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  • Anthony Smith avatar

    To Make A Vow.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jun 30, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 6,629 views

    The Vow we made to God was to come out from amoung the world.Being Bold to speak was never popular.

    To Make a Vow What is it to make a vow? WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a law meant to punish pornographers that peddle dirty pictures to Web-surfing kids is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Peril Of Privilege

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,472 views

    "The Church is Dying on the Vine" is a common statement today. Is it True?

    THE PERIL OF PRIVILEGE Amos 3:1-15 INTRO: "This church is dying on the Vine," is a statement I have heard made recently. But who is responsible? Some say the preacher, others the deacons, the Sunday School teachers, and on & on. We, are all responsible. People have told me they wont attend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Direction

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 12, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,419 views

    Every church needs direction, a vision that kees us from coming unglued. We find that direction in the five functions of a New Testament Church

    THE WINDOW Bible-Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships Dr. Russell Brownworth, pastor July 11, 2004 Allow me to take your mind back 4 ½ years ago. Some (many) of you were sitting in the fellowship hall. Questions were ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Able To Accomplish Abundantly Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 13, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,490 views

    God intends for the church to be the instrument of redemption, full-faceted, and intends for us, though we may think we are inadequate, to be its agents. Challenge your imaginations as to what the church might be able to do by letting God do what He is a

    If you were to ask the average person, out on the street, what he thinks of the church, what answers might you get? What do people think about churches? I’m sure I don’t know the half of it. But I know some of the things they say: They say that church is all talk. Ceaseless talk. Noisy gongs and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fast Food Is It Good For You?

    Contributed by Bruce Smith on Jul 23, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,356 views

    We all want God’s presence but how can we have it if we are eating the wrong food. Waiting on God

    We all should know the answer to that but are we listening? Fast food is great when you are in a hurry and you haven’t got the time to prepare a meal! Unfortunately there is a big down side. Most fast food is high in sugar and saturated fats and lack a lot in nutritional value. The end result ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Back From The Dead

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 18, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,640 views

    What are the marks of a church that is alive?

    Back From the Dead Acts 2:42-47 June 6, 2004 We are a church that is alive, and that excites me. We are in an enviable position in Benton. We have caught the embersI am familiar with so many little churches in our own and other denominations that are lamenting their fall upon hard times. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Unstoppable

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 5, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,981 views

    We are to change the world.

    UNSTOPPABLE various, beginning with Matthew 28:18-20 S: Purpose of Church C: Making Disciples Th: The Unstoppable Church Pr: WE CHANGE THE WORLD. ?: How? KW: Ways TS: We will find in our study of Scripture three ways the church moves to change the world. Type: Propositional The ____ way we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Tune With The Culture But Out Of Step With The World

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,028 views

    The need of the church to be culturally relevant.

    These are important words because they tell us that these men from Issachar realized that changes were taking place in their nation & they needed to respond to those changes. Not only that, but they were the kind of men who could make the right decisions. Like the men of Issachar, we need to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Designed And Conceived In The Mind Of God Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,316 views

    A study on the New Testament Church.

    Many have dismissed the church as being outdated and irrelevant. The world says that there are many groups or organizations that you can belong to, that they believe are serving the world’s needs much more effectively. You can explain the church’s worship and be told that you can worship alone. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Have A Dream

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,275 views

    Discussion about future direction of the church.

    I HAVE A DREAM… Proverbs 29:18 S: Vision C: Purpose and Direction Type: Discussion following the purpose statement of the church. Version: ESV RMBC 12 June 05 AM INTRODUCTION: ILL Purpose: Victory Deprives Red Sox Fans of Purpose After their team won the 2004 World Series of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    As I Leave You, Remember This...

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,114 views

    Five things to remind a congregation, as you preach your last sermon to them before you move to a different ministry.

    Acts 20:17-38 AS I LEAVE YOU, REMEMBER THIS... What should I talk about today – my last sermon here at Beautiful Savior as your pastor. If I ever preach to you again, it will be as a guest, or in another church where you will be visiting. So this is it. What should I talk about, on my last ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ed Wood avatar

    What's Under Our Steeple?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 23, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,242 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
     | 3,319 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 Importance Of Knowing What You Believe And Why

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 16, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,060 views

    Do you know what you believe, and why you believe it? There are some serious reasons you should. This message is part of a series, and focuses on Bible truth regarding the Church.

    CBC = 15 Aug. 2004 = 6 P.M Page 3 of 3 What do you believe, and why? = # 3 = (various, topical) We have been discussing the importance of knowing what you believe and why - 2 Tim. 3.16-17 = It’s God’s Word = Particular purposes = Maturing up to do good works - What’s the best good work we can do? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Crouch avatar

    A Ministry Of Vision

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,799 views

    If a church is to grow it must have vision from God and Jesus is our best model for this.

    A Ministry Of Vision Mark 8:1-10 I. Vision Comes Out of Concern (V. 1-3) A. Concern for Our Community (v. 1) 1. It is a Matter of Obedience (Acts 1:8) 2. It is a Matter of Foresight (Gen 12:1-2) B. Concern for The Empty (v. 2) 1. It is a Matter of Compassion (v. 2a) 2. It is a Matter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist