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  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Characteristics Of A Missional Church

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,545 views

    The early church described in Acts 2 is a model for churches today. It was a Missional Church.

    Characterists of a Missional Church Acts 2:41-47 What has been your experience in attending church? Has your experience been pleasant and exciting or boring and frustrating? My first memory of church was the small church located across the street from our house in Gypsum, Kansas. On Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A Church Of Body Builders? Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,398 views

    Discovering the importance of the whole body of believers using their God given gifts for one another.

    A Church Full of Body Builders Sometimes what we truly are in Christ gets obscured by “normal life,” bad days, imperfect people (all of us!) and low attendance (like today!). But, my dear friends, listen to these words that were written about you: “She is the people of God created by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living The Legacy

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 16,855 views

    Shared on commitment Sunday of a capital campaign challenging the church to rise up and leave a legacy.

    Living the Legacy, Making Disciples October 29, 2006 Joshua 24:1-24 Intro: When Ohio State played for the NCAA Championship in 2003, coach Jim Tressel wanted to encourage his players to step up to another level. In his pre-game speech he asked a powerful question: “What do you want to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honoring God Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,968 views

    The recasting of the vision of our church of honoring God, connecting people, growing, believers, and sharing hope.

    Seeing the BIG Picture October 1, 2006 HONORING God Intro: (Pictures) It has been said that a picture is word a 1000 words b/c pictures capture time, share a story, stir our memories – some pictures even capture our hearts. If a picture is worth a 1000 words, then a vision is priceless. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord's Day

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,525 views

    The Sabbath is to be Holy as unto the Lord. But what does that mean for the people of the New Covenant? Could doing the works of God be the best way to honor the Lord.

    The Lord’s Day Matthew 12:1-14 Do any of you remember the old ‘blue laws”? For those who are younger than 30, our state used to have rules about what could and could not be done on Sunday. Almost all stores and restaurants were closed on Sunday. The vast majority of people did not have to work ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Three Things In Hell That The Church Need

    Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,451 views

    Revival / Membership awareness

    THREE THINGS IN HELL THAT THE CHURCH NEED LUKE 16:19 - 31 Come tonight let us examine the story of Lazarus and the rich man as this story expose three things in hell that the church need FIRST THERE IS FIRE FIRE can represent a lot of things – but tonight let us take a look at the spiritual side ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Something Old, Something New, What To Do When Change Makes You Blue Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,384 views

    A poignant and humorous study of the way the Church must continually adapt and change in order to remain effective.

    1. Title: Something Old, Something New, What To Do When Change Makes You Blue 2. Text: several 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, October 22, 2006, last in a series on worship, leading up to our 10th anniversary the next week 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Worship: An Act Of Desperation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,615 views

    Worship that God wants from us is honest, transparent and real. Can we come to God, can we come to church, when all we feel is sorrow and lament? Or do we have to fake it all the time.

    Sermon for CATM – April 13, 2008 – “Worship: An Act of Desperation - Psalm 142 I overheard someone ask someone else this very simple question recently: “What has been the saddest moment in your life?” I can’t recall the answer given, because as soon as the question was asked, my mind drifted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pastor - Flock - Church

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 16, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,481 views

    A message regarding how the pastor & the flock make up the church, and how the church helps us as Christians. Text, communion meditation, and audio will be at www.sermonlist.com

    The story is told of how they used to make the masts for the old sailing ships of the past. They would go into a forest and select a tree that was tall and straight. Then, they would cut all the surrounding trees down, leaving that large tree standing by itself to endure the winds of time for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Meaning Of Membership

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,120 views

    This message highlights the biblical importance of being a member of a local church. It was delivered on membership Sunday before presenting the new members to the congregation.

    New Members Sunday “So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household” (Eph 2:19) “…so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually * members one of another.” (Rom 12:5) Introduction When you become a believer ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Did God Call Them Out

    Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,008 views

    WHY WE ARE TO WORSHIP GOD.

    WHY DID GOD CALL THEM OUT? Text: Ex. 5:1-10 Intro: When you get serious about serving God Pharaoh always makes it harder on you. Verse 7-10 You want to serve God but now you have to work overtime. SO WHY DID GOD CALL THEM OUT? LET’S LOOK AT WHAT GOD DID NOT CALL THEM TO DO. 1. GOD DID NOT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Up And Sideways Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Rick George on Apr 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,612 views

    We must have a vertical (worship toward God) and a horizontal (edification of the church) philosophy of worship.

    Have you ever wondered “Why do we gather together on Sunday mornings? What is the purpose of carving out of our busy week 2 – 3 hours to come to a place to be with other people to sing songs and to listen to a guy speak?” What is the purpose of congregational worship? I mean, you could be home ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Heart Of Worship: Avoiding The P.d.r. Disease

    Contributed by Rick George on Apr 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,676 views

    Looking at John 4:21-24, we discover what Jesus really wants from us in our worship.

    Open the eyes of my heart – of our hearts. What does that really mean? You know we sing these songs of worship on Sunday morning or with the radio day in and day out, but do we really take the time to think through the words and to search the scriptures to make sure what we are singing is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Sing To The Lord A New Song

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 22, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,845 views

    Sing to the Lord A New Song 1) Inspired by his truthfulness 2) Inspired by his influence; 3) Inspired by his watchfulness

    I quit listening to music on the radio a long time ago. Why? Because they keep playing the same songs over and over again. I suspect that many others don’t like commercial radio either because wherever you go, people are plugged into MP3 players, not transistor radios. People like the ability to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Pt. 1--Dot Biz: The Church's Business Series

    Contributed by Rob Culler on Apr 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,101 views

    There are approximately 1.64 million computers in the United States. 69% of US households have internet access. Many people understand computer lingo. Our contemporary service is called "the gathering." This series of messages explores the purposes of

    The Church in a Wired World: Part 1 How do we fit in? thegathering@trinity *Sounds like the start of an e-mail address *“thegathering” identifies this group *“@trinity” identifies this church *How do we finish the address? E-mail & Web address ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God