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  • Glenn Newton avatar

    Our Beliefs, Our Convictions As Christians, And As Nazarenes Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 53 ratings
     | 6,348 views

    A sermon in a series on the Core Values of the Church of the Nazarene. It a sermon that reminds people that what we believe is important, and we need to know what it is we stand for.

    Our Beliefs, Our Convictions as Christians and as Nazarenes Pastor Glenn Newton 3-5-00 Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers. 1 Timothy 4:16 2 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    How To Double Attendance And Grow The Church

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Jan 14, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 20,516 views

    Discussion: How to grow a church.

    HOW TO DOUBLE ATTENDANCE AND GROW THE CHURCH By Jerry Falwell A. BEFORE YOU BEGIN: EIGHT BASIC ASSUMPTIONS Before I begin to discuss how to grow a church, there are certain assumptions that we must agree on. These assumptions are based on the Word of God and come from the nature of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Characteristics Of The New Testament Church Series

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 50,393 views

    An overview of the five purposes of the church: namely, worship, discipleship, service, evangelism, and fellowship.

    Title: The Characteristics Of The New Testament Church Series: The Church God Wants Us To Be, Sermon # 1 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Text: Acts 2:41-47 Date Preached: January 13, 2008 Introduction A. Hook: When it is functioning properly, the Church of Jesus Christ is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Three F's Of Church Ministry"

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Jun 12, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,311 views

    There are many aspects to our ministry within the church, here are three as given by Paul; that are critical to ministry effectiveness

    • In Ephesians 2:19-22; Paul is explaining to the Church of Ephesus the importance of the presence of the Spirit within the church • Many churches have services but having services does not equate to experiencing God • John 4:24: “God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Hunter avatar

    What Do You Worship?

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,223 views

    Contemporary treatment of Herod’s tragic death. Video clip suggestion, relevant illustrations, practical points of application.

    "What do you worship?" Acts 12:20-25 By Pastor Bob Hunter Suggested Video Clip: "What do you worship?" Available at www.willowvideo.com Introduction: As we continue our series in Acts, I want to call your attention to rather peculiar death of King Herod the Agrippa. Now, I’m warning you ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Sep 21, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,304 views

    This is the second message in a series of five seeking to answer the question....."Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ?"

    Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ? Part 2 Acts 4:31-35 Last Sunday we began a five part message on Why Does The Church Exist ? The first word we used last week in a effort to answer our question was....”glorify”. The church exists to glorify God. This morning I want us to look at another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Parks avatar

    Learning To Love Christ's Church

    Contributed by David Parks on May 24, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,399 views

    Hopefully those of you who know me know that I love the church. That’s what I want to talk to you about today, Learning to Love Christ Beautiful Church.

    LOVE FOR THE CHURCH Introduction: 1. Hopefully those of you who know me know that I love the church. 2. That’s what I want to talk to you about today, Learning to Love Christ Beautiful Church 3. Over the course of the last few months we have talked a great deal about what the Bible says about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The New Testament Church; Its Plan Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 25, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,076 views

    The New Testament reveals the content of the Apostle’s preaching and the expected response to the Gospel.

    The New Testament Church; Its Plan Matt. 16:13-19 INTRO.: Walter Scott was a preacher in Pittsburgh, Pa., who moved to Steubenville Ohio in 1826. This brought him into the area of the Mahoning Baptist Assoc. His speaking abilities were well known and, even though he was not a member of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Part 3 Of 8 - Giving And Church Series

    Contributed by Brad Lewis on Oct 22, 2002
    based on 111 ratings
     | 17,594 views

    Dispel the myth that preachers just want you to give so they can line their pockets. There are even greater benefits for the giver.

    Church 101: A Beginners Guide to Church Part 3 - Giving and Church “God loves it when the giver delights in the giving.” 1 Corinthians 9:7 (MES) “To the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, the earth and everything in it. “ Deuteronomy 10:14 (NIV) 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Journey Of The Heart, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,339 views

    The Journey of the Heart requires worshiping in spirit and in truth.

    Life Quest “The Journey of the Heart, Part 2” June 11, 2006 Introduction: Last week we began a series looking at what we are to be about as a church and what it is that Christ has called us to. Last week and this week really focus on the first part of our church mission statement: “To ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When He Reigns, It Pours Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 50 ratings
     | 15,703 views

    A look at how our giving impacts our worship.

    Cartoons: • Denny came to me a few weeks ago and told me it was time to preach on tithing again. • In the meantime, we talked about some other ways to increase giving – one idea was to recruit some new ushers, or at least train them in some new techniques • Here’s another possible new look for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Complete Sacrifices

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 12, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 2,483 views

    The central issue of human life, to be resolved, is that of worship.

    Complete Sacrifices Montreal/Cornwall September 18, 2004 The central issue of life is worship. This has been the case from the very beginning. Worship was the central issue for the first war. In eternity past, the sin of pride entered Lucifer’s heart and he became jealous of God, wanting to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's The Big Deal?

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,714 views

    This is about undistracted worship.

    Do you remember “Let’s Make A Deal” with Monty Hall? People would dress up in goofy costumes and carry signs to get his attention so he would come to them to make a deal. They would barter and trade. Unknowingly contestants would trade away a new car for 5 baby pigs. Or, they would trade away ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Let's Get Down To The Nitty Gritty Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2006
     | 3,667 views

    This is the 7th sermon in the series "Momma Says..."

    Series: Momma Says... (James)[#7] LET’S GET DOWN TO THE NITTY-GRITTY James 4:1-12 Introduction: I would like start off this morning by reminding you of what our Church’s vision is: 1.Lead the lost to Jesus Christ! 2.The people of this Church live lives in the world that lead the lost to Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Ellis avatar

    A Life Birthing Church Series

    Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,572 views

    This is the fourth sermon in an 8 part sermon series on the vision of our church.

    INTRO: How many of you know that there is a process that you go through in order to be used by God? · You can’t just get up and do whatever you want, however you want to do it and think God is going to jump through a hoop? · There is a price to be paid for power There is a relationship that has to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God