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  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Understanding Church Growth

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 19, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 9,620 views

    how church growth exploded on the scene

    UNDERSTANDING CHURCH GROWTH 26He also said, "This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28All by itself the soil produces grain--first the stalk, then the head, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 26, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 9,111 views

    We must celebrate His majesty.

    IT DOESN’T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS! Psalm 8:1-9 S: Worship Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: WE MUST CELEBRATE HIS MAJESTY. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of Psalm 8, four reasons why we celebrate the majesty of God. The _____ reason we celebrate the majesty of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Juntos Y En Misión ¡hasta El Fin!

    Contributed by Fernando Ocampo on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 33 ratings
     | 4,941 views

    Dios tiene propósitos firmes y bien definidos. Nada de lo que ocurre en nuestra vida es producto de la casualidad, sino del plan y propósito de Dios.

    Título: Juntos y en Misión ¡hasta el fin! Texto: 2 Timoteo 1:1-5 Objetivo: En este día, los miembros de nuestra iglesia, comprenderán que la voluntad de Dios, la promesa de vida en Cristo y la fe, son los elementos esenciales que nos mantiene unidos y en misión. Introducción: Dios tiene ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Essence Of Worship

    Contributed by Jim Grinnell on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,531 views

    What does it mean when we worship Him in spirit and in truth?

    The Essence of Worship 9/12/99 Open your Bibles to John 4 where Jesus is talking to the Samaritan woman at the well. While you’re turning there I’ll tell you the subject of this morning’s message - The Essence of Worship. (John 4:21-24) Jesus said to her, “Woman believe Me, an hour is coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "What Do You See When You Look At The Church?"

    Contributed by Keith Bunch on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,107 views

    What should be seen when looking at the Church of Jesus Christ our Lord?

    CHRIST THE HEAD. (Eph. 5:23) "Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body..." Cornerstone and the Capstone. (Foundation and Completion) (2 Pet. 2:6-7) "Behold, I lay in Zion A chief cornerstone, elect, precious, And he who believes on Him will by no means be put to shame." ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Worshipping God In Vain Series

    Contributed by Jason Noble on Jan 2, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 9,971 views

    Does your praise hit the cieling and bounce back off?

    True Worship #1 Worshipping God in Vain Mark 7:6-7 He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments ...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
     | 6,780 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

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    God's Toolbox

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 5, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 16,494 views

    The Church is God’s toolbox, used to fulfill His mission for the Kingdom.

    GOD’S TOOLBOX Introduction: 1. Every Christian is not only needed, but vital to God’s purposes for the kingdom; the church represents God’s box of useful tools for His purpose and glory. 2. When Jesus was about to leave the earth, he gave his disciples a mission. Acts 1:8 "But you will receive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Next Level Worship – The Real Thing

    Contributed by Keith Manry on May 7, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,118 views

    Palm Sunday Sermon dealing with worship which challenges the worshipper to take their worship to the next level, to make it more than an event, to in fact make a lifestyle.

    A little boy lived out in the country around the turn of the twentieth century. He had never seen a traveling circus, and one was coming to his town on a particular Saturday. When he asked his father for permission to go, his dad said he could providing his chores were done early. Saturday morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Fidelity Matters Series

    Contributed by Robert Odle on May 13, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,893 views

    Our culture is destroying itself, particularly with matters of sex. The Church must wake up and speak up before it is eternally too late!

    Character Counts! Fidelity Matters (Proverbs 6:32-33) Theme: The Church is God?s prophetic voice. It must speak God?s message to the culture. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased knowledge. After I preach this sermon, the hearer should be able ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Will Sing Series

    Contributed by Peter Langerman on May 14, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 19,030 views

    Returning to Passionate, Creative, God-focused worship

    Exodus 15:1-21 1 Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD: “I will sing to the LORD, for he is highly exalted. The horse and its rider he has hurled into the sea. 2 The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Who Is Jesus

    Contributed by Jeff Ruth on May 25, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 9,207 views

    We need to get our minds off of sharing gossip, recipes, and social sagas and get them on sharing Jesus.

    WHO IS JESUS One of the saddest things happening in this country today has to do with churches. Today church houses are more of a social club than a place where God’s people gather together to repent, fellowship, praise, and worship Him. You hear people all of the time talking about what’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's All Yours Series

    Contributed by Peter Langerman on May 26, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 13,837 views

    Learning to give all that we have to God in worship and praise

    1 Then King David said to the whole assembly: “My son Solomon, the one whom God has chosen, is young and inexperienced. The task is great, because this palatial structure is not for man but for the LORD God. 2 With all my resources I have provided for the temple of my God—gold for the gold work, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Restoring Proper Worship Series

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Jun 2, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 15,245 views

    Christendom is struggling with what is true worship, and just how we are to worship the Living God. Ezra gives some great insight into this subject.

    Restoring Proper Worship Ezra 3 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On March 2, 2003 Introduction: I. “After attending church one Sunday morning, a little boy knelt at his bedside that night and prayed, “Dear God, we had a good time at church today – but I wish you had been there!” A. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Called To The Edge Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,658 views

    This sermon is the first in a series which looks at the Church of Acts and challenges modern-day Christians to take their faith to the edge!

    Folks, why are you here this morning? I mean, honestly, what brings you to this place? What makes you want to get up and come here and spend an hour sitting in that uncomfortable pew? Is it the opportunity to see your friends and family? Is it your belief that by doing so you’re fulfilling your ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist