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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
The first church in Acts was a champion church. This sermon examines the characteristics of the New Testament church that if adopted would turn any church into a winning church.
Super Bowl Church Chuck Sligh July 27, 2014 The opening illustrations come from Mike Gilbert’s sermon found on SermonCentral.com titled Reading the Map / Visualizing the Goal. [There is a PowerPoint presentation available for this sermon which is available by emailing me at ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:41-47
Denomination: Baptist
Five characteristics of an apostolic congregation.
For the last one thousand, seven hundred years, Christians across the world have recited the Nicene Creed in their worship. Part of the Nicene Creed says, "We believe in one holy, catholic, apostolic church." What does that really mean? We know what "one" means, that it refers to the oneness of the ...read more
Scripture: Romans 15:14-33
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Explores the profound wisdom of the Beatitudes, viewing them as divine promises for a blessed life and a guide for becoming a blessing to others.
Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am thrilled to be standing before you on this glorious day that the Lord has made. We gather here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. Our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom, has drawn us together to ponder the profound wisdom ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10
Topics: Kingdom, Characteristics
Does your church desire to make a major impact, and tackle something bigger than itself? Here are some characteristics of a truly God-sized challenge!
When you hear the word ¡§challenge¡¨, what comes to mind? Maybe you think of the words ¡§Immunity challenge.¡¨ Anyone here ever hear those words before? Immunity Challenge comes from the ever-popular TV reality series Survivor. You know, the one where contestants eat worms, kill their own ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19
Denomination: Wesleyan
The analysis of Christ's message to Smyrna as set forth in Revelation 2:8-11 teaches us that suffering is a characteristic of a true church of Jesus Christ.
Scripture We are currently in a series of messages titled, “Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches,” that is based on the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. In Revelation 1 the resurrected and glorified Christ revealed himself to his Apostle John, and told him to ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
What are the characteristics of a Church that's alive? See what Paul prays for.
Philippians 1:1-11 Paul had some tough times as he traveled around the Mediterranean telling people about Jesus. He faced opposition from various sources: from the Jewish leaders who were worried that he was taking people away from their Jewish worship, from Roman authorities who were concerned ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11
Denomination: Anglican
A powerful in-depth look into the characteristics, rebukes, exhortations, and promises to the 7 churches of Revelation.
The seven churches (1 Ephesus) Randall LaVere II God has truly laid the burden upon my heart, and I believe of many others to pray for a true Revival. This message has been pressing on my spirit for over a year now, and after much prayer and study we are going to dig in deep into the word of God. ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7
Denomination: Charismatic
The church of Smyrna Randall LaVere II Quick review of Ephesus. Repent. Change your mind. Decide to go back to where it was when you first found Christ, where you had a boldness. Rev. 1:19 Jesus said write the things which thou has seen, the things which are, and the things which shall be ...read more
Every church should have these characteristics. Every church services should follow these pattern.
A model Church Mark 2:1-12 1. Jesus Centered. Mark 2:1 (AMP) 1 AND JESUS having returned to Capernaum, after some days it was rumored about that He was in the house [probably Peter’s]. Jesus is in the house – center of the house. 2. They heard that Jesus is there. Mark 1:1 Some one share about ...read more
Scripture: Mark 2:1-12
Denomination: Church Of God
What are the qualities and characteristics of a church God is searching for and blesses
The Church God Blesses- Part One Cornerstone Church Rev. Gary A. Shockley, Pastor March 10, 2002 I believe that God communicates with us in many different ways—but the primary way God speaks to us is through His written word—the Bible. One morning this week as I was reading from the Bible I came ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, 2 Chronicles 16:9
Denomination: Methodist
Essential Characteristics of a Church that Prevails against kingdom of darkness
GOD WILL HAVE A CHURCH IN THIS CITY THAT WILL PREVAIL AGAINST THE STRONGHOLDS OF DARKNESS. WE WILL BE ARMED AND ANOINTED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT, LAUNCHING A MILITANT ASSAULT ON THE KINGDOM OF satan. THE SUPERNATURAL POWER OF GOD WILL BE AT WORK IN THE MINISTRIES OF HIS CHURCH. DARKNESS WILL BE ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19
What is the church supposed to be like, why do we exist. This message looks at 5 characteristics of the Church
Twenty years ago I read a statement in the “preacher’s magazine.” And it said, “The church is like Noah’s ark, if it wasn’t for the judgement on the outside, you’d never be able to stand the smell on the inside.” I chuckled, I wrote it down, I filed it, but later I went back and read it and got ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19
In this sermon, we work through the first chapter and learn the characteristics that made the church of the Thessalonians a model church.
Introduction: A. No doubt you have heard a preacher say, “If you ever find the perfect church, please don’t join it. If you do, it won’t be perfect anymore!” Right? B. I came across a poem based on that statement. It goes like this: “If you should find the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
In his farewell speech Paul advises the leaders at Ephesus how to become good leaders of the flock.
Imagine after spending nine years in missionary work being asked by God to leave your ministry area to go to a place where persecution and then prison are guaranteed! Instead of being concerned of his own welfare Paul was genuinely concerned for the leaders of the church at Ephesus. He spent ...read more
Scripture: Acts 20:13-38
God can use people with or without natural ability and proper background. God often chooses to work with raw material. He prepares and empowers those He chooses to do His work. He does not need to use people who took the part or who are already popular.
Introduction: ‘We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.’ (Ephesians 2: 10) God can use people with or without the natural ability and proper background. God can, and often chooses to, work with raw material. God prepares and ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:10
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