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  • David Smith avatar

    The Callousing Of The North American Church

    Contributed by David Smith on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,061 views

    Addressing the whys of hard hearts in the pews - and out

    The Callousing of the North American Church Mark 16:14 Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. (KJV) Illustration - John’s first day at work ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Responsibility And Accountability In Church Discipline

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jul 15, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 30,677 views

    This is the second of a three part series on Church Discipline. It looks at the role of each of the characters presented in Matthew 18:15-18, and the role each has in bringing a fallen brother or sister back to the Lord.

    The Loving Act of Church Discipline Part 2: Accountability and Responsibility INTRODUCTION: As I begin this sermon this morning I am reminded of a story about a person who didn’t want to go to Church. He told his mother this and she told him that he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Talking About Church Conditions Series

    Contributed by Joe Durai on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,558 views

    What is the attitude that one should have when talking about the Church today?

    CHURCH TALK On talking about present day church conditions Christianity is an ocean and the word "church" is a very loose word today that is synonymous with many "Sunday clubs" There is a lot of talk about church conditions today. A lot of talk about Christians. Who are these people who make ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    7 Reasons To Go To Church

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 21, 2001
    based on 130 ratings
     | 30,975 views

    This sermon is about the reasons why a beleiver must go to church and what God expects when the church gathers together .This sermon helps a believer to prepare his heart as he goes to church.

    7 REASONS TO GO TO CHURCH OUTLINE 1.PRAYER 2.PRAISE 3.PROCLAMATION 4.POWER 5.PARTNERSHIP 6.PREPARATION 7.PRESENCE THE MESSAGE 7 REASONS TO GO TO CHURCH 1.PRAYER Isaiah 56:7 The church is a place of Prayer. The Lord says My house shall be a house of Prayer. When we go ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rodney Mason avatar

    How To Enter And Exit The Church

    Contributed by Rodney Mason on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 171 ratings
     | 4,474 views

    A sermons that guides us through a true worship service from entrance to exit.

    INTRODUCTION: The question of worship is one that haunts and plagues the churches of today, what is praise and what is play? The question is one that needs to be answered so that the congregation can move from spectators to participators. The question is answered in the story of the Wisemen. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    What Is Right In Our Church?

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 7, 2001
    based on 234 ratings
     | 7,796 views

    We constantly hear what is wrong with our churches all of the time, but what is right in our churches?

    Sunday Evening August 12, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church WHAT IS RIGHT IN OUR CHURCH? Ephesians 5:25-27 Introduction: I have had several comments lately that I have been whipping on the church pretty hard. I have been told that everything being said in the sermons are negative and are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    God's Words To His Church

    Contributed by James May on Aug 8, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 7,419 views

    Sometimes after a correction for our failures, God just wants to wrap His arms around His children and show them His love.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Way We Do Church

    Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,881 views

    Do our Sunday morning structures make room For Jesus to be Lord of teh Church?

    THE WAY WE DO CHURCH 1Corinthians 14:26-33 February 13, 2000 By Pastor Rick MacDonald INTRODUCTION A. W. Tozer says, a real Christian is an odd person. He feels supreme love for One whom he has never seen; talks familiarly every day to Someone he cannot see; expects to go to heaven on the virtue ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Barriers To Planting And Growing Churches

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,585 views

    Barriers to planting and Growing Churches in cross-cultural communities with 38 case studies

    BARRIERS AND BRIDGES FOR PLANTING AND GROWING CHURCHES Barriers 1. Tribal, Religious, Ethnic Prejudices 2. Other Political, Religious, or Ancestral Allegiances 3. Differences in world view a. (Experiences, Realities, and Nature of God and His creation. b. Truth (Its nature, origin, and its ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Biblical Theology Of Church Planting

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,079 views

    ``If you want to study something, begin with its origins.’’ In this lesson we want to ask the Lord’s help in examining the origins, nature, aims, Biblical commands, and methods of the apostles first century church planting Biblical Theology of Church Pla

    A Brief Biblical Theology of Church Planting From The Acts of the Apostles Learning Objectives 1. The students will be able to explain how the first church started and grew. 2. The students will be able to explain five principles from Acts that will help their church grow. 3. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Power Encounters In Church Planting

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,424 views

    Power Encounters in Church Planting

    Power Encounters in Church Planting Learning Objectives 1. Learn the false presuppositions about the sources of power. 2. Discover why power encounters are important in church planting. 3. Articulate the basic principles of the nature of power encounters from the scriptures. 4. Learn how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Santasiere avatar

    Restore: Church, Get Right! Series

    Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Aug 29, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 9,344 views

    This is the third sermon in a series conducted by our staff; the other sermons in the series were "Rejoice: Church, be Joyful", "Reflect: Church, be Thankful" and "Reconnect: Church, get Energized".

    “Restore: Church, Get Right!” August 19, 2001 Introduction In his book “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership”, John Maxwell tells the story of one of the most incredible restorations in American business history. It happened at the Chrysler Corporation in the early 1980’s. Chrysler was in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Attidudes Toward Church Leaders

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 10,178 views

    What should our attitudes be toward church leaders?

    INTRODUCTION We have spent considerable time looking at the position on elder in the local church. Such a study can be a tedious one at best. It subject matter is important because it is easy to be critical of people who are “in charge” of things. I hope that through the message, you have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Raymond Dix Jr. avatar

    We Still Need The Church

    Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 217 ratings
     | 20,227 views

    This message examines the need for a proactive family of God. The church (Christians) is presented as the only solution to society’s ills.

    (Elab) = Elaborate Matthew 16:18-19 18 "And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. 19 "And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phil Morgan avatar

    The Church Was Born In A Prayer Meeting

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 418 ratings
     | 65,005 views

    Pentecost, the birth of the church, came while the disciples were gathered in a prayer meeting.

    READ: Acts 1:12-14 The disciples returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, where they had just witnessed the most phenomenal event; right before their very eyes Jesus ascended into Heaven, to sit again at God the Father’s right hand in glory. But before He was taken up, He gave them ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal