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  • Jason Jones avatar

    In 2008 I Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 3, 2008
     | 2,693 views

    Exposition of Acts 8:26-40, 1 of 2 parts, about a vision for the coming new year in the church

    Text: Acts 8:26-40, Title: In 2008 I, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/6/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Last year when I called my parents to wish them a happy New Year, my dad answered the phone. "Well, Dad, what’s your New Year’s resolution?" I asked him. "To make your mother as happy as I can all year," he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transitions

    Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,777 views

    A message from the lay leader on the changing of pastors.

    Transitions I. A look at this change in pastors A. Subtitle – Why do United Methodists seem to torture themselves every few years by changing pastors? II. History lesson A. Methodism goes back to a renewal movement in the Church of England in the 1700’s 1. Footnote: Church of England is also ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Catch The Vision

    Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Dec 3, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 33,078 views

    This is a sermon for Men, but women should be able to follow along. It was preached for a Brotherhood Annual Sunday Morning.

    Text: 1. I will stand my watch And set myself on the rampart, And watch to see what He will say to me, And what I will answer when I am corrected. 2. Then the LORD answered me and said: "Write the vision And make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it. 3. For the vision is yet for an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discipleship Is Our Primary Purpose Series

    Contributed by Ed Groover on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,961 views

    Our church exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ.

    Discipleship is Our Primary Purpose Matt. 28:18-20 Intro: The Bible is our ultimate authority. The Gospel is our primary message. Body: 1A. Discipleship is centered in a specific person: the Lord Jesus. 1B. Jesus said that all authority was given to Him. Philippians 2:9-11 NKJV (9) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Your Church's Vision And Doing It

    Contributed by Duane Boehm on Feb 14, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,522 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
     | 6,444 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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    A God-Blessed Church:part 2 Series

    Contributed by Gary Shockley on May 1, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,340 views

    What are the qualities and characteristics of a church God is seeking to bless?

    The Church God Blesses: Part Two Cornerstone Church Rev. Gary A. Shockley March 17, 2002 “The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him.” (2 Chronicles 16:9) There are churches all over the world. Some have been around a long, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Are The Bible And Church Relevant Today?” Series

    Contributed by Rick Flowers on May 14, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 13,206 views

    #2 in a series of four messages in the "What If It’s True?" campaign. This is intended to assist pastors whose churches are involved in the evangelistic outreach.

    Pastor Rick Flowers First Baptist Church of Flushing The word Relevant means “Logically connected with and important to the matter in hand; appropriate, germane, pertinent.” To some the Word of God and the Church of Jesus Christ do not always seem “Logically connected” or “important ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    How A Church Can Change For The Better

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jan 6, 2003
    based on 186 ratings
     | 41,664 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

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    Looking For The Perfect Church: Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,586 views

    When we get to heaven we’ll be surprised who is and isn’t there.

    January 26, 2003 Morning Service Text: Luke 14:15-24 Subject: Christ’s Invitation. Title: Looking for the Perfect Church: Part 3 The perfect church! What do we know about it? Well we know that it is not here yet. Jesus spoke to seven churches in Revelation. Some of them probably thought they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The New Testament Church: Its Beginning Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,960 views

    The New Testament Church was created by God through the preaching of the rsurrection with the purpose of proclaiming pardon to all mankind.

    The New Testament Church, Its Beginning Acts 2:1-6, 37-41 INTRO.: Barton W. Stone was born Christmas Eve in 1772 in Port Tobacco, Maryland. His father died while he was still a baby. He watched his older brothers leave home to fight in the Revolutionary War. He listened to the sounds of artillery ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The New Testament Church; Its Plan Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 25, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,029 views

    The New Testament reveals the content of the Apostle’s preaching and the expected response to the Gospel.

    The New Testament Church; Its Plan Matt. 16:13-19 INTRO.: Walter Scott was a preacher in Pittsburgh, Pa., who moved to Steubenville Ohio in 1826. This brought him into the area of the Mahoning Baptist Assoc. His speaking abilities were well known and, even though he was not a member of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Which Church Should You Join? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 30, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,330 views

    The second sermon in this series on Church Membership is designed to help believers know what characteristics to look for when seeking to become members in a Bible-believing church.

    Scripture Why do churches have so many people on their membership rolls who give little or no evidence of Christian commitment or even conversion? Why do many churches find it difficult to motivate members to give, serve, pray and share their faith? The answer is simple. The members were allowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jose Gomez Sr. avatar

    Signs Of A Church That Impact's It's Community

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 25, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,242 views

    Learn how the church can impact their communities for Christ.

    "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    I Will Share The Responsibility Of Our Church Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 6,726 views

    The sermon reminds us of the importance of every member actively participating in the evangelistic purpose of the church.

    Membership Covenant I Will Share the Responsibility of Our Church Matthew 28:18-20 January 11, 2004 Intro: A. [Pastor will sing, “People Need the Lord” (Greg Nelson/Phil McHugh, 1983 River Oaks Music Co., BMI)] B. This will be the second in our series of sermons on our new membership ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational