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  • Carl Kolb avatar

    Characteristics Of A Revived Church

    Contributed by Carl Kolb on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,897 views

    Challenges a declining or plateaued church to begin the process of revival.

    Acts 2:40-47 “Characteristics of a Revived Church" Most churches in America are either plateaued or in decline. Between 7000 & 8000 churches close each year in America. One of the greatest needs of the churches in America today is revival. How do we know whether our church is alive and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Poor Little Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,333 views

    Look at what the Lord says about the 2nd church of Revelation.

    INTRO: Today maybe you’ve come and you just don’t feel right. Maybe you’ve been feeling some pain and heartache. You’re possibly in a situation that’s not bringing you a lot of happiness. Perhaps the last year you’ve lost a loved one. Job is not what you thought it would be. You feel persecuted on ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Dispute And Debate In The Church

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 12, 2008
    based on 87 ratings
     | 11,776 views

    From this text, we get a few ideas of what to do whenever disputes arise in the church. 1- Legalism always leads to trouble 2- Trouble should be handled by the leaders 3- Leaders must always follow God’s Spirit

    INTRO.- ILL.- A married couple were arguing with one another. The husband said, "Don’t you remember promising to love, honor and obey me?" His wife, "Yes, but what else could I do, I was in church!" ILL.- A wife said, "Dear, could I have some spending money?" Husband, "Money, money, money. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "True Church Growth” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,822 views

    It’s Jesus who will build His church, not man.

    OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO Ephesians 4.11 & 2 TIM 2 1. Monthly, if not weekly, I get some pamphlet, some flier, some invitation to attend the latest CHURCH GROWTH SEMINAR. a. If I will just attend, they promise my church will grow. b. As soon as I apply their techniques, poof, instant growth. c. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Smyrna - The Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,198 views

    This sermon presents the church at Smyrna as the suffering church, and show God’s purpose in suffering.

    Smyrna - The Suffering Church Text: Revelation 2:8-11. Introduction: In our first study of the seven churches we examined the church at Ephesus, the fallen church, this morning, we leave Ephesus behind and travel forty miles North up the coast of modern Turkey where we come to the ancient city of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marks Of A Conquering Church

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,615 views

    The Church has a God-ordained mission to save sinners and to develop the saints.

    MARKS OF A CONQUERING CHURCH Text: John 14:16-17; Acts 1:1-5 Introduction: *A Complacent Church *A Complaining Church *A Conquering Church Which one could be the most productive for the Kingdom? ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Value Of Women In The Church

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,675 views

    Addressing the question of value and roles of women in the church according to a survey of the Biblical record.

    THE VALUE OF WOMEN IN THE CHURCH Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008 AM John Dawson, in his book Healing America’s Wounds, asserts: “The wounds inflicted by men and women on each other constitute the fundamental fault line running beneath all other human conflict . . . ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church's Response To Ungodliness Series

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Jul 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,140 views

    An examination of what the Bible says should be the response of the Church to sinful acts and sinful people.

    Title: The Church’s Response To Ungodliness Series: Living Godly Lives (Sermon # 5) Text: 1 Cor 16:13; Eph 4:15 Date Preached: July 13, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 (All Rights Reserved) Introduction A. I doubt that anyone here this morning will be surprised that I would say that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Duty Of Churches To Their Pastors

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 11, 2008
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,754 views

    We usually hear messages about the responsibility that a pastor has to his church. This is a message about the responsibility a church has to her pastor!

    THE DUTY OF CHURCHES TO THEIR PASTORS 1 Corinthians 16:10 INTRO: The Word of God is a perfect rule of faith and practice. It is not only profitable for doctrine, reproof and correction, but for perfection instruction in righteousness, that the man of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Notables Of The Early Church Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,446 views

    he Church is made up of God’s people. This was true from the beginning and is true today. But who were those people who made up the earliest church?

    The Notables of the Early Church (Acts 1:12-14) 1. Following Jesus Christ has never meant deserting the human race and living in seclusion -- or putting on an image of otherly-worldness -- if there is such a word. True, some Christians have chosen to live this way, like the Amish. But most have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Being The Church In Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,562 views

    Christ is building His church through the ministry of His people.

    Being the Church In Christ Text: Eph. 4:11-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: A man called a pastor’s office at a church one day to inquire into membership in the church. He stated that he would not be able to get involved or anything, but he felt it was important to have some religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Owens avatar

    How To Split A Church Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,162 views

    To split a church all we have to do is forget who died for us, to whom we belong, and what is our purpose and mission.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a preacher who was delivering a children’s sermon about the need for unity. 1. He looked at the children and said emphatically, “God wants us to be one!” 2. On four year-old started to cry and protested, “I’ve already been one, I want to be five!” B. Being ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tough Love In The Church

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 23, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,928 views

    What is church discipline? When is it appropriate? How long does it last?

    Matthew 18:15-17 1 Corinthians 5:1-11 1 Timothy 1:18-20 Titus 3:10-11 1. Illus. of teenager gone wild • Young man of about 18 went wild. • Would drink, do drugs, come home raging and tear up the place. • Would come to blows with mom and dad. • Finally, parents had to administer “tough love.” They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Makings Of A Mature Church Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,998 views

    A healthy church will have a deepening faith which produces wonderful works!

    1. It’s sad to think of what Thessalonica was like without a church… without a light… without the hope of the gospel. • What would they do about their sin? What would be their standard for right behaviors, for spiritual things? • How would their homes stay strong? Their kids? • Where would they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Pattern For Church Life

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,410 views

    Mary wasn’t perfect put she is the perfect example of motherhood and Christianity.

    May 11, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Luke 1:46 Subject: Mother’s Day Sermon Title: Holy Ghost Mama Happy Mother’s Day! And Happy Pentecost! I wonder if there is any significance to the fact that Mother’s Day and Pentecost fall on the same day this year? You men may not know it but being a mom has ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God