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  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Peril Of Privilege

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,488 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

  • Pat Cook avatar

    You Mean It? Really?

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,277 views

    Simple message of the why’s of worship and the how’s of worship.

    John 4:19-24 – You Mean it? Really? A man went to church with an angel as guide. The church was filled, but oddly, there was no sound. The organist played, but no music could be heard; the choir’s lips moved, but no song came forth. The pastor went through the motions of preaching, but the man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Courage To Maintain The Biblical Pattern

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,252 views

    There is a pattern for the New Testament church in the Bible. But how do you get to it properly. Here are three steps to restore the church of the first century.

    Courage to Maintain the Biblical Pattern Theme: The right way to restore the New Testament Church. It began in the break room, continued down the hall, and ended in the foyer of the church building. This debate took place at the Brown Trail School of Preaching. It was between Tom Pugh and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sing To The Lord A New Song

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 22, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,857 views

    Sing to the Lord A New Song 1) Inspired by his truthfulness 2) Inspired by his influence; 3) Inspired by his watchfulness

    I quit listening to music on the radio a long time ago. Why? Because they keep playing the same songs over and over again. I suspect that many others don’t like commercial radio either because wherever you go, people are plugged into MP3 players, not transistor radios. People like the ability to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ron Hicks avatar

    Are You For Real?

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jun 15, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,589 views

    Motions are meaningless. True worship comes from the heart.

    ARE YOU FOR REAL? Matt 27:27-36 27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers. 28 And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe. 29 And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Consistent Church - #6 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,704 views

    Adapted in part from Warren Wiersbe (and others)...a look at the letters Jesus dictated to specific churches...with the ensuing question, "what would He write to us?"

    THE CONSISTENT CHURCH Rev. 3:7-13 * Churches are known by her Characteristics. For instance, they are formal, loose, spirit-filled, charismatic, troubled, exciting, or the like. * As we have studied the churches in Revelation, we have seen the Careless, Crowned, Corrupted, Compromising, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mission Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Jul 5, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 16,340 views

    The Great Commission is the mission for Christ’s church. It is our task to make disciples of all nations based on the power, plan and presence of Christ.

    Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Introduction: "The church today is raising a whole generation of mules." At least this is the opinion of one person who has assessed the condition of the visible body of Christ. Now before we get too bent out of shape with this comment, you need to know that mules have many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    King Ahaz Of Judah

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,609 views

    To consider our motives for our prayers and worship

    King Ahaz of Judah 2 Chronicles 28:1-4,16-25 Primary Purpose: To consider our motive for our prayers and worship to God. Background: Ahaz took the throne at the age of 20 years old after his father Jotham passed away. Not much is said about Jotham except that he was a good man. He seems to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Marks Of A Great Church Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 16, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,123 views

    The Church at Jerusalem serves as a model for every church on what God expects His churches to look like.

    Acts 2: 41-47 The Marks of a Great Church The Church at Jerusalem serves as a model for every church on what God expects His churches to look like. The Church at Jerusalem was not seeking after greatness, but she attained it because each member did what God called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Recognizing The Power Of Place Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on May 30, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,119 views

    Second in a three part series exploring the need for the church to rise up, and go into the city. This message looks at the implications of operating with "strength and courage."

    (This sermon launched with the utilization of Google Earth to provide screen shots of the community we are located in. Could be personalized to each church’s community.) Kenneth Scott Latourette writes that from A.D. 500 to 1500 the church did not grow. It merely exchanged real estate. We gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    God's Mission And Vision

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 14, 2008
     | 17,470 views

    God’s Mission is twofold: "To seek and to save the lost and make disciples of all people groups."

    God’s Mission & Vision for the WVCC 2008 Numbers 13 There are many indicators that this will be a year of growth and outreach for the Willow Vale Community Church. Many of you are involved in prayer triplets that will meet ten times between December 16th to March 23; a hundred days of ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • James McCullen avatar

    Our Worship Of God Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 17, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,716 views

    Christians need to know more about worship. None of us know as much as we could. It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you wi

    OUR WORSHIP OF GOD Various Text (Series 5 Functions of the Church) Introduction One writer notes that: Worship in our time has been captured by the tourist mind set. Worship is understood as a visit to an attractive site to be made when we have adequate leisure. For some it is a weekly ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What A Church Should Be Series

    Contributed by Darin Burgess on Apr 23, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,883 views

    This is a sermon that shares what the church should offer to people who are searching for something real, stable, and powerful.

    WHAT A CHURCH SHOULD BE Part I Text: Mathew 16: 13-19 Intro: What is the church? Why does it exist? Do I have to attend a church to be a part of the church? What are the benefit’s of belonging to a church? What does God have to say about the church? Greek word for church is ekklesia- “called ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Morgan avatar

    Church Growth

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,819 views

    The blooms of the fig tree always appear before the leaves in spring. When Jesus saw leaves on a fig tree, he expected the fruit.

    Let me begin by saying something about Jesus cursing the fig tree. You will also find this story in Matthew 21: 18 and 19. This tree was a fruit-producing plant which could be either a tall tree or a low-spreading shrub. The size of the tree depended on its location and soil. The fruit of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fulfilling God's Vision

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,832 views

    This message focuses on fulfilling God’s vision for the Willow Vale Community Church. The message was given at a church vision dinner to present the 2006 budget.

    “Fulfilling Our Mission” “Finding God’s Vision for the Willow Vale Church” Pastor Ray Ellis Our Mission - "Bringing people to Jesus, loving, equipping, and sending them out to make more and better disciples." (BLES) Philippians 1:5-6 “Because you have been my partners in spreading the Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist