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The "Normal" Church

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Oct 20, 2003

based on 29 ratings

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"Normal" means "conforming to a standard". The Standard for our churches ought to be the Lord Jesus Christ. The church at Jerusalem gives us an excellent blueprint for how a church ought to be.

INTRODUCTION: God wants every church to be a “normal” church. What is normal? Webster’s dictionary says, “conforming to a standard.” God has given the standard for His church. When we compare the church in the book of Acts with our churches today, we fall so far short of God’s standard. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Church Do? Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 21, 2003

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The world today sees the church as powerless and irrelevant in our culture and the reason is due in great part because of our failure to live life differently than the world around us.

In the play, My Fair Lady, Eliza is being courted by Freddy, who writes to her daily of his love for her. Eliza’s response to his notes is to cry out in frustration: Words! Words! I’m so sick of words!... Don’t talk of stars Burning above, If you’re in love, Show me! Don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-5, Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

5 Keys To A Healthy Church

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Oct 28, 2003

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Church growth is a health issue. Anything with life will grow if it is healthy. This sermon was compiled from principles outlined in Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Life" and Dan Southerland’s "Transitioning"

I. Introduction: Parachute Story from the National Training Center, Ft Irwin, CA 1989. In April of ’89 I served as a Detachment Commander during the Army’s first Special Operations Rotation to the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, CA. Our mission was to parachute in and take down a radar ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Desiers

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 10, 2003

based on 54 ratings

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This sermon discusses the unity Jesus prayed for his people in John 17. It is the kind of koininia exemplified in the Trinity. This unity occurs because of change of heart rather than a change of organizational structure.

What Jesus Desires John 17:10-11,20-23 2-20-02 This morning we want to talk about - What Jesus Desires as Reflected in John 17. We are prone to focus is on what we desire and how we can receive what we want and need from the Lord. That’s not wrong. God tells us to delight ourselves in Him and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:10-23, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Charismatic

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

Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 19, 2002

based on 27 ratings

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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

Worship: Drawing Close To The Heart Of God

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 8, 2002

based on 45 ratings

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People go to church to get connected to the heart of God. This message revels a few important points that occur when we make this connection.

Worship: Drawing Close To The Heart of God Acts 9:42-47 Intro: Back in 1992 when the Dallas Cowboys were preparing to play the San Francisco 49rs for the NFC Championship in San Francisco the Cowboys had a pep-rally at Texas Stadium. The audience cheered wildly for each player when he was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Togetherness With God - Togetherness Wtih Each Other

Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 11, 2002

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How to have fellowship with others? The key is to first have a real fellowship with God.

Acts 2:36-47: TOGETHERNESS WITH GOD, TOGETHERNESS WITH EACH OTHER A few years ago I was in California, and I was walking down the street of one of those old western towns. Old buildings were on each side of me – the old bank, old stores, old homes – you could see where people used to live and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Lutheran

"Philadelphia" Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 12, 2002

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Can people recognize you as a disciple of Christ by how much you show your love for the brethren?

I Peter 1:22; Acts 2:41-47 “Philadelphia” Intro—Some of you may be wondering why this message is titled “Philadelphia”—what could pastor be thinking when he starts naming sermons after a city in Eastern Pennsylvania? Well, the answer is that Philadelphia is not just nicknamed “The City of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22, Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Lives! What Shall We Do?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 12, 2002

based on 35 ratings

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the conversion of believers led them to ask how to live afterwards

April 14, 2002 Acts 2:14, 36-47 14 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: 36 "Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ." 37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Lutheran

4 Easter A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Apr 18, 2002

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To follow the Good Shepherd is to experience the awe felt by the early church in Acts 2

4 Easter A John 10:1-10 / Acts 2:42-47 21 April 2002 Sheep are an interesting lot. They are built close to the ground, think mostly about eating and often get themselves into trouble because they cannot see very far ahead and do not look much beyond the next mouthful. Some farmers in New ...read more

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

Denomination: Lutheran

The Resurrection Faith

Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 24, 2002

based on 39 ratings

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A reflection on the three kinds of faith emerging from the Liturgical Readings, which are meant, perhaps, to evaluate the condition of our own faith.

APRIL 5, 2002 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading Acts 2:42-47 ·Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 ·Second Reading 1 Pt. 1:3-9 ·Gospel Jn. 20:19-31 REFLECTION The Resurrection stands out forever as the mightiest and most impressive display of the LORD’s redeeming power, the significance of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Catholic

La Iglesia Que Ora

Contributed by Adrián Olivas on Apr 24, 2002

based on 234 ratings

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La oración es la base para una iglesia fuerte y fructífera.

La Iglesia que ora Hechos 2:40-47 ¿Somos una iglesia que ora? ¿Somos una iglesia de oración en comparación a otras iglesias? ¿Somos una iglesia de oración en comparación a la iglesia primitiva? 1. Una iglesia de oración será Pentecostés A. En su origen (2:1-4) B. En su doctrina ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Fellowship Helps Me Grow

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 13, 2001

based on 51 ratings

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There were troubled times for the church and how they overcame the challenges of life with the life-changing connection with God and with other believers and the call to be devoted passionate followers of Christ and its power for us today.

Acts 2:41-47 How Fellowship Helps me Grow Here are some signs of the times, reported in the star.com though whether they’re permanent remains to be seen. Friends are important: The television show Friends, despite lower than average ratings this time last year, has unexpectedly become TV’s most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Makes A Dynamic Church?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 14, 2001

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I’m convinced that when the 6 characteristics of the early church are put into practice, & are evident in our lives, then God will use us to build a great church that brings glory & honor to Him.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) A. I’m sure that most of us here this morning would agree that the greatest single event in human history is the resurrection of Jesus. Just seven weeks ago much of the world celebrated that occasion. And today we’re ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-11, Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Christian Church

Contributed by Miles Anderson on Nov 25, 2001

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With so many things missing from the church and Christian lives it’s time to look again at the 8 Charesteristics that wrere present in the first Churh.

A CHRISTIAN CHURCH Introduction: Isn’t I funny that everyone around can’t regonize the living God at work in the world today. God has given us truth and salvation through Jesus and this world refuses to acknowledge the living savior, Jesus. It doesn’t amaze me because Peter wrote about it in his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

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