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Why Is The Church Not Growing

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 15, 2002

based on 177 ratings

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The reasons churches are not growing like they should.

ACTS 2:41-47 "WHY IS THE CHURCH NOT GROWING" A) Church growth is normal; standing still and stagnation is not normal for the church .......! * The first century church saw believers added daily! * The early church would have kept the adding machines and the computers going to keep up with it’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

"What Are You Praying For?"

Contributed by Alan Chandler on Mar 18, 2002

based on 15 ratings

| 4,482 views

When faced with a challenge does your prayer reflect your faith? This message looks at the prayer life of the early beievers as they faced a threatening challenge

"WHAT ARE YOU PRAYING FOR?" Acts 4: 23-31 PREPARATION: Read and be familiar with the book "Who Moved My Cheese" I) Intro A) Zig Ziglar story of boy that went with his mother to the old general store. He liked to sneak away from his mother and when no one was looking he would dip his finger into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Methodist

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

Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 19, 2002

based on 27 ratings

| 4,040 views

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

Fill Your Pastor's Joy To The Brim

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 19, 2002

based on 84 ratings

| 7,574 views

Learn how to put joy in your pastor’s heart.

Introduction: This morning, we continue with Paul’s letter to the Philippians, chapter 2, verses 1-4. I hope for those who needed to see the big picture, you were satisfied last week to receive an overview of the entire letter. Someone has said, "Leaders are not grabbed; they are grown." ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4, Acts 2:17-27

Denomination: *other

What The Resurrection Means To Me!

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 28, 2002

based on 60 ratings

| 10,648 views

This sermon explains why the resurrection is not just an historical event, but it has relevence for our lives today.

Resurrection Sunday What the Resurrection Means to Me! March 31, 2002 Acts 4:8-31 Intro: A. [illustration, by Joel Pankow] I have heard that possums are smart animals. You wouldn’t think so because you hardly ever see one except when it’s dead on the road. There’s a joke that goes, "Why did ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Was Born In A Prayer Meeting

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

based on 418 ratings

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Pentecost, the birth of the church, came while the disciples were gathered in a prayer meeting.

READ: Acts 1:12-14 The disciples returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, where they had just witnessed the most phenomenal event; right before their very eyes Jesus ascended into Heaven, to sit again at God the Father’s right hand in glory. But before He was taken up, He gave them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prayer For Boldness

Contributed by Mark Witherden on Jan 4, 2003

based on 27 ratings

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Do you want boldness? The early disciples found themselves in need of boldness and this is how they got it. Something every believer should be praying.

When the early church prayed Acts 4:23-31 The Apostles Prayer And being let go they went to their own companions and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. So when they heard that, they raised their voice to God with one accord and said: "Lord You are God, who made ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Have You Been With?

Contributed by James May on Jan 5, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 9,399 views

When you have been with Jesus, others will see Jesus in you.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-8, Acts 4:7-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Devoted Church

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Jan 6, 2003

based on 94 ratings

| 10,005 views

The revival of Acts 2 was brought about because the church was devoted to Discipleship, Fellowship, Worship and Prayer

37Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Brethren, what shall we do?" 38Peter said to them, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Becoming A Biblical Church

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 6, 2003

based on 36 ratings

| 6,419 views

In the life of Christ and the New Testament Church in Acts we see a clear picture of the purpose of the church and why the church exists.

“Becoming a Biblical Church” Acts 2, 3, 4 Matthew 9:35-37 As we enter the New Year 2003, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and looking forward to a joyous New Year. Many of you have made new commitments and new resolutions and set goals for the coming year. A New Year brings ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8, Acts 4:7-31

Denomination: Free Methodist

Seven Impossible Things

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 9, 2003

based on 71 ratings

| 8,513 views

We as Christians trust not only in what God can do but in what God cannot and will not do.

Seven Impossible Things Introduction We as Christians trust not only in what God can do, but also in what God cannot do. Our hopes rest not only upon God’s ability, but also upon God’s inability. There are some things that God cannot and will not due because they are against His character and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:3, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Myths Of Revival!

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 10, 2003

based on 33 ratings

| 3,786 views

My wife ministered this message to our denominations Pastor’s and their wives. I hope that you will be blessed by it. We do have alot of hang ups and myths about God. Yet he simply just wants wants us to recieve what he has given.

BREAKING THE MYTHS OF REVIVAL By: Teri Crandall Acts 2: 14, 14-18 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3. They saw what seemed to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14, Acts 2:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's On Your Mind Series

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 11, 2003

based on 14 ratings

| 19,660 views

The sermon is designed to prompt believers to begin fully utilizing their minds in a positive way.

What’s On Your Mind, Whatever it is, God knows It? (Psalm 94:11) God has blessed each of us with a mind. There is no one created by God who can negate the fact that they have been created to think. Being fully aware that God is aware of all of our thoughts, why is that so many Christians fail to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:11, Acts 2:2-3

Denomination: Methodist

The New Experience

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jan 14, 2003

based on 19 ratings

| 5,507 views

The disciples of Christ are instructed to wait for the Holy Spirit.

The New Experience Acts 1:5-8 I. Introduction a. The Holy Spirit is necessary in our Christian walk. He is the power source that drives us in our daily walk. It’s also the Holy Spirit that convicts us of our sins, and it is Him that draws unbelievers to Christ. One of the main rules of Scuba ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who? Why? How?

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003

based on 8 ratings

| 2,115 views

A look at the end of the pentacostal sermon delivered by peter.

Text: Acts 2:36-39 Sean Smuts Subject: Forgiveness Theme: Divine Forgiveness "Who? Why? How?" Introduction: A lot has been said about forgiveness... "For the American people are a very generous people and will forgive almost any weakness, with the possible exception of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-39, John 21:15-19

Denomination: Mennonite

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