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  • David Parks avatar

    Kid's Stuff 1 - Kids Are Special To God Series

    Contributed by David Parks on Nov 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,252 views

    1st in A series based on George Barna’s book Thermoforming Children into Spiritual Champions.

    KID’S STUFF 1 – KIDS ARE SPECIAL TO GOD Text: Deut. 6:1-9 Introduction: 1. Occasionally, someone will approach me and ask, “How much time do you spend preparing a sermon?” 2. I really can’t answer that question, and today’s lesson is an example of why. 3. I have been thinking, praying and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Kid's Stuff 2 – What Kids Need Series

    Contributed by David Parks on Nov 30, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,060 views

    2nd in A series based on George Barna’s book Thermoforming Children into Spiritual Champions.

    KID’S STUFF 2 – WHAT KIDS NEED Text: Ephesians 6:1-4 Introduction: 1. Begin by calling small children up front. Bring out box. Ask them to guess what’s in the box. After they guess bring out the puppies. Let them pet them. Ask them what they think of the puppies. Ask them, “Who made the puppies.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Taking Evangelism Off The Table

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,507 views

    A shocking survey result from a recent Barna demands that we reassess why evangelism is so essential.

    A SHOCKING SURVEY RESULT: In a recent Barna survey, nearly half of practicing Christian millennials said that evangelism is wrong. - Matthew 28:18-20. - After more than 20 years of being a pastor, it’s rare than I read anything that makes me say, “Whoa.” I’ve read too many “debased culture” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You A Revolutionary? Part 1

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Aug 22, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,558 views

    In 2005 George Barna, the founder and director of the Barna Group, a research and resource firm that provides valuable information to ministries and corporations, wrote a book titled Revolution. It is a book that discusses the paradigm shift that is happe

    (This message was inspired by George Barna and his book, Revolution. I also found Sermon Central contributor, J. Martin’s messages on this topic helpful.) In 2005 George Barna, the founder and director of the Barna Group, a research and resource firm that provides valuable information to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Marks Of A Disciple

    Contributed by Laren Whaley on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,425 views

    One of the great needs of the Church today is the need for real disciples of Christ. George Barna, Christian pollster and founder of the Barna Research Group after conducting many surveys to get the pulse of the Church in America and has found that the Ch

    The Marks of A Disciple (Matthew 28:16-20) Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Go Mentality #1 Series

    Contributed by Brian Harrell on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,019 views

    Instead of the Go mentality, Jonah had a no mentality. This sermon deals with the church’s stubborn resistance to go to those that are different then us. Featured as part of the message is Barna’s report on the state of the church. We must recover the "go

    The Jonah Files #1 - The "GO" mentality Let me take you back 2800 years ago to a strip of land in the middle east. This was the Promised Land. This was the land given to God’s people to do God’s work. A very peculiar, once in the Bible kind of incident took place that speaks to us and where we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    The Millennials Are Coming/Leaving! Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 26, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,791 views

    How do we reach millennials before they leave the church. Unleash the boomers as undercover mentors.

    The Millennials are Coming/LEAVING! The below is a roadmap to understanding the Millennials depicted in statistics. May this serve as your roadmap as you chart new territories with today's largest generation. Venture on. The Millennial Generation A new breed of American is about to impact ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Why 31 Million Have Abandoned Faith In America

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 12, 2008
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,724 views

    Over 31 million Americans are part of this exodus from the church, Samford said, citing a Barna Group study.

    Why 31 Million Have Abandoned Their Faith In America (Conquering conflict, crisis and circumstances) (Phil. 2:1-10) Some American Christians have lost their confidence in church, but that they also have lost their faith in the Bible, the church and Christian beliefs, said the author, who was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The War In Heaven Has Become The War On Earth

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 18, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,610 views

    In April of 2009 the Barna survey of 1,871 they asked questions about God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, Satan, and demons.

    When it comes to asking questions about Satan . Four out of ten Christians (40%) strongly agreed that Satan “is not a living being but is a symbol of evil.” Many of these unbelievers tell us the teaching on the existence of satan came from parents who wanted to scare their children into doing good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If Things Are So Good, Why Do I Feel So Bad?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 5, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,058 views

    A sermon on joy for Indedendence Day July 4, 2004. (Outline adapted from Jack Peters; portions adapted from George Barna)

    Sermon for 7/4/2004 If Things Are So Good, Why Do I Feel So Bad? The Joy of the Lord Introduction: “When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Marriage, Divorce And Singleness Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 27, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,129 views

    Barna research shows: That divorce in the church is just as common as outside the church. In the church 33%, outside the church 34%. Protestant churches overall is at 25%.

    Barna research shows: That divorce in the church is just as common as outside the church. In the church 33%, outside the church 34%. Protestant churches overall is at 25%. The divorce rate amongst the generations is also a bit of surprise: Seniors (73+) = 18% Builders (53-72) = 37% Boomers = ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Each One Reach One

    Contributed by Greg Carr on May 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,065 views

    The average Christian in America doesn’t share their faith with others. According to the Barna Group, in 2003 just over half of all born again Christians shared their faith with someone else.

    Start with Evangelism Video 5 min 2 sec There is a phrase that I want you to remember. It is extremely important that you do not forget this simple four word sentence. Here it is, don’t forget, “Each one reach one.” One of my friends as a teenager was a guy by the name of Dave ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Casual Christians Will Become Casualties

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 25, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,218 views

    Barna research contrasted captive & casual believers, which we can see in Abraham & Lot. We'll see how their faith, or lack of it, guided their choices, and see the outcome of their choices.

    CASUAL CHRISTIANS WILL BECOME CASUALTIES Gen. 13:1-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BAD-MOUTHING TO THE WRONG PERSON. An elderly woman came into church. An usher asked her where she’d like to sit. She said, “I’d like to sit down front.” The usher said, “No, you don’t want to sit down there; our pastor is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Conversations With God Believers Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 26, 2022
     | 604 views

    Acts 17 is the story of a monotheistic Jew smack dab in the middle of polytheistic Gentiles. Acts 17 is the story of a narrow minded former Pharisee surrounded by broad minded philosophers. Conversations with God believers. Paul found common ground even with Athenians. (Barna quote)

    In Jesus Holy Name October 16, 2022 Text: Acts 17:2-4,10-11 Redeemer Lutheran “Conversations with God Believers” Acts 17 records the missionary journey of Paul and Silas. They arrive in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Abraham - The Hero Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 51 ratings
     | 58,316 views

    Why did God find it necessary to test Abraham’s faith? What purpose did it serve?

    OPEN: Three military recruiters were on hand to address a gathering of high school seniors. The recruiters represented different branches of the military: Army, Navy, and Marines and each of was given fifteen minutes to speak. The Army and Navy recruiters got a little carried away with their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ