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Challenges For The Church

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jun 22, 2007

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This message was birthed out of a heart to evangelize our community for God.

Challenges for the Church by: Donny Granberry Acts 20:27-32 NIV For I have not hesitated to proclaim to you the whole will of God. 28 Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:27-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In A Kingdom Church Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 1, 2007

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Why doesn’t the church look anything like the Kingdom Jesus spoke about? Here are a few things that need to change.

Dakota Community Church July 1, 2007 Kingdom of God IV In A Kingdom Church This morning I want to continue our series of messages about the differences between the “Kingdom of God” and its citizens and the “Kingdoms of this world” and their citizens. The focus this week will be on the local ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:5-12

Denomination: Mennonite

The Future Of The Church Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 12, 2007

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Examining the church’s future from both the theological and practical aspect

The question to ask: "What is going to happen to the church in the future?" The answer is two-sided: there is a theological answer and a practical answer The Theological Side: 1. There will never be a time when the church does not exist (Matt. 16:18). 2. There will be times when the church ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Focus Of The Church Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 12, 2007

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Examining what the biblical concern of the church must be

The question to be asked: "What should we, as the church, be concerned about?" Examples of a faulty focus: 1. Seats Occupied (numbers attending) 2. Status Quo (just maintain) 3. Self Satisfaction ("My way or the highway") The Biblical focus is found in the Great Commandment: Focus must be placed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Church?

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 14, 2007

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Why is it that people in Canada today are interested in God and spiritual things, but they aren’t going to church? It’s time to take a new look at the church, and go back to the Bible and make sure we’re doing church the way God intended!

WHAT IS THE CHURCH? INTRO TO TOPIC: This morning I want to talk to you about something I dearly love and cherish. THE CHURCH. Do you remember the rhyme we learned as children? “Here’s the church, here’s the steeple, open the doors and see all the people." If we were to write that song today, we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: *other

Victory In The Church Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007

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Paul uses a conflict in the church to teach us how to gain victory over trials by giving them to God. Joyfully remembering how God has relieved us of our trials in times past, we are to present our needs to God, and continually focus on things of God!

INTRODUCTION A. The SITUATION Epaphroditus, pastor of the Philippian Congregation, has given Paul a report that laid out a difference between two leaders (two women) of the church which has begun to cause dissension in the church. Hard to believe in a church isn’t it?! 1. What do you do when ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

Money And The Church

Contributed by Debra Klein on Jun 5, 2006

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Money is the top three reasons for divorce, suicide or murder and for divisions in the church. We will be looking at the instructions handed down by God through Moses to the Israelites then in Matthew we will see Jesus also instructing the people regardin

Money and the Church Deuteronomy 8, Matthew 6:19-24 Money is always a very touchy subject in any church and it is the number one topic that most pastors will stay away from preaching about but since I am young in my ministry and do not know any better today we are going to search what the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Church Growth

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jun 14, 2006

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The blooms of the fig tree always appear before the leaves in spring. When Jesus saw leaves on a fig tree, he expected the fruit.

Let me begin by saying something about Jesus cursing the fig tree. You will also find this story in Matthew 21: 18 and 19. This tree was a fruit-producing plant which could be either a tall tree or a low-spreading shrub. The size of the tree depended on its location and soil. The fruit of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Strength Of A Church Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 16, 2006

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Paul shares three things that will make a church strong.

INTRODUCTION • I want you to think about the Auburn Christian Church for a minute. When you think of our church, do you see it as a strong vibrant church, or do you see it as one that is on the week side just limping along? • PAUSE • Now as you have pondered that question, by what criteria did ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Of Sardis Series

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Jun 17, 2006

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an in depth look into Christs teachings to the 7 churches of revelation

The church at Sardis Review of the first 4 churches to this point. 1.Ephesus-get back to the way you were at first. 2. Smyrna- you are going to suffer tribulations, but trust me, I’ll be there 3. Pergamos-Get away from the false doctrines, and get into the word of God. 4. Thyatira-I want you for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

The Church As A Hospital

Contributed by George Crumbly on Jun 22, 2006

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The church is a hospital for the broken, the hurting and the lost.

II Corinthians 5 INTRO: The church is very precious to the Lord today.I talk with pastors & lay people today & they are having more & more problems in the church. One day folks will stand before the Lord & they will be held accountable for the way they have treated the church. It’s harder & ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, 2 Corinthians 5:17-19

Denomination: Methodist

The Mission Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Jul 5, 2006

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The Great Commission is the mission for Christ’s church. It is our task to make disciples of all nations based on the power, plan and presence of Christ.

Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Introduction: "The church today is raising a whole generation of mules." At least this is the opinion of one person who has assessed the condition of the visible body of Christ. Now before we get too bent out of shape with this comment, you need to know that mules have many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Purpose Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Jul 5, 2006

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What does it mean for the church to walk in a manner worthy of our calling and how do we accomplish this?

Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Purpose of the Church Text: Ephesians 4:7-16 Introduction: We live in a day and age when it seems that the church is becoming less and less important in our society. Many argue that the greatest challenge the body of Christ faces is not in becoming extinct ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Submission Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Jul 5, 2006

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This sermon spells out what our responsibility is to those who govern us.

Text: 1 Peter 2:13-17 Introduction: Christians make good citizens. We really do! I believe that if America’s leaders understood that our faith obligates us to this, they would encourage men and women to follow Christ. Permit me to share just a few ways that we bless our country: 1. We pay our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lukewarm Church

Contributed by Raymond Pooley on Oct 5, 2002

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A motivational message to move ’Lukewarm Christians’ (if there were such a thing) into a passionate relationship with God.

Lukewarm & Almost Christian REVELATION 3:14-21 Here is a passage that you have all heard before – many times. I don’t mean to stand before you this morning and try to pretend that this is brand new material for you. I have preached on this passage twice before, this makes the third time. I have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-21

Denomination: Holiness

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