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  • Tracy Thompson avatar

    How To Have A Dynamite Church

    Contributed by Tracy Thompson on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 226 ratings
     | 22,732 views

    Preached this sermon to challenge our Church to access God’s Power for ministry.

    Intro: In the passage of Scripture we read, We see in Acts 1:8 that Jesus told the Disciples that they would receive power when the Holy Ghost came upon them. In verse 4 Jesus commanded them to stay in Jerusalem and to “wait for the promise of the Father”. Then we read of the disciple going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When To Cause Trouble In The Church Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 18, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,395 views

    Should a person ever cause trouble in the church? Yes! This sermon tells you when. It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style.

    WHEN TO CAUSE TROUBLE IN THE CHURCH Galatians 2:1-10 (NASB) 1 Then after an interval of fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along also. {2} And it was because of a revelation that I went up; and I submitted to them the gospel which I preach among the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Does Church Attendance Matter?

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,720 views

    A sermon to encourage faithful church attendance.

    “Does Church Attendance Matter” Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    100 Year Church Celebration

    Contributed by Scott D. Speight on Sep 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 35,907 views

    Message for church celebrating 100 year anniversary.

    “100 Year Church Celebration” Scott D. Speight Pastor, Kevil United Methodist Church Luke 6:46-49 Sept 11, 2011 I stand before you today with mixed emotions. Emotions of excitement, fear, anger, frustration and a little bit of anxiety. Today here at Kevil United Methodist we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Taylor avatar

    Paul's Service To Christ's Church Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 17, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,434 views

    Big The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 7 Paul's Service to Christ's Church Colossians 1:24-29 Idea – The central focus of Paul's life was Christ and his Church.

    We are in the seventh week of our series on Paul's letter to the Colossian church, called “The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ.” This letter was written to help us see Christ as supreme over all things that we struggle with and sufficient for our every need. So far, Paul is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Four Church Members We Need

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,170 views

    To strengthen the membership in their responsibility as members.

    PP0435 DATE FOUR CHURCH MEMBERS WE NEED! Acts 2:41 Ac 2:41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. (KJV) INTRODUCTION: Every Baptist Church seeks for new members. It is through the incoming of new members ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    75. The Church - Our Worship Leader Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,438 views

    The risen Christ now “lives to intercede” for us as our high priest in God’s presence.

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 75 - THE CHURCH - OUR WORSHIP LEADER This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Certain Widows Are The Church's Responsibility Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,009 views

    HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART I -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR WIDOWS

    BIG IDEA: HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART I -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR WIDOWS I. (:1-2) HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO THE YOUNG AND THE OLD IN THE CHURCH (based on age and sex distinctions) A. Men 1. Older a. Negative -- "Do not sharply rebuke an older ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Purpose Of The Church - Part One Series

    Contributed by James Capps on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 145 ratings
     | 56,047 views

    An overview of the Five Purposes of the church from the Purpose Driven Church by Rick Warren.

    The Purpose of the Church Exodus 9:16 & Philipians 2:1-11 Part 1 – overview Everyone has a purpose. Everything we do that is worthwhile has a purpose God gave us the church with a purpose in mind…why is it that so many times the church seems so out of touch then? I think when the world, that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Growing Our Church With Love

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 3, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,349 views

    The commands of love in 1 Corinthians 13 aren’t just for wedding ceremonies, but for the Church and her ministry throughout the world.

    THE GREATEST NEED THE WORLD HAS TODAY IS FOR THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH TO SHOW THEM AND PROVE TO THEM THAT THERE REALLY IS SUCH A THING AS THE GENUINE, CHRIST-LIKE EXAMPLE OF AGAPE LOVE. IF YOU JUST SIMPLY LOOK AT TODAY’S POPULAR CULTURE IN LITERATURE, MUSIC, ADVERTISING AND THE VISUAL ARTS, YOU WOULD ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    "Growing The Church” - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 19, 2009
     | 7,253 views

    If a church is to grow, it must have gifted leadership and a committed membership.

    It has been said that the same law which God has instituted in nature which declares that healthy living things will grow naturally, applies to the growth of the local church. Since the church is an organism, rather than an organization, if it can maintain its spiritual health and vitality, it will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Love My Church

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,371 views

    A new series for February, I Love My Church. The greek word for church means, “called out ones.” I love my church because He first loved me!

    I Love My Church Text: Matthew 16:13-19 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” 14 So they said, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Price Of Pentecost Part 2 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014
     | 4,251 views

    Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

    The Price of Pentecost, pt. 2 Acts 1:12-14 The early church had none of the things we seem to think are so essential for success today like: Buildings…money…staff…internet and programs. So why were they so successful? The reason is that they had the ONE thing many churches today ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Empowering The Church Through Creativity

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 27, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,848 views

    Focus: The Holy Spirit desires to empower the church by unleashing His creative power into its life. We can be the conduits which God will use to unleash this power force into the lives of our church and community.

    Empowering the Church through Creativity! By Michael McCartney Opening Illustration: Have Communion set up front with a light on it and have the power point playing of the pictures of Jesus. Also have the song by Mark schultz called Remember Me playing on the CD player. Focus of class: The Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rob Jansons avatar

    Why Geckos Go To Church Series

    Contributed by Rob Jansons on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,981 views

    Little lizards crawl around church building in Asia and no one seems to mind because everyone knows that they are harmless and they catch bugs that are harmful. Not a bad work ethic.

    We are looking at the book of Proverbs. Like one who seizes a dog by the ears is a passer-by who meddles in a quarrel not his own. Remember last week we met two women who live in the pages of the book of Proverbs: Lady Wisdom and Madame Folly. The final question is: who are you going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed