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Building A Church For God - Not For Us

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 22, 2004

based on 59 ratings

| 4,790 views

A sermon to deal with dissension and other harmful areas to the unity of a church.

Let me start out this morning by saying that we are very blessed. We started this church in a small conference room in Mesa last September. In November, we moved to Chandler with 4 people and a vision from God. Today, just 5 short months later, we have a very wonderful place to come and worship ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: *other

We Love Our Church

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004

based on 41 ratings

| 11,113 views

I Love My Church! But why? Because: It’s UNIQUE, UNITED, UNCOMMON, UNSELFISH & UNSATISFIED...We love the church because of its FOUNDER, its FOUNDATION, its FUNCTION, & its FUTURE! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

We Love Our Church! Ephesians 5:25, 1 Tim. 3:15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WeLoveOurChurch.html Society minimizes the need for and the work of the local church. Some say that the church is no longer "relevant" but I believe that it is more relevant than any other institution or organization on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Prayer For His Church

Contributed by Jason Horrocks on May 18, 2004

based on 19 ratings

| 4,504 views

This is a verse by verse interpretation of the prayer of Christ in John 17. Many issues are addressed in this sermon. What Christ expects of His church, what Christ expects of His Pastors, etc...

Christ’s Prayer For His Church John 17:1-26 There was a little boy in a church service in Kentucky who was crying and interrupting the church service. After a period of time his dad took all he could stand. The dad picks him up and puts him underneath his arm. While heading out the back door, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Church Of God

6 Keys To Building A Church

Contributed by Rick Edwards on May 24, 2004

based on 17 ratings

| 7,751 views

6 keys to motivating your church into becoming involved in church growth.

It’s going to be a special day today. Today is a celebration of a new beginning for Abundant Life Baptist Fellowship. It’s going to be a fresh beginning where everybody is going to be involved. Pastor Paul is the Senior Pastor, so he has a lot of responsibility, I have been asked to head up ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

#4. Serving My Church Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 7, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 7,569 views

Building Kingdom Families is all about drawing near to God’s House, holding fast the faith, and making plans to impact each other for good.

THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships Dr. Russell Brownworth, D.Min., Pastor June 6, 2004 We have been looking at the seven pillars of building a kingdom family – ways we can help our families draw closer ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: United Methodist

What Our Church Should Be

Contributed by Ron Holton on Oct 28, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 1,873 views

Defining what the New Testament church is, and what we should be today as a church

What Church should be Acts 2;42-47 I. The church should be devoted (42) II. The Church should be driven by the Holy Spirit (43) III. The Church should be together on the vision and committed to the mission (44) IV. The church should be generous (45) V. The church should be a church of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

A Church That Made God Sick

Contributed by Duane Brown on Nov 22, 2005

based on 120 ratings

| 36,467 views

A warning that comes from God when we become lukewarm

14 "To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. 15 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! 16 So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-16, Revelation 13:14, Revelation 13:14-16

Denomination: Holiness

Why Plant A New Church Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Aug 22, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 7,718 views

The Great Commission of Jesus to reach the unreached provides the foundation for a church’s desire to plant/mother a new church.

Why A New Church Matthew 28:18-20 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Old time evangelist Vance Havner used to tell the story of an old fisherman. Ol’ Clem amazed everyone with his success. It didn’t matter what the weather was like or how productive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Service For Church Member

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 26, 2005

based on 244 ratings

| 64,012 views

This is the service for one of our members who went to be with our Savior last night. I hope that the joy of knowing her comes through in the words of this service.

We gather here today, not to celebrate death, but to celebrate life; eternal life. Suzie’s temporary life on earth is now over, but her permanent life in Heaven with her Savior, Jesus Christ, has just begun. If we could picture her entrance to Heaven, we would see all the saints that ever went on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:4-5, Job 19:25-27

Denomination: *other

The Day Jesus Came To Church Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 25, 2005

based on 30 ratings

| 7,587 views

When we come to church, remember to get to the right focus - God, and get to the right agenda - prayer, communion with God.

We are looking at a rare glimpse of Jesus today – His anger over something He is passionate about. It pays for us to take note. If it can drive Him to behave in such a way, it must be something we need to take note of today. The Temple was a good thing. God commanded the people of Israel to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Does It Mean To Be The Church?

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 4, 2005

based on 26 ratings

| 5,136 views

How we are to be salt and light in the world

Brooks Atkinson, an American journalist, said, “I have no objection to churches, so long as they don’t interfere with God’s work”. Why are we here? What does it mean to be the church in Farnham in 2005? Our gospel reading has some ideas for us on what it might be all about, and our epistle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Church Member Of My Dreams

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2005

based on 18 ratings

| 5,644 views

The kind of church members that every pastor would love to have in their church.

ACTS 4:36-37 "THE CHURCH MEMBER OF MY DREAMS" A) Now what would a pastor’s dream church member be like? * If I had the kind of church member who would be the church member of my fondest dreams, what would he be like? * Well I’m going to show you in just a moment what he would be like. * Now ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

Why Build A New Church?

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 19, 2005

based on 28 ratings

| 14,471 views

Peter’s clear confession of Christ teaches us the real reason why we want to build a church in our community.

Matthew 16:13-19 WHY BUILD A NEW CHURCH? Last Sunday after church we did some talking and some planning in connection with our future church building. The man that is planning to help us design it was here, and he had some conversation with us. With God’s blessing, we hope to do some initial ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Lutheran

The Work Of A Leader In God's Church Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 22, 2004

based on 27 ratings

| 6,608 views

This is the second of two messages on leadership from my When God Builds A Church Series

INTRODUCTION „X In about three weeks, the members of the Auburn Christian Church will have the opportunity to make suggestions as to who they would like to see have the opportunity to be elected as Elders and deacons of this church. „X When you think about people you would like to see as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prayer Of Christ For His Church

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 30, 2004

based on 36 ratings

| 5,158 views

The inclusiveness expressed in verse 20 reveals that, although He was referring to His disciples in particular in verses 13-19, He expanded His intercession to include all the church throughout time.

THE PRAYER OF CHRIST FOR HIS CHURCH “But now I come to You, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves. I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I do not pray that ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

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