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  • Davon Huss avatar

    A Christian Is... A Church Member Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015
     | 5,480 views

    Some of the benefits of being active in a local church (Material adapted from LeRoy Lawson's booklet, The Family of God, Chapter 1, When You Become a Christian, pgs. 9-14)

    HoHum: There are four main bones in every organization including the church. The wish-bones: Wishing somebody would do something about the problem. The jaw-bones: Doing all the talking but very little else. The knuckle-bones: Those who knock everything. The back-bones: Those who carry the brunt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sermon Series: Creating A Shared Vision: "What Business Are We In?" Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,735 views

    Sermon #3 on creating a shared vision.

    Matthew 16:13-20 “What Business Are We In?” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy,TN www.graceumcsd.org Back in 1992 Ross Perot was running for President. It was the first time I voted in a Presidential election, and Ross was my man! When he spoke, I could relate. I thought ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Within The Veil

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,577 views

    Any church not built within the veil was not built by Jesus.

    Within the Veil September 29, 2010 Opening Illustration A If you’ve ever been in a bad thunderstorm, out in it, you know what it’s like not to fully aware of your surroundings. 1 Stuck in the middle of a lake when the sky broke open, rain in buckets. a In between lightning strikes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Journey Begins

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Sep 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,793 views

    The sermon marked the beginning of a new field of ministry for me. The children of Israel were on a journey as all churches are. There are principles we can learn from them about getting to our Promised Land.

    THE JOURNEY BEGINS July 10, 2011 Jay Robison EXODUS 12:31-40 As you might imagine I have been thinking a lot about journeys lately Trips to Hickory and Lexington Came back from CBF in Tampa and Journey here Bible seems to have someone always on a journey Noah in an Ark, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am A Church Member

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 11, 2021
     | 6,344 views

    What does it mean to be a church member? What is expected of me? As members of a church we each hold a unique place in the church. As members of a church we each have certain responsibilities in the local body of believers.

    I AM A CHURCH MEMBER For many people, church membership simply means that we attend church, and we will do so until we cease to be happy where we attend, then we will find another church to attend. We think that being a church member is something that gives us the right to vote on matter that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "A Prayer For Power” - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,616 views

    Paul prays for believers to experience Christ-likeness, not just on an individual level, but on a corporate level as a local body of believers.

    (Show Video—Stethoscope) Last time, we looked to Paul’s prayer here and noted that he asks for God’s power to work in the lives of the Ephesian believers so that they might enter into Christ-likeness. We pointed out how Christ-likeness is something for us to enter into - to receive, rather than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church 12 Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 20, 2012
     | 4,127 views

    The Church is needed by us all and the Bible gives 12 reasons why we all need The Church. These 12 can be broken down into three focuses of God – Upward – Inward - Outward.

    Open with video for Father’s Day: Series: The Church Sermon: The Church 12 pt 2 Tag line - 12 reasons why we all need The Church of Jesus Christ active in our lives. Scripture Text: Hebrews 10:23-25: 23Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What True Worship Says Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 31, 2011
     | 4,838 views

    If we are to draw near to God in worship, we must do so in full assurance of faith.

    Our church has adopted the following statement concerning our priorities, or core values: The HEART of FBC is to . . . Help others through ministry, our greatest privilege; Encourage one another through fellowship, our greatest pleasure; Adore Christ through worship, our greatest passion; Reach the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What True Worship Seeks Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,094 views

    A true worshiper keeps the cross in view at all times.

    Last time, we looked to verse 22 and talked about how what true worship says. True worshipers “draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith.” A true worshiper believes God meets with us, speaks to us, and works among us when we gather together for worship. Today I want us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where True Worship Sends Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,661 views

    How are we to go forth into the world if we have truly drawn near to God in worship?

    As we have looked to verse 22 to learn about the priority of worship, we have made note that true worshipers “draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith.” One who truly worships God gathers with God’s people believing that God meets with, speaks to, and works among His people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Support Gbc Through Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 13, 2013
     | 5,735 views

    The local church cannot function without the tithes and offerings of its members. This sermon, part 2 of a series on local church issues, deals with the blessings of giving both for a local church and for those who give.

    Support GBC Through Stewardship Series: Get on the Ship Chuck Sligh January 13, 2013 TEXT: Turn with me to Matthew 6 INTRODUCTION This is the second sermon in a series titled, “Get on the Ship” that focuses on important local church issues and our responses to them. We’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get On The Bus: State Of The Church

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,002 views

    This is a "State of the Church" address given to encourage a congregation toward forward-thinking.

    INTRO * If we're not careful we can spend a lot of time looking backwards at What was * And /or a lot of time looking at What will be... * Religious people do this  The good old days  God bring revival on the verge of revival * Parents do this  Longing for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Growing The Church” - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,848 views

    What are the biblical characteristics of a growing church?

    Last time, as we focused on verses 11 and 12, we made note of the two essentials of church growth - gifted leadership (v. 11) and committed membership (v. 12). A church will never rise higher than the skills of the leadership and will go no farther than the commitment of the membership. Gifted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    Why You Need The Church Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,947 views

    This sermon explains three reasons why every believer needs the church

    * The church doesn’t need us in order to be the church nearly as much as we need the church in order to be the person God created us to be. * The importance of the church is based upon its mission * Wrong question: "What can the church do for me?" // Right question: "What can I do for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Changed Church Changes The World Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,460 views

    This sermon explains a few lessons about how a changed church can change the world

    * Change: to make the form, content, future course, etc., of something different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone; a transformation or modification; alteration * Change is often resisted in the church. Yet one could sum up a church’s purpose with one word: change - We must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist