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Dealing With Conflict Series

Contributed by Dennis Cummins on Oct 18, 2006

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This can be viewed on Itunes podcast or Video cast under ExperienceChurch.tv or viewed online at www.experiencechurch.tv. Conflict is inevitable within the church, so how do we deal with it.

American Idols - The Progression of an Idol Exodus 20:4-5 (New Living Translation) 4"Do not make idols of any kind, whether in the shape of birds or animals or fish. 5You must never worship or bow down to them, for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God who will not share your affection with any ...read more

Scripture: James 3:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Hindering The Church

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006

based on 24 ratings

| 24,536 views

Following things hinder the church: UNCONTROLLED SPEECH; UNYIELDING SERVANTS; UNSYMPATHETIC SAINTS; UNIDENTIFIED SERVICE

What Is Hindering The Church Galatians 5:1-15 “Ye did run well, who did hinder you?” The apostle Paul was very fond of athletic illustrations and used them often in his letters. His readers as well were familiar with the Olympic games and contest that always included foot races. It is important ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Identify An Abuser Of Authority

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 3, 2006

based on 9 ratings

| 3,041 views

Let us identify twenty of the characteristics of abusers of the truth, their positions of authority and their opportunities

How to Identify an Abuser of Authority (2 Cor 11:12-20) "I would die before taking your money. I’m giving nobody grounds for lumping me in with those money grubbing preachers vaunting themselves as something special. They’re a sorry bunch - pseudo apostles, lying preachers, crooked workers - ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Installation Service

Contributed by William Sessums, Jr. on Sep 17, 2003

based on 57 ratings

| 21,479 views

A sermon for a friend’s installation service at a new congregation using a text that was one of his favorites.

Installation Service September 14, 2003 Ephesians 6:19-20 Introduction and remarks Eph 6:19-20 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:19-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Caring And Daring To Get Involved Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 9, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 8,306 views

Third sermon in a series dealing with how we can make a difference for Christ in the world

CARING AND DARING TO GET INVOLVED ACTS 6:1-7 INTRODUCTION: As we have said before, salt is only effective when applied. In fact if we leave the salt alone, it will ultimately become hard and useless, unable to accomplish its original purpose. We are salt, and unless we are used, we will also ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

In Jesus' Name

Contributed by Al Lowe on May 13, 2003

based on 14 ratings

| 6,288 views

There is not other name under heaven given by which one is saved.

Acts 4:5-12 (12) PROPOSITION: By Christ you are saved. OBJECTIVE: To lead the church to Christ. The time following Easter and Pentecost is a time of the birth of the primitive church. It is also a time we consider the basics of our own, personal beliefs and why we believe it. The first few ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

T - Ake Sanctuary (Part 6) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Dec 23, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 2,790 views

Experience a faith connected in positive relationships.

Take Sanctuary Series, “Being Spiritual without being Religious” – Part 6 Pastor Jeff Christopherson October 24, 2004 Start with Authenticity… Preserve my Personality… Investigate the Ground Zero of Faith… Recognize my Net Worth… Invest Myself… Take Sanctuary… Experience a faith connected in ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Familiarity Breeds Contempt

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 3, 2003

based on 188 ratings

| 32,868 views

God is no respecter of persons. He will use whom he will. There is a danger in our Christian lives that we can miss out on God’s blessings because we fail to recognise God’s messenger.

Saxlingham 06-07-03 A prophet is without honour in his own country We all know the old adage “Familiarity breeds contempt” - a saying that goes back as far as Publius the Syrian, in 2 BC. And we see in our Gospel reading this morning, how this happened to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13, Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Anglican

Protecting Unity Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 5, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 7,721 views

A deductive exposition of selected texts on church unity and how to protect it.

Introduction: I’d like to take a moment to explain the title of this series of messages – “What’s your commitment to God’s church?” 1. In a group this size at least one person is asking, “Whose church is it anyway?” We often talk about this church – this group of people as “our” church. But is it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9, Acts 20:28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Disappointment With Jesus Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 1, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 4,322 views

Does following Jesus Christ faithfully mean we do not doubt Him, that we rarely feel the sting of disappointment?

Disappointment With Jesus (Luke 7:1-35) Intro 1. I have often been disappointed in the Christian life and ministry. 2. New believer: faith could move mountains, family would be saved 3. I’d live a nearly perfect life filled with joy and spiritual victories¡K 4. Ministry: I’d put the principles ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Peace In The Storm" Series

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Apr 30, 2003

based on 89 ratings

| 14,426 views

We may never be completely isolated from many of the storms of life, but we can know God’s peace in the midst of the storm.

Mark 4:35-41 It is fascinating to hear stories of people who have survived tragic events. Someone makes it out alive of a landslide. Someone survives a crash. Someone survives after days at sea. We are never promised to come out alive, but we can know survival in our hearts if we trust Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Bathroom Scale Christianity

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Oct 18, 2003

based on 49 ratings

| 5,290 views

Pentecost 17: It is uncomfortable to consider the shortcomings of our faith life. This message focuses on The advice that the Epistle of James gives us to make our faith vital and active.

There is one device in many homes that is despised. It is often ignored and hidden away because we just simply don’t want to deal it. When we use it, it can have a wonderful or terrible effect on us. Is it the lawn mower? No! Is it the microwave oven? No! Is it the vacuum cleaner? No! It’s the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Marriage 101

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 8, 2004

based on 39 ratings

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1. “Marriage is instituted by God as a Covenant relationship between one man and one woman”.

Genesis 2:22 And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man. 23 And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man. 24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Vine & Branch Study Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 3,621 views

PART 3 A lot of this sermon series is like the study the Vine & Branch Study

The Vine & Branch Study Part III Am I A LEAF LOVER OR A FRUIT FANATIC How successfully do you set priorities for your life from the perspective of what God? Wants? Do you see your priorities changing as you mature to as a Christian? Think of leaves as those things in your life often even good ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Give Honor

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 2, 2005

based on 25 ratings

| 13,860 views

We give honor by expecting the best of each other, by not playing favorites, and by caring about each other’s well-being.

Give Honor I Timothy 5:17-23 INTRODUCTION: Today we are honoring several groups of people. We are honoring our Graduates from High School or College. We are honoring those who have served in the Military. And we will be honoring past elders who have served faithfully in our congregation. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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