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  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Church Growth-God’s Style

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 19, 2020
     | 3,394 views

    Today I will be sharing with you one of God’s simple solutions to the problem of little or no growth in the church.

    There is an urban legion floating around on the Internet that tells the story of how at the height of the space race during the 1960’s, NASA took on the challenge of finding a way to write in space. Normal pens wouldn’t work due to the zero gravity the astronauts would face in the space capsules. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The New Testament Church; Its Strengths Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 20, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,849 views

    The strength of the Church in its observance of the Apostol’s doctrine, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer.

    The New Testament Church; Its Strengths Acts 2:42 INTRO.: The Church at Jerusalem, whose beginning is recorded in Acts 2, is often thought of as a model church because it was the first congregation of the Body of Christ ever established. I believe God intends that church to serve as an example for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    So You Call Yourself A Pastor 2 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 16, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,425 views

    Exposition of Acts 20:25-28 about the first two of four charges to the Ephesian elders about how to pastor

    Text: Acts 20:25-31, Title: So You Call Yourself a Pastor 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/15/09, AM A. Opening illustration: the greatest pastor ever, and maybe the church job descriptions B. Background to passage: the setting is Miletus where Paul has decided to stay, not going to Ephesus because there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Help Wanted Prayer Challenge - Reloaded

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 9, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,675 views

    When Jesus talked about a "church growth" plan, He told the disciples, first and foremost, to pray to the Lord of the harvest.

    Help Wanted Prayer Challenge Reloaded TCF Sermon January 8, 2012 The unemployment rate has been in the news a lot. As our nation’s, and indeed the world’s economy struggles, businesses are challenged to make enough to pay the workers they need to do the job. So some businesses make do with less ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The 7th Letter - To The Church In Laodicea Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 25, 2020
     | 4,806 views

    The Church in Laodicea is called Lukewarm by Christ . However he offers a wonderful

    The letter to the Church in Laodicea (Revelation 3:14-22) This is the seventh and final letter written to the seven churches of the Apocalypse that we find in Revelation Chapters 2 and 3. It is written to the Church at Laodicea. This is the one church that Jesus has not one good word ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Getting W.e.l.l. Series

    Contributed by Clifton Mckinley on Aug 3, 2005
    based on 287 ratings
     | 87,005 views

    A challenge to the church to Worship, Evangelize, Learn, & Love.

    Getting W.E.L.L. Acts 2:42-27 God’s original design for the church is found in the book Acts. If there was ever a church growth plan that worked, it was the one used by the first-century church. Talk about effectiveness. This church exploded. Why? Because the believers knew why they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Mission Of God Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 18, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 18,223 views

    Missions didn’t begin with the Great Commission. Missions began with God. It beat first in His heart before it was ever breathed into His church. God now identifies the local church as the center for world evangelism thru loving service & giving.

    The Mission of God -Usually, when we think of missions we think of the Great Commission. But missions didn’t begin with the Great Commission. Missions began with God. It beat first in His heart before it was ever breathed into His church. Darrell Guder writes, “We have come to see that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Does A New Testament Church Look Like

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Sep 9, 2011
     | 5,107 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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    Lay Down Your Stone

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 12, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,082 views

    Can you visualize Jesus talking to the adulterous women? Not one of the accusers could throw the first stone. Jesus didn't condone her behavior, He said Go and sin no more.

    Lay down your stone JOHN 8:1-8:11 Introduction- This morning we have brought in many new members. They have acknowledged that they wanted to be a part of this body of Christ we call the church. The church by God’s definition is many members playing different parts that accomplish the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Sermon 4 - Jesus Is Supreme Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 6, 2025
     | 367 views

    As Paul began to correct the teaching of the false teachers in Colossae, he first addressed the truth about who and what Jesus is. Although this section is deeply theological and Christological, it is extremely practical and helpful.

    Introduction: A. Some years ago, when Johnny Carson was the host of The Tonight Show, he interviewed an eight year old boy. 1. The boy was on the show because he had rescued two friends in a coal mine outside his hometown in West Virginia. 2. As Carson questioned the boy, it became apparent ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Sets Up His First Sanctuary With Man Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jan 26, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,774 views

    We will walk with Moses as God describes some requirements for HIM and the Sanctuary. We will look at the requirements for Offerings, required purpose of the Sanctuary, and requirements for HIS word which are and have been foundational for our walk and g

    God sets Up HIS first Sanctuary with Man Required Free will offering Required Purpose Requirement for the Word of Testimony Exodus 25:1-22, DBF Sunday Sermon, 1/26/03 What is a home? Many people automatically go to “home is were the heart is”. Others would say “home is were my mom is”. Home ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 6 - Jesus Calls His First Disciples Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 7, 2007
     | 7,734 views

    A look at Jesus calling His Disciples.

    The Commission Part 6 –Jesus Calls First Disciples Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus’ Ministry † Jesus was Baptized, receiving the Holy Spirit † Jesus was tempted, and led by His Spirit, not His ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Clayton Beck avatar

    First Of Four Things That Will Change Your Life...faith Series

    Contributed by Clayton Beck on Jan 16, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,600 views

    The power to change your life begins with faith!

    First of Four Things that Will Change Your Life…Faith We are in a new year! There is just something exciting about a new year! Maybe it is the anticipation of the unknown. Like a present, wrapped, waiting to be opened. It is full of surprise, of wonder, of thought. What will this year ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    People Of The First Christmas-The Magi Or Wise Men Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 29, 2020
     | 3,360 views

    Even though the Magi or "wise men" have had a Christmas carol or two (or more) written about them, they're only mentioned in one paragraph of Matthew's Gospel. They came from a far distance, worshiped the Christ Child, and then went back home, never to be heard from again.

    Introduction: the shepherds of Bethlehem were the only recorded visitors to go see Joseph, Mary, and Baby Jesus on the night He was born. Sometime later, Matthew recorded that “wise men (KJV)” or magi (several other translations) came to Jerusalem. The purpose of their visit was to worship the One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Saul's First Stage Of Battle- Oblivious Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 16, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,134 views

    This is the 6th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 1st King". This Series is about King Saul.

    Series: Israel’s 1st King [#6] SAUL’S FIRST STAGE OF BATTLE- OBLIVIOUS 1 Samuel 14:1-15 Introduction: King Saul’s 1st defeat came because he ran ahead of the Lord. His 2nd defeat came because he hesitated and failed to act promptly when God was ready to give him a great victory. As you read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist