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The Local Church - God's Missionary People

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 20, 2003

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The DNA of the Local Church is made up of core values, vision and mission. If someone were to walk up to a member of the church and ask: "What is the mission of this church?" What would you answer be?

The Local Church – God’s Missionary People CHURCH SIGNS The best vitamin for a Christian is B1." "Soul food served here." "Tithe if you love Jesus! Anyone can honk!" "Beat the Christmas rush, come to church this Sunday!" "Don’t wait for the hearse to take you to church." "Don’t give up. Moses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-13, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Struggle Inside The Wall Series

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Mar 1, 2003

based on 144 ratings

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The trouble facing the Jews from their enemies is eclipsed now by their internal struggles.

The struggle INSIDE the wall Nehemiah 5:1-19 “The worst threats the church has ever encountered have come more from within than without. External pressures are like water on a grease fire– causing the church to intensify and spread. Internal strife and bickering are like AIDS– sapping the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What We Believe...about The Church

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Apr 2, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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I used this sermon in my series of studying the doctrine of the Nazarene Church, however, I don’t focus much on the doctrine part. I decided to focus more on the encouragement of the Christians to be the Church that God desires us to be.

Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net April 6, 2003, Sunday Evening Title: What we believe...about the Church Text: Acts 2:42-47 Introduction We have been talking about the various doctrines of the Nazarene Church. Tonight, we come to Article 11, the Doctrine of the Church But instead of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Nazarene

Who You Give God Your Lunch?

Contributed by Jeffery Karnes on Nov 26, 2002

based on 34 ratings

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A semon about having faith that what you give to God (money, time, talents, etc....) will be used to glorify his kingdom

Would you give God your lunch? John 6:1-13 I am going to talk about giving this morning. Now don’t get up and walk out, I know a brand new youth pastor giving his first sermon in church doesn’t need to start telling the congregation how they need to give more money, so that is not what I am going ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13, Mark 10:43-45

Denomination: Methodist

A New Year's Feast

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 10, 2003

based on 72 ratings

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A reflective communion service for New Years Sunday, incorporating the OT Feasts of Trumpets and the Day of Atonement. Worship interspersed

A New Year’s Feast Jan 4/5, 2003 Intro: New year’s resolutions… There was a couple who were sitting with a marriage counselor for their first session and the good doctor asked them to identify what seemed to be the root of their problems. The wife responded, "It all started when we thought it ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:23-25, 1 Corinthians 11:28-35

Denomination: Baptist

"Wearing Out The Judge" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

based on 14 ratings

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Variety in how we pray can help us to be consistent and persistent

“Wearing Out The Judge” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When the subject of prayer comes up, it raises some questions. First of all, since God already knows our needs, why even pray? Obviously God doesn’t need a briefing—He doesn’t need to be informed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Coronation Day

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 17, 2005

based on 54 ratings

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The events of Palm Sunday point to 3 amazing facts that affect every person ever born. They are 3 links in God’s eternal purpose.

Coronation Day! Mark 11:1-11 1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Praying The Price For The Supernatural

Contributed by C.a. Mccracken on Mar 22, 2005

based on 44 ratings

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If we want to go beyond the norm into the realm of the supernatural we must PRAY the price.

“Praying The Price For The Supernatural” John 16:20-21 20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy. 21 A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is ...read more

Scripture: John 16:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Responsibilities Of The Deacon Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005

based on 36 ratings

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3 7 in a series on 1 Timothy this message deals the responsiblities of the deacon in the local church.

“Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #7 “The Responsibility of the Deacon!” 1Timothy 3:8-13 The word “deacon” simply means minister or servant. Some form of this word appears ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Fresh Coat Of Paint Without Sanding Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

based on 66 ratings

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Paul tells us in the second half of chapter 4 that we need to let Christ sand us way down to the bear wood, in order to cover us with His way of thinking and acting.

I like to see a nice new coat of paint on something - like this bench we had outside on our patio. The problem is - in order to have a nice coat of paint I had to strip off the old - but I was lazy. So when I painted the new coat on, the old paint underneath began to chip and peel and push the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Church That Made God Sick

Contributed by Duane Brown on Nov 22, 2005

based on 120 ratings

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A warning that comes from God when we become lukewarm

14 "To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. 15 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! 16 So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-16, Revelation 13:14, Revelation 13:14-16

Denomination: Holiness

From Hero To Zero

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 5, 2005

based on 6 ratings

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You can go from Hero to Zero in a nanosecond in this world. You can turn it around

Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the LORD’S hand double for all her sins. A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Being The Church To The Unchurched

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 27, 2005

based on 26 ratings

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A sermon on essentials to reaching the unchurched.

Being The Church For The Unchurched Mark 6:7-12 For the past several weeks off an on, we have studied the Unchurched. We have looked at their attitudes about religion, about God, about Christians, about the Bible.......about church. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-12, Mark 6:1

Denomination: Baptist

Serengeti Trek Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 15, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 6,247 views

This is a sermon that I used to wrap up Group Publishings Serengeti Trek 2005 VBS

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #2 • We had a great week of Vacation Bible School this week. VBS can be a very challenging and stressful time, but I want to congratulate our staff for the hard work they put in to make the week a good week. I want to thank the children for being so good this week, it made the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 135:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Love Of Christ For You

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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If you want to be the Lord’s disciple, the understanding of the love of Christ for you is critical.

The Love of Christ for You The whole emphasis of Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3:14 – 21 is on your understanding the love of Christ for you. If you want to be the Lord’s disciple, the understanding of this truth is critical. Listen to Paul’s prayer: “14. For this reason I bow my knees before the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

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