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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Lesson 3: The Church Is Jesus

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2009
     | 860 views

    The Church is a body that holds Christ.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The emergent church says, “They like Jesus but not the church.” 2. What goes together? The Lone Ranger and Tonto, Laurel and Hardy, Laverne and Shirley, Dagwood and Blondie, Simon and Garfunkel. So, the church and Jesus go together. 3. A vast majority have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sent:the Missional Church

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 1, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,206 views

    Consumer Christianity and the Big Cross

    A. THE CHURCH AT PHILIPPI 1. What was great about this church? a. Christ-centered. “For me, living is Christ” (Phil. 1:21, CSB). b. Partners with Paul. “I give thanks to my God for every remembrance of you . . . because of your partnership in the gospel from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Growing The Church” - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 2, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,089 views

    Are are the Biblical evidences that a church is growing as it should?

    In this passage, Paul speaks about growing the church. We have looked to verses 11 and 12, where he tells us the essentials of church growth - gifted leadership (v. 11) and committed membership (v. 12). Then in verse 13, we noted the essence of church growth - unity. Specifically, a growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ten Reasons For Connecting With A Church Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 2, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,177 views

    Sermon #1 of the Basics series deals with 10 reasons a person should connect with a local congregation.

    Basics #1- The Church The Top 10 Reasons for Connecting with a Church Romans 12:6-21 CHCC: July 5, 2009 INTRODUCTION: The Top Ten things you’ll never hear in church: (present these the way they do on the late night TV show) 10 – Since we’re all here, let’s start the service early! 9 - Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Local Church Is The Hope Of The World Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 27,299 views

    The last of the 5 part series based on the Core Beliefs of HBC

    The Local Church Is the Hope of the World Matthew 16:17-19 * This morning I begin with a confession. These five Core Beliefs which we agree and have now spent 5 weeks on have been my personal core beliefs for almost 15 years. In praying about this message, I was attempting to recall where I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Things That Make A Great Church

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 19,068 views

    This sermon looks at what God expects from His children.

    Things That Make A Great Church Matthew 16:13-20 When Jesus organized His church, I think He meant for it to grow. I think that He wanted it to become powerful and great. I don’t think he ever meant for it to be just “a little church in the wild woods” and I don’t think He is pleased with any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Why Is Church So Important?

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 9, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 33,845 views

    God has placed within each of us some basic needs that are met when we make church a priority in our lives.

    Why Is Church So Important? Text: Acts 2:42-47 Introduction 1. Illustration: A little old lady was amazed at how nice the young man was next door. Everyday he would help her gather things from her car or help her in her yard. One day the old lady finally ask the young man, "son, how did you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Seeing The Church As Christ Sees It Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 27, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,692 views

    The seven churches of Revelation are a picture of the types members in local congregations. They reveal what Christ sees when he looks at the Body of Christ.

    CONDITION FOR REVIVAL: SEEING THE CHURCH AS CHRIST SEES THE CHURCH REVELATION 1:18-20 Introduction: We have looked at two conditions which prepare us for revival and a fresh outpouring from God; the first – Seeing God in His Holiness; the second – Seeing Ourselves as God Sees Us. Today we look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Compulsive Clean Church Disorder

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 30, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,279 views

    this is a message against being a status quo church--don’t mark a calender change a life

    Intro: most people have seen shows on Obsessive Compulsive Disorders. There are a lot of people who have minor problems to some who have major disorders. One such disorder is the desire for everything to be spotless, immaculate, not one thing out of place. Some people clean out of fear of dust, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Re-Discovering The Mission Of The Church

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,463 views

    Francis of Assisi said “Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words.” This message as an encouraging reminder to let our action speak about our faith.

    Re-discovering the Mission of The Church Opening: Extreme Home Makeover … Families who have fallen victim to circumstances beyond their control that truly affects their home or the condition of their home James 2:14-20 1. The Challenge to the Modern Church Too Busy Getting people involved What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    The Change That Comes With Church Growth

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,062 views

    A shorter midweek message that might help other churches in dealing with some of the potential problems they must deal with in growing from a very small to a medium sized church in a short period of time.

    We all have choices in life. Some choices lead us into good times, while others will lead us into bad times. And considering that we are free to make whichever choice we want, we should be very careful and use much wisdom, because most choices, good or bad, have far reaching consequences that we ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What The Word Means To The Church

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,671 views

    The Importance of the Word of God to the Church

    What The Word Means to The Church Mark 2:1-2 Introduction: When we come to church, we are not going to share a message with you, but to proclaim the Good News of the Gospel. Were not gathering to sing, were not here to see who is here. Were not hereto see what your wearing, but here to see what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    How To Destroy Your Church Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 18, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,265 views

    Christians may unconsciously destroy their church. Often, they perform this nefarious deed with the best of intentions. James warns us to review our actions and our attitudes so that we will not destroy our church or dishonour the Lord.

    JAMES 3:1-12 HOW TO DESTROY YOUR CHURCH “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Word Residing In The Church" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 19, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,079 views

    Sermon 15 in a study in Colossians

    “Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 17 Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Mark Batterson avatar

    The Elephant In The Church: The Gray Elephant

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on May 28, 2008
    based on 38 ratings
     | 26,901 views

    There is an old English Idiom: the elephant in the room. It refers to an obvious truth that everyone ignores. I think all of us have experienced the elephant in the room phenomenon in different ways.

    For other sermon resources visit www.theaterchurch.com or www.chasethelion.com _______________________________ There is an old English Idiom: the elephant in the room. It refers to an obvious truth that everyone ignores. Or it is something that everybody is thinking about but nobody is talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational