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  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    Unsolved Mysteries Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,623 views

    Paul explains the previously unsolved mystery of the church

    1. The Mystery Concealed (v. 1-5) 2. The Mystery Revealed (v. 6) A. We are powerful (v. 6a) B. We are God’s possession (v. 6b) C. We are privileged (v. 6c) 3. The Mystery Fulfilled A. The mystery is fulfilled by declaration (v. 8) B. The mystery is fulfilled by disclosure (v. 9-11) C. The mystery ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Styles Of Leadership

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,085 views

    Four Styles of Leadership

    Four Leadership Styles DIRECTOR - The authoritarian leader wants everyone to know that he is in complete charge of his operations. He has a deep need to be in control of his people and their activities. He prefers people who are dependent and who do not question his authority. He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    What? #1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,447 views

    As a church our purpose has to be to make a difference by Changing Live for Time and Eternity. What does this mean? (This is the first in a 5 part series)

    “Changing Lives for Time and Eternity” “Why?” #1 2 Timothy 4:1-5 (For the accompanying powerpoint - http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) > READ TEXT. Please notice the last three words; “fulfill your ministry”. What does this mean? > First of all we know that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Externally Focused: Unleashing The Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on May 29, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,426 views

    We need to move our focus out of the walls of the church building and onto others. If we do that then the church can be unleashed to do what the church was called to do.

    Externally Focused: Unleashing the Church Introduction: I believe God wants us as the Church to impact the world in which we live in. I believe that God wants all people to come to a saving knowledge of Him. I believe He has commissioned us with the responsibility to carry that message into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's The End Of Church As We Know It!

    Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on May 4, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,246 views

    For to long we have taken the divinely instiuted Church and made it something that is corrupt. It has to be the end of Church as we know it, or it will be.

    IT’S THE END OF CHURCH AS WE KNOW IT. Text: Eph 2: 19-22 During the Viet Nam era a song was popularized which stated because of the uncertain times, “ It’s the end of the world as we know it.” The times were troubling and the people of the nation were rising up. There were protest against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Advent 1

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 23, 2002
    based on 454 ratings
     | 29,419 views

    We aren’t called to star gaze

    Thornage 01-12-02 Mark 13:24-37 Story: In the late 19th Century in America, there was a wave of enthusiasm for prophecies predicting the actual date for Christ’s Second Coming. One such prophet was an Adventist leader William Miller (1782-1849). And it is in his movement that both ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Eric Bain avatar

    The Journey Of Church Series

    Contributed by Eric Bain on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,697 views

    This sermon challenges the congregation to consider the journey of church (as a community)… and the adventure it provides.

    The Adventure of Church Acts 1:1-11 © 2007 Eric Bain NOTE: This sermon is available in audio format @ www.sanctuary-church.com Big Idea - The journey of Church is an adventure into the known… unknown. Open up your Bibles to the book of Acts. • It’s the first book after the 4 Gospels ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    The Future Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 12, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 6,520 views

    Examining the church’s future from both the theological and practical aspect

    The question to ask: "What is going to happen to the church in the future?" The answer is two-sided: there is a theological answer and a practical answer The Theological Side: 1. There will never be a time when the church does not exist (Matt. 16:18). 2. There will be times when the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Strength Of Fellowship

    Contributed by Christopher Smith on Aug 24, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,109 views

    Why is it so important to go to church and have christian friends? Beacuse of the strength we gain from them.

    This week is perhaps one of the most important topics that I’ve discussed so far, although it may not seem like that to most. It is the importance of church, more specifically the fellowship we gain from it. As it says in verse 9 of the reading, “Two are better than one…”, but how much better ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Meets A Sceptic Series

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,772 views

    How does Jesus begin his mission? By gathering a few friends around him.

    John 1 :35-51 Jesus meets a Sceptic preached at Jubilee Church by Adrian Warnock Audio and slides available at http://www.jubilee-church.org/sermons/john/john1v35ff.htm Discussion Questions · Does hearing about Church statistics discourage you or inspire you to want to make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Storming The Gates Of Hell!"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,188 views

    The Church that Jesus builds is unstoppable; are we in the blueprints?

    Matthew 16:13-19 Colossians 2:6-15 “Storming the Gates of Hell!” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN My little five-year old nephew, Davis, is Catholic and on a recent trip Davis asked his mother (Kristen) what happens to people after they die. Kristen tried to explain ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Consistent Church - #6 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,697 views

    Adapted in part from Warren Wiersbe (and others)...a look at the letters Jesus dictated to specific churches...with the ensuing question, "what would He write to us?"

    THE CONSISTENT CHURCH Rev. 3:7-13 * Churches are known by her Characteristics. For instance, they are formal, loose, spirit-filled, charismatic, troubled, exciting, or the like. * As we have studied the churches in Revelation, we have seen the Careless, Crowned, Corrupted, Compromising, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    Why Do We Have Church? Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on May 9, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,946 views

    We go to church all the time. But why do we have it. What is the purpose. This sermon deals with that question and lays out five purpose of the church.

    Mathew 22 37-40 and Mathew 28 18-20 Why Do We Have Church? I. Introduction A. Attention Graber 1. When I was in 7th grade we had to do what I thought was the most ridiculous project in I had ever done 2. We had to put together a leaf notebook explain the different kinds of leaves from different ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Is Focused Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,196 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the series "A Growing Church..."

    Series: A Growing Church¡K [#1] IS FOCUSED Acts 20:6-12 Introduction: Wasn’t it nice to have a big crowd here last week? Yes, I know it was Easter Sunday; but the more I thought about it, why can¡¦t we have a nice crowd here every Sunday? Now I know that numbers should never be the focus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fred Elliott avatar

    Why Have Church Services?

    Contributed by Fred Elliott on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,990 views

    Why We should attend church services

    WHY HAVE CHURCH SERVICES? Psalms 100 Intro:A Your question this morning may be --- " why are we having this discussion? " 1. We all know why we have church services B. While that is probably true that we know why --- I believe that sometimes we seem to forget why we are here 2. This morning’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist