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  • David Owens avatar

    The Near-Sighted Church

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 17, 2011
     | 7,290 views

    In this sermon we look at what causes evangelistic near-sightedness and how to overcome that condition. This sermon is based on an excellent sermon by Dan Williams.

    Introduction: A. I like the story of the policeman who pulled a lady driver over and asked for her license. 1. After looking at her license, he said, “Lady, it says here that you should be wearing glasses.” 2. The woman answered, “Well, I have contacts.” 3. The policeman ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Acts 29 Church Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,942 views

    The church today is called to be an Acts 29 church. This message reveals what is required to continue the ministry and mission of the church in Acts,

    INTRODUCTION * WE are Acts 29: we are living in the unfinished chapter of the church’s ministry * Our journey through Acts saw the church’s beginning, success, and some failures * Acts ends with Paul under house arrest and using that house as a base of operation as he shares the Gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dead Church Walking Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 28, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,190 views

    A church can be be dead and appear to have life. It can also be almost dead and have all the appearances it is dead, but revived by repenting and getting back to the basics of the Christian life.

    Dead Church Walking Sermon 5 in the Series “You’ve Got Mail” Chuck Sligh August 14, 2011 For the PowerPoint for the sermon, write me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Revelation 3. INTRODUCTION Illus. – Reader’s Digest had a story about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Of The Open Door Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 28, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,646 views

    Jesus is coming back! While we can, we need to go through the doors of opportunity the Lord opens for us.

    The Church of the Open Door Sermon 6 in the Series “You’ve Got Mail” Chuck Sligh August 21, 2011 For the PowerPoint for the sermon, write me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Revelation 3. INTRODUCTION OPENER: Here’s a little two-question ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Open The Doors Of The Church Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 29, 2014
     | 4,529 views

    Jesus enjoins us to do the will of the Father, but learning how to do God's will is a lifelong journey.

    Thursday of the 1st Week in Advent Joy of the Gospel When I read this passage from the great prophet of Advent, the Hebrew priest Isaiah, my memory goes back almost ten years to our pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Both the Old and New Testaments contain a recurring theme, one we see most perfectly ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Basics For Starting A Church.

    Contributed by Hans Manaka on Jan 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,812 views

    This is for the preparation of those who believe that there is a call of God in their lives to start a church or ministry. It is made to make them see the possibilities of starting what God has call them to do.

    Ministry always starts with the leading Minister [the sent one] who delivers God’s word and few new converts. That is how the ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ started, with only 12 it mushroomed into a great Organisation. For us to get the same result we can also follow the same route. When ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Church My Way Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,196 views

    Church should be GOD'S way, not YOUR way.

    You Should Be Committed A husband and his wife arose one Sunday morning and the wife dressed for church. It was just about time for the service when she noticed her husband hadn't moved a finger toward getting dressed. Perplexed, she asked, "Why aren't you getting dressed for church?" He said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Focus Of A Successful Church

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jan 11, 2014
     | 9,394 views

    To really succeed as a church, we must focus on God’s standards. First, we focus on one message. Second, we must focus on one ministry. Finally, we must focus on one mission.

    I read about a guy who saw a building with a signboard “Church on a grill.” He got so curious that entered the building and, lo and behold, it was a steakhouse. He ordered premium steak and, in fairness, it was delicious. But he could not help but ask the waiter why the place is called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Boldness In Church Planting Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jan 13, 2010
     | 7,544 views

    Supernatural boldness in church planting validates authentic ministry when based on pure motives and proper conduct (the marks of Spirit-filled church planters).

    As we reach the end of our first month of attempting to plant a church and as we study the NT model for church planting from the Book of 1 Thessalonians, we need to ask ourselves if we are too tentative. What is impressive from studying Paul and Silas and Timothy is their confidence and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Smith avatar

    Church Plan And Purpose

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010
     | 2,565 views

    A review our the importance of using what God has given us for the purpose of growing and building up the church.

    I. REVIEW FROM TODAY Where is Paul? Prison What has happened? Judaisers adding circumcision & other requirements to grace 3.2 (we do the same) READ PHIL 3:12 1. What had Paul not obtained? (Vs. 10) 2. What were 4 parts of vs. 10 3. Describe Godly perfection (12) – Phil 1.6 & Eph ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "A Portrait Of The Church"

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 31, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,432 views

    As we begin the New Year, our congregation needs to seek to further our work to be like the church described in the New Testament.

    “PORTRAIT OF THE CHURCH” 1 PETER 2:4-10 OPEN On the wall near the main entrance to The Alamo in San Antonio, TX is a portrait with the following inscription: James Butler Bonham – no picture of him exists. This portrait is of his nephew, Major James Bonham, deceased, who greatly resembled ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    State Of The Church - 2010

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,753 views

    The first of the year message proposing a change in the way we approach the work of this church.

    State of the Church – 2010 Matthew 22:34-40 * Each year at this time my thoughts return to the words of Peter Drucker, the business guru, who always asked business owners 2 questions: “What business are you in?” and “How’s Business?” This is a great pair of questions for the church today. As I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Weeds In Church Buildings Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 22, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,913 views

    God asks patience and faithfulness of his people while he works his cosmic plan to a perfect conclusion.

    Read Matthew 13.24-30. Pray. Introduction They are likely the two worst spy cases in US history. Beginning in April of 1985 and continuing until his arrest in February of 1994, Aldrich Ames sold intelligence secrets to the Soviets (and then the Russians) for $4.6 million. Early on, the CIA ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Perry avatar

    Things To Bring To Church

    Contributed by John Perry on May 11, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,721 views

    When its time to go to church we often leave some of the most important things we need to bring to church at home.

    Bunbury Wed pm 5/05/10 “Things to bring to church” Intro: *** Every Sunday morning there is a check list I go through b/4 I walk out the door to go to church. The check list is of the things that I have to take to church that day. * Sermon, * Bible * Money for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    Church Without Faith Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,909 views

    Something is missing from the church today, and people are starting to notice. Too often the church fails to offer what it advertises: life.

    2. (Preview to a Vision week 2) January 17, 2010 A Church without Faith is Dead There was a 4 year old boy named Billy who had a pet cat. One day while Billy was at school his cat was run over by a car and died. Trying to protect her son from seeing his beloved kitty dead on the road his mother ...read more

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    Denomination: *other