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  • William Ellis avatar

    A Life Giving Church Series

    Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006
     | 3,941 views

    This is the second sermon in an 8 part sermon series on the vision of our church

    INTRO A life Giving Church is a Spirit Filled Church... Mission- an operation that is assigned by a higher power 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Life Sustaining Church Series

    Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006
     | 2,963 views

    This is the third sermon of an 8 part sermon series on the vision of our church.

    INTRO Before I even begin preaching this morning I just want to say: There has never been a time that this verse has been so crucial as to our generation today! We are in the last days...and alot of the reason we even are still here today in this country is because we have not turned our backs on ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Life Birthing Church Series

    Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006
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     | 3,540 views

    This is the fourth sermon in an 8 part sermon series on the vision of our church.

    INTRO: How many of you know that there is a process that you go through in order to be used by God? · You can’t just get up and do whatever you want, however you want to do it and think God is going to jump through a hoop? · There is a price to be paid for power There is a relationship that has to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Cost Of Church Growth

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 27, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 30,420 views

    We all want our churches to grow but have we actually considered the cost?

    Well it’s been a year. Hardly seems possible in some ways and yet on the other hand it seems like we’ve been here forever. Now understand that while we have only been here for a year in this church building this church body has been in existence since six of us started meeting in our living room ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "The Business Of The Church"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 9, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,826 views

    The Glory of the Father, Eternal life for men, Preservation and unity of the saints.

    John 17:3 (NASB95) 3 “This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. It is impossible that any simply human heart would begin to comprehend what passed between God the Father and God the Son with the words, “Father, the hour has come”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Why Go To Church.

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 9, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,655 views

    If we’re just playing church...I’m outta here

    Hebrews 10:19 Sharing on Church, WHY GO TO CHURCH?— There is a purpose Church has become an end—instead of a means to an end Difference between between GATHERING or ASSEMBLING Most people don’t know why they go to church? The reasons they have, aren’t right FIX- Addict---Feel Good, Need ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pentecost - The Church Begins

    Contributed by Graeme Lamb on Jan 11, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,146 views

    Looking at Pentecost and the gift of the Spirit to the Church

    I’ve previously made the point in a sermon that I know my word processor on my computer is an Anglican, because every time I type in the word ‘church’ it tries to suggest ‘Church of England’ as a valid alternative. The feast of Pentecost which we celebrate today is considered by many to be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Practical Purpose Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Stephen Owenby on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,887 views

    This sermon is about the 5 practical purposes of the local church.

    „« One day while studying the passage we are looking at this morning, I was praying for help me to come up with a simple way to help people remember the purpose of the church. It was soon after that I was reading in Matt 5:16 where Jesus said ...let your light shine before men, that they may see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church's Dna: Behavior Series

    Contributed by Jorge Acevedo on Jan 17, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,543 views

    We can find a lot of what the church ought to be like today by searching and finding traits, spiritual dna, of the first church. This message finds distinctive behaviors of the N.T. church that should be evident in today’s church.

    “The Church’s DNA: Behavior” Series: The Church’s DNA Highlighted words tell the pastor that word/statement appears on a PowerPoint slide on the screen. The underlined words are for note taking for the congregation. We started a new series of messages last week called, “The Church’s DNA.” We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Changing The Church Name

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,241 views

    Why should we change our church name?

    Changing the Church Name January 22, 2006 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Last week I let you know that we are going to enter a process of changing the church name. Today I’m going to speak about why change the church name, and today after the pot-luck we will have a time for question and answer and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Call Of His Church

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jan 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,494 views

    This sermon is about our great call as God’s people to Make Disciples along with His plan and promises. It challenges us to make this Purpose our priority in life and our church.

    The Call of His Church Matthew 28:16-20 – Pastor Brad Rigney Intro.: A. Isn’t it wonderful to be Called? To be called Dad; to be called friend; to be called up on the phone because the person has missed you; to be called for a special task; etc. B. Well, think about all the great things we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    The Church That Jesus Built

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 5, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,336 views

    The definition, preparation and application of the church that Jesus built.

    The Church That Jesus Built Matt. 16:18 October 3, 1999 Mt. Bethel MBC Introduction Up to this pint we’ve looked at why we should study the Lord’s church, Satan’s agenda for the church and the reasons for the church. It’s been said before, that when a person goes wrong on the church, he’ll soon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resolving Church Conflict Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 55 ratings
     | 10,517 views

    What does an argument that took place 2000 years ago between two ladies have to do with our church here today? We will find out plenty.

    A few years ago I was talking to a minister that told me the story of his church. He said that at one time the place where the church is located was very heavily populated. It went through a period of depopulation. There were two churches in the area but as people left neither church could afford a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Church Is Shaken

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 15,226 views

    This sermon describes the work of the Holy Spirit in shaking God’s church into extra-ordinary service.

    Introduction: Have you ever been in the middle of an event that you will never forget? In such situations you remember the people around you, you remember the sounds, you remember the time of year and you remember the results? These events are profound for you. I have experienced several such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick Mead avatar

    A Win-Some Church Series

    Contributed by Patrick Mead on Feb 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,055 views

    What it takes to be a soul-winning church

    “A Win-Some Church” 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Introduction: In 1993, Ronald Maxwell wrote and directed the movie Gettysburg. It was based on The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara. The movie brings to life three of the bloodiest days of American history. The first scenes take place a couple of days ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist