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  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    Keep The Pot Small Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,247 views

    Using "The Bonsai Theory of Church Growth" this series shows how growing a church is the oposite of growing a Bonsai tree.

    On Not Becoming a Bonsai Church Keep the Pot Small Some of you are familiar with the name, Kenneth Hemphill. He was the pastor of First Baptist Church of Norfolk, Va. Ken- I’ll use his name as if I know him personally- has an unusual hobby--- he collects and grows Bonsai trees. Bonsai trees are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Careful How You Live

    Contributed by Lloyd Grubbs on May 28, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 20,457 views

    High School Baccalaureate Service

    Good evening – I am ___________ – Pastor of __________ To the Minister Alliance let me say I consider it an honor to address this group of seniors before me Also let me say to the _________ School Superintendent & the School Board Thank You for still allowing this type of service to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Le Dessein De La Louange

    Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,884 views

    Simple goals for our group of youth: TO ADORE. God to seek truths admirers, a generation of ADOS... rateurs!

    AMon âme, bénis l=Eternel, et n=oublie aucun de ses bienfaits !@ Psaumes 103/2. I C=est une louange à Dieu : A Béni l’Eternel@ Le Seigneur nous donne la vie et s=en occupe. Nous vivons, nous déplaçons et avons la vie en lui. Nous pouvons le remercier pour toutes les bénédictions physiques et ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What The Household Holds, Culture Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,845 views

    What our household holds, Culture pt 1 You can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr

    At ECC we have had for many years values that this Church will be a place where people are Valued, Loved and considered Vital because we want to become and keep becoming a Household that holds People of Purpose, People of Potential and People in Partnership. Over the next four weeks I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Going To Church

    Contributed by David Gresham on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,064 views

    Going to Church isn’t the same for everyone. Some go to be seen others to watch. But truly Going to Church is to see the Lord.

    Going to Church Acts 4:31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. 4:32 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Discovering Significance Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,391 views

    About discovering the call of God for your life.

    (The following message has drawn from Rick Warren’s message “Shaped for Serving God”) Does your life hold significance? Does your life bear importance in this world? As we conclude this series entitled ‘The Call’… that is the question I want to help settle this morning.. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's House Past, Present And Future

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jul 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,068 views

    The house that God is building is a house where His power and Son are preeminent; His presence is pursued; and His purposes is practiced.

    A couple of weeks ago were read were seven men were chose to look after the Greek widows, Stephen was one of them. He was a man full of grace and power. He did great signs and wonders But opposition against him arose. Members of the Synagogue of Freeman began arguing with Stephen and his ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Without Christmas... Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 27, 2011
     | 4,805 views

    Our lives would be meaningless if there was no Christmas!

    What happened about 2000 years ago that made a day to be called Christmas?? Christmas - Jesus Christ was born on earth! Let me ask a question: How many of you were born on earth?? Every person was born on earth! Have you ever wondered why you were born? Let me suggest for you to think about ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Choice Is Yours

    Contributed by Jason Winters on Aug 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,518 views

    Are we Christians in a purposeful manner, or do we accidental act like a Christian once ina while?

    The Choice is Yours Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. Hebrews 13:7 (NIV) Daniel 1:8 KJV Numbers 14:24; 32:11-12 How do I seek God on Purpose? Follow Jesus all of our Days Joshua 14:8-10 B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Authority Of The Believer #2

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,983 views

    the authority Christ has given to the church to overcome all forces of Satan

    Intro: every summer we visited Friendship Alabama from Maine where my Dad’s family lived. My grandfather owned a country store and he told us to get anything we wanted at anytime. I still remember the ice cold cokes in the box that burned your throat. As the owner, he gave us unlimited ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Church: Body Central

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 27, 2010
     | 3,018 views

    What Is the Church? ❶ Visible Proof of His Body ❸ Each Part is Dependent Upon the Head ❹. Body Parts Have Different Purposes ❺. The Body’s Purpose is To Glorify Christ 1. THROUGH WORSHIP 2. THROUGH MINISTRY 3. THROUGH DI

    Eph 1:17-23, 5:23-27 Colossians 1:16-18KJV For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17 And he is before all things, and by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stewardship And Life Management 3 Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 25, 2012
     | 3,862 views

    So we are to serve God, but what is the alternative? Where does that leave us? Livng for God that is our meaning and serving others arises because of this. Sounds like a great plan. This material is inpired by the work of Dr Harry Wendt "In Heavens Nam

    Stewardship and Life Management Three. This material should be used in conjunction with Dr Harry Wendt’s material, “In Heavens Name, Why on Earth.” 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 “For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    3 Ps And A Tree

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 1, 2012
    based on 22 ratings
     | 20,887 views

    The first sermon I ever preached...I repreached an updated version here right after returning from sabbatical. We are planted with a purpose, it takes power to fulfill it, and that flows thru purity.

    3 P’s and a Tree Psalm 1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/120722am.mp3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html This is the first message I ever preached years ago...and now it is my first to preach since sabbatical. It is very basic, and God had to hit me over the head to get me back to the basics. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mission - #3 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 13, 2012
     | 6,068 views

    This culture is longing for an authentic view of Christianity and God demands it. This series paints a picture of the Authentic Christian.

    Mission Authentic Christianity - #3 of 7 John 20:19-22 * In 1965 lyricist Hal David and music composer Burt Bacharach teamed up to write a song which was recorded and released by Jackie DeShannon and climbed to #7 on the US charts. The title of that song was “What the world needs now is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    A Living Transformation

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 25, 2013
     | 3,562 views

    1. What Things Do People Pursue In Life? 2. Directive Thinking 3. Why Death- v.6? 4.What Will We Believe?

    Onesimus was an unfaithful servant when he fled from his master Philemon. But while on the run he came to know the Master. As a transformed man, he served God faithfully and was invaluable to Paul’s ministry. When Paul sent him back to Philemon, he commended him as one “who once was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist