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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    10 Characteristics Of Healthy Churches

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 151 ratings
     | 40,446 views

    The characteristics of a healthy church compiled from nine of the most significant church health studies to date.

    During the last 20 years there has been a tremendous focus on church growth. Unfortunately this has created a tendency to be more analytical than prescriptive, more quantitative than qualitative. Rick Warren writes in “The Purpose-Driven Church”; (Zondervan) "the key issue for churches in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Keys To Greatness

    Contributed by Peter Balogun on Nov 22, 2004
    based on 99 ratings
     | 99,134 views

    Greatness is not a promise, it is a covenant. God has destined every beliiever to be great, you inclusive. This sermons opens your eyes to the keys that unlock greatness. God bless you as you read through and apply these principles.

    THE KEYS TO GREATNESS The kingdom of God is principle based. The blessings of God are kept a secret from everybody. They are concealed and it takes people with insight to find them out. “For unto you it is given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God” Luke 8:10 “It is the glory of God to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Servant Attitude: Key To Success In Relationships

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 7, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 12,399 views

    The key to success in most jobs and ministries is "Knowing how to get alone with people." 3rd John is a study in contrasts between Gaius and Diotrephes.

    “A Servant Attitude: Key to Success in Relationships” Matthew 20:25-28 3 John 1-12 The Carnegie Foundation discovered that to be successful on the job, relational skills are far more important than knowledge. It’s research found that only 15 percent of a person’s success is determined by job ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Live Long And Prosper Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,890 views

    An analysis of what it means to have a healthy soul-life.

    True Spirituality Series Live Long and Prosper! 3 John 2 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO “Live Long and Prosper!” All the Trekkies here today know those words. I don’t quite have the dexterity to give the proper hand signal. Those words became ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    3 John: Church Politics 101 Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,544 views

    3 John is a reality check for the church. It is about church politics, problem people, and the problems they cause.

    Through the New Testament 06 Church Politics 101 3 John Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO 3 John is a reality check for the church. It is about church politics, problem people, and the problems they cause. A lot of us would like to think that church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Healthy Soul

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,447 views

    John’s prayer for his friend Gaius raises an important question. How is the health of your soul? What if our bodies were in the same condition as our souls? What if we paid as much attention to the condition of our bodies that we do to our souls?

    Prescription for a Healthy Soul 3 John 1-3 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO John’s prayer for his friend Gaius raises an important question. How is the health of your soul? What if our bodies were in the same condition as our souls? What if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If You Talk The Talk, Do You Walk The Walk

    Contributed by James Lowe on Oct 24, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 42,997 views

    a bible study outline on walking the walk.

    If you talk the talk, do you walk the walk? Bible Study Outline The bible has a lot to say about the way we walk and talk. It is in so many ways how we conduct ourselves as Christians. It is our conversation and our lifestyle. Using the phrase, “Talking the talk” we are in essence saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread" Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 15, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 34,033 views

    When we pray for "daily bread" we pray for all that we need to sustain life, employment, safe and secure government, faithful spouse, faithful neighbors,etc. It is a prayer of dependence, admiting that God is our provider.

    In Jesus Holy Name May 6, 2007 Text: Matthew 6:11 Easter V - Redeemer “Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread….” 4th in the Series: “Prayer: Connecting to Our Father” Bill Hybels in his book: “Too Busy Not to Pray” begins with these words: “Prayer is an unnatural activity. From birth ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Baker avatar

    The Salvation Of The Soul

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,346 views

    I believe by and large Christians don’t have total understanding of what it means for our soul to prosper. Many people say the spirit and the soul are the same thing, however the Word of God differentiates them...

    -- American Standard 3 John 1:2 Beloved, I pray that in all things thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. -- Darby’s Bible 3 John 1:2 Beloved, I desire that in all things thou shouldest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospers. I have been meditating on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Wonderful Church Leadership

    Contributed by James May on Aug 18, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,495 views

    The church leadership will determine the direction and spirituality of the church. Let’s pray that we have the right leaders in these last days.

    The Wonderful Church Leadership Sunday, August 19, 2007 – PM By Pastor Jim May 3 John 1-14 Have you ever wondered what kind of spiritual giants led the early churches? These men and women of God were called by God to lead the baby church to fulfill the Great Commission. It had been only a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Gaius Series

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 12, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,620 views

    Sermon about the man called Gaius.

    Gaius: 3 John 1-4 Sermon by: CH (CPT) Keith J. Andrews Jay Leno once said that the Christmas tree is the perfect houseplant for him because it is already dead. And that’s probably true for many of us. Growing house plants sometimes is hard work. Five years ago, when Monica and I got married, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Look Ahead, 2007 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 4, 2007
     | 2,949 views

    The introduction for our church’s study of the Book of Revelation - also giving our mission for 2007.

    2007 - A Look Ahead 3 John 4; Revelation 1:1-3 Turn to the 3rd book of John and hold your place there Introduction Today we are going to look ahead at the coming year, and begin the understanding and study of the greatest promise yet to come, and that is the revealing of Jesus Christ not as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pastor's Christmas Wish List

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,044 views

    Three Things A Pastor wants for His congregation

    Intro: we live in a world of lists. Grocery list, things to do list, radio stations have top ten lists. At Christmas time people put together their wish list. In the Bible we have a Pastoral wish list for his congregation. Today, I am going to make this my Christmas wish list for everyone here at ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Showing Hospitality Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,100 views

    In 14 verses John tells us things that no one else really expounds in the entire Bible. He talks about Christian hospitality. He talks about a man who opens his home lovingly, readily and willingly to see the work of the kingdom of God go forward.

    Showing Hospitality 3 John 1-14 This book is very short. It is the shortest book in the Bible. In 14 verses John tells us things that no one else really expounds in the entire Bible. He talks about Christian hospitality. He talks about a man who opens his home lovingly, readily and willingly to ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Progress Of Prosperity(By Pastor Jose Gomez Jr)

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Aug 28, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,574 views

    Learn how to prosper God’s way.

    3 John 1:2 - "Beloved, I pray that in all things thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth”. I. Parable of the Talents a. 5, 2, 1 talents b. The importance of goals and measurement c. Importance of using time wisely d. Importance of understanding what you have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational