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  • John Nadasi avatar

    When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Go Fishing...

    Contributed by John Nadasi on Jan 20, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,817 views

    A message addressing the reality of time catching up to our rural church. This is an initial call to embrace a paradigm shift within church and society. In order to speak to a new generation, we have to be willing to find new methods of communication.

    Matthew 4:12-23 Paonia United Methodist Church January 23, 2005 “When the going gets tough, the tough go fishing” Can you remember back to when I gave you a message that Began with the words… Life is complicated? Well, this morning starts off with a similar statement. Life is rough. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "No Competition"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 20, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,552 views

    In Christ, we are free to be the people we were created to be.

    Matthew 20:20-28 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 “No Competition” Who are the truly great? Probably not those whose names quickly come to our minds… …because the truly great don’t tend to make the headlines, the tabloids or the evening news. In our Gospel Lesson for this morning we see that two of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Those Were The Days Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,212 views

    This sermon is a look at the characteristics of the early Church that made it so effective.

    Those were the days! – Acts 2:40-47 Do you remember this song? (played theme song from TV sitcom “All in the Family” the song title is “Those were the days”) Have you ever felt that way? Have you ever wished for the “good old days”? Well I would submit to you that we can have those days again, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What The Bible Says About The Church (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Brian Mccutchen on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,450 views

    The establishment of the church or kingdom in complete fulfillment of Old Testament prophesies

    What the Bible Says About... The church - part 2 #1. The Kingdom/the church A. The prophecy of the church 1. The establishment of the church or kingdom in complete fulfillment of Old Testament prophesies. 2. Isaiah 2:1-5; Joel 2:28-3:2; and Micah 4:1-3 name the city of Jerusalem as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are We Still Relevant?

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 15, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,728 views

    God’s churches are the only real relevant source of help for a broken society.

    God’s Glorious Church Are We Still Relevant? Matthew 6:10 Woodlawn Baptist Church February 13, 2005 Introduction Do you remember the story of Humpty Dumpty and how it goes? Humpty dumpty sat on a wall Humpty dumpty had a great fall All the King’s horses And all the King’s men Couldn’t put ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transforming The Present Future

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 13, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,011 views

    5th in series of 6 on the 237 church. Based on Acts 2:47. The Internally Strong - Externally Focused Church

    Transforming the Present Future Acts 2:43-47 47 They praised God and were liked by all the people. Every day the Lord added those who were being saved to the group of believers. Last Spring I read a book by Reggie McNeal called "The Present Future". The title caught my eye. As I read the book ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    What We Need To Do To Make The Church Alive

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Oct 26, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 9,375 views

    What the church should be

    WHAT WE NEED TO DO TO MAKE THE CHURCH ALIVE Matthew 16:1-5 3 you can’t read the obvious signs of the times!” “Why can’t you read the signs of the times?” It has been reported that in Briton every week there are 53,000 people who leave churches never to return again. Do you think there ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Pruning And Pinching Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,498 views

    HOw the secrets that grow a Bonsai tree will kill a church.

    Pruning and Pinching (On Not Becoming a Bonsai Church- Part 2) Luke 19:11-26 Recap: What is the first secret to keeping a Bonsai tree small? Keep the pot small. This week I want to share with you two more secrets for keeping the Bonsai small. They are things that sound unhealthy for the tree ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Make A Vow.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jun 30, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 6,072 views

    The Vow we made to God was to come out from amoung the world.Being Bold to speak was never popular.

    To Make a Vow What is it to make a vow? WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a law meant to punish pornographers that peddle dirty pictures to Web-surfing kids is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Peril Of Privilege

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 3,934 views

    "The Church is Dying on the Vine" is a common statement today. Is it True?

    THE PERIL OF PRIVILEGE Amos 3:1-15 INTRO: "This church is dying on the Vine," is a statement I have heard made recently. But who is responsible? Some say the preacher, others the deacons, the Sunday School teachers, and on & on. We, are all responsible. People have told me they wont attend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Able To Accomplish Abundantly Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 13, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,798 views

    God intends for the church to be the instrument of redemption, full-faceted, and intends for us, though we may think we are inadequate, to be its agents. Challenge your imaginations as to what the church might be able to do by letting God do what He is a

    If you were to ask the average person, out on the street, what he thinks of the church, what answers might you get? What do people think about churches? I’m sure I don’t know the half of it. But I know some of the things they say: They say that church is all talk. Ceaseless talk. Noisy gongs and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Smith avatar

    Fast Food Is It Good For You?

    Contributed by Bruce Smith on Jul 23, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,911 views

    We all want God’s presence but how can we have it if we are eating the wrong food. Waiting on God

    We all should know the answer to that but are we listening? Fast food is great when you are in a hurry and you haven’t got the time to prepare a meal! Unfortunately there is a big down side. Most fast food is high in sugar and saturated fats and lack a lot in nutritional value. The end result ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Timothy Shumer avatar

    The Importance Of Knowing What You Believe And Why

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 16, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,599 views

    Do you know what you believe, and why you believe it? There are some serious reasons you should. This message is part of a series, and focuses on Bible truth regarding the Church.

    CBC = 15 Aug. 2004 = 6 P.M Page 3 of 3 What do you believe, and why? = # 3 = (various, topical) We have been discussing the importance of knowing what you believe and why - 2 Tim. 3.16-17 = It’s God’s Word = Particular purposes = Maturing up to do good works - What’s the best good work we can do? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Crouch avatar

    A Ministry Of Vision

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,382 views

    If a church is to grow it must have vision from God and Jesus is our best model for this.

    A Ministry Of Vision Mark 8:1-10 I. Vision Comes Out of Concern (V. 1-3) A. Concern for Our Community (v. 1) 1. It is a Matter of Obedience (Acts 1:8) 2. It is a Matter of Foresight (Gen 12:1-2) B. Concern for The Empty (v. 2) 1. It is a Matter of Compassion (v. 2a) 2. It is a Matter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jay Robison avatar

    We Depend On Each Other Series

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,460 views

    Acts 2 points to the ways the early church depended on each other. As a church family today, we depend on each other; points use acrostic HELP. Holiness, Enthusiasm, Labor, People.

    I have researched Sermon Central as well as many other sources in preparing this sermon. BEING THE CHURCH GOD WANTS US TO BE: WE DEPEND ON EACH OTHER August 29, 2004 Jay Robison Acts 2:42-47 Sunday began sermon series leading to TBC B-day Sept 19 Looking at 1st few chapters of Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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