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  • The Indwelling Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 9, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 21,423 views

    This is a basic overview of the doctrine of the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit within the Christian. We examine when, how, and why the Spirit dwells in the child of God.

    When one obeys the Gospel of Jesus Christ, they receive the Holy Spirit. Paul asked the Galatian brethren (3:2): "This is the only thing I want to find out from you: did you receive the Spirit from the works of the Law, or by hearing with faith?" The Spirit was not received through their ...read more

  • What Makes A Great Church

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Sep 12, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 8,574 views

    Sermon on the qualities that make a dynamic church that people will want to be part of.

    TITLE: What Makes a Great Church, part 1 TEXT: Acts 2:42 THEME: Church growth. Health, evangelise P.S. Rick Warren states, and I agree, that the key issue for churches in the 21st Century will be church health, not growth. Because when a congregation is healthy it will grow. INTRODUCTION: We all ...read more

  • Prayer Partnerships

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 2,965 views

    One of the key needs in churches today is for the congregation to partner together in prayer

    Prayer Partnerships Selected Passages September 21, 2002 Introduction I. The Power of Prayer A. San Francisco General Hospital study 1. Cardiology Dept. – Dr. Randy Byrd a.) Patients were divided into two groups 1.) 192 patients were in the Prayed for group 2.) 201 patients were in the Not prayed ...read more

  • How The Holy Spirit Uses Our Feeble Efforts In Powerful Ways

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,042 views

    1. The Holy Spirit uses our feeble efforts to share the gospel in order to break down the barriers of opposition that stand in the way of people coming to saving faith in Jesus Christ.

    1. The Holy Spirit uses our feeble efforts to share the gospel in order to break down the barriers of opposition that stand in the way of people coming to saving faith in Jesus Christ. Peter addressed the crowd on the day of Pentecost and said, "Therefore, let all Israel be assured of this: God has ...read more

  • How To Avoid The Tendency To Blame Others For All Problems

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,692 views

    It is easy to try to shift the blame to others for our problems. The first century Jews were guilty of this tendency. Those who do have a habit of blaming others for every little problem forget what Paul said in Romans 7:18 says, "I know that nothing good

    1. It is easy to try to shift the blame to others for our problems. The first century Jews were guilty of this tendency. Those who do have a habit of blaming others for every little problem forget what Paul said in Romans 7:18 says, "I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful ...read more

  • What Are The Qualities Of A Successful Fellowship

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 75 ratings
     | 9,850 views

    A survey of hundreds of pastors has allowed us to compile a preliminary list of measurable quality factors in the life of a congregation in ranking order. The twelve factors are:

    What Are the Qualities of a Successful Fellowship Acts 2:41-47 Illustration:A survey of hundreds of pastors has allowed us to compile a preliminary list of measurable quality factors in the life of a congregation in ranking order. The twelve factors are: 1. Bible knowledge. Church members are ...read more

  • Praising God Energizes And Precludes Disobedience

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 2,726 views

    Ask the Lord to use your personal and group praise to refresh memories of the fullness of Christ’s attributes, His empowering and His promise to guide us through the dark valleys of life.

    1. To praise God means to worship the Lord out of reverence, honor and the glory due to Him as our Creator. Praise should be prompted by love, gratitude and recognition of God’s holy attributes. We praise the Lord with our thoughts, feelings and actions. Jesus said, "Those who worship Him should ...read more

  • The Characteristics Of A Spiritual Church

    Contributed by Lee Black on Nov 9, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,403 views

    Is your Church Spirit filled like the 1st Church? Are your leaders full of the Holy Spirit like the 1st leaders? Are we ready for the great work God has for us?

    Acts 2:42-47 The Characteristics of a Spiritual Church Acts 2:42-47 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. [43] And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. [44] And all that ...read more

  • Life - The Way It Was Meant To Be Lived

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,580 views

    Sorting out what matters in life

    Apr. 21 Life - the way it was meant to be lived Stand up - close your eyes, point north - Check w/ compass Today we will explore true north - life the way it was meant to be lived Acts 2:42-47 Christians living the life Jesus lived, not knowing all the rules , Jesus was the truth Important vs. ...read more

  • Is Baptism Necessary?

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 182 ratings
     | 11,897 views

    We are faced with many questions regarding baptism, especially for those that have been lifelong followers of Christ and yet were never baptized or have been informed that their baptism was not Biblical in some way. What are we to make of these things?

    We are faced with many questions regarding baptism. Especially for those that have been lifelong followers of Christ and yet were never baptized or have been informed that their baptism was not Biblical in some way (i.e. – sprinkled as a baby or adult). With that said, let me do my best to answer ...read more

  • Understanding Church Growth

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 19, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 9,629 views

    how church growth exploded on the scene

    UNDERSTANDING CHURCH GROWTH 26He also said, "This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28All by itself the soil produces grain--first the stalk, then the head, ...read more

  • Baptism... And The Kingdom Of God!

    Contributed by Simon Strahler on Nov 19, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,235 views

    The TRUTH... about BAPTISM and salvation!

    Baptism And Peter said to them, "Repent, and let each one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." Acts 2:38 Jesus said to Nicodemus that for anyone to see the Kingdom of God, they needed to be ’born ...read more

  • Seeking God First Series

    Contributed by Deontaye Ford on Nov 23, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 15,253 views

    This sermon is short but simple. Its main focus is to let people know that they should seek God first in everything.

    In order to keep things real with God, you must first be real with your self by knowing that with God, all things are possible but without him you can have nothing. People often say that God does not supply their needs when what they really mean is that he does not give them everything they want. ...read more

  • Developing True Thankfulness

    Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,076 views

    What were the four desires of the first century church that God would add to their number daily?

    DEVELOPING TRUE THANKFULNESS ACTS 3:44-47 INTRODUCTION: As we come to this time of year there are many celebrations coming up. In just a few days we will be celebrating Thanksgiving. This is usually a time when we gather together with family and friends and reflect on the goodness of God. We ...read more

  • What's Missing?

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 2,608 views

    There is a key word in the above verse that I would like to center in on for a moment. This word is “fellowship.” The Greek is “koinonia.” Koinonia means association, community, communion, joint participation, intimacy, contribution.

    By: Donna J. Kazenske The Early Church was birthed in power on the day of Pentecost. Those who had waited for the promise of the Holy Spirit were blessed by a powerful visitation from the Lord. All who were present in the Upper Room were filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke in tongues as the ...read more