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  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Where Do You Go To Church? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,747 views

    Central to worship is the “us” and “Him,” not the place and means.

    Scripture Introduction God is seeking worshippers in spirit and truth. That does not mean that God seeks to make worshippers, as if there were people not worshipping whom he hopes to change. The issue is not whether we will worship, but whom and how. John Calvin (a pastor in the 1600s) ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Cure For The Common Church, Pt. 1

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,234 views

    All of us are to be equipped as maturing and growing believers so that together we can execute the cure for the common church.

    As a body of believers, this statement is what will drive us, motivate us and focus us for the work of the ministry that God has placed before us. All of us are to be equipped as maturing and growing believers so that together we can execute the cure for the common church. Ephesians 4:11, 12 “And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Message Of God For The Unsaved Church Goer

    Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 107 ratings
     | 9,013 views

    Sermon from Ecc. chapter 8 on a unsaved man who went to church then died suddenly.

    THE MESSAGE OF GOD TO THE UNSAVED CHURCHGOER TEXT - Ecc.8:10 "And so I saw the wicked buried, who had come and gone from the place of the holy..." Read vs. 1 - 14 INTRO. - Solomon had gone to a funeral. He apparently knew the person well enough to go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Some Benefits Of Seeker Sensitive Churches

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 2,760 views

    Some Benefits of Seeker Sensitive Churches - Luke 19:10

    Some Benefits of Seeker Sensitive Churches 1. Seeker sensitive churches are known for their evangelistic impact. Lk 19:10 2. The worship is contemporary with the focal point being on those who are lost. They are willing to give up old solutions and find better ways of doing evangelism 3. There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understanding Your Church's Vision And Doing It

    Contributed by Duane Boehm on Feb 14, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,605 views

    This sermon helps pastors to look at their churches vision and see where you’re headed

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHURCHES VISION AND DOING IT PROV. 29:18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Greater Grace Builds A Greater Church

    Contributed by Cary Paulk on Feb 22, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,507 views

    Sermon to motivate congregation in doing their part in church growth.

    Introduction: • For many years the Ocean View community has not had a good reputation. • Many in our city would not consider Ocean View a Great place to live. • When I was a young sailor, it had a reputation of being the place where people picked up prostitutes and they remain to this day. • There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building A Caring Church: Caring For The Hurting

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 135 ratings
     | 30,167 views

    If we are going to be a church or a Christian that pleases God we are going to have to be people who care for the hurting.

    This psalm is a prayer, the substance of which David offered up to God when he was forced by Saul to take shelter in a cave. He was disowned and deserted by his friends. David was in the ditch of despair and in v.4, he expressed how he felt at this point in his life when he said, "No man cared for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building A Caring Church By Overcoming The Barriers Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 197 ratings
     | 16,207 views

    A study on overcoming barriers in the church.

    I. The Barrier of Prejudice - not my family A. II Kings 5:2 "And the Syrians had gone out by companies, and had brought away captive out of the land of Israel a little maid; and she waited on Naaman’s wife." B. Marauding bands of Syrians crossed over into Israel with object of capturing slaves. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building A Caring Church By Sharing Christ Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 211 ratings
     | 46,939 views

    Everyone who has decided to know and serve Christ has been selected and called to be a watchman to this world.

    Introduction: Ancient cities were different from our cities in this day and age. Most cities were small in comparison and did not have all the protection that we have today. To protect those living in the city, walls were built around the city to fortify it. Watchmen or sentries were then posted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    What Earthly Good Is The Church, Anyway?

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jun 3, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 3,532 views

    Christians need to understand that the church gives them what they cannot find anywhere else in the world!

    I give all appropriate credit to Rick Warren, "The Purpose Driven Church" for material that made this message possible. What Earthly Use is the Church, Anyway? June 3, 2001 In this Pentecost season, when we celebrate the church, it’s logical to ask the question: What earthly use is the church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Christ Speaks… Churches Listen! Series

    Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 11,237 views

    Why the church would do well to carefully listen to Christ’s assessment of His church.

    · What do you think of our church? (Opinions will vary greatly person to person…) · More importantly, What do you suppose Jesus Christ thinks of our church? Do you remember the old E.F. Hutton TV commercials? The setting was typically a busy restaurant or other public place. Two people would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Troy Mason avatar

    The Reason We're Here In Church

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Jun 30, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,933 views

    A call to worship for believers

    THE REASON WE’RE HERE IN CHURCH Mark 2:23-28 Introduction: Story of woman shelling peas in church. Do you know why you’re here? Do you worry with others behavior? Dress? Presence? Today we’ll seek to answer why you’re here. Clear your mind. Focus only on God and let His Holy Spirit speak to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Spiritual Renewal:women's Challenge To The Church

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 238 ratings
     | 56,914 views

    This sermon was preached on a Women’s Day Celebration and involes how God used Deborah and Jael to bring about His plans and purposes for the nation. My wife and I preached this sermon together.

    Spiritual Renewal: Women’s Challenge To The Church Women’ Day 9:30 September 20, 1992 Text Judges 4 Ps19:1-7 Romans 8:31-39 TOBY .ls2 Speak to us O God, that which we need to hear this day concerning our spirittual renewal as your people ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Wayne Burnett avatar

    Spiritual Characteristics Of The Last Day's Church

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 191 ratings
     | 36,345 views

    BASED ON 1 PETER 4:7-16, WHAT CHARACTERISTICS SHOULD MARK THE CHURCH IN THE LAST DAYS?

    SPIRITUAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE LAST DAYS CHURCH 1 PETER 4:7-16 & REVELATION 3:7-22 I. LIVING IN THE LAST DAYS A. Spiritually speaking many people have no perception of the time we are in 1-as a kid I thought my parents had been around forever, I couldn’t comprehend them being kids 2-when ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    How A Church Can Change For The Better

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jan 6, 2003
    based on 186 ratings
     | 41,738 views

    In this message, we explore five paradigm shifts that a church can make to have a better future. This is a kind of "halftime" talk from a pastor/coach to the congregation/team.

    To compete for a championship, during a game a great team has to make some adjustments. I sometimes think of the New Year as a kind of halftime. My personal internal calendar starts in August when the kids go back to school. The first semester is over. Now, it’s the halftime before the second ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist