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  • Johnny Carver avatar

    Survival Mode

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,499 views

    An attitude of just getting by has crept into too many congregations and evangelism has suffered as a result.

    Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1 – Title: “Survival Mode” Introduction: Let me start by Re - Stating the vision God gave me for this church many years ago, “I’m Doing An Unlikely Work, In An Unlikely Place, With An Unlikely People!” • God hasn’t changed! / When God says it, He will bring it to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Consistency Is Hard Work

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,002 views

    Want to make the congregation grow? Here is the solution to the problem. It is not talent, effort, or programs, it is a lack of consistency.

    CONSISTENCY IS HARD WORK TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 15:58 THEME: CONSISTENCY IS THE KEY FOR GROWTH Every morning I try to get up at 6:00am to go to the gym to work out. I have been doing this in Waynesboro for the last 3.5 years. The key in working out is consistency. You have to get up every day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    My Vision

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 11, 2007
     | 2,348 views

    This is the vision statement given by me at Church at the Mission before the congregation vote for the new Lead Pastor.

    Matthew’s Vision Statement for Church at the Mission (CATM) – November 11, 2007 I’ve been asked to share a little about my vision for CATM. Vision is an important thing. God says that without a vision, the people perish. Vision is partly a dream, partly a goal or objective; it is partly a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Room For The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,189 views

    A seven-point sermon that exhorts the congregation to yield their lives more to pleasing God in the coming year.

    Making Room for the Holy Spirit Rev. Sean Lester December 28, 2003 morning service Text: 1st Thessalonians 4:1-12 Introduction A. Christmas has now passed by in the Lester house, and a new reality has set in for us. Our boys, now five and three years of age, received a bunch of new presents. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim Gresham avatar

    Eight "Right Things" Concerning Giving To The Lord

    Contributed by Tim Gresham on Jan 10, 2004
    based on 136 ratings
     | 33,580 views

    King David is preparing the congregation of Israel to give toward the building of the Temple. 8 simple points

    Eight “Right Things” Concerning Giving to the Lord by Pastor Tim Gresham Text: 1 Chronicles 29:1-16 Welcome to another Sunday of Stewardship Emphasis! Before I begin, I’d like to tell you of A little girl who became restless in church as the preacher’s sermon dragged on and on. Finally, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Morrison avatar

    Obedience And Submission

    Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 18,258 views

    A not too popular subject, but one that is essential to successful Christian living, family living, and congregational living.

    Obedience and Submission Introduction We live in a permissive world, a world where the absolutes of God hold diminished influence. This should not surprise us for the Bible tells us that lawlessness will characterize the days that precede the Second Coming of Christ. Believers in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Gate Has A Pathway For The Sheep To Follow

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 15, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,699 views

    This sermon touches on what members of a congregation - the sheep - are to look for in a shepherd and how they are to respond to a faithful one.

    April 17, 2005 John 10:1-10 1 “I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. 3 The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    A Minister's Prayer For God's Church: Lord, Help Us To Walk Together

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 29, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,994 views

    This is a sermon that stresses how important it is to have a deep fellowship within the congregation and the greater church body.

    May 1, 2005 Psalm 133:1 How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! A Minister’s Prayer for God’s Church: LORD, Help Us to Walk Together I. As an individual church When we were at the Seminary one of my professors told us to “beware of the loners” - the fellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Apathetic Believer Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,059 views

    There are believers in the fellowship of the church that kill the fellowship and steal the joy of the congregation by NOT doing what they are called to do!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: August 04, 2009 Date Preached: August 09, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Murder and Robbery in the Fellowship! Sermon Title: The Apathetic Believer! Sermon Text: 1 Cor 9:19-27 [HCSB] Introduction: About 3:20 AM on March ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Ten Reasons For Connecting With A Church Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 2, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,955 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

  • David Scudder avatar

    Brethren, Pray For Us

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 16, 2008
     | 4,255 views

    Pastors need prayer and encouragement, but it is important for the congregation to first KNOW what pastors actually do.

    Brethren, Pray For Us I Peter 5:1-4 Acts 20:28-31 Ephesians 4:11-13 Purpose: To explain the responsibilities that pastors have. Aim: I want the listener to select pastors wisely and pray diligently for them. INTRODUCTION: I have a two fold purpose for reviewing what the Bible teaches about ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Found Faithful

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,916 views

    A short sermon encouraging my congregation to remain faithful as they celebrate their 48th year of ministry.

    (adapted from a message by Darrel Land) SPECIAL DAY: HOMECOMING AT FCC-MARTINSVILLE TEXT: MATTHEW 25:14-30 TITLE: “FOUND FAITHFUL” OPEN: A. What is “Homecoming” at a church all about? 1. Traditionally, homecoming celebrations look back at the past ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Essential Practices Of The New Testament Church

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,058 views

    A message about what happens in a congregation that relies on the power of the Holy Spirit and is obedient to God's word.

    “ESSENTIAL PRACTICES OF THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH” ACTS 2:42-47 OPEN A paramedic was being interviewed on a local Dallas TV news program. The host asked, “What was your most challenging and unusual 911 call?” The paramedic said, “It happened recently. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    Being Encouragers, Equippers And Trainers Of Children, Youth And Families Series

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 14, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,342 views

    A sermon that focuses on the congregation and individual members being encouragers, equippers and trainers of children, youth and families

    This week we explore what it means for us as individuals and God’s congregation to be encouragers, equippers and trainers of children, youth and families… Today’s reading from Mark 10:13-14 highlights how the Christian faith is different from many views in the world about ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Together We--24th Pastor's Anniversary

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 7, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 39,224 views

    This sermon emphasizes that the congregation and pastors worked together for 24 years to accomplish God's goals for the church.

    Together We GNLCC 24th Anniversary 3/4/13 Nehemiah 2:11-18 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Today we celebrate having served here as your pastors for the past 24 years. We entitled our sermon “Together We”, because our journey has not been about us as pastors, but about what God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed