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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    A Good Church Or A Great Church

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 3, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,457 views

    What does it take to make a church a great church?

    The Church. The Church. When I say church, what do you think of? A little white clapboard building with a steeple and a bell, or perhaps the Crystal Cathedral in California. Maybe you don’t think of a building instead you think of people, perhaps your friends and fellow believers at BCC come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Counterfeit Christianty Part 11

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 18, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 7,033 views

    Heaven is real and Hell is real,make your choice.

    This is the concluding part of this message, which we started last week. We went into it because many people are working behind their schedules and some have spent unprofitable time in incubation instead of doing what God wants them to do. In the last week’s edition, we said that the Lord wants us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Commitment To God

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 10,503 views

    This sermon provides three steps for making a commitment to God.

    I. Introduction a. Commitment means (www.dictionary.com) i. “Official consignment, as to a prison or mental health facility.” ii. “a pledge to do” b. Commitment to God i. A pledge to do the will of God. c. How can we follow through with our commitment? II. The first step is to Hear the Word. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is Going To Cost You Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 27, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,437 views

    We are to adequately support those that make their living by the gospel.

    THIS IS GOING TO COST YOU I Corinthians 9:1-14 S: Ministry C: Ministers of the gospel are to be materially supported Th: Live the Difference Pr: We are to adequately support those that make their living by the gospel. ?: Why? KW: Proofs TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 9:1-14 three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fishermen Ought To Fish

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 27, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,070 views

    It is our purpose to make disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ.

    FISHERMEN OUGHT TO FISH Matthew 28:19-20 S: Discipleship Th: Our responsibility to make disciples Pr: It is our purpose to make disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ. ?: Transition 1--How? Transition 2--Where? KW: TS1--Ways TS2--Applications TS1: Since, according to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Reasonable Thing To Do"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,182 views

    We have a decision to make as it pertains to our salvation.

    Isaiah 1:1, 10:20 “The Reasonable Thing To Do” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org One Mother’s Day, a woman who had been living as a widow for some time was sitting on her front porch when, out of the blue, a truck ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    It Is Not An End But A Bend

    Contributed by Olayinka Alamu on Apr 2, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 18,376 views

    God will always make a way where there seems to be no way

    Tell neighbor “It is not an end but a bend’, tell him or her that whatever it is, it is because you are negotiating a bend…Amen1 Whenever we embark on a journey by road, there may be one, two or more bends on the road to our various destinations. This means that during y journey, along the road ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Murphy avatar

    The Gift Of God On Your Life

    Contributed by Michael Murphy on Apr 28, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,552 views

    God’s gift and your life makes provision.

    THE GIFT OF GOD ON YOUR LIFE NEW LIFE CHURCH Pro 18:16 A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. Romans 8 tells us that we were chosen by God before we ever had the opportunity to choose. What a great blessing to know that God set it up for us. We were chosen for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    An Unshakeable Stand For The Truth

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,356 views

    Learning to make a firm stand for what we believe.

    There are many questions that need to be addressed when a church begins to grow. How committed are the new people? How receptive are our older members to the changes that are taking place? Do our people really know what they believe? How do we best utilize everyone’s gifts? How can we properly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Craftsman At God's Side"

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jun 2, 2004
    based on 63 ratings
     | 14,888 views

    Christ as a craftsman, makes our world, and our salvation.

    Proverbs 8:22-31: THE CRAFTSMAN AT GOD’S SIDE Have you ever watched a craftsman working hard at his craft? Maybe you’ve watched a construction crew build a house. While we were remodeling this building, I watched all kinds of craftsman - a carpenter, a plumber, an electrician – each one worked ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Five Marks Of Faithfullness

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 96 ratings
     | 10,369 views

    There are at least five marks that makes Christian a faithful steward.

    There are at least five marks that makes Christian a faithful steward. I. Accountability (v.4) A faithful steward knows that he is accountable to God. We don’twork to gain the favorof others or ourselves. We seek to please God only. II. Adherence and Devotion (v.6) A faithful steward is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "A True Friend Builds You Up" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 120 ratings
     | 39,781 views

    A true friend will seek to make you a better person.

    "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." - Proverbs 27:17 (NIV) Today, I want us to think together about yet another aspect of true friendship. As our passage tells us, a true friend is one who builds you up. They will try to help you become a better person! how? 1. A true friend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Darwin Awards 2003

    Contributed by David Swanger on Mar 15, 2003
    based on 107 ratings
     | 5,113 views

    Incredibly dumb spiritual decisions that some people make.

    THE 2003 DARWIN AWARDS (Mark 8:13-21) Introduction: 1. Have you ever known someone who just did not get it? Please do not answer that out loud. a. In out text, Jesus’ disciples do not get it and Jesus questions their lack of understanding. b. They had been with Jesus. They had listened to him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    Jesus – The Provider

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 13,734 views

    The power to make a difference comes from Jesus, not us

    Intro: (Start w/Blank) A young woman brought her fiancée to meet her parents. After dinner, her father asked the young man into his study for a chat. "So, what are your plans?" he began. "I’m a theology scholar," the young man replied. "Admirable!" the father said, "But what will you do to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    O Wretched Man

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,117 views

    How can I be saved? Who will not make it and why?

    O Wretched Man that I am. Can I be saved from the Fires of Hell? Romans 7:24 Who will not make it and why. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal