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  • Dennis Cocks avatar

    The Church Bone Yard: Or: Bony Christians

    Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Oct 23, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
     | 18,032 views

    This is talking about Israel. Explain. But what if we applied this to the church today? What if this was the church bone yard? What kind of bony Christians would we have in our churches today? Let’s look at some of today’s bony Christians.

    THE CHURCH BONE YARD OR: BONY CHRISTIANS TEXT: Ezekiel 37:1-10 INTRODUCTION: This is talking about Israel. Explain. But what if we applied this to the church today? What if this was the church bone yard? What kind of bony Christians would we have in our churches today? Let’s look at some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ten Universal Elements Of Church Planting Movements

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 1, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,222 views

    Ten universal elements of church planting movements by David Garrison

    Ten Universal Elements of Church Planting Movements (David Garrison) After surveying Church Planting Movements around the world, we found at least 10 elements present in every one of them. While it may be possible to have a Church Planting Movement without them, we have yet to see this occur. Any ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Obstacles To Church Planting Movements By David Garrison

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 1, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,693 views

    Obstacles to Church Planting Movements

    Obstacles to Church Planting Movements by David Garrison Church Planting Movements are acts of God, but it’s amazing how much mankind is capable of interfering with them. As with most of God’s works among us, He allows us to actively cooperate with Him or become obstacles—consciously or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Help Make Your Church Great

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,633 views

    * Let God's character be your standard and source for how your church defines greatness.

    * Let God's character be your standard and source for how your church defines greatness. Many churches fall into the trap of thinking that greatness is found in large numbers. David wrote, "Thine is the greatness and the power and the glory and victory and the majesty." (I Chron. 28:11,12) Ask the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Apple avatar

    He Builds His Church Through Us

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,726 views

    WHEN WE PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST, HE BUILDS HIS CHURCH THROUGH US AND DESERVES CREDIT FOR ANY SUCCESS 1.

    WHEN WE PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST, HE BUILDS HIS CHURCH THROUGH US AND DESERVES CREDIT FOR ANY SUCCESS 1. The Credit for Accomplishing Church Growth -- Our Accomplishments Give Us the Opportunity to Give Credit to Christ (:17) 2. The Agents for Accomplishing Church Growth -- It is Christ's ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    5 Guidelines For Maintaining Healthy Church Relations

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,226 views

    5 GUIDELINES FOR MAINTAINING HEALTHY CHURCH RELATIONSHIPS A.

    5 GUIDELINES FOR MAINTAINING HEALTHY CHURCH RELATIONSHIPS A. Appreciate Your Spiritual Leaders B. Live in Peace with One Another C. Build One Another Up--Being Sensitive to Individual Needs 1. Admonish the unruly 2. Encourage the fainthearted ("small-souled") 3. Help the weak D. Be Patient ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Salyer avatar

    What Happens When A Church Has Vision

    Contributed by David Salyer on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 226 ratings
     | 8,083 views

    What God will do with a church when it has vision

    What Happens when a church has vision Nehemiah 2 Open: Without vision the people perish. The word of God makes it clear that when we as his people do not get a fresh revelation from him, in other words if we have and are not seeking him on what he wants to do through us then the countless people ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Jesus Diaries - The Poor Little Rich Church Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 16,720 views

    Laodicea has always been known as the "luke warm" church. But what caused them to be so nauseating to Jesus. Their sin was subtle but just as dangerous as any that the other churches suffered from.

    OPEN: I once heard of the skipper of boat that was sinking in the ocean who frantically radioed for help. Finally, the Coast Guard answered his plea. The Coast Guard replied: "We’re on our way. What is your position? Repeat, what is your position?" The yachtsman responded: "I’m executive vice ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gregg Strawbridge avatar

    The People Of The Covenant Lord: The Church Is The People, Not The Steeple Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,227 views

    This sermon as part of the series on the covenant relationship of God and His people, explains the form and function of the church as the people, not the steeple.

    INTRODUCTION: C.S. Lewis’ Screwtape Letters, writing, of course, as an elder devil to a younger devil, "One of our great allies at present is the Church itself. Do not misunderstand me. I do not mean the Church as we see her spread out through all time and space and rooted in eternity, terrible as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    The Neccessity Of A God Given Vision For The Local Church

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jun 25, 2003
    based on 249 ratings
     | 31,459 views

    This sermon reminds us that the survival and growth of the church is predicated upon the knowledge of its God-given vision.

    Introduction: No organization will survive without vision. Apart from vision, individuals will perish. Without vision our children will perish. Without vision, communities will perish. Without vision, churches will perish. Without vision, societies will perish. Without vision, lost souls will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stuart Blount avatar

    What Does God Think About The Church ?

    Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 20, 2001
    based on 186 ratings
     | 10,408 views

    Some people do not always possess the kind of positive view of the church that Father God does. Learning to look at the church as he does is really important for us.

    WHAT DOES GOD SAY ABOUT THE CHURCH ? Many opinions circulate concerning the church both outside the church and inside. some Christians have negative views of the church. Some have even ‘retired’ from church life, they no longer attend or are involved in ‘Church’ in any way, but they still regard ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    What The Church Can Learn From Geese

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 7, 2001
    based on 575 ratings
     | 53,397 views

    What can the Church learn from Geese? My thought for this message came from John Maxwell’s book developing Leaders Around you”.

    INTRODUCTION  Sometimes it is fun to just look around and see what we can learn.  I remember watching cartoons when I was a kid. I learned a lot from watching the Road Runner. (GIVE EXAMPLES)  Sometimes we can learn some lessons from some interesting places. If we would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Holley avatar

    7 Things In Hell, We Need In The Church

    Contributed by Mike Holley on May 23, 2001
    based on 126 ratings
     | 10,805 views

    The rich man’s life was over and he was in Hell before he realized what he should have been doing all along, we can learn from his mistakes.

    We had an evangelist in our church for a 3 day revival and on the 1st night he set the tone of his messages by asking those in attendance "What in Hell do you want?" Then he proceeded to show them why they should do everything possible to avoid going there. I agreed totally then and still do! But ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Gauthier avatar

    What Am I Going To Wear To Church? Series

    Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 7,864 views

    What we "wear" communicates what we believe.

    Are any of you ladies like my wife? Looking through her closet saying, “What am I going to wear?” Sometimes it’s funny just watching her mix and match blouses with skirts, then the shoes… Then when I think we’re all ready to go, she comes out wearing something completely different than what she ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    The 7 Dimensions Of Christmas : A Christmas Message To The Churches

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,806 views

    This is a christmas message about the various truths revealed through the birth of Christ

    THE 7 DIMENSIONS OF CHRISTMAS : A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE TO THE CHURCHES OUTLINE 1. THE CRISIS OF CHRISTMAS 2. THE COMPASSION OF CHRISTMAS 3. THE CONDESCENSION OF CHRISTMAS 4. THE CONTROVERSY OF CHRISTMAS 5. THE CALL OF CHRISTMAS 6. THE COMMISSION OF CHRISTMAS 7. THE CELEBRATION OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal