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  • Ray Ellis avatar

    The Work Of The Holy Spirit And Church Revitalization Series

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 12, 2002
    based on 244 ratings
     | 18,792 views

    Church Growth is the Supernatual Work of the Holy Spirit

    The Holy Spirit and Church Revitalization Dr. Ray W. Ellis The work of the Holy Spirit is vital to the revitalization of a local church. The entire process of revitalization is based on seeking spiritual health prayer and the energizing work of the Holy Spirit. Without the presence of the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Church At Ephesus

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 24, 2016
    based on 1 rating
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    His basic problem with the church in Ephesus is that even though church members had stood fast against evil and false teaching, they had left their “first love”—their basic love for Christ and for one another.

    By: Tom Lowe Date: 3-18-2015 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Should The Church Be In 2013?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 16, 2013
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    Simply put a church is a local called-out Body of Christ that has united together as the Family of God to worship and to obey His commands. The bottom line is the church is you and I. The question is, therefore, “What should we be in 2013?”

    What Should the Church Be in 2013? Ephesians 5:25b-27 Before answering the question, “What should the church be in 2013”, it would do us good to define what we mean by the term “the church”. Some would define church as a denomination – the Roman Catholic Church, the Lutheran Church, the Nazarene ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon # 4 - The Power Of The Early Church Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 30, 2023
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    The early church was dynamic and turned their world upside down because they possessed certain characteristics. If we want to see revival in our churches today, we too must follow their example.

    We have been considering God’s promise for His people from Act 11:21, “And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.”(KJV) We will consider in detail the life of the early church, and see what we ought to do, in order for the Lord to fulfil this ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • John Newton avatar

    Great Grace Was Upon Them All

    Contributed by John Newton on Nov 22, 2021
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    Three characteristics of the first Christian congregation

    I want to begin by saying what a privilege I consider it, to be invited into this pulpit on the occasion of your anniversary. Karen and I have just been attending over the last five weeks and it are clear to both of us that God is doing great things in and through this church. Thirty-three years! ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Chris Cuthbertson avatar

    Let The Church Be The Church

    Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jun 6, 2024
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    God wants His church to grow and He commissioned us to evangelize, and if the church is doing its job it should grow, but numerical growth in itself is not evidence that God is blessing. It’s important to remember that the goal is to try to restore the church of the 1st century in its principles.

    Let the Church Be the Church Acts 2: 36 – 47 A newspaper reporter was doing a story on growing churches, and in preparation for that story he interviewed a number of preachers. I want to share the questions asked of these preachers and then give you my answers to them. One of the questions he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Third Sunday Of Easter--Characteristics Of A Resurrected Body

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 16, 2021
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    “When we hear of the holiness of some people, our first reaction is: I knew her when...Between the “then” and the “now” has intervened a battle in which selfishness lost and faith won out.”

    A mother proudly told her pastor: "My teenage son has finally learned one bible verse: It's Luke 24, verse 41, from today’s Gospel, where Jesus says to his disciples, “Have you anything here to eat?” Characteristics of a resurrected body to eternal life— 1). St. Thomas Aquinas says that ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The First Four Churches In Asia

    Contributed by Jason Callihan on Aug 15, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,123 views

    A discussion of the first four Churches in Asia

    Revelation 2:-3:22 The Seven Chuches The second Chapter is the beginning of Christ talking to the seven churches in Asia. Although they were specifically the churches that Christ was speaking to, this was meant for every one of us. Look how he ends each letter to the seven Churches. (2:7; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Will Build His Church Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,210 views

    Jesus points to seven features & characteristics of the church that He builds. He speaks of its 1) Foundation, its 2) Certainty, its 3) Intimacy, its 4) Identity and Continuity, its 5) Invincibility, its 6) Authority, & its 7) Spirituality.

    Two Anglican parishes and the Diocese of Niagara have been in court recently to try to sort out the messy business of who ultimately owns church property. The two Niagara churches, along with eight more across the country, have recently voted to leave the Anglican Church of Canada and put ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Millennial Reign Of Christ Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 14, 2018
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    Message 35 in our exposition of Revelation covering the millennium.

    The Revelation of Jesus Christ “The Millennial Reign of Jesus” Rev 20:1-6 Review Where are we in our study of the end times as revealed in the book of Revelation? The tribulation has ended. The accumulated wrath of God for the accumulated sin since the beginning has been poured out on the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Greg Brown avatar

    Theology Proper: Characteristics Of God Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 5, 2014
     | 5,420 views

    God is eternal, omnipresent, omnipotent, omniscient, and merciful.

    Characteristics of God Part Two What are some other characteristics of God? We have looked at the fact that he is spirit; he does not have a human body. He is a person, meaning he demonstrates characteristics of personhood such as: personality, consciousness, anger, love, and jealousy. God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Five Characteristics Brought On By The Holy Spirit At Pentecost

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 11, 2011
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    The Holy Spirit brought on powerful things on the Day of Pentecost, and His effects lasted. There were Five characteristics brought on by the Holy Spirit's indwelling of saints: Devotion, Awe, Extreme Generosity, Community, and Fruitfulness.

    Order of Service: Music Psalms of Praise (Psalm 1, Psalm 128) Cross Allegiance & Evangelism Tour Update Prayer Scripture Reading: Acts 2:1-41 Sermon -- Text: Acts 2:42-47 Benediction (Psalm 67) Fellowship Time Scripture Reading: Acts 2:1-41 (The Day of Pentecost, i.e. the outpouring of the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The 7 Characteristics Of Those Who Walk With God

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 18, 2019
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     | 38,729 views

    There are seven characteristics that must be present in those who wish to walk with God in order for them to be pleasing to God and to attempt to duplicate the life of Enoch which in the end caused him to go up in his own private Rapture!

    THE 7 CHARACTERISTICS OF THOSE WHO WALK WITH GOD Genesis 5:21-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BIBLE RIDDLES 1. Q. What kind of man was Boaz before he married Ruth? A. Ruthless. 2. Q. What do they call pastors in Germany? A. German Shepherds. 3. Q. Who was the greatest financier in the Bible? A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Greg Brown avatar

    Theology Proper: Characteristics Of God Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 5, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,250 views

    God is loving, holy, wrathful, and sovereign.

    Characteristics of God Part Three We have seen many of God’s characteristics: he is a spirit, he is a person, he is independent, he is immutable, he is good, he is eternal, he is omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent, and he is merciful. In this lesson, we will look at four more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    The Church

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 18, 2008
     | 6,287 views

    The fellowship grows as the body is built up.

    If you would like the power point and word file email the title in the subject line (jaywmc@aol.com) Ephesians 3:20-21 “When People Ask…” “As we trust God, all that he plans to do will be accomplished in our lives.” Sunday morning Sermon 01.23.07 Intro: (Start with title and text) I am amazed at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ