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  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Doorways To Evangelism

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 3,592 views

    Have we explored every possible way we can use the doorways of our church buildings to give the unchurced and unsaved access to Jesus Christ?

    DESPITE LIVING UNDER THE TEACHING OF JESUS CHRIST FOR NEARLY THREE YEARS THE DISCIPLES ARE NOW HUDDLED TOGETHER BEHIND CLOSED DOORS IN UTTER CONFUSION. WHY? JESUS HAD DIED ON THE CROSS AND THEN BURIED, BUT REPORTS STARTED TO SURFACE THAT JESUS HAD BEEN SEEN ALIVE OUTSIDE THE TOMB. UNFORTUNATELY, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Jesus Practioners

    Contributed by Rich Hadley on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,885 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

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    God's Plan For Your Life Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 24,304 views

    The World uses the best equipment to send their message. Shouldn’t God’s people do at least the same?

    Finding God’s Plan for Your Life - Jeremiah 1:4--10 When we open our Bibles and read the first few words of the first book we discover many things about the God who made us. He is the great creator of heaven and earth. His power to create is in his Word. His Spirit moves over the vast depths ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Exist To Fellowship And Care

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 136 ratings
     | 12,232 views

    This sermon was the 4th in a 5 part series on defining the mission of our church. This one deals with developing fellowship and caring within the church.

    May 27, 2001 1 John 1:3-10 “We exist to fellowship and to care” INTRODUCTION In the fall of the year, Linda, a young woman, was traveling alone up the rutted and rugged highway from Alberta, Canada to the Yukon. Linda didn’t know you don’t travel to Whitehorse alone in a rundown Honda ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sharing The Mission Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,985 views

    A deductive exposition of selected texts on the church’s mission and how to share in accomplishing it.

    I’d like to take a moment to review the reasons for the title of this series of messages – “What’s your commitment to God’s church?” 1. This is God’s church because “he bought [it] with his own blood” (Acts 20:28). This church is God’s church and we must never think or act in any other way. If we ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Change Is Constant

    Contributed by Alan Chandler on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,247 views

    No one really likes change. However, change is not only a sign of a healthy church, it is also Biblical

    "Change is Constant" Acts 1: 9-11 January 20, 2002 I. Intro A) Joke: How many church board members does it take to change a light bulb? (Make up as many humorous excuses as you can think of i.e. I like sitting in the dark, does the church want us to change the light bulb, can we afford to change ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Do I Know I'm In God's Will Being A Part Of This Church

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,153 views

    How to discover if the church you are attending is the one you are supposed to be at.

    How do I know I’m in God’s will being a part of this church? Isaiah 2 If you look around, there are churches of all sizes, religions, denominations, and colors everywhere you turn. (Give ex. And directions) God has a place for all of us where he wants us to worship. But how do I know this is it? ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ? Sermon 4 & 5 Series

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 22, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,161 views

    Final two sermons of series....."Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ? Sermons 4-5

    “Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ?” Part 4 I Corinthians 16:1-4 Tonight we come to the fourth in our series on “Why On Earth..........?” Thus far we have given you three words....one in each prior message to help us in answering the question......so that we might define our purpose. Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unlocking Gods Blessings Part 1

    Contributed by Hoggan Tevis on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 14,158 views

    There are 3 keys that we need to know and understand As Christians, to recieve all the Power, and Blessings of God. "For to whom much is given, much is required."

    Unlocking God’s Blessings Part 1 1 Samuel 7:3-6 And Samuel spake unto all the house of Israel, saying, If ye do return unto the Lord with all your hearts, then put away the strange gods and Ashtaroth from among you, and prepare your hearts unto the Lord, and serve him only: and he will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unlocking Gods Blessings Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Hoggan Tevis on Nov 30, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,986 views

    What are You willing to give to God?

    Unlocking God’s Blessing’s 1 Sam 7:1-14 1 Samuel 7:9 And Samuel took a sucking lamb, and offered it for a burnt offering wholly unto the Lord: and Samuel cried unto the Lord for Israel; and the Lord heard him. 1 Samuel 7:10 And as Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Without Vision

    Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,696 views

    Often the Writings are misused, often because of ignorance. Often those which know the Bible well do not divide it! That made that many are those which miss good lesson...

    Pas de Vision Lecture : Proverbes 29/18 AQuand il n’y a pas de révélation, le peuple est sans frein ; Heureux s’il observe la loi !@ Introduction : Souvent les Ecritures sont mal utilisées, souvent  cause de l=ignorance. Souvent ceux qui connaissent bien la Bible ne la partagent pas ! ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Catch The Vision

    Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Dec 3, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 31,485 views

    This is a sermon for Men, but women should be able to follow along. It was preached for a Brotherhood Annual Sunday Morning.

    Text: 1. I will stand my watch And set myself on the rampart, And watch to see what He will say to me, And what I will answer when I am corrected. 2. Then the LORD answered me and said: "Write the vision And make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it. 3. For the vision is yet for an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whacha Got?

    Contributed by Stephen Noel on Dec 5, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,878 views

    God uses the useable. Ask yourself, "What Have I that the Lord can use?" Message for the church.

    Whacha Got? 2 Kings 4:1-7 Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the LORD: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen. (2) And Elisha said ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Slowly-Moving Ship

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,380 views

    A sermon for my friend’s induction service, it uses a long analogy of a rescue ship with food and medicine, unwilling to share with others.

    Ephesians 4:1-16 – A Slowly-Moving Ship A ship rocked slowly upon the greasy seas. Its sails were tattered, its masts spliced, and its hull leaky with worm-eaten planks, but it still stayed afloat. It had been sailing for many years – for generations, actually. Many years ago it had been loaded ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rev It Up, Hop It Up, Tone It Up, Tune It Up

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 116 ratings
     | 8,850 views

    Some things need to be revved up.

    INTRO.- ILL.- One lady said, “I always do my exercises regularly every morning. Immediately after waking I always say sternly to myself, “Ready now. Up. Down. Up. Down!” And after two strenuous minutes I tell myself, “OKAY, NOW TRY THE OTHER EYELID.” ILL.- Mark Twain once said, “The only way ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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