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Working Together To Impact (Our Community)

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 30, 2002

based on 56 ratings

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A lesson on making a true difference on our local community.

Working Together to Impact (Our Community) Delaware I Corinthians 3:5 -11 I.Together, we become instruments of God.(v. 5-7) A.“You can change peoples way of thinking and you can change their lifestyles, but you’ve done very little until you’re able to change their hearts. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

One Of Them Turned Back

Contributed by Marv Mutzenberger on Oct 12, 2004

based on 17 ratings

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Begin with imaginative rationale for nine who did not return, and conclude with the gospel of God’s great mercy and the human response of worship

ONE OF THEM TURNED BACK Luke 17:11-19 When we meet new people, we ask questions like, “Where did you grow up? Did you live in town or on a farm? Where did you go to college? We ask questions like that because place and background are important. Are you German or Norwegian or Polish? In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

That The World Would Know Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 26, 2003

based on 39 ratings

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Jesus said that we should be one, so that the world would know: 1) God’s harmony (unity within diversity) and 2) God’s heart (His love).

John 17:20-23 – That the World Would Know A book that has changed my life is What’s So Amazing About Grace? In it the author, Philip Yancey quotes Mark Twain. Apparently Twain used to say he put a dog and a cat in a cage together as an experiment, to see if they could get along. They did, so he ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23, Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For Your Life Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 29, 2001

based on 34 ratings

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The World uses the best equipment to send their message. Shouldn’t God’s people do at least the same?

Finding God’s Plan for Your Life - Jeremiah 1:4--10 When we open our Bibles and read the first few words of the first book we discover many things about the God who made us. He is the great creator of heaven and earth. His power to create is in his Word. His Spirit moves over the vast depths ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10, Hebrews 8:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do We Have Church? Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on May 9, 2003

based on 21 ratings

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We go to church all the time. But why do we have it. What is the purpose. This sermon deals with that question and lays out five purpose of the church.

Mathew 22 37-40 and Mathew 28 18-20 Why Do We Have Church? I. Introduction A. Attention Graber 1. When I was in 7th grade we had to do what I thought was the most ridiculous project in I had ever done 2. We had to put together a leaf notebook explain the different kinds of leaves from different ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"The Motivation Of The Church”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 26, 2001

based on 44 ratings

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The proper motivation for a church to carry a crazy message to a confussed world of lost souls.

This story deals with a rather old fashioned lady, who was planning a couple of weeks vacation in Florida. She also was quite delicate and elegant with her language. She wrote a letter to a particular campground and asked for reservations. She wanted to make sure the campground was fully equipped ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You A Revolutionary? Part 3

Contributed by Greg Carr on Aug 30, 2006

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Today we are going to look at the final definition: Definition 4 – A complete or radical change of any kind. God wants to do a sudden, radical, and complete change in each of us.

(This message was inspired by George Barna and his book, Revolution. I also found Sermon Central contributor, J. Martin’s messages on this topic helpful.) Are you a Revolutionary? Are you in a close orbit with God? Are you doing whatever it takes to get closer to God and to help others do the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church Is Not By Accident

Contributed by Larry La Douceur on May 30, 2006

based on 13 ratings

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When the body of Christ is functioning according to the will and purposes of God we show the world the perfect plan God intended for you and me. We also set the example for those who come behind us.

The Church is NOT by Accident Suggested reading; Early Christians Speak, Dr. Everett Ferguson, Abilene Christian University Press Thirteen Lessons on Church History, Morris Womack, College Press Publishing Company Introduction In Genesis Chapter 2 we read, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does God Think Of Our Worship?

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 13, 2007

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Does our worship honour God by including by being devoted to his glory?

No source is known for a compendium of ’12 reasons why I don’t wash (or go to church), though it sounds as though it must have come from a small boy. It goes like this: 1. I was forced to wash as a child 2. I’m not dirty 3. I’ll wait until I’m older, then I’ll be dirtier 4. There are too many ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Body Made Full Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007

based on 6 ratings

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What does it mean for the Church to be "full" and how can it be obtained?

THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT II: The Mystery of The Body Unveiled 2. THE BODY MADE FULL (Eph. 3:14-21) INTRODUCTION: Am I the only one, or has anyone else had their prayers to God interrupted by a wandering mind? Last week, we saw that even the Apostle Paul can be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Finest Steps #4 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 27, 2007

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This is the fourth and the last in a series of messages for the "Just walk across the Room" emphasis. These messages are adapted from the book by Bill Hybels.

JWAR – THE FINEST STEPS - #4 Luke 5:1-11 (for powerpoint, check www.hueytownbaptist.com) (THE DASH – 1996 Linda Ellis) > It was In 1996 while on a lunch break that a lady name Linda Ellis penned these now immortal words. Working with a very large and successful corporation she has been witness ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Worship That Pleases God

Contributed by Jody Brock on Jan 23, 2004

based on 28 ratings

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Sermon about the type of worship that is pleasing to God.

Worship That Pleases God Mark 12: 28-30 God wants all of you He ask for all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength. God is not interested in: Half hearted commitment. Partial obedience Leftovers of our time and money God desires your full devotion. There is a right ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

Growing With Vision

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Apr 29, 2003

based on 39 ratings

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A healthy baby should grow. A healthy baby should grow in size. A healthy baby should grow in her hunger. A healthy baby will be active and seek to move about. So should a healthy church!

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Scrapbooking is Renee’s new favorite hobby. I imagine we have spent a small fortune in film and the processing of the hundreds of pictures. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Matthew 28:18

Denomination: Methodist

Balancing The Body Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 23, 2006

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Sixth in a series on the early church. This message focuses on balancing the five purposes of the church.

Balance is really important in our lives: • When we first learn to walk, the biggest hurdle we face is not usually that we don’t have enough strength; it’s that we have to figure out how to stay balanced • On our cars, it’s important to keep our tires balanced. Anyone who has ever tried to drive at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Play Your Position Series

Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 25, 2007

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Compares our unique role in the body of Christ’s church to playing your assigned postion on a football team. Student Ministry Powerpoint presentation.

[Play Your Position] A body isn’t just a single part blown up into something huge. It’s all the different-but-similar parts arranged and functioning together … If the body was all eye, how could it hear? If all ear, how could it smell? As it is, we see that God has carefully placed each part of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

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