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  • Gordon Brownlee avatar

    When Leadership Fails A Congregation

    Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Nov 3, 2023
     | 530 views

    When leadership hurts a congregation there has to be a way for the people of God to heal.

    Video Presentation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvHs2i4S92k When leadership oversteps their bounds there is a compounded effect upon the lives of the people they once served. Most recently the news has highlighted a minister who has engaged in certain nefarious activities for over twenty ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Secret Disciple

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 8, 2020
     | 2,719 views

    Understanding baptism

    Message/Devotion March 8, 2020 John 3:1-17 The Secret Disciple The Reading “There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    A Letter Of Concern- How To Kill Your Church Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 19, 2021
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     | 3,338 views

    This is the 70th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 1st sermon from 1 Corinthians.

    Series: Action [#70] A LETTER OF CONCERN- HOW TO KILL YOUR CHURCH 1 Corinthians 1:1-17 Introduction: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Are you thankful for the Church? Paul told them that he thanked God for them. Everyone needs a Church home. A place where they know they are loved. A place where they know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Impart To Your Congregation Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 17, 2018
     | 1,938 views

    Don't leave your congregation spiritually hungrybor handicapped. Feed them andimpart to them spiritual gifts from Gid

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: IMPART TO YOUR CONGREGATION SPIRITUAL GIFTS Romans 1:10-12 King James Version (KJV) 10 Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you. 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    In Spite Of My Issues Congregation Handout

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Feb 18, 2021
     | 1,526 views

    A certain woman which had an issue.

    MARK 5:25-34 “IN SPITE OF MY ISSUES” 1) Issues are _________________________________. * Luke 12:2 “For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.” 2) Issues cause _______________________________. * Isa. 59:2 “But your iniquities have separated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stewardship Of Our Congregation - Forward Steps 2 Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,088 views

    This is the second week of our Stewardship Series 2009. It is based upon the classic Christian poem "Footprints in the Sand." We can step out boldly knowing the God will always walk beside us. This sermon uses the "one body" illustration to bring us to

    1 Corinthians 12:12-27 12 The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ. 13 For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body-- whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free-- and we were all given the one Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Psalm 1. Part Three. The People Of The Congregation Series

    Contributed by George Barton on Feb 10, 2006
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    Demonstrates what Christians are to do when God brings troubles and trials into the lives of their neighbors and associates.

    PSALM 107 PART 3 THE PEOPLE OF THE CONGREGATION PLEASE TURN TO PSALM 107 OR TO THE TRANSLATION OF PSALM 107 WHICH I PREPARED FOR YOU. I SHALL READ VERSES 32-43. This section describes true Christians, the people of the congregation who gather regularly in churches to praise the Lord. 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    The Power Of True Hospitality Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,392 views

    Our truest self lies not in autonomy but in relationship with God and others.

    We’re continuing in our series entitled “Living Beyond Self’… where we have considered the very nature of who we are and how we find ourselves. We’ve noted… Our truest self lies not in autonomy but in relationship with God and others…. and finds itself when given to these. So the ‘self’ grows ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Do I Owe My Home Congregation?

    Contributed by William Young on Aug 25, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,168 views

    To Help others come to a Full Understanding of What They Owe Their Home Congregation

    WHAT DO I OWE MY HOME CONGREGATION? Acts 2:42-47 Intro: 1. Too many folks in the world tie themselves to one building. 2. When they tie themselves to one building, they tie the Lord to it as well! 3. We live in a world of individuality; a world where we want to do as we please. 4. We are free to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Danger Of Criticism Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 4, 2017
     | 9,467 views

    1) God receives Each believer(Romans 14:2–3), because 2) The Lord sustains each believer (Romans 14:4), because 3) The Lord is sovereign to each believer (Romans 14:5–9), and because 4) The Lord alone will judge each believer (Romans 14:10–12).

    We’ve just past one of the most contentious events of the year. I’m not referring to Reformation Sunday, but what that date is know by the majority of the population as: Halloween. This morning I’m not here to present an argument if Christians should be engaged in this event or not, but just to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Dealing With The Preacher-Eaters

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 24, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,463 views

    Sons of Diotrephes will arise among the churches. The people of God are responsible to recognise their presence and to expose their evil work.

    “I have written something to the church, but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority. So if I come, I will bring up what he is doing, talking wicked nonsense against us. And not content with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers, and also stops those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Hurting Congregations! What Matters Most Is What God Offers First!

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 4,310 views

    There are, still today, many congregations that are full of bickering and selfishness. These things tear the church apart and keep them from fulfilling God’s call in their life. Paul addresses this sort of church when he wrote to the church in Corinth. Hi

    1st Corinthians 1:1-9 January 20th, 2002 To hurting congregations! What matters most is what God offers first! Most would say that a recipe for disaster is to take people with different views, ideas, attitudes, backgrounds, and agendas and stick them all in one place. The result would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Shrewd Dealings Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005
     | 3,334 views

    The final part of a three-part series on the Parable of the Prodigal Son, all inspired by the question, "How to Spend an Inheiritance."

    Title: Shrewd Dealings Text: Luke 16:1-9 FCF: We ought to use the talents, gifts, and love that our Lord gave us. SO: Eventually, I want to get this church up and active – by reminding the church that it needs to use what the Lord has provided, I hope to remove barriers to service. Intro: At ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    Romans--The Credits

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Oct 26, 2009
     | 3,834 views

    In closing out a series on the last part of the Letter to the Church at Rome, this sermon examines Paul’s use of personal names and how they tie to some of the themes of the book.

    The Name Game Text: Romans 16:1-27 How many of you like to watch the credits at the end of a movie? Wailam gets disgusted with me because I have a tendency to want to stay to the end of the credits in order to find out who performed a particular song used in the soundtrack, to ascertain the general ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Pilgrim's Path Part-8 The Persecuted

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 24, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,165 views

    We, like those pilgrim forefathers of the Church in America and the Early Church, are called to be fools for Christ!

    The Pilgrim’s Path Part-8, Mathew 5:1-12 The Persecuted Introduction One hundred Puritans sail across the ocean on the “Mayflower” and in New England find a home where they can serve God according to the dictates of their conscience. Persecution in England being continued, men cross the Atlantic ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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