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  • Do Not Neglect Your Gift

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,100 views

    The neglect of our ministry gift will stifle personal growth and cripple the ministry of the church.

    Do Not Neglect Your Gift. 1 Timothy 4:14 Once we returned to campus and things began to settle down everyone began to look to our appointed day for morning focus. That is until the list was put up on the bulletin board and everyone saw that we had all been assigned topics. Standing in the hall of ...read more

  • Would You Give Up Your Salvation

    Contributed by William Nieporte on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 75 ratings
     | 9,237 views

    Very short sermon about the sacrifices needed for church growth and personal evangelism

    Would You Give Up Your Salvation Romans 9:1-5 Introduction: This is a brief sermon that begins as a verbal exchange/dialouge between preacher and parish. Engage in a dialogue about the blessings and benefits of being a Christian! Discussion starters: “What are some of the most important ...read more

  • Mustard Seed

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Apr 15, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,245 views

    This is a sermon about Jesus parable of the mustard seed, and how it relates to the growth of the church.

    MUB APRIL 17, 2005 LUKE 13;18-21 18Then Jesus asked, "What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to? 19It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air perched in its branches." 20Again he asked, "What shall I ...read more

  • Open Our Eyes

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,633 views

    This is a sermon preached to a church in danger of becoming discouraged over a lack of recent growth.

    Welcome once again to WestShore Community Church. It’s been twenty-seven months since we began weekly services, and during that time we’ve been through a lot together. We’ve shared times of rejoicing and celebration – Linda and Scott’s wedding, for instance, and the birth of their daughter Hope. ...read more

  • "The Presence Of The Father, Son And Holy Spirit"

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Feb 9, 2012
    based on 31 ratings
     | 52,115 views

    Is it only a dream? Is it just a vision? How real change and growth starts in the church.

    “The Presence of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit” "Thus saith the Lord GOD unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live:" Ezekiel 37:5 (KJV) Intro: It was about an hour and a half before time for the church service to start. As I left the parsonage I ...read more

  • God’s Directions For The Church’s Ministries Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 10, 2024
     | 326 views

    Today, we should be devoted to making disciples, to gathering together for strength, and this is what we see as the continuing mission of the church! Will we obey and continue to share the only message that matters to a world in desperate need?

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 21 God’s Directions for the Church’s Ministries Acts 14:8-28 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) Camper – appreciate your understanding for a time Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the ...read more

  • "The Disciple's Heart: Spiritual Growth" (Part One) Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,887 views

    Where does God work to transform us into the likeness of Christ?

    The Apostle Paul wrote the second letter to the Corinthians for the purpose of defending his apostleship. It seems that there was a group of false teachers in Corinth who were seeking a following among the people. In the effort to get others to follow them, they used the tactic of denouncing and ...read more

  • "The Disciple's Heart: Spiritual Growth" (Part Two) Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,631 views

    Where does God do the work of making us more like Jesus?

    Last week we began our consideration of the disciple’s heart and the process of spiritual growth, whereby we become more like Jesus. We made the point that the first step required is that I allow Christ to touch my heart. The reason this is necessary is that all of us are naturally born under the ...read more

  • "Steadfastness": Our Pursuit For Our Growth Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 7, 2010
     | 5,514 views

    Let us conquer life’s challenges through the right commitments, adding steadfastness to self-control.

    Have you ever expressed your belief in a loving way but to your dismay your friends still accused you of being biased or opinionated? Or, you made a stand about an issue in your company and yet you end up being ridiculed for what you stood for even if your stance was actually right? Or, you tried ...read more

  • The First Church Of Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 5, 2014
     | 4,691 views

    As a result of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, the First Congregation in Jerusalem set the pattern for biblical apostolic preaching and the disciplines of the Church.

    The First Church of Jerusalem Acts 2:41-42 OUTLINE; The Work of God in the Growth of the Church 1. The First Church was a REDEEMED Church: They received the Word gladly. 2. The First Church was STEADFAST. (proskartereô) A True branch abides 3. The First Church continually taught Biblical ...read more

  • The State Of The Church (2005)

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,630 views

    In this message discover four realities about the Church of Jesus Christ.

    The State of the Church 2005 (part 1) You can also find this sermon at www.praiseag.org - visit "The Path" sermon finder and click on "New Testament Sermons." INTRODUCTION: o The average church reaches only three people for Christ each year. o Half of all churches did not add a single member ...read more

  • Marks Of A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 20, 2024
     | 1,309 views

    Within the necessary unity of the church, there is also beneficial diversity. Such unified diversity seems like a paradox, but in reality, it is a thing of beauty. Healthy churches must strive to promote unity and diversity at the same time.

    Marks of a Healthy Church Ephesians 4: 11-16 In the preceding verses of chapter four, Paul has spoken about the unity that is necessary within the body of Christ in order for the church to be effective in daily life and service unto the Lord. Within this necessary unity, there is also beneficial ...read more

  • Three Virtues Of The Faithful Series

    Contributed by Danny Rogers on Oct 31, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,409 views

    Before digging in to battle the false teachings that were creeping into the church Paul tells the truth about the gospel and its positive effects. Sometimes, it seems that people know what we Baptist are against rather than what we are for. We need to cha

    Intro: In his book "Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life", Pastor Charles Swindoll tells a story about the 19th Century agnostic Thomas Huxley (some of you might know that it was Huxley who promoted Darwinism and Humanism in his attacks on Christianity). Huxley was in Dublin and was rushing to ...read more

  • The Mission Of The Lord's Church

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,147 views

    This is a study of the Ministries of the Church of Christ in this world. Each congregation needs to examine its work to ensure that it is fulfilling God’s glorious purpose.

    In Matthew 16:18, Jesus emphatically stated that He would build His "Church and the gates of Hades would not overpower it." Indeed, following His resurrection and ascension, we find His establishing the Church on Pentecost in ACTS 2. Throughout the remainder of the Book of ACTS, we see it "having ...read more

  • Developing Our Attitude To Imitate Christ - Philippians, Part 4 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 20, 2022
     | 1,739 views

    We are called to develop an attitude that reflects Jesus in everything that attempt. Accepting it and serving as Christ did is our only job today and tomorrow!

    “Developing our Attitude to Imitate Christ” - Philippians, Part 4 Philippians Sermon Series, Part 4 Philippians 2:5-11 Introduction - Reminder about our level-set from series opener: 1. Christians must reflect the joy of Christ in everything we do 2. This means you and I are to make ...read more

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