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  • Joe Adaline avatar

    Principals For Change

    Contributed by Joe Adaline on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,652 views

    The church of Jesus Christ is supposed to be an organism, growing and growing. Often it is just a church, an institution, resisting change.

    We have a library at the church here. Virginia and I are going through the books to recommend to the church which ones we will dispose of, giving them to a proper charity, library, seminary or cemetary. The library represents something that is old, dated and needs to be updated with current books ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship Series

    Contributed by James Capps on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 17,625 views

    Worship is the first of the five purposes of the church. Worship is the main thing the church has been called to.

    Purpose of the Church: Worship Part 2 Matt. 22:34-40 & Matt. 28:18-20 Today we’re going to begin to look at the Five Purposes of the Church that Jesus outlines for us in primarily two verses…. 1. Luke 10:27 He answered: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Diversity Within Unity Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,312 views

    The church’s unity in "One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism, allows for great diversity in ministry.

    John 17:20-26 “Diversity Within Unity” INTRODUCTION What does “One” look like? Ever since Jesus prayed the prayer recorded in today’s gospel lesson, this has been a vital question for Christians and for the Christian Church. Jesus prayed for the unity of his followers. The primary purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 13, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,812 views

    The early church’s response to an internal problem teaches the contemporary church some valuable lessons.

    * The dramatic growth of the early church: last count (4:4) around 5,000 men (probably around 20,000 total) * Such growth led to a “good” problem: many more needed to be ministered to than there were people to minister * The 12 did not have the ability to both effectively deliver the Word and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church’s Context Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 23, 2010
     | 9,019 views

    When times are tough, pray in faith, because you are fogiven. Persevere with hope, because God is faithful. And provoke one another to love, because Jesus is coming. These core values of faith, hope, and love will keep the church on track.

    Not too long ago, a real estate listing in Dallas had the simple headline: “Converted Church.” In other words, what had once been a church facility is now somebody’s house. The listing under the heading had this description: “The altar has been adapted for use as a granite and stainless steel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Church’s Companion Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 30, 2010
     | 7,167 views

    The mission of the church is to wait on God’s Spirit, then witness about God’s Son, because Jesus is alive and coming again!

    Several years ago, the London Transit Authority had a problem. Buses were going right past passengers who were waiting at designated places to be picked up. They were at the bus stops, and the buses were sailing right past them. The London Transit Authority released a statement to explain their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Church’s Commitments Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 6, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,670 views

    The church grows when we devote ourselves to living out the truth of God’s Word, to sharing our lives together in genuine fellowship, and to joyful worship.

    A few years ago, some wag told his friends he wasn’t going to any more ball games. Why? Well he said… a. Whenever I go to a game, they ask for money. b. The other fans don’t care about me. c. The seats are too hard. d. Coach never visits me. e. The referee makes calls I don’t agree ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Church’s Mandate Series

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,364 views

    The church’s primary function is to win souls

    The Church’s Mandate Matthew 28:16-20 James Stewart says “defective evangelism produces defective Christianity and defective Christianity produces defective churches and defective churches produce defective Christianity and defective Christianity makes for defective evangelism, it’s a vicious ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Howard Gunter avatar

    Be A Church Not Just In A Church

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 11, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,525 views

    Church is the PEOPLE, not the building.

    Be A CHURCH Not Just In A Church Colossians 1:18 18 And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence. Acts 11:26 And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for a whole year ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sin Of Lukewarmness

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 17, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 14,547 views

    The church that made God sick.

    THE SIN OF LUKEWARMNESS Revelation 3:14 I want to preach a message this morning on the sin of LUKEWARMNESS. Lets look at God’s word together from chapter 3 verse 14 and begin reading. There is a sin figuratively speaking that nauseates God. There is a sin that Christians may commit that makes God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perfecting The Saints

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Sep 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,468 views

    Church, weve got a problem...

    Perfecting the Saints Scripture setting- Ephesians 4:8-12 Text-Ephesians 4:12 “For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.” “Houston, we’ve got a problem!” came a voice from space. It was an Astronaut high above the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kevin Burden avatar

    Paul, The Joyful Servant (2) Series

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on Nov 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,087 views

    Paul was a joyful servant of the Church.

    Philippians 1:1-4 1 Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: 2 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Finley avatar

    Come With Me To God's House

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 10, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,931 views

    Your reasons for inviting people to church effect the way you invite and the response to the invitation

    COME WITH ME TO GOD’S HOUSE! 1. INVITATIONS THAT LEAD TO ACCEPTANCE A. Personal 1. “they said to me” – not at me or over the phone 2. face to face – I really would enjoy your company 3. “Let Us” pick up; meet you out front; call you morning B. Purposeful 1. “go into the house of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Examination - #1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,275 views

    A series of Wednesday evening messages based on the book, "Why Churches Die" by Dr. Brunson & Dr. Caner. Truly interesting study!

    The Local Church Is it Dead, Dying, or Dynamic? Part 1 – “The Examination” Matthew 16:13-16 * Several years ago I read a book co-authored by Dr. Mac Brunson (Pastor of FBC, Jacksonville, FL) and Dr. Ergun Caner (President and Dean of Liberty Baptist Seminary). The book was entitled “Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    If You Want To Walk On Water, You Have To Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 22, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,109 views

    God is calling his rural church to change. Stop looking at the waves and see them instead as an opportunity for mission

    Sermon: If you want to walk on water, you better get out of the boat! 1. Introduction: I would like to focus on two particular verses from our Gospel reading today. They occur in the middle of the story of Jesus walking on the water. The disciples have run into a storm on the middle of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican