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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    The Individual Most Essential For Church Growth

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,971 views

    The characteristics of the Holy Spirit that make Him uniquely essential to help grow the church.

    [Note: this sermon is largely based on Calvin Miller’s work: "A View From the Fields".] Any attempt to grow the church apart from the Holy Spirit will be disastrous! We can have the most clever programs conceivable, plan the most motivating promotions available, sing the sweetest songs and preach ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Neil Richardson avatar

    The Humanity Of Christ

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,573 views

    The incarnation of Christ, his attributes as the Son of Man, our elder brother, forerunner and representative.

    The humanity of Jesus 1. Incarnation- the Christ-child “All that it takes to be a man is found in this Man. In this One called Jesus we encounter a human reality…However the Incarnation is interpreted it is one essential to keep clear in mind that there was no diminution of the human as a result/ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Christ The Healer

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 22, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,719 views

    After this service the elders laid hand on the sick and God's amazing hand brought results!

    Christ the Healer Matthew 8:14-17NLT When Jesus arrived at Peter’s house, Peter’s mother-in-law was sick in bed with a high fever. 15 But when Jesus touched her hand, the fever left her. Then she got up and prepared a meal for him. 16 That evening many demon-possessed people were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    8th Church Anniversary Arise & Shine -River Of Life Church

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 10, 2024
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    This sermon is for a church's eighth anniversary. The congregation is a West African Church from Liberia and focuses in on the pastor and his struggles.

    8th Church Anniversary Arise & Shine -River Of Life Church By Rick Gillespie- Mobley Isaiah 60:1-3 Summary: This sermon is for a church's eighth anniversary. The congregation is a West African Church from Liberia and focuses in on the pastor and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Help Daughter Churches Multiply

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,369 views

    How To Help Daughter Churches Multiply

    How To Help Daughter Churches Multiply Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain why daughter churches usually do not start new churches. 2. The students will explain how daughter churches can overcome obstacles to starting new churches. 3. The students will write a short paper ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Church: Why Do We Go?

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,956 views

    „Ð The thought that God would even have to ask this question shakes the very fiber of my being! This is not someone who walked up on the street demanding respect. Nor, is this someone who has yet to prove himself as one deserving respect. This the Creator

    1.To Give an Offering Try offering them to your governor! Would he be pleased with you? Would he accept you?" says the Lord Almighty. A. Where Is My Honor ......... My Respect "A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If I am a father, where is the honor due me? If I am a master, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 14 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 16, 2010
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     | 3,004 views

    The passage of James deals with the topic of prayer for the follower of Jesus Christ. Prayer is an essential lifeblood of the church. Great things are wrought through prayer and no great endeavor for the cause of Christ can be completed without prayer.

    PROPER PRAYER JAMES 5:13-18 INTRODUCTION: The passage of James deals with the topic of prayer for the follower of Jesus Christ. Prayer is an essential lifeblood of the church. Great things are wrought through prayer and no great endeavor for the cause of Christ can be completed without prayer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Unity Through The Council At Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 31, 2025
     | 140 views

    Doctrinal disputes should be resolved in the spirit of unity and truth through the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

    CHURCH UNITY THROUGH THE COUNCIL AT JERUSALEM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 15:1-29 Key Verse: “It seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us.” (Acts 15:28) Supporting Texts: Ephesians 4:3; 1 Corinthians 1:10; Philippians 2:2; John 17:21 INTRODUCTION: The early Church was not immune to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Power Of A Preposition

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 28, 2024
     | 801 views

    The death of Christ for the Church was because of His love.

    The Power of a Preposition Ephesians 5:25 Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; Introduction: You who have heard me preach God’s Word over the years will not be surprised to see that the focus of our message this morning is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shepherding The Flock Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2017
     | 9,665 views

    Shepherding the flock involves dealing appropriately with elders, women, widows, young men, Not harshly but with love.

    Over the last couple of weeks we've looked at the criteria for choosing elders and deacons, we've read Paul's instructions to Timothy to guard his inner life, to train himself in holiness, and now we come to more instructions, this time to do with how he's to relate to others in the congregation ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Some Aspects Of The Church From Its Beginning – The Church’s Home And What Lies Ahead - Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 17, 2023
     | 1,036 views

    Our entire life as a Christian will be exposed in the judgement and all those years of being a Christian will be subjected to the test of fire. There you stand and the fire tests your works. What will the fire leave behind? Will it be precious or will it be ashes? Building on the foundation.

    SOME ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH FROM ITS BEGINNING – THE CHURCH’S HOME AND WHAT LIES AHEAD - PART 8 [1]. THE CHURCH’S HOME - INTRODUCTION Maybe in this next posting in the series I might say some things that are new to you, but just follow along and search out these scriptures. Very little these ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Luke avatar

    I Will Pray For My Church Leaders Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,872 views

    Church leaders need prayer.

    Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book by the same name) “I Will Pray for My Church Leaders” Exodus 17:1-7: Open When we are finished this morning, we will be 2/3rdsof the way through our congregational book study and the messages on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John McElwee avatar

    Something Greater

    Contributed by John Mcelwee on Aug 4, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,741 views

    This address was prepared for the memorial service for Samuel M. Hamilton (1910-2000)long time preaching elder at Hays Christian Church and professor of philosophy Biblical literature at Fort Hays State University, Hays Kansas.

    Remarks prepared for the memorial Service for Sam M. Hamilton (never delivered) Something Greater Today we want to celebrate the life and memory of Sam Hamilton. It is fitting that one who had so much influence upon the lives of so many be remembered. Most of you are here because Sam made an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    The Husband Of One Wife Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,091 views

    To investigate the meaning of the Christian characteristic: “the husband of one wife,” as outlined in Paul’s Pastoral Epistles to Timothy and Titus, as a prerequisite for any man “desiring the office of a bishop (elder) or deacon,” in the Lord’s church.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Husband of One Wife Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme: “The husband of one wife.” This is the fifteenth lesson in the sermon series: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this title. We are re-digging in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    A Dreamy Walk Lesson 41 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018
     | 3,203 views

    A Dreamy walk

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Tradition claims that Barnabas the outcast was the rich young ruler. Because of this he tended to help other outcasts: Paul, the outcast church at Antioch and John Mark. 2. The city of Antioch was: a. A trade center. b. International. c. Third largest in the Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist