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The Church As A Growing Community Series

Contributed by Galen Hackman on May 10, 2003

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5th and last in a series on the Core Characteristics of the Church. This sermon looks at the church as a growing community.

The Church as a Growing Community Acts 2:42-47 (vs. 47) Do you remember those little choruses we learned at Vacation Bible School? There were several little ditties that were brought out only at VBS time. One came to my mind as I was preparing this sermon: Deep and wide; Deep and wide, There’s a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Brethren

Defining The Role Of The Church

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 22, 2003

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The sole purpose of the church is to be the dynamic, living body through which God can accomplish His work to His glory.

Defining The Role Of The Church Scripture Reference: Matthew 16:13-18 Introduction We are talking about the subject of church today. And speaking about church, a couple of months back we conducted a survey within the congregation to help the ministerial staff to preach a series of relevant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Church Was Born

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 3, 2003

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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

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Characteristics Of The Early Church

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003

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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

Scripture: Acts 4:13-33

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Birthday Church

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 9, 2003

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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

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Church Full Of Sinners Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

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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

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Essentials For A Powerful Church

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 18, 2003

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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

Scripture: Acts 11:19-21

Denomination: Church Of God

The Church's Biggest Problem

Contributed by Fred Elliott on Jun 18, 2003

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Apathy in church members

THE CHURCH’S BIGGEST PROBLEM Revelation 3: 15-16 Intro: A. The Church --- The body of Christ consisting of all Christians B. Many problems to choose from 1. Gossip and Idle talk 2. Busybodies into everyone else’s business 3. Unforgiving attitudes ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Message To The Church At Ephesus Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 20, 2003

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A message about losing your first love (for the Lord and one another, asindividuals and a church) and how to get it back

The message to the church at Ephesus Rev 2:1-7 WBC 22 June 2002 am Introduction It’s hard to believe there are no churches there, now. - the church is there… but there are no ’churches’ there It was a huge city in those days. - on the East coast of what is now Turkey. Was then called Asia ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Church At Work With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Mar 1, 2005

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In the healing of the lame man at the Temple gate, we see a model of how Christians can work with the Spirit to touch and transform lives.

The Church at Work with the Spirit Acts 3:1-26 A. A Miracle of Healing Some weeks – maybe up to 3 months – after Pentecost, Peter and John go up to the Temple for the 3 PM prayer time, and encounter a man born lame. Apparently his feet and ankles were twisted and deformed and he couldn’t walk ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Disciples, Churches, Formation

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Mar 8, 2005

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C’était un groupe étrange des hommes que notre seigneur a choisi d’être ses disciples. ¶Quatre d’entre eux étaient pêcheurs, un, un percepteur d’impôt détesté, un autre un membre d’un partie politique radicale et violent. ¶six d’entre eux, nous ne savons

DISCIPLES FORMATION EGLISE LECTURE ¶MATTHIEU 10 : 1-4 et MARC 3 : 13-19 ¶Méthodiquement, mais avec un certain drame, Matthieu dévoile son histoire de Jésus. ¶Dans l’histoire du baptême Matthieu nous montre Jésus acceptant sa tâche. ¶Dans l’histoire des tentations Matthieu nous montre Jésus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Baptsts And Church Membership Series

Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Mar 14, 2005

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This is a fictional account of a young lady, Michelle Peterson. The purpose of this story-preaching is to try and demonstrate some of the reasons why Baptists developed a formal church membership along the lines that they did.

This is a fictional account of a young lady, Michelle Peterson. The purpose of this story is to try and demonstrate some of the reasons why Baptists developed a formal church membership along the lines that they did. Michelle Peterson was born in London, August 5th 1615. Her parents were traders. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible And The Catholic Church.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Apr 5, 2005

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A Side by side comparison of the Catholic Church and the Bible.Has the Catholic Church adopted the ways of the Sadducees and Pharisees?

The Death of a Pope. The Bible and the Catholic Church. There has been many an article written about the death of the Pope of Rome. Many in the Catholic Church are praising him on His works and even saying that he was just about as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:46-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Dress Code For The Church

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 28, 2003

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Clothing ourselves with the proper Christian attitudes

(Note: This sermon was delivered on November 30th, St Andrews Day, which was observed with a Kirkin’ O’ The Tartans at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church). As a true Scott, I love any opportunity to wear my kilt and to celebrate a part of my family heritage. There is something about the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:11-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Church Life 101

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 1, 2003

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How God’s people are to act towards one another

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC (Lighting of the First Candle in Advent) November 30, 2003 “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will have a life filled with light and will never live in the dark.” John 8:12 (GWT) Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15, John 8:12

Denomination: United Methodist

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