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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    The Changing Church And The Changeless Christ

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 5, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 26,294 views

    Although we may not want the church to change, change is inevitable and positive. Change will be guided if we will remember and assess accurately the traditions we have been given, if we will also assess proposed changes and not panic, and if we will mea

    Some folks are allergic to change. They want everything to be just as it always was. They get used to things and they want everything to stay put. Some folks just won’t deal with change. A few weeks ago the electricity went out at our house. Some transformer blew, and for several hours we had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A Church Of Excellence:growth Series

    Contributed by James Capps on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 7,715 views

    Spiritual and physical growth go hand in hand in the church.

    Church of Excellence: Growth Ephesians 4:1-16; Acts 2:37-47 The last few weeks we’ve been looking at what brings Excellence to the life of the church…We’ve seen a church at prayer, a church in mission, a church that is pursuing the purposes of God are all what brings us to moving in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Becoming A Church Of Excellence: Vision Series

    Contributed by James Capps on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 8,840 views

    A church without a vision is lost, that vision must come from God.

    CHURCH OF EXCELLENCE: Vision! Proverbs 29:18; ; Nehemiah 2:1-18 "Where there is no vision, the people perish." (Prov 28:18) God makes it very clear that we are to have a vision of what He is doing in the world. He’s not just talking about setting goals and going after it, but he is wanting us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The First Great Revival Of The Church

    Contributed by David Carter on Feb 16, 2001
    based on 145 ratings
     | 4,275 views

    Revival

    THE FIRST GREAT REVIVAL OF THE CHURCH Text: Acts 1: 12-15; 2: 41-47 WHAT IS A REVIVAL? A Revival is an awaking of God’s People, which cause them to become active for God! "Vive means life, and Re means again" (Revival to life not Resurrection from the dead!) Hosea 10:12 - "Break up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Liar, Liar, Church On Fire

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 22, 2001
    based on 196 ratings
     | 16,389 views

    This sermon deals with the ways in which we lie and deceive ourselves.

    Liar Liar Church On Fire 11/1/98 Ezekial 13:1-9 Revelations 21:1-8 Genesis 3:1-15 The story is told of Joe the Butcher who had crafty ways of selling his chickens. He had one chicken left, and he didn’t want to keep it over the weekend. The pastor of the other church in town came into ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Let's Do Church Right Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,962 views

    very church has failings and challenges, but good churches strive after excellence as God defines excellence.

    Let’s Do Church Right (Philippians 1:1-11) 1. Paul and Timothy: The Apostle Paul wrote this letter in about 63 AD to his close friends, the Christians in Philippi, from his Roman house arrest described at the end of Acts (Acts 28:30-31), waiting for his court appearance before Caesar (around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Problem With The Power Of The Church In America

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 29, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,831 views

    Is the "spiritually superior" attitude that the Corinthians had similar to the attitude found in the American church today?

    The Corinthians’ Situation: 1. The Problem: They were living proudly in their spiritual superiority. - vv. 8-13. - Paul points out their pride in their superiority and their position, all of it (from their perspective) a sign of the hand of God. In reality, though, they were far from where God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cleansing And Growth Of The Early Church Series

    Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,244 views

    This is a study in the book of acts sixth sermon in the series.

    The Cleansing and growth of the Early Church Acts 5:1-16 Acts # 06 I. The cleansing of the membership of the church. 5:1-12 A. The Sin of Ananias and Sapphira. 5:1-2 1. The circumstance of the sin 5:1. NOTE: Was the sold property. 2. What was the sin? NOTE: Kept back part of the money and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting To Know Your Church

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Oct 12, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,534 views

    A sermon on the result of faithfulness and membership and belonging to a great church.

    Getting To Know YOUR Church “So for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught great numbers of people. The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.” Acts 11:26 Intro: I believe this is a great church! God is doing great things! [But there is still greater work ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Is ‘church' A Dirty Word?” Series

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on Jul 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,612 views

    This week I’ve promised to tell you what “church” is – according to the Bible.

    “Jesus replied, ‘Blessed are you Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16:17-18) Well … this is week four on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being The Church - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,765 views

    How the church should conduct itself 2

    Being the Church Part 1 The church Recognizes God’s Sovereignty – Acts 4:23-31 The church Receives God’s Unity – Acts 4:32-37 The church Reflects God’s Integrity – Acts 5:1-11 Part 2 The church Realizes God’s Blessings – Acts 5:12-16 The church Relies on God’s Direction – Acts 5:17-32 The church ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Turn Your Lights On Church

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,935 views

    Men in todays world walk around in darkness they need to see Gods light so they will change their ways.Then they can change our nation.

    There are all types of light today we use to see in the dark yet there is only one light to help us see our lives and what needs to change. A.The professor,s lamp Matt:25-3 Empty 1.No oil to burn his lamp 2.No wick in his lamp 3.Empty no fuel are flame B.The possessor,s lamp Matt:25-4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    A Dynamic Church Worships Joyfully Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,244 views

    God renews our hearts so we feel what is true.

    Scripture Introduction If you hang around churches for awhile, you will likely find that our emotions do not always match our profession. Creeds containing truths which thrilled a previous generation are mumbled like a 9-year old boy explaining why he was playing baseball inside the house. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "The Church Is Not An English Garden"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,244 views

    A sermon about coming closer to God through accepting our messiness.

    Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 “The Church is Not an English Garden” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org I have never seen an English Garden, but I am told they are so beautiful. The flowers are carefully arranged in rows, fancy ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The First Four Churches In Asia

    Contributed by Jason Callihan on Aug 15, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,111 views

    A discussion of the first four Churches in Asia

    Revelation 2:-3:22 The Seven Chuches The second Chapter is the beginning of Christ talking to the seven churches in Asia. Although they were specifically the churches that Christ was speaking to, this was meant for every one of us. Look how he ends each letter to the seven Churches. (2:7; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist