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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Growing The Church” - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 2, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,095 views

    Are are the Biblical evidences that a church is growing as it should?

    In this passage, Paul speaks about growing the church. We have looked to verses 11 and 12, where he tells us the essentials of church growth - gifted leadership (v. 11) and committed membership (v. 12). Then in verse 13, we noted the essence of church growth - unity. Specifically, a growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Things That Make A Great Church

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 19,075 views

    This sermon looks at what God expects from His children.

    Things That Make A Great Church Matthew 16:13-20 When Jesus organized His church, I think He meant for it to grow. I think that He wanted it to become powerful and great. I don’t think he ever meant for it to be just “a little church in the wild woods” and I don’t think He is pleased with any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mission Of The Church

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,404 views

    Message about how the mission of Jesus should be the mission of the Church.

    The Mission of the Church Luke 19:10 July 5, 2009 Note: The ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE format is from Andy Stanley’s book, "Communicating for a Change." Me: The news over the last couple weeks regarding celebrity deaths took a little out of me, I have to admit. First it was Ed McMahon. Then it was Farrah ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Quest

    Contributed by Rev. Richard Norman on Oct 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,462 views

    The Christian life is more than a day to day walk with the Lord, it is a “Quest.”

    1The Quest The Christian life is more than a day to day walk with the Lord, it is a “Quest.” 2The Bible is a treasure map. Have you heard of Rick Warren and his “Purpose Driven Life” series? It is a movement within the church today that has inspired many Christians to find meaning in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Paul Green avatar

    Love Is Forgetful Series

    Contributed by Paul Green on Oct 28, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 24,707 views

    We often think of forgetfulness as a weakness, as a problem. And more often than not that is true. But there is a time when forgetfulness becomes an absolute necessity. Paul says that ‘Love – keeps no record of wrongs’ He says that love is forgetful.

    In the middle of that list of what love is, Paul says that ‘Love – keeps no record of wrongs’ (v5). In other words what he is saying is that, as well as being patient, and kind and a whole host of other things – love is also forgetful! –‘ Love - keeps no record of wrongs’ Love is forgetful! Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sovereign Sacrifice: Foreknown, Foretold, For Faith

    Contributed by John Piper on Oct 30, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 18,628 views

    A message on the sovereignty of God

    So when [Jesus] had washed their feet, and taken His garments and reclined at the table again, He said to them, "Do you know what I have done to you? 13 "You call Me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for so I am. 14 "If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Stage 3: Sowing Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 1, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,326 views

    The fourth message in the "God’s Plan for Sharing" series. Sowning the seed is important.

    GPS Stage 3: Sowing Galatians 6:7-10 * As a youngster I well remember moving into our new house in Purvis, MS. We had a fairly large backyard as ‘in-town’ back yards go. Every spring my dad would take about 30%-40% of the backyard, break it up with a hand driven plow, row it off, and plant a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    A Child-Sized House

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,435 views

    Let us commit to building a church building with room for personal response to Christ and not business as usual; with room for spontaneity and not control; with room for those who need healing and not for exploitation.

    When our children were small, we often took them to the Smithsonian museums, to try and cram a little culture into heads usually preoccupied with cartoons or sports. The best place to go was the Museum of American History, because there were so many different kinds of exhibits and so many ...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
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,310 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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    Wrestling With God

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Jul 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,961 views

    Jacob wrestles with God and names the place "Peniel," meaning "face of God". Each of us needs our own "Peniel," a place to meet God. God gives us such a place, the Holy Bible.

    OPENING Talk about the courage to suffer: A first-grade teacher seated her students in a circle. She asked them what they wanted to be when they grew up. One by one, each child got up and announced, "I’d like to be a nurse like my mother," or "I want to be a banker like my father," or "I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    So Much I Can Taste It

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 31, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,386 views

    We the church have not been paying attention to what God wants passionately for His people: that they be fed, that they be healthy, that they have salvation.

    She strode feverishly across the room, brandishing two sheets of paper, one in each hand. She was smiling and yet agitated, excited and yet anxious. "I want this job so much I can taste it." In one hand was a job listing that read as if her very name were on it. Her degree, her major, her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Moyer avatar

    What Are The Five Biggest Problems Of Life And Does God Really Care?

    Contributed by Larry Moyer on Aug 5, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,512 views

    God not only cares, but when you are rightly related to God, you have the answer to the five biggest problems of life. This message examines Psalm 23 and explains how when the LORD is your shepherd, it’s enough.

    I am no different from anybody else here. And the proof of that is that there are times I feel like looking at people and saying the same seven words you do. They are, "Sometimes I wonder if you really care." Now obviously there are times I feel like saying that more than others and there are some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The 4 P's Of Exciting Christian Living

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Aug 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,136 views

    God intended for Christian Life to be the most Exciting Life ever!

    “THE 4 KEY P‘s OF TRUE EXCITING CHRISTIAN LIVING!” Introduction: Lately God has had me on a growth course for my life that is, what I believe, is a “CRITICAL TURNING POINT” for our church! You know what a “TURNING POINT” is! It’s that place where you make a “TURN!” A “TURN” can mean everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Bible Is Our Guide Book Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,225 views

    The first in a series of 5 messages based on the HBC Core Beliefs

    The Bible is My Guidebook Hebrews 4:12 * Anyone who has ever given served in the military recognizes the acrostic “UCMJ”. It stands for the Uniform Code of Military Justice. While still under the “common law of the land”, people in the military are held to a higher standard of behavior. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Collins avatar

    Iworship Part 1: Why Iworship Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,750 views

    True worship begins with a clear picture of who we are in light of who God is.

    iWorship Part 1: Why iWorship “To worship God is to ascribe to Him supreme worth, for He alone is worthy.” -Ralph P. Martin "Worship in the Early Church" Icebreaker: I heard a cute story the other day about a little boy named Chris. He was going up the steps to a large church. He saw 3 statues ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God