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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Marks Of A Good Leader

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 75 ratings
     | 25,701 views

    Let’s consider from the life of Barnabas some marks of a good leader and how we can apply them to our lives. 1- Looks for God at work 2- Encourages others 3- Influences others for Christ

    INTRO.- ILL.- Someone asked: How do you know when a politician is telling the truth? When he pulls his ear, he is telling the truth. When he rubs his nose, he is telling the truth, but when he opens his mouth, he is lying. I’m sure that’s how many people feel about most politicians. ILL.- They ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    Elijah - Character Development Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 23, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,884 views

    For a believer to have authority they need to be people of character. Elijah was an ordinary man like us fashioned into an extraordinary man by God. This sermon covers the basis of Elijah’s contrasting character in the days he lived an example to us.

    THE ELIJAH CHURCH CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT 1 Kings 17:1 And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the LORD God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except at my word.” James 5:17-18 Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Prescription For Revival

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,356 views

    Exposition of Joel 2:12-18 regarding God’s instructions to Joel’s audience for repentance and revival

    Text: Joel 2:12-18, Title: Prescription for Revival, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/28/07, AM Opening illustration: Tell the story of the revival of the Hebrides Islands in 1949-ill file, What is Revival? 1. Revival is not a week worth of meetings. 2. Revival is not started in one day. 3. Revival is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Can These Bones Live?

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 24, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,918 views

    Exposition of Ezekiel 37:1-14 regarding the raising of the dry bones in preparation for our revival week

    Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14, Title: Can These Bones Live? Date/Place: NRBC, 10/28/07, PM Opening illustration: The treacherous enemy facing the church of Jesus Christ today is the dictatorship of the routine, when the routine becomes "lord" in the life of the church. Programs are organized and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shane Brooks avatar

    We're All In This Together

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Oct 25, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,799 views

    Learning to Unite the church...Cool Video Setup

    Setup- Video Clip from HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL The last scene/song "We’re All in this Together" We’re all in this together As Christians were meant to be a UNIT…FAMILY…GROUP…We go Together John 17:20-22 One of the last things on Jesus’ mind... Was the church being the church. 1. Walk Together- ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Consistency Is Hard Work

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,566 views

    Want to make the congregation grow? Here is the solution to the problem. It is not talent, effort, or programs, it is a lack of consistency.

    CONSISTENCY IS HARD WORK TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 15:58 THEME: CONSISTENCY IS THE KEY FOR GROWTH Every morning I try to get up at 6:00am to go to the gym to work out. I have been doing this in Waynesboro for the last 3.5 years. The key in working out is consistency. You have to get up every day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jay Robison avatar

    Listening To Unchristian America

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,934 views

    Christianity has an image problem. What can we learn from how those outside the church see the church today. I use Jesus criticism of religious leaders to cause us to think.

    I have used sermoncentral along with other resources in this message. James White’s Critical Times email was a starting point. I also referred to Kinnaman’s book. LISTENING TO UnCHRISTIAN AMERICA October 28, 2007 Jay Davis Robison MATTHEW 15:1-12 The Church in America HAS AN IMAGE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    Getting Ready For Company Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,137 views

    This message focuses on some changes we must make in the church to be relevant. God does not change, Jesus remains the same always and our commitment to scripture remains strong. However our methods must change

    The Simple Life at Church “Getting Ready for Company” 1st Corinthians 9:22 You are looking at the tragic picture of the deadly bridge collapse in Minnesota that took place several months ago. 7 people were killed...over 100 injured in this disaster. . An entire school bus filled with children ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deacons: Servant Leaders

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,432 views

    A call to deaconship is a call to serve. Deacons are called to minister to the body of Christ and not act as a ruling body.

    DEACONS: SERVANT LEADERS ACTS 6:1-7, 1 TIM 3:8-12 When Jesus came to earth He turned conventional theological understanding and religious hierarchy upside down. Before Jesus came places of position, power, and influence were sought after in the religious. As a matter of fact, those in places ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Model For Corporate Worship Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,985 views

    Exposition of Nehemiah 8:1-12, first of a two-part message from this text about worship in the revival that Nehemiah helped lead

    Text: Nehemiah 8:1-12, Title: Model for Corporate Worship 1, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/11/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Talk about the different options opened to the church planter for worship service like the musical style, the dress, the orders of service, buildings, preaching styles, position of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Does Tradition Hinder Us?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,499 views

    This world changes daily, and so do our churches. But people resist change, opting for tradition instead. We forget that Jesus was all about change. This message explores the "why" of change. Audio & text will be placed at - www.sermonlist.com

    It was just a few years ago when you would go to a restaurant and if there was a waiting list, you would be called by name when they had an empty table. Have you been to Outback recently? They give you a pager and when it is you turn, they page you. When they dial your pager, an electronic ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David DeWitt avatar

    When God's Spirit Moves Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 26,986 views

    This is the begining of a lay ministry series.

    When God’s Spirit Moves In 1 Corinthians 3:1-3 October 28, 2007 Morning Service This message is based in part on John Maxwell’s message Let God’s Spirit Move In Introduction I tell you of a true story of a soldier who was in Pearl Harbor. On the night before they were attacked by the Japanese ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Groundbreaking Ceremony

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 48,779 views

    Groundbreaking Ceremony for a new building

    November 11, 2007 Song – Esther Welcome and Opening Remarks – Rick Stacy Welcome to all our guests, friends, and families of MCC Introduction of special guests, Midwest Construction Representatives, and Bankers Building Team Leader and remarks Midwest Representative and remarks Brief Challenge – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Pearce avatar

    Get Your Mind Right

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,103 views

    DEALING WITH THE PROBLEMS LIFE BRINGS.

    GET YOUR MIND RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! INTRO: WHO HAS EVER BEEN MAD? 1: EVERYONE a) ANGER IS AN EMOTION b) EPH 4:26 SAYS BE YE ANGRY AND SIN NOT c) ANGER IS HEALTHY WHEN USED IN THE PROPER WAY POINT: WE ALL GET UPSET, BENT OUT OF SHAPE, SOMETIMES WE JUST LOSE OUR COOL COMPLETELY. HOW MANY TIMES DO WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Finest Steps #4 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,155 views

    This is the fourth and the last in a series of messages for the "Just walk across the Room" emphasis. These messages are adapted from the book by Bill Hybels.

    JWAR – THE FINEST STEPS - #4 Luke 5:1-11 (for powerpoint, check www.hueytownbaptist.com) (THE DASH – 1996 Linda Ellis) > It was In 1996 while on a lunch break that a lady name Linda Ellis penned these now immortal words. Working with a very large and successful corporation she has been witness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist