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  • Travis Jarrett avatar

    Connected: The Church & You Series

    Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Nov 12, 2008
     | 3,259 views

    Part 3 of 4 - Teaching series on Small Groups at NewSong

    “Connected” Part 3 – The Church & You NewSong Church – 09/28/08 To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS SERIES. Small Group ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Remembering The Persecuted Church

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 17, 2008
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     | 5,157 views

    Message about how we can remember and become involved with those suffering for the faith.

    Remembering the Persecuted Church Hebrews 13:3; 1 Corinthians 12:26 International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church November 9, 2008 Me: This is one of those real somber topics that we’d really rather not think of, at least if we’re honest about it. Talking about persecution doesn’t evoke ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Doubter Goes To Church

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 19, 2008
     | 3,885 views

    This sermon is geared to show us that we don’t need to doubt that the Lord is still in control.

    A Doubter Goes to Church Psalm 78:1-28 READ: Ps. 78:16-17 Intro What is your reaction when you see righteous people suffer and wicked people prosper? Do you become depressed? Do you lose faith? This is exactly what happened to the psalmist. The psalmist did not remain in despair, however; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Philadelphia: The Faithful Church Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,825 views

    One of only two churches in the list of seven to receive nothing but praises from Christ and instruction for the future.

    Philadelphia: The Faithful Church Rev. 3:7-13 Intro The church at Philadelphia was a very special church. It was one of the two churches of the seven that didn’t receive any criticism, condemnation, or blame from Christ. In fact, Jesus said that they day will come when all will know that “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    The Design And Function Of The Church

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,552 views

    Examines the purpose of the church and believer’s individual responsibility.

    THE DESIGN AND FUNCTION OF THE CHURCH - Matthew 16:13-20 In preparation for this message, I did a study and found that the first time the word “church” is used in the Bible is in the passage we just read. Matthew 16:18 is the first verse in the Bible where we find the word “church” used. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of A Forgiving Church

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 12, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,417 views

    This is a very short but powerful message about a church practicing forgiveness. A church that can not forgive cant grow.

    The Power of a Forgiving Church Acts 2:14/Matthew 18:15-17/Mark 11:25/Ephesians 4:30-32 Intro: Look at a United Church They were all of one accord (Acts 1:14) They were praying together in one place (Acts 2:1) They were of one heart and soul (Acts 4:32) This church Had Many Potential ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Churchill Or Church, Ill?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 29, 2009
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     | 3,020 views

    As Winston Churchill rallied the British people, so Paul rallies Christians by urging us to review our motivations and to present something solid and not merely entertaining. Such a church will prevail and thrive.

    On the fifth of June, 1940, not even a month after he became prime minister, Winston Churchill spoke to the British people to encourage them of their desperate situation. Bear in mind that in September of the previous year the Nazis had invaded Poland, with no effective resistance. Thereafter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Of My Dreams

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 9, 2009
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     | 6,254 views

    The church as God intended it will be affirmative of one another’s gifts, evangelical in spirit, inquiring in mind, comprehensive in compassion, and empowered by Christ.

    I have two requests to make of you this morning as we continue. Two things I need for you to do: First, I am going to ask our ushers to distribute a little document that I have prepared for you. It is something of an outline of today’s message, but it is also a starter kit for your vision of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Duty Of Churches To Their Pastors

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 11, 2008
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,731 views

    We usually hear messages about the responsibility that a pastor has to his church. This is a message about the responsibility a church has to her pastor!

    THE DUTY OF CHURCHES TO THEIR PASTORS 1 Corinthians 16:10 INTRO: The Word of God is a perfect rule of faith and practice. It is not only profitable for doctrine, reproof and correction, but for perfection instruction in righteousness, that the man of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Notables Of The Early Church Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 14, 2008
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     | 3,414 views

    he Church is made up of God’s people. This was true from the beginning and is true today. But who were those people who made up the earliest church?

    The Notables of the Early Church (Acts 1:12-14) 1. Following Jesus Christ has never meant deserting the human race and living in seclusion -- or putting on an image of otherly-worldness -- if there is such a word. True, some Christians have chosen to live this way, like the Amish. But most have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    My Dream Church

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 14, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,610 views

    My dream church is a church that is: 1-Strong, 2-Attended, 3-Filled with the love of Christ, and one that is a 4-Spiritual Church. Full text, audio, and Communion message will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

    We all have dreams, don’t we? A man went to the psychiatrist and said he was full of anxiety. The doctor asked him if he had any reoccurring dreams. The man said he had the same dream 2-3 times each week. He said he dreams he is in a teepee and doesn’t know how he got there. At this point ...read more

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  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Spirit–filled Church

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,387 views

    A message examining the condition of the local church.

    THE SPIRIT–FILLED CHURCH Acts 2:1-4 INTRO: We have been telling you this week about the need of a church giving it’s all to God. We have told you that many Christians in our churches are asleep and need to be awakened. Tonight, we want to tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Being The Church In Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,526 views

    Christ is building His church through the ministry of His people.

    Being the Church In Christ Text: Eph. 4:11-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: A man called a pastor’s office at a church one day to inquire into membership in the church. He stated that he would not be able to get involved or anything, but he felt it was important to have some religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    "True Church Growth” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,785 views

    It’s Jesus who will build His church, not man.

    OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO Ephesians 4.11 & 2 TIM 2 1. Monthly, if not weekly, I get some pamphlet, some flier, some invitation to attend the latest CHURCH GROWTH SEMINAR. a. If I will just attend, they promise my church will grow. b. As soon as I apply their techniques, poof, instant growth. c. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pergamos - The Compromising Church Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,307 views

    To show how a church may subtlety compromise their witness in the world.

    Pergamos - The Compromising Church Text: Revelation 2:12-17 Introduction: The city of Pergamos was situated 80 miles north of Smyrna twenty miles inland in what is now Western Turkey. In its day it was the capital of Mysia, a Roman province in the NW. of Asia Minor. Unlike the two previous cities ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist