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  • James Roberts, Jr. avatar

    How To Kill A Church Without Trying

    Contributed by James Roberts, Jr. on May 2, 2001
    based on 176 ratings
     | 14,762 views

    How to grow a church by presenting the things not to do.

    HOW TO KILL A CHURCH WITHOUT TRYING Ephesians 3:20-21 Revelation 3:1-3 Paul is telling us that through the church God is to get glory. Unto Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages. The church was instituted by Christ to further the Gospel story and to give all glory to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Kill A Church Without Trying

    Contributed by James Roberts on Jun 26, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,594 views

    How to kill a church without doing a thing.

    HOW TO KILL A CHURCH WITHOUT TRYING Ephesians 3:20-21 Revelation 3:1-3 Paul is telling us that through the church God is to get glory. Unto Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages. The church was instituted by Christ to further the Gospel story and to give all glory to God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Prayer For Understanding Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 4, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,055 views

    To fully experience the Riches of Christ, we must first understand who we are in Christ.

    Series: Experiencing the Riches of God A PRAYER FOR UNDERSTANDING Ephesians 1:15-23 Ignorance is a terrible thing. It can be very costly...... Paul did not want his readers to be ignorant of who they were in Christ and what God had for them... 1) Prerequisite of our Understanding (1:15) 15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Selflessness: Fundamentals

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,885 views

    As we look at what it means to be a Christian the first fundamental issue we will look at is selflessness.

    Selflessness: Fundamentals July 11, 2010 Luke 9:23-27 Intro: One of the purposes of a sabbatical is to get some space from the day-to-day demands, to “step back” and gain some different perspectives, and to return with something new to offer. First I want to say “thank ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Keep Your Eye On The Ball

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,553 views

    An evangelistic sermon about putting God first and keeping your eyes focussed on Jesus.

    Keep your eye on the ball Philippians 3:1-16 WBC 10/11/02pm On day 6 of ill-fated Apollo 13 mission the astronauts needed to make a critical course correction. If they failed they might never return to earth. To conserve power, the onboard computer that steered the craft had been shut down. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    Me-Monsters Don't Worship Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,246 views

    What is real worship? Well, let’s first consider what it isn’t...

    “Beware of the Me-Monster,” says Comedian Brian Regan towards the end of his DVD called I Walked On The Moon. We are all very familiar with this Me-Monster of selfishness from encountering him throughout our lives. I think one of the biggest areas I see the Me-Monster pop up is when I am driving ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sell Your Stuff And Give To The Poor

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014
     | 5,603 views

    Jesus said some things that were radical then, and now. He said things like, "Sell your stuff and give to the poor."

    Your soul -- not to mention your budget -- is in mortal danger as you approach the grocery store checkout lane. You say, "How?" You've carefully filled your cart with the needed items outlined on your list. You patiently wait in line, always seeming to pick the one that's slowest. Yet somehow, by ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Blessed In This Confession

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,827 views

    Why is knowing Jesus as the Christ such a "blessed" thing?

    Confession of St. Peter Matthew 16:13-19 Blessed in This Confession 01/18/04 King of Prussia, Frederick the Great, was once touring a Berlin prison when a group of prisoners fell to their knees in unison before him to plead their case. I’m innocent, I tell you. I’ve been falsely accused. I’m a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Help For The Hopeless

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 23, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,518 views

    What to do when things seem hopeless

    “Help for the Hopeless” Luke 8:40-48 1/30/05; 10/26/14 Have you ever felt hopeless? Have you ever felt completely helpless in an impossible situation? If you have - maybe you can understand what this woman in our Scripture was feeling. She had an incurable ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Babel Will Destroy You

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 27, 2022
     | 1,526 views

    Babel is confusion and unity in the world and not on the thing of God

    Babel will destroy you Genesis 11:1-9 Introduction- Good morning online church. I am glad that you have joined us this morning. If you would turn in your bible or bible app to the very first book in the bible Genesis and then go to chapter 11. Genesis which means beginning is God’s account ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Love Series

    Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 14,601 views

    First sermon in a series looking at the "Fruit of the Spirit" from Galatians 5:22-23.

    “The Fruit of the Spirit” LOVE June 1, 2002 Introduction Show video clip of “Mr. Holland’s Opus”. The video clip we just showed was from the movie, “Mr. Holland’s Opus”. The plot of the movie is essentially about “bearing fruit”. Mr. Holland has been teaching music for years feeling as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Frederick Baker II avatar

    Get Your House In Order Financially Part A Series

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Sep 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,690 views

    This is the first part of the Third part of a three part series. Finances is a very touchy topic.

    “Get Your House In Order Financially” Text: II Kings 20:1 “In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live.” Introduction: This morning’s message is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Cynthia Hinson avatar

    A Dialogue With God

    Contributed by Cynthia Hinson on Oct 19, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,382 views

    A contemporary sermon in first person exploring the character of Moses as he hungers for the presence of God.

    (This sermon is preached standing in the chancel, with the preacher’s back to the congregation during all but the closing of the message. It is an animated dialogue - almost a monologue - between the preacher [representing Moses] and God. A second person, by way of wireless mic and in an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Danny Moss avatar

    "I Believe In One & Only One True & Living God" Series

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Feb 15, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 11,794 views

    This is the first sermon in a series entitled: "I Believe." The main doctrines of the Christian faith are emphasized.

    "I Believe In One & Only One True & Living God" (Series entitled-"I Believe") Text: Psalm 90:1-2 "Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    Trust Little Deeds

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Oct 21, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,184 views

    Doing the small things to make a big difference.

    Trust LITTLE Deeds Matthew 13:31-33 World War II left Germany in ruins. Citizens were desperate for supplies. Russia had leveled Berlin’s buildings and sought to do the same to her people. They blockaded food trucks, trains and boats. The U.S. and British military responded with the famous ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ