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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Is God Sustaining Your Church

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 11, 2020
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     | 3,084 views

    Are you struggling to keep the doors open? Stop! God is most likely calling you to a better pasture because yours is brown.

    "What God does not ordain, He does not sustain." - Unknown This may well be why so many church starts fail. Intentions may have been good and demographics screamed, "GO!", but the still small voice of God said, "No" or "Not now" or "Not you." It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be The Church: Watch, Wait, & Worship

    Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Nov 15, 2017
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    Jesus speaks of our need to prepare for His return. We are encouraged to live lives of worship and devotion to God as we watch and wait for the Bridegroom. (This is part of our lectionary-based series for November 2017, "BE the Church.")

    Last Sunday we had a gender reveal party to find out if we’re having a boy or a girl in April. I was so convinced it was a boy, based on how different the first trimester had been this time around. But then, with friends gathered around, we popped a large black balloon with question marks all over ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Revival Church Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018
     | 3,659 views

    A revival church

    A. WHAT IS REVIVAL? 1. Promised. “I will pour out My Spirit upon all people” (Acts 1:17, Joel 2:28, NLT). 2. Preparation. “Do not leave Jerusalem until the Father sends you the gift He promised” (1:4, NLT). “They all met together and were constantly united in prayer” (Acts 1:14, NLT). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Witnessing Church Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,815 views

    A Witnessing Church

    A. INTRODUCTION “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8 , NLT). 1. After My resurrection, First Sunday, I told My ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Teaching Church Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018
     | 2,827 views

    A teaching church

    A. INTRODUCTION “Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age” (Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    73. The Church - Love In Action Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018
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     | 3,907 views

    Sacrificial love as the name implies is going to cost us something in time, energy or resources. But this is the price of godly relationships.

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 73 - THE CHURCH - LOVE IN ACTION This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Unity In The Church: And The Boundaries Of Unity Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 6, 2024
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    We have a perfect example from Jesus about what it means to walk in unity. On Earth, Jesus sought to do the perfect will of God the Father.

    You can tell when you walk into a church, and spend any amount of time there, whether that church is united or not. What is Christian unity? We know it when we see it. We can feel it. You can feel the peace around the table. You can sense the peace and unity in the service, the bible studies, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Church Determines That Unity Is The Way! Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 17, 2024
     | 758 views

    What did God do for us? Not only has He given us His Son, not only has He given us salvation in Christ, not only has He allowed us to be accepted - He brought unity to the church in the form of clarifying this is how people are saved!

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 22 The Church Determines that Unity is the Way! Acts 15:1-22 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Leadership- Having A Perfect Church Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 20, 2024
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     | 12,734 views

    This is the 207th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 5th sermon from 1 Timothy.

    Series: Action [#207] LEADERSHIP- HAVING A PERFECT CHURCH 1 Timothy 3:1-16 Introduction: As we continue to study about Paul’s letter to the young Pastor Timothy, I want to look at how God wants the local Church to be administrated. Now more than ever, the local Church needs to be lifting God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Pride Destroys A Church Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 2, 2023
     | 3,066 views

    This is the seventh message in a series we're doing on 1st Corinthians. Today we're talking about how a little leaven will leaven the whole lump, and how Church discipline not only keeps the integrity of a congregation, but how it is actually a loving act to the sinning member.

    Text: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING Now we've been in 1 Corinthians for a while, and we've seen Paul address a few of the issues that were going on in that Church. And I don't know about all you, but I'm thankful that God chose to add this book to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    Church Leaders Serving The People

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 16, 2023
     | 1,264 views

    In the foot-washing story, Jesus exemplifies servant leadership. Our church leaders should be exercising this idea.

    Church Leaders Serving the People John 13:1-11 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 13:1 Now before the Feast of the Passover, Jesus knowing that His hour had come that He would depart out of this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. 2 During ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Good At Church Bad At Christ

    Contributed by Katherine Gilstrap on May 17, 2023
     | 1,236 views

    You have mastered being with Jesus BUT you gotta master your Walk with Judas

    The preaching of Jesus is the key to all power, salvation, healing, deliverance, holiness etc. The preaching of the cross is the only avenue in which mankind can find forgiveness, security and spiritual well-being. It is not necessarily an easy road. It is filled with persecution, betrayal, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Revived Church Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 3, 2023
     | 1,633 views

    Revival: An extraordinary outpouring of God.

    “Those who believed what Peter said were baptized and added to the church that day—about 3,000 in all. All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer. A deep sense of awe came over them all, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Church Leadership 101: The Pastor

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 20, 2025
     | 590 views

    Based on 1 Timothy 3:1-7 - Helps hearers understand the biblical qualifications for the pastor.

    “CHURCH LEADERSHIP 101: THE PASTOR” 1 Timothy 3:1-7 FBCF – 1/19/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – WELCOME ONLINE AUDIENCE I’m going to preach about preachers today. A preacher was walking down the street and came up to a young boy. The preacher asked him if he knew where the post office was. The boy said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Leadership 101: The Deacon

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 27, 2025
     | 799 views

    Based on 1 Timothy 3:8-13 - Challenges hearers to consider the characteristics of a deacon.

    “CHURCH LEADERSHIP 101: THE DEACON” 1 Timothy 3:8-13 FBCF – 1/26/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – WELCOME ONLINE AUDIENCE 2019 – Pastoring CWBC – Fulfilled in ministry – Happy – Loved our church FAMILY – Loved our staff – Loved our home – I was 55 yrs old & thought I was going to stay at CWBC for rest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist