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  • Chris Carroll avatar

    Part I: The Value Of An Mba Series

    Contributed by Chris Carroll on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,229 views

    This is the first in a series on helping the body of believers to become better servants. This sermon focus on understanding the need for service and ways to become better servants

    Having a Servant’s Heart Series: Part I: The Value of an M.B.A. Matthew 20:20-28. CBC August 18, 2007 Well, I know that I have missed you over the last several weeks in my travels to China and Vermont and I hope that you have missed me maybe a little. But as Amanda reminded me the other day, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come To The Celebration Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 15,481 views

    This is the first sermon in a series of five to help my congregation become more outward focused. It is based on the church outreach program titled - "Outflow".

    Come To The Celebration – Overflowing Outreach We want to welcome you to our church service today. We are glad you are here! We don’t believe that you are here by accident. We believe that God has brought you here today for a purpose. Today is a special day in our church. Today is a day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Connecting People To God And Each Other

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 26, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,890 views

    This sermon is titled by the first half of our purpose statement as a church. The message reflects on the importance of helping make the connection to God, and in fellowship with others.

    We are in week two exploring the purpose of our church. Last week, we began by exploring the purpose that your pastor, me, feels like has been placed within my life as the leader of this body. The next two weeks we get to broaden the scope. What is our purpose as a church? As that piece of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Marks Of A Great Christian - Serving Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 3, 2007
    based on 46 ratings
     | 15,738 views

    This is the first in a series on "The Marks Of A Great Christian". This sermon looks at 5 Reasons to serve one-another and 5 characteristics of a Great Servant.

    The Marks Of A Great Christian – Serving I read a story the other day that took place in time of the Revolutionary War - our war for independence. A man dressed in civilian clothes was riding past some soldiers who were repairing a defensive barrier. Several soldiers were working while another ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Courage To Maintain The Biblical Pattern

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,247 views

    There is a pattern for the New Testament church in the Bible. But how do you get to it properly. Here are three steps to restore the church of the first century.

    Courage to Maintain the Biblical Pattern Theme: The right way to restore the New Testament Church. It began in the break room, continued down the hall, and ended in the foyer of the church building. This debate took place at the Brown Trail School of Preaching. It was between Tom Pugh and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Care Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 19, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,561 views

    First in a series exploring life crisis. Based on the "Who Cares" campaign of Outreach.com. Introductory message explores the role of the church in crisis.

    (This message extensively based on the sermon starters provided in the "Who Cares" package materials from Outreach.) Who cares. Despite the structure of that phrase, which should be a question, it is probably used more frequently anymore as a statement of fact rather than a question. Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    God, Are You There? Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,659 views

    This sermon is the first in a series dealing with tough questions. This one deals with God’s existence and whether or not He cares about our lives.

    March 7, 2004 Hebrews 11:1,6 “God, are you there?” INTRODUCTION Two young brothers had terrorized their neighborhood with their pranks and thefts. The parents didn’t know what to do. They finally decided to bring the boys to their pastor, one at a time, and see if he could help ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is The Son Of God. True Or False Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,204 views

    I want to thank Brian Mavis for his inspiration for this series and Josh McDowell for his great book on Evidences. This is the first of 4

    INTRODUCTION • Mel Gibson’s new movie, “The Passion of The Christ” has stirred up a lot of controversy. The movie has also touched the lives of many people in a profound way. • The focus of this movie is the last twelve hours of the life of Jesus. The last twelve hours of the life of Jesus are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    24-12-1 Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,921 views

    First message in a series leading up to Easter to compliment the Passion movie - This message focuses on the unique purpose of the washing of the disciple’s feet.

    The Passion – 12 - 24 - 1 March 7, 2003 John 13:1-38 Sunday AM Context: Jesus has entered Jerusalem for the last time on the back of a donkey to the cheers and praise of the people – in the midst of the week he sends Peter and John (Luke 22) to make preparations for the Passover ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    C. S. Lewis' Mere Christianity (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Cheadle on Nov 14, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,262 views

    A summary of the first half of C. S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity including Right and Wrong as a Clue to the Meaning of the Universe and What Christians Believe

    The Life and Legacy of C. S. Lewis #2 “Mere Christianity” (part 1) Mark 8.27-31 C. S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity was originally delivered as a series of radio talks over BBC during the height of World War II. The idea for the broadcasts came from J. W. Welch, an Anglican priest who was religion ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Starting Out Right Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 14, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,042 views

    Discusses the importance of God being first in your life & in your priorities if you are going to have the joy-filled life Jesus promised.

    RESTORING THE JOY Part 3: Starting Out Right I had to go and put some new tires on our truck this past week. That was fun, let me tell you. We had known for some time we were going to need new tires, because the tread was getting thin. We ended up getting them a little sooner than we thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessings In High Places Series

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,767 views

    The first in a series on the riches of Christ in Ephesians, introducing the blessings won for us by Christ and the importance ofr them being ’in the heavenly places’

    Introduction We have just read the beginning of Paul’s letter to the Church at the city of Ephesus, in Asia Minor, or the country that is today called Turkey, although some people think that it was orginally a circular letter sent around from Church to Church. This is the first in a series in ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Love Never Fails

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,352 views

    A sermon suitable for a wedding, with an emphasis on the working out of love in our lives of the ’rules for living’ given in the 13th Chapter of First Corinthians

    LOVE NEVER FAILS If I could write a book in which I could give a guaranteed method for a happy, prosperous, successful marriage, then I am sure that it would be a ‘best seller’. However, one of the problems in marriage is people! Of course, we cannot have a marriage without people, and this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Cleansing The Temple

    Contributed by James May on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 159 ratings
     | 27,536 views

    Why did Jesus go first to the Temple and then begin to cleanse it? What does he need to cleanse from our temples?

    CLEANSING THE TEMPLE The shouts of Hosanna still rang loudly in ears of the citizens of Jerusalem on that first Palm Sunday. A large gathering of people were on hand to see Jesus as he rode into the city as the King of Peace on the back of a colt. Jesus continued down the dusty streets while ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Working Together As One Body – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by James May on Apr 27, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 16,136 views

    First in a 4 part series concerning how we all work together as one body under Jesus Christ as our head.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible