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  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Shepherd, The Sheep, And The Church

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 36,523 views

    This sermon speaks of the relationship between Christ and His church as that of the Shepherd and sheep. It looks at some of Satan’s pitfalls in the church, as thieves and robbers, and relates the sheepfold to the church.

    The Shepherd, The Sheep, And the Church Introduction: I believe that of the many images that Jesus identifies Himself with in the New Testament, one that brings solace to many is that of the shepherd. Many stained glass windows in our churches portray Jesus as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The State Of The Church (2005)

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,831 views

    In this message discover four realities about the Church of Jesus Christ.

    The State of the Church 2005 (part 1) You can also find this sermon at www.praiseag.org - visit "The Path" sermon finder and click on "New Testament Sermons." INTRODUCTION: o The average church reaches only three people for Christ each year. o Half of all churches did not add a single member ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rethinking Church Growth

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2010
    based on 27 ratings
     | 12,555 views

    We need to rethink church growth. Most churches are not growing.

    INTRO.- ILL.- After the worship service a young couple talked to a church member about joining the church. He hadn't met the husband before, and he asked what church he was transferring from. After a short hesitation, he replied,"I am transferring from the Municipal Golf Course." Brothers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Back To The Basics: The Church Series

    Contributed by Brian William on Oct 25, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,658 views

    Fourth in the "Back to the Basics" series, exploring the foundational beliefs of Christians. This sermon addresses the question, "What do Christians believe about the Body of Christ, the Church?"

    This past week, someone brought to my attention a different kind of church. Travel a half-hour south of Dallas, Texas, and you’ll find the Cowboy Church of Ellis County. Based on the photographs they provide on their website, you’ve got a few choices if you want to lead worship at the Cowboy ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Church Of Body Builders? Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,379 views

    Discovering the importance of the whole body of believers using their God given gifts for one another.

    A Church Full of Body Builders Sometimes what we truly are in Christ gets obscured by “normal life,” bad days, imperfect people (all of us!) and low attendance (like today!). But, my dear friends, listen to these words that were written about you: “She is the people of God created by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Super Bowl Church Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 28, 2014
     | 8,866 views

    The first church in Acts was a champion church. This sermon examines the characteristics of the New Testament church that if adopted would turn any church into a winning church.

    Super Bowl Church Chuck Sligh July 27, 2014 The opening illustrations come from Mike Gilbert’s sermon found on SermonCentral.com titled Reading the Map / Visualizing the Goal. [There is a PowerPoint presentation available for this sermon which is available by emailing me at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Striving To Be A Church Of Christ Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 12, 2014
     | 6,399 views

    This sermon explores important principles that help ensure that we are being the church that belongs to Christ

    Introduction: A. I like the story told of the man who was shipwrecked on a beautiful, deserted South Pacific island. 1. Five years later, he was discovered by a passing a naval ship. 2. Upon their arrival at the shore the rescue party was met by the shipwreck survivor. He said, “I'm so glad ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Birth Of A Generous Church Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 12, 2015
     | 4,889 views

    This message was preached at our 20th Anniversary and reflects on the birth of the Corinthian Church and Cornerstone

    A Church Birthed in Generosity I’ve always been intrigued with the Corinthian Church. A church with problems, you don’t have to read very far through the letters addressed to the church to discover that they struggled with “issues”. Theological issues, moral issues, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    As Christ Loved The Church Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on May 28, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,351 views

    Every relationship eventually has moments of hurt and disappointment. We are wounded intentionally, and unintentionally, by the words and actions of others. Those wounds can cut deep and can erode the intimacy of our marriages. How ought we to handle t

    As Christ Loved The Church - Ephesians 5:25-28 - May 27, 2012 Series: After The Honeymoon #6 / Communion Service Recently I heard about a young lawyer who was called in from the big city to represent a large railroad company that was being sued by a farmer. It seems that the farmer’s ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What The Church Should Be

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 13, 2002
    based on 238 ratings
     | 20,459 views

    The apostle Paul describes what the church should be in the book of I Thessalonians.

    WHAT THE CHURCH SHOULD BE INTRO.- ILL.- The sermon was longer than usual on this particular Sunday morning. Little Johnny was getting more restless by the minute. Finally, in what was supposed to be a whisper, Johnny blurted out, "IF WE GIVE HIM THE MONEY NOW WILL HE LET US LEAVE!" ILL.- That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Church That Steps Out Series

    Contributed by John Tung on Apr 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,067 views

    A church has both an internal and an external ministry. We must be balanced and not self-absorbed.

    A CHURCH THAT STEPS OUT Acts 5:12-16 John Tung, 4-22-07 I. Introduction The church should pray for people in crisis situations. The church should also pray for people in non-crisis situations, but certainly we as a church should also be praying for people who are in crisis situations. And that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    State Of The Church - 2008

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 8, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,085 views

    Without a doubt this was and is the most difficult message which I have ever had to prepare and deliver. It’s speaks of change, confrontation, call, an challenge.

    State of the Church 2008 Hebrews 12:1-2 Turn with me to Hebrews 12. Before we read the first two verses of Hebrews 12, we need to be reminded that Hebrews 11 gives us what has been referred to as “Faith’s Hall of Fame.” Here are some great men and women of faith listed with the 2 words “by faith” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Act In Church Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,444 views

    When the Holy Spirit is present the believers act with decency and order in the church, always preferring one another in love.

    Holy Spirit Series 2000 How to Act in Church 1 Corinthians 14 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Today we are continuing our multi-part study of 1 Corinthians. My goal is that we connect with the Word of God written, find out to the best of our ability ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church That Moves Ahead Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011
     | 7,346 views

    Tjo show how the Thessalonian Christians exhibited qualities of an encouraging church, emphasizing the need to be aggressively moving ahead in the building of the Kingdom.

    I Thessalonians 1 Introduction: I want to begin with 3 stories this morning that each make the same basic point… Story 1- In his book, Masterplanning, Bob Biehl visits behind the scenes at an Arizona circus with a man who trains animals for movies. He’s curious how a 10-ton ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sermon That Launched The Church Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 12, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,248 views

    While there are a number of preaching patterns to follow, I keep coming back to a simple outline I first learned some forty years ago. It goes like this – Hook, Book, Look and Took.

    The Sermon that Launched the Church Acts 2:14-41 Rev. Brian Bill October 12-13, 2019 I’ll never forget what happened when it was my turn to preach in my first homiletics class at Moody. I stood up, nervously cleared my throat, and apologized for the corny illustration I was about to use for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist