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  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    The Mission Of The Church Is Missions Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 15, 2008
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     | 32,528 views

    WHEN ANY CHURCH LOSES THE SPIRIT OF THE GREAT COMMISSION, IT SURRENDERS THE VERY REASON FOR ITS EXISTENCE.

    The Mission Of The Church Is MissionsThe Mission Of The Church Is Missions Acts 13:1-3 What is the main business of the church? Some would say that it is to care of its members. The church is here to visit the sick and pray with them, to take care of people at important transitions in life, such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Excited By Prayer

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 16, 2008
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    Before-prayer preparation, prayer, after-prayer action

    Excited by prayer (1 Chronicles 29:10-20) Brunel Runnymede CU, 18/2/04 Introduction • Why be excited? Psalm 100. Because God who has every right to hate us, loves us. • Gym- jogging with pastor; warm-up, exercise, warm-down; consequences of not going consistently/not doing warm-up; results take ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deep Pools Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 17, 2008
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    The fourth tradition of the church is the contemplative tradition or the prayer-filled life. Here we explore what this means and how we can integrate this tradition into our lives.

    Streams of Living Water Deep Pools of Prayer Ecclesiastes 5:1-7; 1 John 4:16-21 October 31, 2004 Mark Eberly Our fourth stream or tradition in the flow of the Holy Spirit’s river is the prayer-filled life or the contemplative tradition. It is out of this tradition that all the other traditions have ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How Can I Begin An Effective Prayer Life? Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 16, 2007
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    Prayer is communication with God on a personal level. #1 in a 4-part series.

    Title: How Can I Begin An Effective Prayer Life? Series: Prayer Changes Things Text: John 15:5-8 Introduction In the small town we lived in, the volunteer fire department’s telephone was answered by the policeman on duty, who would in turn sound the fire whistle to rally the volunteers to duty. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of Righteousness

    Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 17, 2007
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    Righteousness is God’s gift to us, not our gift to God.

    Two men go to church to pray First – one of the few, the proud, the chosen – one of the Pharisees Rules—obeyed; Rituals—observed; Regulations—followed. Religion = Performance He performed well. He was self-centered, self-serving, and self-righteous. Sabbath – prayer time. Song of Ascent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Doe It Mean To Be A Christian

    Contributed by Willie Fagg on Nov 17, 2007
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    Evangelism

    There is much confusion among the general public, as well as the religious community, concerning what it means to be a "Christian." Does it mean assenting to a particular belief-system? Does it mean consenting to a prescribed morality pattern? Does it mean changing and improving one’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 18, 2007
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    Broken fellowship with God will hinder our prayers. #4 in a 4 part series.

    Title: Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 2 Series: Prayer Changes Things Text: 1 John 3:21-22 Introduction Relationships are very important in the Christian life. In order for our prayer life to be effective, we must maintain those relationships in good standing to the very best of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ministering Is Sharing Our Treasures

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007
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     | 2,644 views

    The whole idea of sharing our treasure seems to run counter to man’s nature, that is - to do our own thing, to think only of ourselves first.

    Ministering is Sharing our Treasures Psalm 126:6 A couple of years ago, Tim Forneris, a 22 year old groundskeeper gave Mark McGwire, a million dollar ball, saying "I think I have something that belongs to you." McGwire in turn gave it to the Hall of Fame to display beside Babe Ruth’s and Roger ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Fear Of The Final Call Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 28, 2007
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     | 3,108 views

    Why do so many show an initial interest in Christ and then turn away? How can we be more effective in giving the Gospel?

    Fear of the Final Call II Timothy 4:3-4 Purpose: To describe how many people will react to the gospel. Aim: I want the listener to work at being more aggressive in giving the gospel to others. INTRODUCTION: In my 22 years of ministry I have seen a lot of people who showed interest in spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Becoming A World Class Missionary

    Contributed by James Chandler on Nov 28, 2007
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    Philip demonstrates for us some very important principles in reaching out with the Good News

    Philip and the Ethiopian Acts 8:26-40 Becoming a world class missionary- 1. Get in tune with the Holy Spirit. (Verse 26) Getting in tune with the Holy Spirit requires: Prayer Meditation Clear mind and focus I did an experiment by asking everyone in the auditorium to say their name ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Like Sheep Without A Shepherd

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
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     | 7,359 views

    The need of the church to go to a helpless world

    LIKE SHEEP WITHOUT A SHEPHERD Numbers 27:16-17; Matthew 9:35-38 Pastor Brian Matherlee Sunday, July 15, 2007 Two Sunday nights ago I challenged you to find some way to reach out with your faith by deeds. Did anyone take me up on it? Did anyone share their personal faith story? I. The People of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Attitudes That Build Bridges Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
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     | 4,405 views

    In Philippians 2 I see five bridge building attitudes-John Maxwell’s 5 things I know about people was helpful in the structure of this message.

    OUT OF THE SALTSHAKER AND INTO THE WORLD Part Three—Attitudes that Build Bridges Philippians 2 Sunday, August 5, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee A tragedy took place this week in Minnesota. The bridge connecting the Twin Cities collapsed killing at least 5 and leaving several missing and many ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Go Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
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    In this command to "go" we find provisions and protections for the church and the world we are called to go to

    THE GREAT COMMANDS OF JESUS Part Three—Go Matthew 28:18 Sunday, November 25, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction Where is the strength of the church? It is in being united to Christ, is it not? I want to give you a visual of what I think that looks like. • Have a group of people standing ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    When You Talk To Your Father Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 29, 2007
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     | 2,712 views

    We spend so much time on how to pray that we skip over the most important aspect of prayer, Why? What motivates us to pray? Is it to be seen by others and praised for our holy output? Or is it the resolute determination to just talk with our Father wit

    When You Talk To Your Father Griffith Baptist Church – 12/2/07 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:5-8 The Introduction Jim Elliot, a missionary slain by the Auca Indians in the 1950’s, once said: God is still on His throne and man is still on his footstool. There’s only a knee’s distance in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revival In A Desert

    Contributed by Brian Phillips on Nov 30, 2007
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     | 4,422 views

    This sermon shows how God bring’s revival through His supernatural leadership and our obedience

    “REVIVAL IN A DESERT” (Acts 8:26-40) INTRODUCTION: It has rightly been said, “Our God is an awesome God.” But, it can also be said that our God is a peculiar God. (“peculiar” = Having a character exclusively it’s own) Our Lord is peculiar in that there is no one like Him nor can anyone fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist