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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Priniciple Of Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,065 views

    This is a revamp of a sermon I did a couple of years ago. It deals with fellowship. Inspired by Bob Russell’s book, "When God Builds A Church."

    INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  For those of you who play golf, do you like to play alone, or is it better when you have others with you to make fun of you or awe at your great shot? The game is more fun when playing it with others.  I think women understand the concept of doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wherever He Wants Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jan 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,492 views

    Living a life that follows God’s will is God’s purpose. God’s will is always attached to purpose. Our responsibility is to go wherever he wants.

    Wherever He Wants Assorted Texts Just before Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, a group of ministers urged him to grant immediate freedom to all slaves. “It is my earnest desire to know the will of Providence in that matter,” Lincoln wrote. “And if I can learn what it is, I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Problem Of Focus

    Contributed by George Bannister on May 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,977 views

    This message deals with the tendency for believers to develop the wrong focus in life.

    Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4 ETS: Paul encourages the Hebrew believers to keep focused on Christ. ESS: It is of vital importance that believers keep the proper focus in life. OSS: Christians will repent of having an improper focus in their lives; and commit to refocusing on Christ. PQ: What do the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep The Pot Small Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,253 views

    Using "The Bonsai Theory of Church Growth" this series shows how growing a church is the oposite of growing a Bonsai tree.

    On Not Becoming a Bonsai Church Keep the Pot Small Some of you are familiar with the name, Kenneth Hemphill. He was the pastor of First Baptist Church of Norfolk, Va. Ken- I’ll use his name as if I know him personally- has an unusual hobby--- he collects and grows Bonsai trees. Bonsai trees are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mine, Mine, Mine

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,415 views

    This sermon looks at the rebellion of some against the church, God’s man and God himself. Many times people claim athority that is not given to them by God, yet they try to take it anyway.

    MINE, MINE, MINE Text: Numbers 16:1-35 Ill: Bill Cosby—Joke about kids fighting over a toy---“Mine, Mine, Mine” ---“I don’t care about justice, I Just Want Peace” Unfortunately, that’s the attitude many churches have today, They just want peace regardless the cost. (compromise) Folks, When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Living In Bethel Or El Bethel

    Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 13, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 27,332 views

    We need to start living in the God of the House of God

    Are You Living In Bethel Or El Bethel? Have a time of praise (testimonies) (The song I would Love to tell you ) Genesis 35:1-7 And God said unto Jacob, Arise, go up to Bethel, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord Is Building His Church And The Gates Of Hell Will Not Overcome It

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 15, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,842 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT HOW THE LORD IS BUILDING HIS CHURCH AND THEREFORE THE GATES OF HELL WILL NOT OVERCOME IT

    THE LORD IS BUILDING HIS CHURCH AND THE GATES OF HELL WILL NOT PREVAIL AGAINST IT ***************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. THE LORD WILL BUILD HIS CHURCH AND PROTECT IT FROM ALL THE ATTACKS OF THE ENEMY 2. THE LORD IS WITH US LIKE A ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Crossroads: Are You A Missionary Series

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Nov 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,020 views

    Keys to being a church that causes God to smile

    Over the last few weeks we have worked together on a series entitled Crossroads: A church in transition. We have talked one the peace of God, the intersection of listening to and obeying God of which we could have camped for a whole year. This morning though I want to focus upon another pivotal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crossroads: What's Next Series

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Nov 1, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 19,544 views

    This sermon concludes the series

    This morning I want to bring a bookend conclusion to our Crossroads sermon series. Today you, the members of His church here at Harmony are at an intersection. This metaphor of Crossroads has been the theme of our time here, and just like after a good meal especially a thanksgiving or Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What The Church Ought To Be Part 1

    Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 9, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 19,675 views

    We should not interested in finding the approval of men, but our spiritual life is determined by the approval of God.

    From the time we are born until the time that we die, we want approval and attention. We often here little children say, “Watch me daddy,” “Look at me, mama.” Teenagers want more than anything else to be popular. They are careful to dress in an acceptable manner. They try to talk in an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Is No "I" In Team Series

    Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 23, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,178 views

    The second sermon in the series focuses on the benefits of living in biblical community with other Christians.

    Prelude Music again this week is the Jock Jams CD. Play this during the Countdown Video and mute the video. Opening Praise Set A) My Glorious (G) You Are Holy (C) Friend of God Welcome and Announcements During the sermons this weekend we will have several pauses for popcorn testimonies. We ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Conquering Church Conflict Before It Conquers You

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,908 views

    Church conflicts are inevitable. However, they can be solved if churches will step up to the plate and deal with them early.

    Conquering Church Conflict Before It Conquers You Acts 6:1-7 Introduction: Today, I want to talk to you about two little words that no one wants to hear, but everyone, who goes to church long enough, will most likely have to deal with…CHURCH CONFLICT. Those two words are enough to send cold chills ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    La Provisión Del Novio Series

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Oct 15, 2008
     | 5,380 views

    Jesús ha provisto todo para que la Iglesia llegue a la Gran boda.

    La provisión del Novio Intro: Habían transcurrido algunos meses en nuestra relación de noviazgo, cuando mi esposa Delia (novia en aquel entonces) me dijo: “Mi papá dice que un noviazgo no debe durar más de tres años. Así que si en tres años no nos hemos casado va a hablar contigo”. En ese ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Is Flowing Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2006
     | 4,984 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "A Growing Church..."

    Series: A Growing Church... [#2] IS FLOWING John 7:37-39 Introduction: Last week we heard that a growing church is focused. We don’t allow distractions within worship. This morning we are going to see that "A Growing Church...Is Flowing". In order to be a growing church that God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Fulfilling Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2006
     | 6,405 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "A Growing Church..."

    Series: A Growing Church... [#3](Senior Adult Day) IS FULFILLING Psalm 92:12-15 Introduction: A great problem within the Church of the 21st century is we have become so focused on fulfilling everyone’s wants and wishes that we forgot Who we are to please. What are we supposed to be fulfilling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist