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    Unity In Diversity: The Church As One Body SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 1,216 views

    Paul uses the metaphor of the human body to explain how the church is designed to function. Despite our differences, we are all part of one body in Christ.

    If you take a dollar bill out of your wallet or a coin from your pocket, you may notice the Latin words "E Pluribus Unum." This motto, found on the Great Seal of the United States, was chosen by Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson in 1776. It means "out of many, one" and represents ...read more

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    How A Church Can Change For The Better

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jan 6, 2003
    based on 186 ratings
     | 41,659 views

    In this message, we explore five paradigm shifts that a church can make to have a better future. This is a kind of "halftime" talk from a pastor/coach to the congregation/team.

    To compete for a championship, during a game a great team has to make some adjustments. I sometimes think of the New Year as a kind of halftime. My personal internal calendar starts in August when the kids go back to school. The first semester is over. Now, it’s the halftime before the second ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thirty Steps To Planting And Growing A Church

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,999 views

    Model your new church after the first century model found in Acts 2:41-47: "Those who accepted his message were baptized and about 3,000 were added to their number that day. They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the b

    Jesus said, "I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it." (Matthew 16:18) 1. Begin by assembling together local people who are committed to Christ, to the growth of His church and the great commission. Once you have a group of people who are committed to carrying out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Identify Terrorist Groups In The Church

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,411 views

    Satan is waging an all out war against the body of Christ.

    "How To Identify Terrorist Groups In The Church" November 25, 2001 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1 It is an awesome job being a pastor. A I have had people come to me and say "Pastor, I’ve had trouble with our last four pastors. Why does he keep sending ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pentecost, It Was Kick Off Day For The Church.

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 28, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,680 views

    An understanding of the history of Pentecost. Also a bit on living a Spirit filled life

    When I think of the word, Pentecost I think of an Island that was discovered on that day in 1768 that is now one of the Islands of Vanuatu that I have flown over and that is the home of the original bungy jump, I also think of those churches where people wave their hands around, sing in the Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    #7 When Jesus Came To Church Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 2, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,641 views

    What would happen if Jesus came to your church? One day Jesus went to synagogue and established his authority in a most profound way. This sermon examines how Jesus showed He was the Son of God by His authority in teaching and His authority over demons.

    #7 When Jesus Came to Church Series: Mark Chuck Sligh February 2, 2020 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Please turn in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consecrated Life - Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Donald Stanley on Nov 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,645 views

    There is an evangelism program that 100% of Christians can be involved in and effective in. This program involves no formal training and is long-term effective.

    Joshua 3:5 5 Then Joshua said to the people, “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you.” • Consecrate = To be set apart, Holy, Sanctified. • Before the people could follow God into the Promised Land, they had to separate themselves from all that was unholy. o They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remeber Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 19, 2013
     | 4,078 views

    This message was given at annual meeting to allow th econgregation to remember the focus and purpose of what we do and help others see what the church is to look like.

    In these last days 2 Timothy 3:14-3:17 Introduction- Please turn to 2 Timothy Chapter 3 We continue in our lessons learned from Apostle Paul series. Apostle Paul gives advice, straightens out our difficult thinking, and today in his word to the church offers us a warning and the chance to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What A Survey May Not Show

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 20, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,220 views

    Despite all that is broken, the Church is called to be God's holy people in whom and through whom God is at work.

    Title: What a Survey May Not Show Text: I Corinthians 1:1-9 Thesis: Despite all that is broken, the Church is called to be God’s holy people in whom and through whom God is at work. Introduction An airline pilot brought his plane down onto the runway out at DIA… actually he hammered ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Does A New Testament Church Look Like

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Sep 9, 2011
     | 5,041 views

    Here are 16 essential characteristics of a healthy and biblically sound church.

    WHAT DOES A NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH LOOK LIKE? By Owen Carey and Eric Hanson Within Christian circles, many people have some idea of what a New Testament Church is. There is a widespread problem, however, of incomplete understanding of this. We tend to not see the whole picture that is laid out for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Turn Around Your Church

    Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,005 views

    How To Turn Around Your Church

    How To Turn Around Your Church 1 George Barna 1996 A. Interdiction 50-75 churches close their doors each week. What kind of impact is our church we having on are Community? B. The benefits of studying church decline To see what has happen to other churches so that we can see the success and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Its Good To Hear From You Again Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 8, 2014
     | 6,018 views

    A study of Psalm 13 verses 1 through 6

    Psalm 13: 1 – 6 Its Good To Hear From You Again 1 How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? 2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? How long will my enemy be exalted over me? 3 Consider and hear me, O LORD my ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Impact Of Faith

    Contributed by James Linders on May 22, 2015
     | 6,427 views

    What IS faith and HOW should it be practised? CAN we please God WITHOUT faith? What is the IMPACT of faith on a believer's life? Examples of the EFFECT of faith on people's lives who TRUSTED God, and the CONSEQUENCES of a LACK of faith on people's lives.

    Hebrews 11:1 "Faith makes us sure of what we hope for,and gives us proof of what we can not see." Hebrews 11:6 “Without faith it is impossible to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Delta Force Christians - Be One

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021
     | 1,902 views

    We've seen many improvements in modern day Christianity in the past twenty years, but it still seems like overall Christians in our day and age struggle with Bible knowledge, putting theory into practice, and taking effective action against problems of the times.

    We've seen many improvements in modern day Christianity in the past twenty years, but it still seems like overall Christians in our day and age struggle with Bible knowledge, putting theory into practice, and taking effective action against problems of the times. Many Christians today in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Committed Compromising Champion Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 18, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,402 views

    If you want to save yourself and lead others to safety, commit yourself totally to the Lord, and don’t compromise on that commitment. But if you have, cry out to the Lord, who can still save you and use you for His glory.

    In her book, Unthinkable, Amanda Ripley investigated why some people survive disasters and others don't. She examined fires, floods, hurricanes, and airplane crashes. She interviewed dozens of survivors and discovered three phases on the journey from danger to safety: denial, deliberation and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free