jul 13, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 21,748 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

  • Donald Minshew avatar

    Church. The Way Its Supposed To Be Series

    Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,270 views

    Discusses the biblical admonitions related to the Lord’s church

    Church. The Way it’s supposed to be. Colossians 2:4-7 Five characteristics of a church that pleases God. It is: 1. Perceptive enough to withstand sweet talk § We will never deny that worldly wisdom is arguable. Robertson -The art of persuasion is the height of oratory, but it easily degenerates ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Principles In Financial Giving To The Church

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,671 views

    This is a review of some Scriptural principles that apply to our participation in the Church Offering or Collection.

    Of all the items of worship, the one that gets the least of attention is the Offering. I think that is the case for a couple reasons - First, we do not place much emphasis on the Offering because we do not want to be grouped together with other churches and religious ministries that focus a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ