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  • John Williams III avatar

    When The Church Was Born

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,232 views

    The story of Pentecost tells us not only of how the church was born, but also how the church has continued to outreach and outdo herself because of the power, influence and inspiration of the Holy Spirit.

    WHEN THE CHURCH WAS BORN Text: Acts 2:1-21 I read the story about a football player whose performance exceeded the expectation of others. "…. In the last two minutes of the game, with the score against his team, makes a touchdown. He runs faster than his legs can carry him, and farther than ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Characteristics Of The Early Church

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 29,240 views

    To look at characteristics of the early church in order to become more like them

    Characteristics of the Early Church Acts 4:13,27-33 Purpose Statement: To call the church to renew it’s vision to be a New Testament Church Introduction Many of the characteristics of the church in America today were not seen in the days of the early church. We need to look back to see what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Happy Birthday Church

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 9, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,201 views

    A look at the events on the first Pentecost

    I wonder what they were thinking about on that day? Had they gathered together to celebrate the holidays or were they making plans for the future? We don’t know where they were, why they were there or even how many of them there were. But we do know that what happened on that day changed history ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Church Full Of Sinners Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,012 views

    What is our attitude toward growth? Are we ready and willing to accept what God has in store for this congregation? What about our attitude toward those on “the fringe?” Are we willing to accept them into the fold when God calls?

    The Teachings of Christ A Church Full of Sinners #2 in Series Mark 2:13–17 INTRODUCTION Once there was a church that had prayed fervently for God to give them growth. It happened that one Sunday at worship a known prostitute entered the building and took a seat in the back of the building. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Essentials For A Powerful Church

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,918 views

    This was my June devotional for the Leadership team meeting that examines the powerful qualities of the Antioch church.

    Essentials for A Powerful Church Acts 11:19-21 Leadership Board Meeting June 10, 2003 Introduction What does it mean to have a powerful church? What does a powerful church look like? Do we have a powerful church? AC 11:19 Now those who had been scattered by the persecution in connection with ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Hey, Let's Be The Church

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 23, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,301 views

    There’s a big body out there. Let’s like them.

    This morning going to talk to the church Romans 12:9-21 Not members of a building- but of a body The body of Christ- not an organization- but an organism Something that’s alive- and moving God’s church has been changed, thwarted, and twisted Changed into Rules and regulations- do’s and don’ts If ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Popping The Questions Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 26, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,599 views

    This is the first sermon of the series, and looks at the Paul’s focus and concern regarding the Corinthian Church

    POPPING THE QUESTIONS OF THE CHURCH 1 Corinthians 1:1-19 Introduction: As we begin a study in First Corinthians, we need to lay a little groundwork so to speak. Paul founded the Corinthian Church during his second missionary journey … Acts 18:1-18 records the founding of the church Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Miracle On The Way To Church Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,128 views

    God worked mightily through these 2 guys who were just on their way to a prayer meeting! How can I see God work in MY life like that? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    Tell the story from Acts 3. THESIS: God wants to do something through you, if you¡¯ll develop these 5 habits: 1. Be open to God¡¯s direction as you go about your business. (V. 1) Here¡¯s a couple of guys just on the way to prayer meeting. . . and God uses them for a great miracle. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Marks Of A Contagious Church Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,164 views

    Last in a series on encouraging the local church to remember Christ’s call to spread the gospel. This sermon asks what a church looks like that is willing to be Christ’s beacon in our dark world.

    MARKS OF A CONTAGIOUS CHURCH There is a story told about a hunter walking through the African jungle who found a huge dead elephant with pygmy standing beside it. Amazed, he asked, “Did you kill that elephant?” The pygmy said, “Yes.” The hunter asked, “How could a little bloke like you kill a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Power Of Jesus' Church

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,016 views

    Message regarding Jesus’ building of His Church and how it will prevail.

    The Power of Jesus’ Church Matthew 16:13-20 February 18, 2007 When I was a guy about Lance’s age (10 years old, I was in Little League baseball in Eagle Butte. I’d love to tell you that I was the best player on the team, and that my hitting and fielding were just awesome. But the fact of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Resolving Church Conflict Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 55 ratings
     | 10,579 views

    What does an argument that took place 2000 years ago between two ladies have to do with our church here today? We will find out plenty.

    A few years ago I was talking to a minister that told me the story of his church. He said that at one time the place where the church is located was very heavily populated. It went through a period of depopulation. There were two churches in the area but as people left neither church could afford a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Church Is Shaken

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 15,281 views

    This sermon describes the work of the Holy Spirit in shaking God’s church into extra-ordinary service.

    Introduction: Have you ever been in the middle of an event that you will never forget? In such situations you remember the people around you, you remember the sounds, you remember the time of year and you remember the results? These events are profound for you. I have experienced several such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick Mead avatar

    A Win-Some Church Series

    Contributed by Patrick Mead on Feb 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,119 views

    What it takes to be a soul-winning church

    “A Win-Some Church” 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Introduction: In 1993, Ronald Maxwell wrote and directed the movie Gettysburg. It was based on The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara. The movie brings to life three of the bloodiest days of American history. The first scenes take place a couple of days ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Church's Greatest Assets

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 26, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,855 views

    The church’s greatest assets are to be found in the spiritual and not in the material realm.

    THE CHURCH’S GREATEST ASSETS As important as land, location, bricks and mortar are, their value pales in comparison with the eternal assets that really constitute the body of Christ. The church’s greatest assets are to be found in the spiritual realm and not in the material realm. They are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is A True Church? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,526 views

    How does one distinguish a true church from a false church? This sermon examines three marks that define a true church of Christ.

    Scripture Last week I began a short series of sermons on the topic of the church. Jesus is building his church. All over the world, whether in urban or rural areas, in densely or sparsely populated areas, or in places hostile or friendly toward Christianity, Jesus is building his church. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed