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  • Adam Cruse avatar

    From The Community To The Courthouse (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Adam Cruse on Aug 18, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 10,872 views

    God has given us in this text, three characteristics of what it takes to be an effective evangelistic church.

    This week we are returning to our study in the book of Acts. The title of this series has been, “What a Church Should Look Like.” By now I hope we are beginning to see the structure of how Luke is writing. It seems as if he is flipping back and forth between two perspectives. One perspective is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Armbrester avatar

    Growing People For Jesus

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,084 views

    This sermon casts the vision for a spiritually mature church and mature Christians.

    We recently completed a series on Growing in Faith. If we are to grow in our faith, then we, the church, are to provide opportunities and an environment for people to grow. We are to be Growing People for Jesus. Growth is common metaphor used in the New Testament – 47 times. One thing is for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Cambridge avatar

    The Great Confession

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,142 views

    What was the ’rock’ that Jesus promised to build His church upon? What does ’the gates of Hell’ mean? These are just two of the questions answered in this exegesis of Matthew 16:13-19.

    The Great Confession An Exegesis Of Mathew 16:13-19 Introduction 1. After the miracle of feeding four-thousand people with seven loaves and a few little fish (Matthew 15:32-38), Jesus and His disciples came to Magdala (Matthew 16:39). a. It was in Magdala that the Pharisees and Sadducees asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preach The Word

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jul 18, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 8,880 views

    Paul instructs Timothy to Preach the Word. Join Pastor Steve as he shares what that involves.

    This morning we are looking at the mandate for all preachers. It is his privilege, his calling, his directive from the King! Timothy is to "preach the Word!" That is to be the content of his preaching. He is to preach it "in season and out of season" (v.2). He is to preach when it is accepted and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grace Under Fire

    Contributed by Eric Ledermann on Jul 23, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,008 views

    In conversations with people there is one thing I hear too often, and that is: “Boy, the Church sure is in a sad state these days.” When I read the scriptures I sense that I am truly reading about God’s grace. Grace is God’s gift to us. Grace is, then,

    Rom. 11.1-2a, 29-32; Matt. 15:21-28 I. Opening A. In conversations with people there is one thing I hear too often, and that is: “Boy, the Church sure is in a sad state these days.” B. Saddens me because the church has had such an incredible affect on me. C. Why? 1. Jesus shows grace and mercy to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What's A Body Good For?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001
    based on 33 ratings
     | 2,732 views

    A message concerning how the church can have an impact for Christ in an area.

    What’s a Body Good For? Various Scriptures (May 27, 2001) Introduction We’ve all heard the phrase, “good for nothing.” Some of us have been called that. It is never a compliment, is it? It hurts to be called that, especially by those we care about. Too often the church, the Body of Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Where Revival Starts

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,300 views

    Revival has only one place where it can begin, with the calling and movement of God

    Where Revival Starts 2 Chronicles 7:14 Introduction A Sunday School teacher was teaching a group of teenage boys one Sunday about Christ’s disciples; about their abilities, their attributes, and why Jesus might have chosen them. Toward the end of the lesson a teen-aged boy who was particularly ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Transitions

    Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,842 views

    A message from the lay leader on the changing of pastors.

    Transitions I. A look at this change in pastors A. Subtitle – Why do United Methodists seem to torture themselves every few years by changing pastors? II. History lesson A. Methodism goes back to a renewal movement in the Church of England in the 1700’s 1. Footnote: Church of England is also ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    I Give Up! Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 13, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,294 views

    The purpose of discipleship is to turn us from being served to server.

    I want to begin this morning by briefly reviewing where we have been in this series "The Five Purposes of The Church. " We have already examined three purposes - worship, outreach, and fellowship. Today we are going to look at the purpose of discipleship and next week conclude with service or ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Open My Life Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 13, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,459 views

    The purpose of fellowship is to enable us to live for God everywhere we go.

    This past Monday and Tuesday I attended the annual all boards¡¦ retreat for our state ministry at Waycross Retreat Center down in Brown County. I was there as a new member our state Board of Christian Education. It was a time for getting better acquainted with other colleagues around the state. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    The Supremacy Of Christ Is Demonstrated In Our Church Life

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 21, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,134 views

    This sermon takes the list of names at the end of Colossians and turns them into an illustration of what the church should be.

    The Supremacy of Christ is Demonstrated in Our Church Life Colossians 4:7-18 November 25, 2001 Intro: A. [The Wrong Virgin] A minister had run out of time to prepare for a sudden funeral. Using the latest technology, he went to his computer and found the funeral service he had used last, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keep The Candle Burning

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,692 views

    The candle and the fire of faith must never go out!

    Keep the Candle Burning Acts 2.42-47 August 3, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. The Old Stage Coach House: Near Centerburg, Candles in every window, the purpose of remebrance, purpose of the candle, Kept the candle burning II. The History of Laurel Cliff: Centinial Sunday, Light in the window, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Todd White avatar

    Back To The Basics

    Contributed by Todd White on Dec 15, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,903 views

    Churches need to stop trying to be "trendy" and get back to the Main Thing God put the church here to do.

    BACK TO THE BASICS by Todd W. White, Pastor of South Heights Baptist Church, Sapulpa, Oklahoma. "Back to the Basics!" is the cry so often heard in the world today. Whether it be in reference to school curricula, family values, or business practices, there is definitely a move in some circles ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich Hadley avatar

    Jesus Practioners

    Contributed by Rich Hadley on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,394 views

    The Practicing (serving) Church is a: Philanthropic Church, Proclaiming Church,Persecuted Church, Protected Church, Praising Church, Praying Church, and aPowerful Church

    (Excerpt from Peter Marshall—"Were you there") ("The [afternoon sun was sliding into its gentle decline] over the City of David. Already pilgrims, and visitors pouring in through [the north and south gates of the Temple; elbowing their way past those milling around in the grand court yards and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Don't Mess With The Message Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 167 ratings
     | 59,200 views

    We are to proclaim the good news as it is.

    DON’T MESS WITH THE MESSAGE Galatians 1:1-9 S: Gospel Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE ARE TO PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS AS IT IS. ?: How? KW: Responses TS: We will find in Galatians 1:1-9, three responses we can have to the good news. The _____ response one can have to the good news is… I. DELIGHT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist