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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    The Mission Of The Church

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 215 ratings
     | 44,878 views

    If we were going to compose a mission statement for our congregation, what do you suppose it should say? What is our mission?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX If we were going to compose a mission statement for Central Christian Church, what do you suppose it should say? What is our mission? Well, let me suggest that the mission of the church is very simple. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Barriers And Antidotes To Healthy Relationships

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,782 views

    Our goal as a congregation is to build healthy relationships so together we can make a greater impact upon our surrounding community.

    Barriers and Antidotes to Healthy Relationships Philippians 2:5-11 Romans 12:5 “Christ makes us one body and individuals who are connected to each other.” (God’s Word Translation) For the past month we have been involved in “40 Days of Community.” The goal of our study has been to build healthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Mission Of The Lord's Church

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,365 views

    This is a study of the Ministries of the Church of Christ in this world. Each congregation needs to examine its work to ensure that it is fulfilling God’s glorious purpose.

    In Matthew 16:18, Jesus emphatically stated that He would build His "Church and the gates of Hades would not overpower it." Indeed, following His resurrection and ascension, we find His establishing the Church on Pentecost in ACTS 2. Throughout the remainder of the Book of ACTS, we see it "having ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ezekiel -- The Valley Of The Dry Bones

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 13,121 views

    In this Sermon and Old Ezekiel addresses the congregation and reflects upon his life as a prophet and the Valley of the Dry Bones. Bible quotes are from the ESV.

    Preaching Outline 030908 Ezekiel 37:1-14 Hey there. Do you ever have one of those days when you just feel nostalgic? Don’t always know what it is, but I think it was those few days of warmer weather that got me thinking. Whenever it warms up, the memories just come flooding back to me. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bobby Bodenhamer avatar

    Blessed Are The Peace-Makers Part I Series

    Contributed by Bobby Bodenhamer on Dec 9, 2008
     | 3,747 views

    Utilizing this Beatitude of our Lord, may aim is to draw the congregation closer to what Christmas is all about in the birth of our "Peace-Maker".

    Blessed are the Peace-Makers Part I Matthew 5:9 "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." Isaiah 9:6 "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The ...read more

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  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Hide And Seek Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 26, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,711 views

    This is the second sermon in a series of five to help my congregation become more outward focused. It is based on the church outreach program titled - "Outflow".

    Hide and Seek – Overflowing Outreach God wants to give us an overflowing life – an abundant life. Last week we focused in on John ten – ten where it says: “I have come that they may have life and have it in abundance.” John 10:10 (HCSB) If you recall we spoke of how the word abundance in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Setting The Boundaries Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 58 ratings
     | 42,481 views

    In order for God to work within a congregation, His church needs to understand the critical importance of setting boundaries, and committing themselves to purity and holiness.

    OPEN: One man told of the time that his company’s factory had received an ominous package. It arrived at the loading dock with this warning printed on it: Danger! Do Not Touch! “Management was called and we were told to stay clear of the box until it could be analyzed. When the foreman arrived, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Lazy, Hazy Day Series

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Oct 27, 2007
     | 3,580 views

    Sermon #4 in a series about joy from Paul’s letter to the Philippians. Previously preached for another congregation, but reworked and retooled for this series.

    A lazy, hazy day Phil 4:10-23 Goal: How to find contentment and peace so that we can enjoy life. Intro: I grew up in South Louisiana…less than a 20 mile distance from the Gulf of Mexico…and more often than not the weather could be described as hot and humid. Obviously the heat and humidity would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Barrett avatar

    The Power Of The Shout

    Contributed by Brian Barrett on Apr 24, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,263 views

    This message looks at a few benefits of the shout. It is a message that will stir your heart as well as the heart of your congregation as you share THE POWER OF THE SHOUT.

    The Power of The Shout Oh, Clap your hands all ye people, Shout unto God with the voice of triumph! God is gone up with a shout, The LORD with the sound of a trumpet. Psalm 47:1,5 1. We can shout for our salvation. Ps 20:5 5 We will rejoice in thy salvation, … a. we will rejoice, “to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rain Gear - Check

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Feb 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,826 views

    This is the funeral sermon for my associate, Clyde Elliott. It was an incredible day, with two congregations and a couple hundred extra people. The sermon hymn was Undescribable!

    Concordia Lutheran Church – Cerritos and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Garden Grove February 27, 2010 “Rain Gear, CHECK!” 1 Peter 1:3-9, Isaiah 43:1-3, Isaiah 48:16a † IN JESUS NAME † In the midst of these storms of life, may the grace, the mercy and the peace of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Seeing The Church As Christ Sees It Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 27, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,441 views

    The seven churches of Revelation are a picture of the types members in local congregations. They reveal what Christ sees when he looks at the Body of Christ.

    CONDITION FOR REVIVAL: SEEING THE CHURCH AS CHRIST SEES THE CHURCH REVELATION 1:18-20 Introduction: We have looked at two conditions which prepare us for revival and a fresh outpouring from God; the first – Seeing God in His Holiness; the second – Seeing Ourselves as God Sees Us. Today we look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Funeral Sermon For Eleanor

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,098 views

    A funeral sermon preached for a long time member of our congregation who has been a shut in for several years. She died at 94

    Eleanor, October 29, 2009 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the power of your Holy Spirit, open out hearts and minds to your Word, granting us a renewed and strengthened faith, that we might find ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Homegoing Celebration

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 28, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,856 views

    Home Going Celebration for a dear lady of our congregation. Comfort can be found in the scriptures. Here are some that were part of her life.

    Home Going Celebration and Memorial for a dear elderly lady of our church. These words are for the comfort of those of us who remain behind. Psalm 23 1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Come To The Celebration Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 15,159 views

    This is the first sermon in a series of five to help my congregation become more outward focused. It is based on the church outreach program titled - "Outflow".

    Come To The Celebration – Overflowing Outreach We want to welcome you to our church service today. We are glad you are here! We don’t believe that you are here by accident. We believe that God has brought you here today for a purpose. Today is a special day in our church. Today is a day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pray For These Guys

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 30, 2012
     | 4,042 views

    A sermon on the congregation's responsibilities to their elders (Much material taken from BIBLICAL ELDERSHIP by Alexander Strauch, Chapter 9 Paul's Instruction to Timothy)

    HoHum: Lao Tzu said this of a leader: A leader is best when people barely know that he exists. He is not so good when people obey and acclaim him. He is worse when they despise him. Do something that will make them uncomfortable but elders stand and recognize them. WBTU: Except for last ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ