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  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    A Church Without Walls

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 14, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,061 views

    I ahve a dream of us being a ’church without walls’. If we can remove the walls (barriers) God will naturally do the rest. Barriers to God, each other, seekers, age, GOing and serving.

    A church without walls. WBC Away weekend . 16.05.04 am Do you believe =God wants the KOG to grow? Lives to be changed? - do you believe Jesus prayers (for unity, many to come to know Him, ¡¥greater things than these¡¦ etc) are answered? Yes? - do you believe God is more willing to answer some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Would You Give Up Your Salvation

    Contributed by William Nieporte on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 75 ratings
     | 9,473 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Open Our Eyes

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,804 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Neglect Your Gift

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,253 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

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Mustard Seed

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Apr 15, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,502 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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Feb 9, 2012
    based on 31 ratings
     | 52,335 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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Eight Habits Of Maturing Christians

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011
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     | 10,988 views

    It is never God’s will for believers to remain childish in their understanding and behaviour (I Cor. 14:20). We must all grow and mature in Christ, but sadly that is not instant. Our passage reveals eight habits we must develop if we are to spiritually ma

    Intro: It is never God’s will for believers to remain childish in their understanding and behaviour (I Cor. 14:20). We must all grow and mature in Christ, but sadly that is not instant. Our passage reveals eight habits we must develop if we are to spiritually mature. We must: 1. ALWAYS ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Grow Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017
     | 12,109 views

    Third in the series on our church's Discipleship Path. Spiritual growth not about just getting me into the Bible; It is about getting the Bible into me

    ENGAGE This morning I need some help from all of the kids that are here. What can you all tell me about Peter Pan? [Let kids answer]. Thanks for your help. All those things are true about peter Pan. But the one thing I want to focus on this morning is that Peter Pan never grows up. Now I suppose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Leads The Church? (Christ Leads The Church)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008
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     | 3,711 views

    Sometimes, we get too tied up with thinking that the Pastor is our leader and our guide. The truth is, Christ is the true leader of the church!

    1 Corinthians 1:10-18 (p 1772) I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought. My brothers and sisters, some from Chloe’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sixth Church Anniversary-River Of Life Church

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 3, 2022
     | 9,251 views

    This sermon is for a church's sixth anniversary, pastor appreciation, and recognition of special guest.

    Sixth Anniversary Banquet 10/29/2022 Ephesians 3:20-21 1 Corinthians 12:12-21 We are here to celebrate the sixth anniversary of the River Of Life Church International, to celebrate Pastor Appreciation Month, and to recognize how God has used various members of the Body of Christ to help ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Church That God Hates

    Contributed by David Gresham on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,142 views

    Proverbs 6:16-19 Speaks about some things that God hates, and often Satan tries to infiltrate the Church with them.

    THE CHURCH THAT GOD HATES Proverbs 6:16-19 "These six things does the Lord hate. Yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 An heart that devises wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19 A false ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Things Of God Or The Things Of Men? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 20, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,569 views

    What the most difficult problem that faces the church today? Its that we try to do God’s will by using human means. Learn how not the short-circuit God’s way of growing you.

    For more Bible studies and an audio version of this study go to: http://www.livingwatersweb.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=54&Itemid=101&TapeNumber=2004-010 One of the biggest problems in the church today is trying to accomplish God’s will using human methods. We are fooled into ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Faith And Decision-Making

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,534 views

    We are called on the make decision all the time, from long ranging decisions to simple ones. How did the early church go about making a life and death decision at the infant stage of their existence?

    Passage: Acts 4:23-31 Intro: I was amazed to discover on the web this week that for some churches, the question is not what time their Christmas Day service should be, but whether they should have it at all! 1. decision making in the church can be a quagmire, with all those opinions flying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Todd Leupold avatar

    Being His Body Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,377 views

    Do you sometimes live two or more lives, separating your church life from life at home/work/social/etc.? Is your light more asleep or awake? More faint or bright?

    THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT II: The Mystery of The Body Unveiled 6. BEING HIS BODY (Eph. 5:1-14) INTRODUCTION: We have discussed together a lot lately about the analogy of the Church as being The Body of Christ and, for me at least, this has been been insightful and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 20, 2022
     | 1,836 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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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational