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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Essentials Of Our Mission Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,456 views

    Three essentials for any missional Christ follower or church.

    Studies have shown that the most fulfilled and satisfied people alive are the people who have a sense of mission in their lives. They live for a purpose higher than themselves. The Apostle Paul exemplified this truth. He was always happy. Even in prison he had joy. Just read the letter to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Missions Work Is Fishy

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,195 views

    You may have felt you have served God long and faithfully in many areas of church life so why should I consider missions now? Why should I open my heart to people who may have their hearts closed to Gods message?

    Why Missions Work is Fishy Right here at New St. Andrews our WMS reaches men and women, boys and girls in Canada, India, Malawi, Guatemala, Mozambique and Nicaragua as well as Eastern Europe and even Israel and Palestine. We often take for granted that such far reaching work is being ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    You Plant And God Gives The Increase PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
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     | 1,480 views

    This sermon explores our active roles in God's kingdom as planters of faith, providers of the Word, and promoters of Gospel growth.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather in this sacred space, let's prepare our hearts to receive the Word of God. Today, we are going to dwell in the verdant fields of 1 Corinthians 3:6-17, a passage that speaks to us about the vital role each of us plays in the kingdom of God. ...read more

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    The Ministry Lifecycle

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 19, 2022
     | 1,052 views

    John the baptist knew his mission was over and he was glad. Churches today need to learn this lesson. Sometimes churches do not let old missions close out.

    The Ministry Lifecycle John 3:22-36 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 3:22 After these things Jesus and His disciples came into the land of Judea, and there He was spending time with them and baptizing. 23 John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there; and people ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Spirituality Of Mission And Service Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,754 views

    The Celtic Church was a missionary movement, combining evangelism and social change.

    Celtic Spirituality of Mission and Service I remember one of the first sessions that we had on Celtic Spirituality, one of you asked me if the Celtic Christians lived a fairly quiet Christian life, not “pushing” their faith on the cultures around them. It was a question that had a definite bias ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Clarifying Our Mission And Purpose, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,082 views

    Unless we know who we are, where we are going and who we are trying to minister to, how can we fulfil our mission as a church family?

    What are we aiming for? Clarifying our mission and purpose Part 2 Review: Write down on a paper, last weeks main point of the message. Put your name at the top of the paper and pass it forward. The main thrust of the message was, Do we know who we are as a church? What do we stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Do Not Lose The Mission For A Tradition!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 19, 2018
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     | 3,594 views

    Churches need to get out of the marriage business. It is a tradition, not a biblical mandate. Stick to mission!

    Gen 2 21 And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; 22 And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made He a woman, and brought her unto the man. 23 And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ministry Of The Church

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Dec 3, 2009
     | 5,100 views

    This sermon is to remind church goers of the main mission of the church.

    2 CORINTHIANS 5:17-20 THE MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH The Ministry: Its Message Introduction: this is one of the great passages of Scripture. So much is covered, a life-time could be spent in its depths. It is here that we see the message of the ministry. The message of the ministry is powerful, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can The Church Afford Five Loaves And Two Fish?

    Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,905 views

    A short communion sermon challenging the Church to feed the hungry in body and spirit, by looking at what we are doing for the hungry of the world.

    While attending seminary, each month the student body would gather for a general meeting, much like assembly at high school. We would have guest speakers presenting different areas of ministry for us to consider. On one particular Saturday we had a representative from one of the organizations ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Misunderstood Mission Of Ministry

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 21, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,768 views

    A message for Leadership about the roles of Pastor, Elder/Senior Citizens in the Church

    When I heard the call of God to enter Ministry as a teenager, He asked me to go to a specific Bible School I had never heard of or knew anything about. After finding it, I immediately enrolled. Looking back over my years of continuous education, I learned much, and continue to learn. Still, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My "Hands On" Mission Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 6, 2009
     | 4,311 views

    Serving is the key difference between "doing"church and "being" the church.

    NEW PURPOSE, RENEWED PURPOSE Part 3- My "Hands On" Mission John 13:1-17 Sunday, January 18, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Serving is the key difference between "doing" church and "being" the church. If you saw the news this week regarding the plane that crashed into the Hudson River you witnessed a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jesus Mission Our Mission

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,680 views

    The two words that defined Jesus’ life 1. Missional (on a mission – God’s mission) 2. Incarnational (God in the flesh)

    TEXT: Luke 9:51; 15:1, 2 “As the time drew near for him to ascend to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51, NLT). "Now when the time drew near for Him to be received up again into Heaven, He proceeded with fixed purpose towards, Jerusalem, and sent mennengers ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Church As A Caring Community Series

    Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,114 views

    This is the 3rd in a series based on Acts 2:42-47 looking at the core characteristics of the church. This sermone deals with community.

    The Church as a Caring Community Acts 2:45-46 Acts 4:32 – 5:11 (Third in the series “The Core Characteristics of the Church) I have just read the most riveting story in the Book of Acts. The traumatic and sudden death of Ananias and Sapphira has caused both the casual reader of the Bible and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Bob Marcaurelle avatar

    Church - Who Needs It Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Sep 30, 2020
     | 3,031 views

    There are many reasons people are not drawn to our churches, some of them are good. Whatever we think about the church, it belongs to Jesus and we should go to help others as he commands and to help ourselves.

    CHURCH – WHO NEEDS IT Bob Marcaurelle homeorchurchbiblestudy.com “We must not give up assembling together as some people are in the habit of doing. We should encourage one another especially since we see the day (Of Christ’s coming) drawing near.” (Heb. 10: 25) Even in NT times some believers had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Church #11 The Power To Stand Series

    Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025
     | 184 views

    In the 2003 movie “Finding Nemo” there is a wonderful scene that happens after Dory reunites Nemo with his father. A group of moonfish swim by startled by something … watch this clip. It wasn’t until all the fish decided to work together that they had any hope

    ~ Intro: In the 2003 movie “Finding Nemo” there is a wonderful scene that happens after Dory reunites Nemo with his father. A group of moonfish swim by startled by something … watch this clip. It wasn’t until all the fish decided to work together that they had any hope. our text for today ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist