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  • Allen Patterson avatar

    Marriage-The Example Of Christ's Love For The Church Series

    Contributed by Allen Patterson on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,081 views

    The roles of husbands and wives should exhibit Christ’s love

    Sunday, August 6th, 2006 Marriage – The Example of Christ’s Love for the Church Ephesians 5:21- 33 Intro: Current trends in Marriage The pastor was visiting the fourth-grade Sunday school class to talk about marriage as part of the lesson. He asked the class, “What does God say about marriage?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christ's Righteousness Shines Through His Church

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 18, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,302 views

    Epiphany 2(C)- Christ’s righteousness shines through his church: a church which is a royal crown of splendor and a church which is united to Jesus in a blessed, joyful marriage.

    CHRIST RIGHTEOUSNESS SHINES THROUGH HIS CHURCH January 15, 2006 -- Epiphany 2 -- ISAIAH 62:1-5 * * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed & Saints in the Lord: Believers, Christians, are now the ones to lives as lights in this world. We are the ones ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Paul's Praising In His Letter To The Church At Colosse.

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,046 views

    This is a sermon from Colossians Bible Study.

    Paul’s Praising In His Letter To The Church At Colosse. Text: Colossians 1:15-29 Introduction: A church that is void of praise is a dying church. Paul praises three things in this section. He praises the Creator, the cross, and the church. I. Paul praises the work of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Help! My Church Isn't Growing

    Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jul 7, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 19,833 views

    What does the Bible say about why a church isn’t growing and how it can be corrected.

    Help! My Church Isn’t Growing In many ways pastors and churches are judged by whether or not their church is growing. It becomes painful to admit to the brethren that we haven’t seen growth in a church we pastor - whether addition by baptism or transfer. What does the Bible have to say about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What The Church Needs Now, Part I Series

    Contributed by William Noel on Jul 31, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,501 views

    In-depth look at the state of the church, its problem, and Biblical solutions

    “What The Church Needs Now” Introduction: Years ago, a song came out, that became popular with music lovers. It was titled, “What The World Needs Now”. According to this song, What The World Needs Now is Love, Sweet Love. It’s the only thing that there’s just too little of.” Well, the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What The Church Needs Now, Part Ii Series

    Contributed by William Noel on Jul 31, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,546 views

    In-depth look at the prayer life of the church

    “What The Church Needs Now” Luke 18:1-8 In Luke 18:1-8, we read “And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: And there was a widow in that city; and she came ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What The Church Needs Now, Part Iii Series

    Contributed by William Noel on Jul 31, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,820 views

    In-depth look at the witnessing efforts of the church.

    “What The Church Needs Now” Part III Matthew 28:18-20 “And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Year's Example For The Church Of The Living God

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,218 views

    This is a New Year’s Sermon using Ezra as a paradigm for the church

    A New Year’s Example for the Church of Jesus Christ Text: Ezra 7:10 (KJV) 10For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments. Ezra 7:10 (Amplified Bible) 10For Ezra had prepared and set his heart to seek the Law of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Obstacles To Individual And Church Growth - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 28, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 7,011 views

    Pacifism and Passivism can be serious stumbling blocks to our progress as members of the Body of Christ. If we are to grow both need to be eliminated from of our lives and our church.

    OBSTACLES TO INDIVIDUAL AND CHURCH GROWTH PART 2 1 PETER 2:9-15 INTRODUCTION: Last week we considered three obstacles that hinder Christian growth. Today I want to examine another pair of obstacles that impede individual and corporate growth and spiritual development – Pacifism and Passivism. Both ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Local Church Is It Necessary In The Life Of The Christian”

    Contributed by Jim Mazzulla on Apr 6, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,602 views

    True we are called by Christ to the church worldwide (of which all of us are a part of), but we are also called by Christ to an individual local church TOO!

    “The local church is it necessary in the life of the Christian” True we are called by Christ to the church worldwide (of which all of us are a part of), but we are also called by Christ to an individual local church TOO! What I mean by a local church (Gk. Ekklesia) is not a building, but a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lifting Self-Esteem Through Church Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,032 views

    Although this passage is not the cure-all for self-esteem problems, it clearly will make a significant difference. Walk with the Lord and serve the Lord and you will feel better about yourself.

    Lifting Self Esteem Through Church Life (Romans 12:3-8) 1. People will try anything to build their self-esteem: A mild mannered young man came into a counselor’s office ready for a divorce. He complained that his bride was so bossy that she was driving him off the wall. He wanted things to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Elvery avatar

    The Revelation To Laodicia - The Church That Makes God Sick Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 116 ratings
     | 23,395 views

    The Letter to Laodicia - about what makes God sick - a lack of commitment

    The Revelation to Laodicea Have you ever been sea sick – you know, just continually wreaching – not for the skys, but yeh, I won’t go into it any more. At least you have to look on the bright side - you are the fish’s best friend. No it is not very fun at all being sick. Not fun at all. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Honesty: When A Church Is Moving Forward With God”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 5, 2001
    based on 177 ratings
     | 31,386 views

    This sermon looks at four ways a church can know it’s moving in the right direction.

    A man stands before judge and jury, places one hand on the Bible and the other in the air, and makes a pledge. For the next few minutes, with God as his helper, he will “tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.” He is a witness, His job is not to expand upon nor dilute the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Smith avatar

    Jesus's Simple Plan For Evangelism And Church Planting Series

    Contributed by James Smith on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 110 ratings
     | 11,138 views

    This is a sermon based on my testimony of how the Lord called me to start a church, and our biblical pattern for ministry & evangelism. Practical points are made on how we are called, how God fullfills that calling, and suggestions for church planting.

    Introduction: It’s funny how the Lord has us in the palm of His hand. How he knows what we can do, and plans the future for us. Some times this even involves what seems like catastrophe. We were in the middle of a cell group barbecue at our friends the Grants. The children are playing, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Have You Left Jesus In The Church House?

    Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 14,395 views

    This sermon brings out how often times as Christians we rush out of church so fast that we leave Jesus behind.

    "Have You Left Jesus In The Church House?" Text: Luke 2:41-52 Intro: Ø Very little information is given of Jesus’ childhood in the scriptures. Ø Here Luke gives us an incident when Jesus was 12. Ø In our passage we have the story of Mary and Joseph going with Jesus to Jerusalem for the feast of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist