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  • Jon Daniels avatar

    The Serving Church Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,848 views

    The third in a series based on the 3 points of our church’s purpose statement: "Seek God, Share Christ, & Serve Others."

    “THE SERVING CHURCH” Matt. 25:31-46 INTRO – Read “Too Full to Eat” (p. 118-121, A Call to Die, David Nasser) “So, are you saying we’ve got to go to India if we want to serve others?” No, but I am saying that we’ve got to pay attention to and obey the Word of God if we are going to serve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seeking Church Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,549 views

    The first in a series of 3 messages based on the 3 points of our church’s purpose statement: "Seek God, Share Christ, & Serve Others."

    “THE SEEKING CHURCH” Isaiah 55 INTRO – “Get Rid of Clutter for Good” – article in Woman’s Day magazine. Author Lisa Cohen Lee discusses how to update and organize a home office. Gave 4 steps: 1. Control the clutter 2. Develop a strategy 3. Decide on décor 4. Putting it all together That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Powell avatar

    Teachers In Church

    Contributed by David Powell on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,954 views

    Lesson on New Testament Teachers

    Teacher: Did you do your homework? Boy: No, Teacher. Teacher: Do you have an excuse: Boy: Yes. It’s all my mother’s fault. Teacher: She kept you from doing it? Boy: No, she didn’t nag me enough. TEACHERS IN CHURCH David Powell Cotton Lane Community Church I. Teaching Is A Gift From God A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beginning With The Church

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 11, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,008 views

    God is angry with sin and indifference. The church cannot afford to reralize that God will bring us to account for how we live before a lost world.

    Beginning with the Church Ezekiel 9:1-11 Introduction: In Jerusalem, the Temple was to be a sanctuary, a place that was to be set apart, consecrated, dedicated and purified. It was to be a place that radiated the presence of God to Israel and would send ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divisions In The Church Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jan 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,639 views

    First sermon of the series "One Body...many Members" on 1 Corinthians Chapter 1. This Sermon focus on what causes divisions in the Church. The preference of preaching style can cause lack of power in the Church

    Divisions in the Church Today we start studying the book of 1st Corinthians. Corinth’s importance in the ancient world was considerable. It was the densely populated capital of the Roman province of Achaia (a prefecture within contemporary Greece bears the name still), a busy commercial ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Worship

    Contributed by Rodney Langley on Jul 29, 2010
     | 2,980 views

    A description of New Testament Worship in the 1st Century Church

    FUNCTIONS OF THE CHURCH: WORSHIP INTRODUCTION Two weeks ago we looked at the nature of worship in the early church. We saw from John 4:23-24 that their worship was in spirit and truth and from I Corinthians 14:40 that it was to be done decently and in order. Today we will examine the acts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Glory In The Church Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Aug 10, 2010
     | 4,870 views

    Paul’s prayer (Ephesians 3:14-21) begins with “your glory” (v. 13b) and ends with “glory” (v. 21) This is a simple passage on how to pray for each other. These four things give God the glory He deserves/desires:

    Paul’s prayer (Ephesians 3:14-21) begins with “your glory” (v. 13b) and ends with “glory” (v. 21) This is a simple passage on how to pray for each other. Reminder: The Church is not the building, nor the services, but the people (v. 15) These four things give God the glory He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going To Church

    Contributed by David Gresham on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,134 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

  • John Mann avatar

    A Biblical Church Series

    Contributed by John Mann on Feb 12, 2009
     | 4,257 views

    To be a biblical church we have to stop making excuses for not serving and just get involved.

    FOCAL POINT: A BIBLICAL CHURCH ME: It has been about 10 years ago since I took a speech class in college. At that point in time, I really hated standing up in front of people and talking about anything. In fact, I even skipped class once so I did not have to give a speech. I never would have ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • John Mann avatar

    A Healthy Church Series

    Contributed by John Mann on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,862 views

    We become a healthy church by committing to excellence.

    FOCAL POINT: A HEALTHY CHURCH ME: Well, first off, I want to say, Happy New Year. I hope you all had a great new year’s eve, and that you are really looking to have a greatly improved 2009. I know that is on my heart. I desperately want 2009 to be better than 2008. I desire my life to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Allen James avatar

    A Changed Church Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Sep 5, 2010
     | 5,059 views

    Imagine the transformation in a community when the Church embraces Jesus' call toward giving to the needy out of the overflow of our hearts. Today's message explores Matthew 6:1-4.

    A Changed Church • Matthew 6:1, 2-4 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Acts 4… In today’s world, charity is practiced on a wide scale and is thought often times to be the natural product of the intrinsic goodness of the human spirit… or in light of the New Age concept of Karma – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    A Sound Church

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,391 views

    Tonight from this passage we will learn what obedient membership looks like, as far as how we relate to each other, and how we should treat one another, which makes up a sound church, not only sound doctrinally, but also sound in how we teach, and what we

    Will The True Church Arise Part 3 A Sound Church Titus 2:1-10 Introduction We began this series with the idea of learning what a biblical church looks like, then comparing the way we do church, and if there are any differences, then take steps to bring our church closer to the biblical mark. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave Bentley avatar

    The Church Of Impact Series

    Contributed by Dave Bentley on Feb 6, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,405 views

    What type of Church will have an IMPACT on the World for the cause of Christ.

    A Church of IMPACT Matthew 28:19-20 Introduction What has made an IMPACT on you lately? • Your family? Your neighbors? Your town? Your world? How many would say the Church has IMPACTed their lives? Some might answer with the affirmative. But the greater question is not has the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John D Jones avatar

    The Exemplary Church

    Contributed by John D Jones on Jun 6, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,157 views

    When we evaluate any church, we are actually evaluating the individuals who make up that church. We have heard it said numerous times, the local church is only as strong as its members. It is only as faithful as its members. The most revealing question fo

    The Exemplary Church 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Text: verse 10 “Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. We give thanks to God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    A Church Alive Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,716 views

    What are the characteristics of a Church that's alive? See what Paul prays for.

    Philippians 1:1-11 Paul had some tough times as he traveled around the Mediterranean telling people about Jesus. He faced opposition from various sources: from the Jewish leaders who were worried that he was taking people away from their Jewish worship, from Roman authorities who were concerned ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican