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  • Chris Anderson avatar

    We Love Our Church!

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,609 views

    A message of encouragement to celebrate the local church and its blessing to our lives and others.

    WE LOVE OUR CHURCH Eph. 5:25; 1 Tim. 3:15 We live in a society that more and more minimizes the need and work of the local church. Some say that the church is no longer "relevant" but I believe that it is more relevant than any other institution or organization on the planet! The church is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Time For Change

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,500 views

    Getting ready for a new year or a new vision! A change in the direction of the local church!

    It’s Time for Change! Text: John 21:1-14 How many times has Jesus shown Himself to you? The Bible teaches every believer from the very beginning of time that season’s come and season’s go. For many, 2006 just meant getting up without any new expectations, but God has desires and a plan for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Somebody Else Is You Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 26, 2007
     | 3,032 views

    The church is called to be a team, just like our local team the Indy Colts.

    1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Somebody Else is You October 21, 2007 In the days before motor-driven or electric organs, a talented organist gave a magnificent concert in which the big pipes sent forth magnificent, thunderous tones. After people finished congratulating him, the boy who had worked the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are The Church (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 12, 2016
     | 11,195 views

    In this message we talk about what the bible says about the local church.

    WeAre . . . The Church (note when you see B/S that is when I say brothers and sisters) OKAY WELCOME – to church! NOW - I want to start off this morning with some God-breathed words from the pen of both Matthew and Paul. When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Appointing Elders Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,085 views

    What is entailed in appointing elders? What rights and authority is conferred in the appointment process?

    “When they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed.” [1] The New Testament model for a church of the Lord Jesus differs significantly from what has been commonly accepted among the churches of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Virtuous Kingdom: Worship Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 14, 2008
     | 3,898 views

    Sermon Objective: To encourage the congregation to inspect their lives for the transforming evidence of the reign of God.

    The Virtuous Kingdom: Evidence of the Reign of God in the Heart Worship Mark Chapter 11:1-11 Sermon Objective: To encourage the congregation to inspect their hearts for the transforming evidence of the reign of God. INTRO: A key to playing any sport at a level that is enjoyable is the mastering ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    I Will Be A Unifying Member Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,692 views

    Satan's greatest tool in undermining the work of the local church is disunity. The church is called to be unified in purpoose and passion.

    Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book by the same name) “I Will Be a Unifying Member” Ephesians 4:1-6 Open Last week, we started a six week series based on Thom Rainer’s book I Am a Church Member. I said that this will be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One In The Spirit: God Shows No Partiality

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,645 views

    This sermon compares Peter’s ministry with Cornelius in Acts 10 to the open door God is giving our congregation to be partners in ministry with a Hispanic speaking congregation.

    One in the Spirit: God Shows No Partiality --Acts 10:34-48 On Sunday evening, January 27, 2002, Olympic gymnasts Mary Lou Retton-Kelley, Kerri Strug, and Bart Conner appeared on the Celebrity version of the TV Reality-Game Show “The Weakest Link,” along with five other famous Olympic athletes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Rejoice In Our Mutual Salvation Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 21, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,708 views

    The mutual responsibilities of all believers is that we glorify God together in the local church, but that is not all that the true praise & rejoicing in God bring about. Not only does corporate praise & rejoicing unified the local church, it encourages

    ROMANS 15: 7-13 [CHRISTIAN RELATING SERIES] REJOICE IN OUR MUTUAL SALVATION [John 17:20-26 / Hebrews 6:11-19] The previous section summed up the call to bear with and build up one another in Christ. The Holy Spirit is using the Holy Scriptures to bring us together in Christ. As we surrender to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    More Than Resolutions Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 8, 2018
     | 3,854 views

    Vision for 2018, growth based on church health, not necessarily numbers.

    Text: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13, Title: More Than Resolutions, Date/Place: WHBC, 12/31/17, AM A. Opening illustration: Jonathan Edwards resolutions, Continuation of growth or health? Quote from the Words to Winners of Souls about pastors who can assess numbers… (p. 20) B. Background to passage: With ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Haguewood avatar

    A Faith To Be Remembered

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,533 views

    We will be remembered for something, make it for your Christian walk.

    A FAITH TO BE REMEMBERED Text: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 INTRODUCTION 1. Ever done something worth remembering? a. Most of us have memories b. Paul had memories of others who had done memorable things 2. He "continually brought to mind" the things the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Church Health

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,326 views

    A message focusing on the goals and vision for 2018, health, not numbers. If we aim for health first, growth will come.

    Text: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13, Title: More Than Resolutions, Date/Place: WHBC, 12/31/17, AM A. Opening illustration: Jonathan Edwards resolutions, Continuation of growth or health? Quote from the Words to Winners of Souls about pastors who can assess numbers… (p. 20) B. Background to passage: With ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Cary Paulk avatar

    Greater Grace Builds A Greater Church

    Contributed by Cary Paulk on Feb 22, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,276 views

    Sermon to motivate congregation in doing their part in church growth.

    Introduction: • For many years the Ocean View community has not had a good reputation. • Many in our city would not consider Ocean View a Great place to live. • When I was a young sailor, it had a reputation of being the place where people picked up prostitutes and they remain to this day. • There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Get A Life- / Group

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 147 ratings
     | 7,862 views

    This sermon was preached to introduce our LIFE Groups to the congregation

    They were the ultimate church plant. They started with 11, grew to 120, then to 3000. Not bad, as a matter of fact very good. But how did they do it? I guess that question has to be asked by anyone who is even remotely interested in church growth. What was the secret that they had that allowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Service -- A Mark Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,277 views

    One of the Seven Marks of Discipleship is service in and beyond the congregation.

    (Preface note to the reader: Our church elders identified 7 Marks of Discipleship. Six are suggested by Michael Foss in his book, "Power Surge." To his six, we added the seventh -- Evangelism. These marks are: Spiritual Friendships, Serve Others in and beyond the congregation, Pray Daily, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed