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  • Vinnie Cappetta avatar

    No Ordinary Building

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Feb 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,012 views

    This was no ordinary building project. It is an illustration of humankind’s tendency to focus our unity on building monuments to our own greatness instead of using it to follow God’s plan.

    No Ordinary Building Babylonian tablets confirm the story of the tower of Babel Tower built several generations after the flood Westward movement of man to Mesopotamia See what you notice . . . when you read verses 3,4 (“Us” syndrome). The people were only concerned about themselves and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Intoxication Part 2

    Contributed by Mark Wood on Feb 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,323 views

    Dr. Wood used this sermon to show his listener that the first church was totally consumed with God and they did great things in His power. Unbelievers cannot understand the happenings of Christianity until they give their heart and life to Jesus Christ.

    A contrast of Wine and the spirit Alcohol gives artificial exhilaration The Spirit Gives Holy elevation Alcohol excites evil The spirit points men toward good Alcohol will give you a hangover The spirit will give you power over Alcohol will cause a man to act foolishly The spirit will incite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do We Measure Our Success?

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 21, 2005
    based on 65 ratings
     | 31,797 views

    God expects His churches to be successful, but how is our success measured?

    God’s Glorious Church How Do We Measure Our Success? Ephesians 3:21 Woodlawn Baptist Church February 20, 2005 Introduction As we enter into this portion of our services this morning, I want to once again welcome each of you and tell you that it is good to be here in the Lord’s house with you. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do We Measure Our Health?

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,372 views

    Five functions of a healthy church

    God’s Glorious Church How Do We Measure Our Health? Acts 2:37-47 Woodlawn Baptist Church February 27, 2005 Introduction (See footnotes) I want to welcome each of you to our services today! One of the greatest joys and privileges we have as God’s people is to gather corporately and join in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Spur One Another On

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 5, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,882 views

    We need the church community, and the church needs us. Therefore we need to meet regularly for fellowship, and participate actively in encouraging one another.

    This passage tells us 2 things: (1) we need the church; (2) the church needs us to play our part. You cannot live a good Christian life all by yourself. We need to be part of a community called the church. This is even more so, the Bible says, as "we see the Day approaching." We are drawing ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    We Are Called

    Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Mar 10, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,746 views

    God has called the church to be something more than we’ve somehow become. It’s time to understand and accept the call...again!

    How do you answer the phone? “Hello?” “This is Sam (or whatever your name is).” “Yeah?” “Hey!” (usually if you have callerID)” “Talk to me.” “Wazzup?” Choosing to ignore it. Each of us here could get the same phone call and yet have a different response. But what if God calls? How do we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Majoring In The Minors Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 6, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,978 views

    This message looks at the problem in Acts 11:1-18 of those in the early church focusing on the wrong aspects of what took place there.

    Sometimes we as Christians can get all bent out of shape over the smallest, most insignificant things. You might think that it has something to do with today’s “drive thru” culture but you would be wrong. In fact, today we will see that it goes all the way back to the early Church. That is why I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Who I Already Am In Christ

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 6, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,689 views

    This sermon highlights 7 things that Christ has already done for us.

    Opening Story: Many of you are familiar with the story of “The Lion King.” You might remember when Simba couldn’t decide whether or not he should return to the Pride Lands. He has some heavy baggage he has carried, including a tremendous guilt about his father’s death. As Simba was growing up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    42 Leads To 47

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 17, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,166 views

    A healthy church will be a growing church

    During Superbowl XXXVII, FedEx ran a commercial that spoofed the movie Castaway. You probably remember the movie. Tom Hanks plays a FedEx worker whose company plane went down, stranding him on a desert island for years. The Hanks character was assigned the task of looking after a particular package ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Big Gospel Heart Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 17, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,980 views

    We are accepted by God because of what Christ Jesus did for us on the cross. We are called, in turn, to extend that acceptance and welcome to all those from all over the world who fill our community.

    A Big Gospel Heart One Sunday a children’s program leader noticed a little girl standing outside the room, looking in with great eagerness at the fun the other children were having. The leader went outside and invited the little girl inside. "They’ll all laugh at me." "Why do you think that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Depots Of Development Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 19, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,295 views

    This sermon follows the progression of Acts 11:19-26 and identifies 10 things we should be aware of today. I used train illustrations with the 10 words.

    There are 10 stops along the tracks. (I used train related illustrations for each of these words) 1. Dispersion – v. 19a – Sometimes life takes us in many different directions just as it did in the early Church. 2. Exclusion – v. 19b – Often we like the early Church miss the point that the gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Jaques avatar

    Getting Back To The Basics

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,963 views

    Every member of CTK Church needs to worship daily, minister in a small group, and reach out to others with the love, acceptance, and forgiveness of Jesus.

    OBJECTIVES: 1. Listeners will be inspired to center their lives on the 3 priorities of CTK church. 2. Listeners will evaluate their commitment to the priorities of CTK church. INTRO: Just Tuesday night I received a call from a telemarketer asking if I wanted to give a donation to an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chip Monck avatar

    Living With Strength And Courage Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on May 30, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,753 views

    The first of three sermons addressing the need for the church to go into the city, and bring spiritual victory to lives.

    (Began sermon with a background on the life of Joshua. . .modeled after the old TV series, "This is Your Life") JOSHUA – THIS IS YOUR LIFE A favorite Bible character of mine. The story picks up in Exodus 24:9 (read through verse 18). Joshua was with Moses as they descended the mountain and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Recognizing The Power Of Place Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on May 30, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,164 views

    Second in a three part series exploring the need for the church to rise up, and go into the city. This message looks at the implications of operating with "strength and courage."

    (This sermon launched with the utilization of Google Earth to provide screen shots of the community we are located in. Could be personalized to each church’s community.) Kenneth Scott Latourette writes that from A.D. 500 to 1500 the church did not grow. It merely exchanged real estate. We gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The City Through The Centuries Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on May 30, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,034 views

    Final in a three part series exploring the role of the church in the city. This message explores the book of Philemon, and the role the church has played in cities through the centuries.

    It was a hand delivered letter. It arrived at his home. He opened it, and read it. (Had loaded a copy of the book of Philemon from "the message" into an envelope. Opened it as if it was a delievered letter, and read the text.) That’s it. The letter, or as we know it today, the entire book ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan