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  • James May avatar

    God's Words To His Church

    Contributed by James May on Aug 8, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 7,261 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

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    The Way We Do Church

    Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,773 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
     | 4,431 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
     | 7,881 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

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    Power Encounters In Church Planting

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,274 views

    Power Encounters in Church Planting

    Power Encounters in Church Planting Learning Objectives 1. Learn the false presuppositions about the sources of power. 2. Discover why power encounters are important in church planting. 3. Articulate the basic principles of the nature of power encounters from the scriptures. 4. Learn how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Restore: Church, Get Right! Series

    Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Aug 29, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 9,172 views

    This is the third sermon in a series conducted by our staff; the other sermons in the series were "Rejoice: Church, be Joyful", "Reflect: Church, be Thankful" and "Reconnect: Church, get Energized".

    “Restore: Church, Get Right!” August 19, 2001 Introduction In his book “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership”, John Maxwell tells the story of one of the most incredible restorations in American business history. It happened at the Chrysler Corporation in the early 1980’s. Chrysler was in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Zahn avatar

    Is Church Really That Big Of A Deal? Series

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 5, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,128 views

    God makes a big deal out of church by offering his blessings through a local congregation.

    Reader’s Digest records an interesting conversation between three frustrated pastors. Three pastors got together for coffee one day and found all their churches had bat infestation problems. “I got so mad,” said one, “I took a shotgun and fired at them. It made holes in the ceiling, but did ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Attidudes Toward Church Leaders

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 10,062 views

    What should our attitudes be toward church leaders?

    INTRODUCTION We have spent considerable time looking at the position on elder in the local church. Such a study can be a tedious one at best. It subject matter is important because it is easy to be critical of people who are “in charge” of things. I hope that through the message, you have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Light Of The Church In The Hour Of Darkness

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 3,860 views

    "TRAGEDY" - SERMON CENTRAL READER, PLEASE READ MY NOTE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS OUTLINE CONCERNING THE ARTICLE "BALANCING GRACE AND TRUTH"

    THE LIGHT OF THE CHURCH IN THE HOUR OF DARKNESS 1 COR 13:13 & LUKE 13:1-5 I. LIFE AND TRAGEDY A. The terrorist attacks against America and declaration of war 1-there always has been war and there will continue to be war until Christ returns -Job 5:7 Yet man is born unto trouble, as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Supremacy Of Christ Is Declared In The Church

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Sep 21, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 5,221 views

    This speaks of what the church must be in order to truly be the body of Christ and declare His supremacy.

    The Supremacy of Christ is Declared in the Church Colossians 1:18-29 September 23, 2001 Intro: A. [So much from a nut] A minister gave an unusual sermon one day, using a peanut to make several important points about the wisdom of God in nature. One of the members greeted him at the door and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Every Church Should Be

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,601 views

    some churches are closer to the NT ideal than others. The church at Thessalonica was in that category.

    TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 TITLE: WHAT EVERY CHURCH SHOULD BE No doubt you have heard people say, “If you ever find the perfect church, please don’t join it. If you do, it won’t be perfect any more!” Since local churches are made up of human beings, saved by God’s grace, no church is perfect. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Healthy Church: One That Prays Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 9, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,485 views

    A sermon showing the pattern of prayer in the early church and that this pattern should be maintained in our lives, families, and church.

    A HEALTHY CHURCH: ONE THAT PRAYS ACTS 4:23-31 ACTS 12:11-17 INTRODUCTION... (from http://www.firstphx.org/sermons/habits03.htm) Perhaps you heard the story of the woman who stepped forward after an accident preparing to help the victim. She was asked to step aside by a man who announced, “Step ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christ Concern To His Church

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 1,839 views

    Jesus showed His loving care to the church of Ephesus. He commended them, warned them and challenged them with a promise.

    I. Jesus commended them. Vs. 2-3,6 A. For their deeds, hard work and perseverance vs. 2-3 B. For not imitating the Nicolaitans v.6 II. Jesus warned them. Vs. 4-5 A. For loosing their zeal for God B. For acting with wrong motives III. Jesus challenged them. V.7 A. To overcome their sins B. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Growing As A Church- The Principle Of Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 17, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,345 views

    This is sermon 3 of 14 based on Bob Russell’s Book "When God Builds A Church". THis mesaage deals with the principle of fellowship

    INTRODUCTION „X With the birth of my second grandson, I had a thought. „X What is the most enjoyable part of being a parent? Is it the birth process or watching that little baby take its¡¦ first steps, say its¡¦ words, getting her first strike out on the mound, hitting that first round tripper, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Healthy Church: One That Studies Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 25, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,633 views

    What is the application for our church? My thought for you today is a very simple one: a healthy church is one that studies the Bible.

    HEALTHY CHURCH: ONE THAT STUDIES HEBREWS 4:12-13 INTRODUCTION READ HEBREWS 4:12-13 I. DESCRIPTION OF THE WORD OF GOD I must confess that I love this passage because it is so descriptive about God’s Word. We have in this passage a wonderful picture of God’s Word and its purposes in our lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ