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  • Roger Spackman avatar

    Toxic Religion Vs Growing In Grace! Series

    Contributed by Roger Spackman on Feb 28, 2007
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    Toxic Religion! Series covering 21 areas of Toxic Religion that are ’burning’ the church, both pastors and congregations. You won’t like this series, but you need it, so does your congregation!

    Full Printed Booklet, available BEFORE church for every attendee. Word count 4,200. Time to preach. 40 minutes. Toxic Religion verses Growing in Grace! Study Number One - Introduction March 06th 2007 Pastor Roger Spackman Te Atatu Baptist Church C:\…Preaching Teaching\Toxic Religion 01.doc © ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thinking Of Others Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 24, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
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    This is the fourth and final sermon in the series, "Becoming A Contagious Congregation, A Study of the Church at Antioch".

    One last paragraph about the church at Antioch. "And in those days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch. And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The Fruit Of Anger?

    Contributed by Monte Robinson on Sep 4, 2003
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    Give your congregation the tools they need to spot, control, and overcome anger in their lives.

    Introduction: A time when I was very angry... I. Let’s take a look at two types of anger scenarios: A. One type is when we, are being petty 1. These are misunderstandings; someone has a bad tone of voice; someone takes their bad day out on us, someone messes with our pet peeves, or we don’t get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prospering In A New Church Plant

    Contributed by Darron Edwards on Apr 9, 2004
    based on 97 ratings
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    How to prosper in a new church plant, start-up, or re-start congregation

    HOW TO PROSPER IN A NEW CHURCH PLANT Habakkuk 3: 17 - 19 INTRODUCTION: I have the greatest respect for anyone who can do anything from scratch. It is so easy to go out and "buy the instant formula" or purchase the product already made so that all that needs to happen is a "re-heating process". ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    A Sheep Is A Sheep. A Shepherd Is A Shepherd.

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,203 views

    A sermon that explains what to expect in the members of a congregation and what to expect from the Shepherd.

    September 26, 2004 Luke 15:1-10 Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear him. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” Then Jesus told them this parable: “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Show Me Your Glory!

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jan 2, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,168 views

    To encourage the congregation to have the same kind of hunger and thirst for God that Moses had

    Showmeyourglory For 12/5/04 pm service SBC Philippi Show Me Your Glory! Exodus 33:7-23 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation to have that same kind of hunger and thirst for more of God like Moses did. Our passage begins at a very difficult time in the history of Israel. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encouragement & Appreciation

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 26, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 56,936 views

    This is a sermon for Pastor Appreciation Day in which the pastors express encouragement and appreciation for the congregation.

    Encouragement and Appreciation 1 Samuel 25:1-13 Luke 17:11-19 Pastor Appreciation Day GNLCC 10/21/2001 When you ask for the name of a great apostle in the Scriptures, the two names that most easily come to mind are the Apostle Paul and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    If You Have Faith

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Mar 10, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,140 views

    To encourage the congregation that God can do anything if we have faith in Him

    SBC Philippi 3/5/06 am Rev. Jeff Simms If You Have Faith Matthew 17:14-21 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation that God can do anything if we have faith in Him. We are following Jesus closer and closer to the cross and the resurrection. We come to the point in the story where the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crossing Over Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 23, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,598 views

    There comes the point in every congregation when we must decide to move forward.

    Building on Faith: Past the Point of No Return Joshua 3 Interview with Ron Jones about the moment in the take-off pattern that a pilot must make a decision to commit to take-off or abort the flight. This “crossover principle” finds an arresting illustration in the lives of God’s Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Connecting With Others Series

    Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,373 views

    to teach the congregation some Biblical priniciples on connecting with others for Christ’s sake

    Introduction: Bring in the newspaper, and at the very beginning of the sermon, take it out, open it up and ask, “Would anyone mind if I preached today’s sermon while reading the paper?” If others say no, then suggest that we really need to work on finding more appropriate ways to engage in ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Eric Bain avatar

    The Journey Of Church Series

    Contributed by Eric Bain on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,507 views

    This sermon challenges the congregation to consider the journey of church (as a community)… and the adventure it provides.

    The Adventure of Church Acts 1:1-11 © 2007 Eric Bain NOTE: This sermon is available in audio format @ www.sanctuary-church.com Big Idea - The journey of Church is an adventure into the known… unknown. Open up your Bibles to the book of Acts. • It’s the first book after the 4 Gospels ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tommy Davis avatar

    A Good Man Is Hard To Find

    Contributed by Tommy Davis on Apr 5, 2006
    based on 108 ratings
     | 69,077 views

    Men’s Day Celebration message presented to a predominately African American congregation.

    A Good Man Is Hard to Find Text: Jeremiah 5:1 Run ye to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and know, and seek in the broad places thereof, if ye can find a man, if there be any that executeth judgment, that seeketh the truth; and I will pardon it. My brothers and sisters, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Radical Hospitality"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 19,537 views

    To become a vibrant, fruitful, growing congregation requires a change of attitudes, practices, and values.

    Romans 15:1-12 (the Message) “Practices of Fruitful Congregations: Radical Hospitality” (Based largely on the book Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations by: Robert Shnase) Rev. Ken Sauer Grace United Methodist Church 9833 Hixson Pike Soddy Daisy, TN During a recent Bible study here at the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Passing The Baton

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,087 views

    A final message to my congregation using the passing of the baton from Moses to Joshua

    Passing the Baton Numbers 27:15-23 Numbers 27:15-23 (NLT) Then Moses said to the Lord, [16] "O Lord, the God of the spirits of all living things, please appoint a new leader for the community. [17] Give them someone who will lead them into battle, so the people of the Lord will not be like ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Jesus Who?

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,649 views

    Inviting the congregation to partner with the new outreach course. revision of sermon preached in the spring.

    Why Jesus Who? September 9, 2007 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 The Bridge Illustration: The Bridge Illustration – thanks to the Navigators This illustration has been used to lead thousands of people to Jesus. It is great in that all you need is a writing instrument, and something to write on. A ...read more

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