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  • Don Baggett avatar

    Why A Church Covenant

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,198 views

    Church members need to have an agreement concerning how they will conduct themselves with respect to the local church of which they are a part.

    The context of this verse has to do with the use of tongues, and other spiritual gifts, in the church. While all churches certainly need to make the Bible their standard for faith and practice, different churches tend to interpret things differently. Therefore, it is wise for a local church to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Threefold Objective

    Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Dec 2, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,874 views

    Look into the Book of Acts and see the threefold objective that God had for His church.

    God’s Threefold Objective (GTO) Acts Chapter 6:1-7 Today we will continue our study in the book of Acts – we have been looking at the early church over the last few weeks – really just to see what made them tick! We have been looking at what God was doing in those believers, how He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Have A Dream

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,997 views

    Building the kingdom of God

    Luke 14:28-30 I have a dream (vision) “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? For if he lays the foundation and is not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule him, saying, ‘This fellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Simony, Nepotism And Cronyism- Oh My!

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,955 views

    A sermon on corruption in the church based on the story of Simon the Sorcerer in Acts 8. (Thanks to SermonCentral Contributors and Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page)

    Sermon for 1/22/2006 Acts 8:4-25 Introduction: In February 2001, Adam Burtle, a 20 year old student at the University of Washington put his soul up for auction on eBay. The ad read: "Hardly used. I make no warranties as to the condition of my soul. As of now it is near mint condition, with only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Surviving The Summer Slump

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,798 views

    A sermon from the Widow’s Mite concerning the "Summer Slump" all churches usually have to deal with.

    Intro: I’m an adopted Cincinnati Reds fan. I married a girl from Cincinnati and became a Reds fan as a result of that. But here is the problem with the Reds…every season starts off full of hope and expectation, only to come crashing down painfully by the beginning of June…heard on radio (Cin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In A Kingdom Church Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,750 views

    Why doesn’t the church look anything like the Kingdom Jesus spoke about? Here are a few things that need to change.

    Dakota Community Church July 1, 2007 Kingdom of God IV In A Kingdom Church This morning I want to continue our series of messages about the differences between the “Kingdom of God” and its citizens and the “Kingdoms of this world” and their citizens. The focus this week will be on the local ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Officers In The Church Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 19,142 views

    An examination of the offices of elder & deacon from a Baptist perspective.

    WHO RUNS THE CHURCH Part 2: The Ordained Officers of the Church The story is told of a terrible traffic accident. Police officers were called to the scene and when they arrived they found a husband, wife, and 2 children lying unconscious in the car. They pulled them from the car, and as they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Non-Negotiables Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 20,349 views

    A look at what must be present in order for our actions to be considered worship.

    Non-Negotiables of Worship Psalm 33:1-9 “I propose we drive a nail in the altar. Or the pulpit. Or the Communion table. Or the organ bench…or pipes. Or the Choirmaster’s music stand. Or any place visible and significantly shocking to provide a counterpart to the ancient door at Wittenberg. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Undignified Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,799 views

    Worship is more than a song - sometimes God requires us to give Him more.

    Undignified Worship 2 Samuel 6:12 – 23 In the early 1900’s, there was a little boy who lived out in the country who dreamed of being able to see a circus. He had heard great things from his friends about the circus, but he had never been to see one. One day, the boy was excited to find out that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worship Beyond Sunday Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 29,364 views

    Worship does not end with the church service.

    Worship Beyond Sunday Hebrews 13:15-17 George Barna is a popular name in the Christian community. Barna has become well known because of his polling of Christians and non-Christians on religious issues. In a recent research study on worship, Barna found some disturbing facts. Among regular ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sunday: Fun Day Or Son Day

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 2, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,557 views

    Faithful Christians must make a commitment to the Lord’s Day. I used this as a New Year’s sermon.

    Introduction: A. Let’s begin this morning with a few quotes for the New Year. 1. “A New Year’s resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other,” Author Unknown. Certainly pessimistic, but often true. 2. “Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Juan Lane avatar

    Heal Your Land

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Jan 2, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 22,086 views

    If your land is sick, then you should consider the information found in this sermon to help the healing process.

    Is Your Land Sick? Heal your land II Chronicles 7: 14-16 (KJV) 14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 15 Now mine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Sherman Gordon avatar

    We Are Builders

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jan 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,610 views

    It’s a biblical mandate that we build. Noah built an ark and altar. Nimrod built a city. Nehemiah built a wall. What are you going to build for God?

    HOW TO BUILD AN INSTITUTE: WE ARE BUILDERS PSALMS 127:1 WHETHER YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT . . . CHURCH, BIBLE INSTITUTE . . . FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES THAT MUST BE UNDERSTOOD. FOREMOST AS LEADERS YOU MUST UNDERSTAND THE BIBLICAL MANDATE THAT HAS BEEN PLACED UPON OUR LIVES TO BUILD. LIKE OUR HEAVENLY ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Josh Reich avatar

    The Dreams Of A Community Series

    Contributed by Josh Reich on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,138 views

    This is part 1 of my 5 week series on what the church needs to look like in the emerging culture. This looks specifically at what the early church looked like, and what those practices can look like in our world.

    If you have your bibles, you can open them to Acts 2. We are starting a 5 week series today called an elemental church. This is an exciting series for me, because I hope at the end of the 5 weeks, you will have a better idea about how I think about church. Some of my hopes and dreams for us as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Change The World Without Being Religious Series

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,199 views

    What are the identity markers of the Christian?

    Changing the World- one person at a time. How to Change the world without being religious (Acts 10) Why study Acts? Not just a story but a template for how church should be Acts is the key to understanding the rest of the NT Acts shows why Jesus died- to start the church Acts provides the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational