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"Welcome To Resurrection Central"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 26, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 3,886 views

Every church, is, at least potentially, a Resurrection Central!

Acts 4:32-35 “Welcome to Resurrection Central” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Many people are willing to accept Christianity as an explanation of life, but they are not yet prepared to accept it as a way of life. It is clear—from a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: United Methodist

The Meaning Of Membership

Contributed by David Quackenbush on Apr 17, 2008

based on 6 ratings

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This message highlights the biblical importance of being a member of a local church. It was delivered on membership Sunday before presenting the new members to the congregation.

New Members Sunday “So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household” (Eph 2:19) “…so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually * members one of another.” (Rom 12:5) Introduction When you become a believer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Definition And Biblical Basis Of The Church Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Jun 25, 2003

based on 40 ratings

| 13,953 views

3 of 18 messages on moving toward greater health as a church.

Definition and Biblical Basis of the Church (NTC4T-3) I. The Church Defined A. What it is not 1. A denomination 2. To be confused with Israel 3. The same as the kingdom of God B. What it is 1. Universal Church 2. Local body II. The Biblical Basis of the Church A. A covenant relationship with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, Romans 11:11-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Church Of The Nazarene Core Values

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 17, 2002

based on 51 ratings

| 7,654 views

A Part of a series of sermons that emphasized our Core Values in the Church of the Nazarene.

Church of the Nazarene Core Values Pastor Glenn Newton 10-24-99 This morning all over the World, Pastors in the Church of the Nazarene are Preaching Sermons that Emphasize Our Core Value Beliefs. Who We Are. What We Believe In. And for those that might think about such things, This is not a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Church Organization Charge

Contributed by Bruce Allen on May 31, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 6,659 views

The "Purpose of the Church" - an Organization Charge brought to Friendship Baptist Church - New Albany, IN

Friendship Baptist Church Organization Charge The Purpose of the Church Acts 16:6-10 6 Now when they [Paul, Silas, and Timothy] had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia. 7 After they had come to Mysia, they tried ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are We Going?

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 15, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 4,823 views

A vision and focus sermon for 2005. Focus on Passion, Prayer and People

Where Are We Going? Proverbs 21:5 January 2, 2005 Proverbs 21:5 (NLT) Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty. An Honest Evaluation As God’s messenger, I give each of you this warning: Be honest in your estimate of yourselves, measuring your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Up And Sideways Of Worship Series

Contributed by Rick George on Apr 18, 2008

based on 1 rating

| 3,659 views

We must have a vertical (worship toward God) and a horizontal (edification of the church) philosophy of worship.

Have you ever wondered “Why do we gather together on Sunday mornings? What is the purpose of carving out of our busy week 2 – 3 hours to come to a place to be with other people to sing songs and to listen to a guy speak?” What is the purpose of congregational worship? I mean, you could be home ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Healthy, Growing Church

Contributed by Dr. Kenneth Rhodes, Jr on Jan 2, 2002

based on 78 ratings

| 7,217 views

A sermon that looks at the essentials of a healthy, Biblical, growing church.

Acts 2:42-47 (NET Bible) 42 They were devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Reverential awe came on everyone, and many wonders and miraculous signs came about by the apostles. 44 All who believed were together and held ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 5 Of 8 - Communion And Church Series

Contributed by Brad Lewis on Oct 24, 2002

based on 51 ratings

| 6,517 views

Discusses the symbolism behind the communion service and how participating in the Lord’s Supper impacts the believers day to day life.

Church 101: A Beginners Guide to Church Part 5 - Communion and Church Tonight we are in part 5 of our series Church 101: A Beginners Guide to Church We have been looking at various aspects of “church” in an effort to understand how the different ways we practice our faith impacts our daily lives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Connecting People Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 15, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 5,443 views

Rescasting the vision of the church - Honoring God by connecting people, growing believers and sharing hope.

Seeing the BIG Picture October 8, 2006 CONNECTING People Video: Passion of the Christ – Garden of Gethsemane Trans: What a powerful scene! You might be asking what this clip has to do w/ the mission and vision of our church – EVERYTHING! Note: Jesus has invested (3) years of His life into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Courage To Maintain The Biblical Pattern

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jul 18, 2007

based on 8 ratings

| 3,257 views

There is a pattern for the New Testament church in the Bible. But how do you get to it properly. Here are three steps to restore the church of the first century.

Courage to Maintain the Biblical Pattern Theme: The right way to restore the New Testament Church. It began in the break room, continued down the hall, and ended in the foyer of the church building. This debate took place at the Brown Trail School of Preaching. It was between Tom Pugh and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Privileges Of Being A Child Of God

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 21, 2007

based on 7 ratings

| 10,189 views

We need to act like we are children of the King

The privileges of being a child of God Written anonymously on the walls of a medieval castle were the following words: You call me Master and obey me not. You call me Light and See me not. You call me the Way and Walk me not. You call me Life and Desire me not. You call me Wise and Follow me not. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:3-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Should You Join A Church? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 30, 2004

based on 36 ratings

| 18,364 views

The first sermon in this series on Church Membership is designed to help believers understand the necessity of membership in a Bible-believing church. (See also "Which Church Should You Join?" by the same preacher.)

Scripture In May 1855, an eighteen-year-old boy went to the elders of a church in Boston. He had been raised in a Unitarian church, in almost total ignorance of the gospel, but when he moved to Boston to make his fortune, he began to attend a Bible-preaching church. Then, in April of 1855, his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Church Of Body Builders? Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 14, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 3,410 views

Discovering the importance of the whole body of believers using their God given gifts for one another.

A Church Full of Body Builders Sometimes what we truly are in Christ gets obscured by “normal life,” bad days, imperfect people (all of us!) and low attendance (like today!). But, my dear friends, listen to these words that were written about you: “She is the people of God created by the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Beliefs, Our Convictions As Christians, And As Nazarenes Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 16, 2002

based on 53 ratings

| 6,369 views

A sermon in a series on the Core Values of the Church of the Nazarene. It a sermon that reminds people that what we believe is important, and we need to know what it is we stand for.

Our Beliefs, Our Convictions as Christians and as Nazarenes Pastor Glenn Newton 3-5-00 Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers. 1 Timothy 4:16 2 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:16, 2 Timothy 4:3

Denomination: Nazarene

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