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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Discipline" Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 7, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,630 views

    To know how to exercise discipline in the church, we have to begin by finding out what Jesus had to say and line up the epistles with that.

    15 “If your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens to you, you have won your brother. 16 “But if he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that BY THE MOUTH OF TWO OR THREE WITNESSES EVERY FACT MAY BE CONFIRMED. 17 “If he refuses to listen to them, tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    "Discipline" Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 10, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,909 views

    A look at how Paul’s instructions for church discipline line up with Matthew 18

    1 Timothy 5:20 20 Those who continue in sin, rebuke in the presence of all, so that the rest also will be fearful of sinning. As we come to consider part 2 of our examination of scriptural admonition in reference to church discipline, I think it is wise to carefully remind ourselves, and by ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Can These Bones Live?

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Oct 14, 2005
    based on 141 ratings
     | 26,972 views

    Taking a frank look at the Present Day Church in light of Ezekiel’s vision in chapter 37.

    Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1 – 12 Title: “Can These Bones Live?” Introduction: Ezekiel was a man who was in “Touch” with God. · He was living in bondage in the land of Babylon. · But God was communicating with him through “Visions.” · One day the Spirit of God came upon Ezekiel and he began to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Growing Up: A Challenge To Become A Maturing Church

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,910 views

    Making a few comparisons between an immature church and a maturing church, and see where we think we fit in.

    INTRODUCTION: In just a few days, Christ the King Oak Harbor will turn five. To those who have been here since the beginning, that may seem amazing. It seems hard for me to believe that in just a few months I’ll celebrate my fourth anniversary as pastor here. Birthdays give us a chance to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's Under Our Steeple?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 23, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,225 views

    A sermon about the role and function of the church.

    WHAT’S UNDER OUR STEEPLE? Mark 11:15-18 INTRO: My seminary Pastoral Ministries professor, C. W. Brister, in one of his books, tells about a pastor who received a distressed young woman into his study one day. She told the pastor how a few minutes earlier, she had almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    These Three...

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 26, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,308 views

    We should be a church with a mission.

    THESE THREE… I Corinthians 13:13 S: Church C: Characteristics of an effective church Pr: WE SHOULD BE A CHURCH WITH A MISSION. ?: How? KW: Essentials TS: We will find in our study of Scripture three essentials that we must have as a church with a mission. Type: Propositional The ____ essential ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Nest Egg That Hatched

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 1, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,005 views

    The story of Ananias and Sapphira teaches a lesson on the righteousness of God’s people, the reality of God’s Presence, and the reassurance of God’s power.

    The Nest Egg that Hatched Acts 5:1-11 INTRO.: My Grandmother kept chickens and she would put a plaster egg in the nests of her hens. She claimed it encouraged the hens to lay their eggs in the proper place. She also had an incubator, but she never put a nest egg in the incubator because she never ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Kingdom Come Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jul 1, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,929 views

    A big question is “What in the world is God doing?” Making a case for the Church.

    About 20 years ago, I was finishing a graduate degree. An organization in Orlando wanted me to come and work for them. Lots of perks. A new car – a demo – every six months. Some free medical care. Lots of travel. Close to my mom and dad. But I read a verse that said that Jesus loved the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep On, Keeping On Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 1, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 14,983 views

    In Ezra chapter 4, the work of the Church (Temple) came to a standstill. 15 years later, in Ezra chapter 5, we see that the people are recommited to building His Church (Temple).

    Introduction 1. “I Give Up”… • That’s a phrase that we use when all hope is gone… • We throw up our hands… • And we surrender… • We give up… • In boxing, they would “throw in the towel”… • Meaning that their boxer has had enough… • And he would fight no more… • In warfare, one side might see that ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Understanding The Passion And Plight Of Pastors Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,120 views

    Pastor are not perfect, yet they are often expected to walk a thin line between love and conviction, heart and mind, between right and wrong. This places pastor firmly between the title of today’s message. Pastoring is then either a plight or a passion.

    UNDERSTANDING THE PASSION AND PLIGHT OF PASTORS 1 Corinthians 4:14-21 INTRODUCTION: Pastoral ministry is often a precarious ministry. Many times pastors walk into or are called to situations, which are delicate and or sensitive in nature. Often, pastor are misconstrued, misquoted, and roasted. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's The Big Deal About Purity In The Church? Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,304 views

    we come to this passage where Paul has to deal with questions arising from an outrageous sin in the midst of the church. Paul directs his response to how the church should deal with the sin itself, and how the church should deal with sin in its midst

    WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL ABOUT PURITY IN THE CHURCH? 1 CORINTHIANS 5:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Whenever I think of the value of the church, one verse comes to mind. Now it may not be the verse that comes to mind when you think about the church, but it is the verse that comes to mind when I think about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    What Does God See?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 7, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,146 views

    A sermon that discusses why most churches are failing in their walk with the Lord. We tend to walk about with a spirit of timidity rather than a spirit of boldness.

    Back in the first part of the last century, Cumberland College of Kentucky was playing football with a rival, and they were absolutely outclassed. They were losing miserably and the opposing team was bigger, stronger, and more intimidating than they were. One of their players fumbled the ball, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    From Goodness To Going

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 11, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,588 views

    Preached at the National Baptist Memorial Church -- a congregation facing selecting a pastor, dealing with an aging building, and in decline. The issue is whether we will stop depending on just being "good" and will live out of grace to bear our witness

    I heard not long ago about a very special automobile. It was built in the 1920’s by the Italian firm Bugatti, and it was designed for the outrageously wealthy. This car had 450 horses under the hood, it was 22 feet long and weighed 6000 pounds. It was hand-crafted of the finest materials, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Are We Going?

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,801 views

    A vision and focus sermon for 2005. Focus on Passion, Prayer and People

    Where Are We Going? Proverbs 21:5 January 2, 2005 Proverbs 21:5 (NLT) Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty. An Honest Evaluation As God’s messenger, I give each of you this warning: Be honest in your estimate of yourselves, measuring your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ministry

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 16, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,778 views

    A divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry has been provided by our Lord for the threefold purpose of leading the Church in: Evangelization of the world. Mark 16 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospe

    A divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry has been provided by our Lord for the threefold purpose of leading the Church in: Evangelization of the world. Mark 16 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational