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"A Portrait Of The Church"

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 31, 2009

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As we begin the New Year, our congregation needs to seek to further our work to be like the church described in the New Testament.

“PORTRAIT OF THE CHURCH” 1 PETER 2:4-10 OPEN On the wall near the main entrance to The Alamo in San Antonio, TX is a portrait with the following inscription: James Butler Bonham – no picture of him exists. This portrait is of his nephew, Major James Bonham, deceased, who greatly resembled ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

As Christ Loved The Church Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on May 28, 2012

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Every relationship eventually has moments of hurt and disappointment. We are wounded intentionally, and unintentionally, by the words and actions of others. Those wounds can cut deep and can erode the intimacy of our marriages. How ought we to handle t

As Christ Loved The Church - Ephesians 5:25-28 - May 27, 2012 Series: After The Honeymoon #6 / Communion Service Recently I heard about a young lawyer who was called in from the big city to represent a large railroad company that was being sued by a farmer. It seems that the farmer’s ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14

Denomination: *other

Remove Not The Ancient Landmark Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 24, 2013

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Sermon 3 in the series “Church Matters" - An reminder to remember and continue the landmarks our church was built on.

Remove not the Ancient Landmark Sermon 3 in the series “Church Matters" Chuck Sligh June 30, 2013 TEXT: Proverbs 22:28 – “Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set.” INTRODUCTION When the Israelites entered Canaan and land was divided among the various ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Praying Church

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 3, 2003

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In order to be An Exhibition of God’s Power thru the Principle of Evangelism, We Must Have An Effectual Prayer Life. I submit to you that basically Acts 4 is an account of A PRAYING CHURCH. In Verses 23-31, Luke records the epitaph of A CHURCH AT PRAYER.

In order to be An Exhibition of God’s Power thru the Principle of Evangelism, We Must Have An Effectual Prayer Life. I submit to you that basically Acts 4 is an account of A PRAYING CHURCH. In Verses 23-31, Luke records the epitaph of A CHURCH AT PRAYER. Some Wonderful Things Happened When This ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31, Acts 4:23-33, Acts 12:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

When The Church Fails Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2003

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Our failures in the Christian community remind us of our need for total and complete dependance on Jesus.

Like you, I’ve been watching the terrible scandal surrounding the abuse of children by priests in the Roman Catholic church. And the worst part of the scandal isn’t the abuse of children, as horrible as that is. The worst part has the cover up, that rather than stepping in and removing sexual ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Of The Living Dead Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 16, 2014

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A study of the letters to the churches - Sardis

Revelation 3: 1 – 6 The Church Of The Living Dead ‘These things says He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars: “I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. 2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The New Testament Church (Why Study The Church?)

Contributed by Nathan Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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INTRO: 1) As we read in Mt.

INTRO: 1) As we read in Mt. 16:18, We saw were Jesus speaks of His church... A) He promises "I will build my church" B) & Even states, that not even the "gates of Hades" (ie. death) shall prevail against it. 2) Nothing short of Jesus' decision himself, could stop Him from founding & building His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Militant And Victorious (What The Church Is To Be)

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Feb 18, 2005

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What kind of a Church is the Lord building? What type of Church is it to be? There are three major things that the N.T. reveals concerning what the Church is to be. Tonight we want to look at one: The Church Militant and Victorious.

What kind of a Church is the Lord building? What type of Church is it to be? There are three major things that the N.T. reveals concerning what the Church is to be. Tonight we want to look at one: The Church Militant and Victorious. The church in this passage is to be a church militant and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Choice Between Church Growth And Church Health Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 3, 2001

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How do you handle sin in the church?

December 2, 2001 1I can hardly believe the report about the sexual immorality going on among you, something so evil that even the pagans don¡¦t do it. I am told that you have a man in your church who is living in sin with his father¡¦s wife. 2And you are so proud of yourselves! Why aren¡¦t you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Let The Church Be The Church Part Ii: The Pastor

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 7, 2003

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FOR THE CHURCH TO BE THE CHURCH, THE CHURCH MUST LET THE PASTOR BE THE PASTOR

LET THE CHURCH BE THE CHURCH PART II: THE PASTOR EPHESIANS 4: 1—16 MAY 4, 2003 INTRODUCTION: WHAT GOD CAN’T DO A Sunday School teacher was questioning her pupils after a lesson on God’s omnipotence. "Now children," she asked, "is there anything God can’t do?" The Pastors son thrust his hand into ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The State Of The Church-- What's The Purpose Of Bethany Church?

Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 19, 2002

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The message encourages members to think about what is the purpose of the church.

THE STATE OF THE CHURCH --WHAT’S THE PURPOSE OF BETHANY CHURCH? Acts 2:42-47 (TMNT) They committed themselves to the teaching of the apostles, the life together, the common meal, and the prayers. Everyone around was in awe¡Xall those wonders and signs done through the apostles! And all the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Methodist

Who Leads The Church? (Christ Leads The Church)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

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Sometimes, we get too tied up with thinking that the Pastor is our leader and our guide. The truth is, Christ is the true leader of the church!

1 Corinthians 1:10-18 (p 1772) I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought. My brothers and sisters, some from Chloe’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cause Of The Church Is Christ. The Cause Of Christ Is The Church.

Contributed by Pete Katz on Sep 14, 2009

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Jesus’ operating system while He was on earth, as He personally professed in John 10:10.

The Cause of the Church is Christ. The Cause of Christ is The Church. I remember a story I read from the newspaper several years ago. It was about a Japanese straggler found in the Philippines. Let me read the article for you: “2nd Lt. Hiroo Onoda is a Japanese straggler who lived in the Jungle ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Church In The World-The World In The Church"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Apr 22, 2006

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This message is concerned with trying to eliminate worldly ideas, practices, and goals in churches and in individual believers.

"The Church In The World-The World In The Church" Text-Romans 1:1-17 Sermon by-Rev. Danny Moss dannymoss777@yahoo.com Introduction- The word "world" is used many times in the Bible. It is the Greek word "kosmos," which means "an orderly arrangement of things." -sometimes it is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Beyond The Church Walls: Just For The 'religious' Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Mar 25, 2014

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The final sermon in the Kindred United Series, this sermon shows the difference between "religion" and "relationship", and shows how we should do more than just sit in a pew on Sunday; we should serve others in need, and do so in love.

Beyond The Church Walls--Just For The Religious This week, we wrap up the teaching series "Kindred United". This series, nine messages in all, ended up going much longer than I had expected. We have learned, first of all, that the overarching thought of "loving God, loving others" starts with ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27

Denomination: Bible Church

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