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  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Why A New Church?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 20, 2006
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     | 6,326 views

    A message explaining why we decided to plant a church. This can be adapted to show why we need to change formats, names, etc.

    An old fisherman used to amaze all the locals with how many fish he was able to catch. It didn’t matter what the weather was like, or how much other fishermen were able to catch, he always caught more than anyone else. The stories became legend, and soon reached the local game warden. He showed ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Church Of New Life

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,126 views

    This morning I want to speak to you about what is on your mind. The things of God may be the last thought on some people’s mind. If you are like most people, you may have a lot of other things that you think about. You may find yourself overwhelmed wit

    A CHURCH OF NEW LIFE Before we look to the Word of God I want you to know that I have some news to give you. In a moment I will share with you the Good News of Jesus Christ, but I am compelled to bring to you another more recent news of an event that has taken place. Some of you may remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Article #11 - The Church Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,891 views

    The Eleventh Article of Faith in the Church of the Nazarene looks at the nature and purpose of the Church.

    Article of Faith #11 - The Church Date: Sunday, August 15, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell During my experience as a student at Eastern Nazarene College, there were very few times when I was reminded that I was a non-Nazarene at a Nazarene college. You might think that I often felt ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Christ's Prayer For The Church

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 6, 2011
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    The importance of unity within the church and other churches and denominations.

    We had an interesting situation last Sunday. A person from another church visited us. But this person was not here to enjoy our fellowship, rather they came to convey a message and convert us. This person handed out papers stating that a certain denomination was the only true church, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Destroy A Church

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 29, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,294 views

    This message is one that I put together after reading a speech written by a former governor of Colorado. The lessons fit very well of how to destroy a church.

    Ephesians 6:11 KJV Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. I. INTRODUCTION -- THIS IS NOT MY USUAL FARE. . . -This message that I am going to preach is not my standard fare of preaching style. . . and yet there are some very valuable ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Reinventing The Church 2 Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,568 views

    We will no longer be a “Silent” Church, but a “Story” Church! IN REINVENTING THE CHURCH WE MUST SEE THAT OUR STORIES OF THE RELATIONSHIP WE HAVE WITH JESUS CHRIST MUST BE SHARED WITH THE PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY.

    Last week I spoke about how the church is in crisis and unless we REINVENT the church, she will continue to die a slow but sure death. One of the ways we need to REINVENT the church today is by no longer being a COME AND GET IT church, but instead, a GO AND GET THEM church as Jesus modeled when ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Reinventing The Church 3 Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007
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     | 2,333 views

    We will no longer be a “Shrink-wrapped” Church, but a, “Connected” Church. “LOVE” IS OUR MOTTO = BEING in right relationship with God and others! Things are vastly different than the way they used to be! WE LOOK AT THE FOUR GENERATIONS IN THE CHURCH AND A

    REINVENTING CHURCH, part 3. We have been hearing about how we need to REINVENT the Church in the community we live today. The first reinventing principle is this: We will no longer be a “Come and get it” Church but a “Go and get ‘em” Church! WE GO OUTSIDE THE CHURCH TO THEM! The second ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Reinventing The Church 4 Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,799 views

    WE NEED TO KNOW THE PEOPLE OF OUR COMMUNITY IN WHO THEY ARE IF WE ARE GOING TO BE ABLE TO LOVE THEM EFFECTIVELY! OUR love for one another and our community NEEDS to come to full bloom over and over again and move on to complete fruitfulness as we express

    REINVENTING CHURCH, part 4 Philippians 1:9-11 <<NEED: a bud and a bloom; bruised fruit>> We have been hearing about how we need to REINVENT the Church in the community we live today. The first reinventing principle is this: We will no longer be a “Come and get it” Church but a 1. “Go and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Relationships: The Beauty Of The Church

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 4, 2007
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     | 4,293 views

    Ever wonder why you bother with church. You know the big reason--heaven, but if you are like more you like some practical reasons. The diversity of relationships make the church a beautiful place to be.

    RELATIONSHIPS: THE BEAUTY OF CHURCH THEME: THE VARIETY OF RELATIONSHIPS MAKES THE CHURCH BEAUTIFUL. TEXT: 1 Cor. 12:14-18 I am a member of the local Rotary Club. I enjoy going to the club meetings on Tuesday at Bradley’s. The people are great and the food is good too. It is a nice break to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Beauty In A Ugly Church

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,206 views

    There is some many problems in the church. You can become discouraged. But if you look into the church, you will see more beauty than ever.

    THE BEAUTY IN A UGLY CHURCH TEXT: EPH. 5:26-27 THEME: THERE IS BEAUTY IN AN IMPERFECT CHURCH Sometimes you can see too much of a church. My friend always warned me of this. In ministry you will see the cuts and the blemishes on the church. You will see too much of the people. This was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Careless Church - #1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,873 views

    Adapted in part from Warren Wiersbe (and others)...a look at the letters Jesus dictated to specific churches...with the ensuing question, "what would He write to us?"

    The Careless Church Revelation 2:1-7 > The last book in the Bible is the Revelation. The word revelation literally means “the unveiling” and true to its meaning, this book unveils many things. Most of the attention and focus is given to the New Heaven and New Earth, the tribulations with their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Crowned Church - #2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 12, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,872 views

    Adapted in part from Warren Wiersbe (and others)...a look at the letters Jesus dictated to specific churches...with the ensuing question, "what would He write to us?"

    The Crowned Church Revelation 2:8-11 > For the one who has trusted Jesus Christ as their Personal Savior, been partakers of the heavenly gift, and are the receiver of eternal life; for all these people we have one huge and common desire. This desire is to hear our Lord say, “well done” when we see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is The Church Now

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Sep 14, 2007
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     | 2,283 views

    In answering the question we want to define what God wants as a corporate body

    Where Is The Church Today? By Gerald Van Horn Text. Acts 2:42 In answering the question we want to define what God wants as a corporate body of believers. Where is the church today? Begs for an answer. Some said. “Oh I know where the church is located !” Others may say, “I know when it ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    The Marks Of A Great Church Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 16, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,113 views

    The Church at Jerusalem serves as a model for every church on what God expects His churches to look like.

    Acts 2: 41-47 The Marks of a Great Church The Church at Jerusalem serves as a model for every church on what God expects His churches to look like. The Church at Jerusalem was not seeking after greatness, but she attained it because each member did what God called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Compromising Church - #3 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 19, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,034 views

    Adapted in part from Warren Wiersbe (and others)...a look at the letters Jesus dictated to specific churches...with the ensuing question, "what would He write to us?"

    WHAT KIND OF CHURCH ARE WE? “The Compromising Church” – Pergamum Revelation 2:12-17 > William Wilberforce is a name that is well known in Great Britain. Today there is a movie about the life of this man. For over 20 years, he was the parliament leader to the opposition of slavery in Great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist