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  • Michael Martin avatar

    The Most Important Things

    Contributed by Michael Martin on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,164 views

    There are things that are more important to God, than what man thinks is important.

    (Phil. 3:4-14) "If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I MORE..." Paul was a man of words. They said about him, "His letters are weighty..." We understand now, that they were the very words of God. That Paul wrote under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Peculiar Treasure

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Nov 5, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,112 views

    Israel was to be God’s treasure-but failed; the Church has now come to be that "peculiar treasure."

    EXODUS 19:5 A PECULIAR TREASURE I. POSSESSION: * A. Peculiar. B. Priceless. C. Procured. II. PRECAUTIONS: ** A. Protected. B. Polished. C. Presentable. III. PLACE: *** A. Proximity. B. Prosperity. C. Perpetual. The old word, “peculiar” here is not what it used to mean. Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Discover Our Mission Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 5, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,439 views

    The Church is created and empowered by the Spirit for the purpose of proclaiming God’s grace and love in word and deed.

    Acts 1:1-11 “Discover Our Mission INTRODUCTION While we are being birthed as a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, during the month of October, I think it is important for us to focus on the reason and purpose for our life. Last Sunday Jose focused on Jesus’ teaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living The Legacy

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 16,896 views

    Shared on commitment Sunday of a capital campaign challenging the church to rise up and leave a legacy.

    Living the Legacy, Making Disciples October 29, 2006 Joshua 24:1-24 Intro: When Ohio State played for the NCAA Championship in 2003, coach Jim Tressel wanted to encourage his players to step up to another level. In his pre-game speech he asked a powerful question: “What do you want to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honoring God Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,011 views

    The recasting of the vision of our church of honoring God, connecting people, growing, believers, and sharing hope.

    Seeing the BIG Picture October 1, 2006 HONORING God Intro: (Pictures) It has been said that a picture is word a 1000 words b/c pictures capture time, share a story, stir our memories – some pictures even capture our hearts. If a picture is worth a 1000 words, then a vision is priceless. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Connecting People Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,468 views

    Rescasting the vision of the church - Honoring God by connecting people, growing believers and sharing hope.

    Seeing the BIG Picture October 8, 2006 CONNECTING People Video: Passion of the Christ – Garden of Gethsemane Trans: What a powerful scene! You might be asking what this clip has to do w/ the mission and vision of our church – EVERYTHING! Note: Jesus has invested (3) years of His life into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Vision For The Future Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,091 views

    This is the first message in a series presenting our new mission and vision to the congregation

    Read Philip Yancy’s retelling of the Prodigal Son story from “What’s so amazing about Grace?” That is why we are here. To be the body of X in the world welcoming back those who God the father is calling to himself. Tried to capture what we are called by God to do as a church, in a mission and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Love God, Love Others Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,802 views

    Part 2 of the series introducing our mission and vision to the church-

    Mt. 22:34-40-A Passionate People Intro: Review Mission & vision A community of believers committed to Christ’s Call Love God, Love Others Impact our Commuity through relevant ministry Family of God-minister to the entire family of God Every member a minister Groups-small group ministry Always ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Preaching The Cross With Conviction Series

    Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,369 views

    This is the third sermon in a 5 part sermon series on the mission of our church.

    INTRODUCTION: Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Three results of not understanding the Mission. 1. Plateaued Growth - growth seems to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Equipping The Saints With The Word Series

    Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,058 views

    This is the fith sermon in a 5 part sermon series on the mission of our church.

    INTRODUCTION: Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Three results of not understanding the Mission. 1. Plateaued Growth - growth seems to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Effectively Ministering To The Entire Family Of God Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,391 views

    Part 4 of our mission/vision series. How we as a church plan to minister to the whole family.

    Sermon-10/1/06-F: Family-Effectively Minister to the entire Family of God Titus 2:1-8 Turn to mark 3 Review-Mission Statement L-Love God, Love Others I-Impact Our Community F-Family of God Part of our vision is that we desire to minister to the entire family of God. Pray Read mark 3:31-35- “And ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Impacting Our Community Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 27, 2006
     | 4,328 views

    Part 3 of our mission/vision series. Presenting our vision for how God desires to use our church to impact our community

    Sermon 9/24/06-I: Impact Our Community Intro: Review mission & first 2 Letters of acrostic. Today, Impact our community through relevant ministry. Book of Acts. Pray Start by looking at: I. The Impact of the Early church They were a small group of believers (possibly around 120) that were ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Effective Teamwork Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,269 views

    Part 4 of our series on the Effective Church

    Sermon 6/25/06-Effective Teamwork Intro. Last message in the effective church series. Last Week-Pastor Clark– Effective Vision -image determines our impact 2 weeks ago-effective worship Started w/ Pastor Clark talking about the 3 non-negotiables -Great Commandment (Love God & Love Others) -Great ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Living With Strength And Courage Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on May 30, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,731 views

    The first of three sermons addressing the need for the church to go into the city, and bring spiritual victory to lives.

    (Began sermon with a background on the life of Joshua. . .modeled after the old TV series, "This is Your Life") JOSHUA – THIS IS YOUR LIFE A favorite Bible character of mine. The story picks up in Exodus 24:9 (read through verse 18). Joshua was with Moses as they descended the mountain and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Recognizing The Power Of Place Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on May 30, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,140 views

    Second in a three part series exploring the need for the church to rise up, and go into the city. This message looks at the implications of operating with "strength and courage."

    (This sermon launched with the utilization of Google Earth to provide screen shots of the community we are located in. Could be personalized to each church’s community.) Kenneth Scott Latourette writes that from A.D. 500 to 1500 the church did not grow. It merely exchanged real estate. We gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan