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  • Dean Morgan avatar

    What Every Church Should Be

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,645 views

    some churches are closer to the NT ideal than others. The church at Thessalonica was in that category.

    TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 TITLE: WHAT EVERY CHURCH SHOULD BE No doubt you have heard people say, “If you ever find the perfect church, please don’t join it. If you do, it won’t be perfect any more!” Since local churches are made up of human beings, saved by God’s grace, no church is perfect. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Keep Pursuing Ahead

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jan 1, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,250 views

    The main things that we are to keep the main thing in church

    A blessed new year to all of you! Someone said, “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” With the year 2007 ahead of us, let me remind you of the main thing that we are to pursue. Let us see how the early church did it in Acts 2:41-47... “Those who accepted his message were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Church That Steps Out Series

    Contributed by John Tung on Apr 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,079 views

    A church has both an internal and an external ministry. We must be balanced and not self-absorbed.

    A CHURCH THAT STEPS OUT Acts 5:12-16 John Tung, 4-22-07 I. Introduction The church should pray for people in crisis situations. The church should also pray for people in non-crisis situations, but certainly we as a church should also be praying for people who are in crisis situations. And that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understanding Church Growth

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 19, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 9,670 views

    how church growth exploded on the scene

    UNDERSTANDING CHURCH GROWTH 26He also said, "This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28All by itself the soil produces grain--first the stalk, then the head, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Leave The Past In The Past

    Contributed by Kevin Mullins on May 27, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,742 views

    From Imitators to Instigators: Describing the need for agents of change in the local church

    Leave the Past in the Past: From Imitation to Instigation Jeremiah 29:11-14a Talk about Big Spring- How things change— Change is hard thing for us to deal with- I listen to a lot of talk radio- I enjoy it- one of the prevailing themes on talk radio as people call in - the way things used ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Three Bells And Three W's

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Nov 3, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,193 views

    Three uses of bells - to call us to Worship, to Warn us of danger, and proclaim something Wonderful. Sermon delivered on the occasion of a visiting church bell choir.

    Intro: • Since we have the Chehalis UMC Bell Choir with us today, I decided it would be enlightening for us to discover what lessons God might teach us from bells. • I guess you all know why cows have bells? It’s because their horns don’t work. • In 1996 the Taco Bell Corporation announced that it ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Missional Minded Series

    Contributed by Josh Reich on Apr 16, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,229 views

    What is the missional church? How does a church transition to being missional? What do missional Christians look like and act like?

    Last week we started a new series called an elemental church. We looked at God’s dream for a church and talked a little about the dreams that we have for our community. In the past few years, the word missional has picked up some steam and become somewhat of a buzz word among pastors and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Need A Hug

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Mar 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,397 views

    The importance of the Church. This part of a long study in Nehemiah. Chapter 10 deals with relationships and financial commitment to God’s House. This sermon focuses on the role of the Church and how critical our commitment to God’s House is.

    “You are the Church” What do you think about the church? A preacher was wired for sound with a lapel mike, and as he preached, he moved briskly about the platform, jerking the mike cord as he went. Then he moved to one side, getting wound up in the cord and nearly tripping before jerking it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "The Motivation Of The Church”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,145 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Waht It Means To Be Church"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,873 views

    The meaning of relationship and community within the church.

    Acts 2:42-47 “What It Means to be Church” by: Rev. Ken Sauer Grace United MEthodist Church, 9833 Hixson Pike, Soddy Daisy, TN www.gbgm-umc.org/grace-sdtn Have you ever felt lonely, even when you are surrounded by a large crowd of people? Have you ever moved to a new town or headed off to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Harvest

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jan 4, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 20,480 views

    Jesus has called his followers to participate in the harvest of souls in our community.

    “Harvest” January 8, 2006 Introduction: Today is a message of vision. What is your vision for Countryside in 2006? What is it that God has called us to do and how are we going to move forward to accomplish that task? Our mission is set. We are a church that does not have many different visions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lion And The Lamb Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,127 views

    This interactive sermon uses responsive reading and music to lead the congregation in worship centered around the Heavenly Worship Service in Revelation 5.

    Jesus – The Lamb that was Slain Revelation 5 - A Worship Service HOLY HOLY HOLY 1st service vs. 1,2 2nd service vs. 1,2,3 Welcome & Announcements – Ronnie / Rocky Scripture: Revelation 5:1-7 – Greg Smith PART 1: Revelation 5:1-7 THE LION AND THE LAMB These verses of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living With Strength And Courage Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on May 30, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,677 views

    The first of three sermons addressing the need for the church to go into the city, and bring spiritual victory to lives.

    (Began sermon with a background on the life of Joshua. . .modeled after the old TV series, "This is Your Life") JOSHUA – THIS IS YOUR LIFE A favorite Bible character of mine. The story picks up in Exodus 24:9 (read through verse 18). Joshua was with Moses as they descended the mountain and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    When He Reigns, It Pours Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 50 ratings
     | 15,682 views

    A look at how our giving impacts our worship.

    Cartoons: • Denny came to me a few weeks ago and told me it was time to preach on tithing again. • In the meantime, we talked about some other ways to increase giving – one idea was to recruit some new ushers, or at least train them in some new techniques • Here’s another possible new look for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Un Masking Of All Hallows Eve"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 25, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,582 views

    This is a sermon for Reformation Sunday. It covers the origins of All Hallow Eve, and describes Satan’s use of culture, past and present to disguise and confuse people to the "gospel" message recovered by Martin Luther

    In Jesus Holy Name October 29, 2006 Reformation, Redeemer Lutheran “The Un-Masking of All Hallows Eve” This time of year is unlike any other in many respects. Every shopping center and grocery store is filled with all sorts of candy, costumes and decorations. This week children will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran