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Striving To Be A Church Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 12, 2014

This sermon explores important principles that help ensure that we are being the church that belongs to Christ

Introduction: A. I like the story told of the man who was shipwrecked on a beautiful, deserted South Pacific island. 1. Five years later, he was discovered by a passing a naval ship. 2. Upon their arrival at the shore the rescue party was met by the shipwreck survivor. He said, “I'm so glad ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Church With An Open Door Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 31, 2014

We’re all so different. We come from different backgrounds, different convictions. But when we all love each other and open arms to all kinds of people, that’s when the beauty of unity is seen. And God wants that here.

INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles to Romans 15. I am preaching through the book of Romans verse after verse. We are actually coming down to the last two chapters. Paul is trying to get very practical as he speaks to the church there in Rome. And you’ve got to remember, there are all different ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 2, 2014

Four transferable principles from the human body to the Body of Christ.

A 20/20 VISION FOR THE YEAR 2020: SIGNS OF HEALTHY CHURCH 1 CORINTHIANS 12:12-27 INTRO: What is a healthy church? • How can you tell one when you see it? • How does it look different from other churches? • How does it act differently from other churches? We used social media ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Hosw To Be A Member Of The Church Series

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 5, 2015

There was a question posed to a few of the ministers some weeks ago as we sat around the dinner table during the Holidays. The question was asked of us, “How Do We View the Condition of the Church?”

TITLE: HOW TO BE A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 16:16-19 There was a question posed to a few of the ministers some weeks ago as we sat around the dinner table during the Holidays. The question was asked of us, “How Do We View the Condition of the Church?” It was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Pastor Is The Church's Theologian

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 10, 2015

Pastor's are responsible to prepare themselves to present theology, making it a joy to the flock.

“I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Future Of The Nigerian Church

Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Jan 29, 2015

In the warm up to the presidential election to be held on February 14, 2015 in Nigeria, I wish to call the attention of the Nigerian Church to some scriptural points on what really can be the undoing of a church.

In the warm up to the presidential election to be held in February 14, 2015 in Nigeria, there is fear expressed from certain quarters of the Nigerian Church as to the emergence of a Muslim candidate who may end up exterminating Christianity in Nigeria or at least prepare the ground for such ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church That Jesus Loved Series

Contributed by Kerry Nichols on Jan 31, 2015

The Letter to the Church at Philadelphia

The Church That Jesus Loved As we continue the series of The Seven Churches in Revelation, today we will be looking at the great church at Philadelphia. The church was named after a nickname of it founder ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Stop "Going" To Church Series

Contributed by Stephen Brown on Dec 29, 2015

Changing our mindset from "going" to church to "being" the church.

Stop “going” to church! Last week we answered the critical question, “Why must I be saved?” My prayer is that you have a greater understanding of what you must be saved from, the result if you aren’t saved and how you can be saved. It is also critical that we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of Christ 3

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 16, 2016

The love of God abounds in faithful glory to help his children overcome their trials of faith.

THE CHURCH OF CHRIST 3 by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (February 16, 2016) “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting Life” (St. John 3:16, King James Version [The witness of John; ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Friends

An Awe-Filled Church Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 22, 2016

Most words are valuable because they communicate more than facts. They communicate feelings.

A Tour Through Acts ~ part 5 An Awe-Filled Church Acts 2:43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. (Acts 2:43 NIV) And everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. (Acts 2:43 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:43

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Church's One Foundation

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

The Church's One Foundation

Psalm 127 The Church's One Foundation 1. A Divinely Founded Home No Working in Vain 1 Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: Mt 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Holiness

Close Of The Church Age

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 8, 2015

Three things that will take place at the close.

CLOSE OF THE CHURCH AGE THREE THINGS WILL HAPPEN. 2nd Thes.2-- 5 Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things? 6 And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. 7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Harmony Of The Early Church Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Harmony of the Early Church Acts 4:32-37 I read about a lady, who called long distance to talk with her friend because she was terribly distraught. She told her friend that her church had become a scene right out of the Hatfield’s and McCoy’s movie. “The deacons are fighting-with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

A Church Full Of Deacons Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

A Church Full of Deacons Acts 6:1-6 If I were to ask what are the two offices in the church, what would you say? The real answer is Pastor and Deacon. So many people in churches all over, including here at EBC don’t know who their deacons are. Very few doctrines are as misunderstood in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Love The Church Honestly Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 12, 2015

If Jesus loves the church then I should love the church. And I should love the church the same way Jesus does. He doesn’t love his bride because she’s perfect. Jesus loves his bride because she belongs to him. He loves her warts and all.

Series: Victorious! “Love the Church Honestly” Revelation 2-3 Open If you’re joining us today for the first time ever or the first time in a while, we’re doing a devotional study through the book of Revelation. Our goal is to get to the heart of the message of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ