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Unity In The Church Through Humility

Contributed by John Stensrud on Jun 11, 2001

based on 84 ratings

| 17,228 views

An expository sermon that instructs us how to achieve unity in our churches

Unity Comes Through Humility – Philippians 2.1-11 Meassage given by John Stensrud at Immanuel Baptist Church on Sunday, June 10, 2001 Tonto and the Lone Ranger were riding through a canyon together when all of a sudden both sides were filled with Indian warriors on horses, dressed for battle. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For A Healthy Church

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

based on 37 ratings

| 7,558 views

This is a passage that is going to help us all to understand why our involvement in a local church is so important to our spiritual life.

God has designed His church to function like a loving family that you can invite people into. Church is 1. not a place to make rules and demands on people 2. a place to nurture growth. 3. a place for shepherds, not generals 4. a place that exists for the purpose of helping people grow and mature ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Healthy Church: One That Prays Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 9, 2004

based on 31 ratings

| 4,539 views

A sermon showing the pattern of prayer in the early church and that this pattern should be maintained in our lives, families, and church.

A HEALTHY CHURCH: ONE THAT PRAYS ACTS 4:23-31 ACTS 12:11-17 INTRODUCTION... (from http://www.firstphx.org/sermons/habits03.htm) Perhaps you heard the story of the woman who stepped forward after an accident preparing to help the victim. She was asked to step aside by a man who announced, “Step ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Healthy Church: One That Studies Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 25, 2004

based on 21 ratings

| 3,694 views

What is the application for our church? My thought for you today is a very simple one: a healthy church is one that studies the Bible.

HEALTHY CHURCH: ONE THAT STUDIES HEBREWS 4:12-13 INTRODUCTION READ HEBREWS 4:12-13 I. DESCRIPTION OF THE WORD OF GOD I must confess that I love this passage because it is so descriptive about God’s Word. We have in this passage a wonderful picture of God’s Word and its purposes in our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Healthy Church: One That Worships Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 30, 2004

based on 35 ratings

| 4,908 views

A healthy church, no matter the set up, the music, the leader, the words, or the atmosphere... will be one that worships in the Spirit, in Holiness, At All Times, and in Humility.

A HEALTHY CHURCH: ONE THAT WORSHIPS REVELATION 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION... God I Wish You Had Been There After attending church one Sunday morning, a little boy knelt at his bedside that night and prayed, “Dear God, we had a good time at church today—but I wish you had been there!” READ REVELATION ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Is A Life Boat, Not A Showboat

Contributed by Martin Kim on Oct 5, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 13,322 views

The church’s primary reason for existence is to save the lost.

The Church Exists for Evangelism How does the old adage go? “The main thing is to keep the main thing, the main thing.?Can we say it together? “The main thing is to keep the main thing, the main thing.? Do you agree with this statement? For us here at the Seattle Central Korean SDA Church, as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Adventist

Deacons Leading In Church Ministry

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 23, 2005

based on 144 ratings

| 14,931 views

Four lessons to help us better value the ministry of deacons in our church.

God’s Glorious Church Deacons Leading in Church Ministry Acts 6:1-7 Woodlawn Baptist Church April 24, 2005 Introduction A rather pompous-looking deacon was working hard to impress upon a class of boys the importance of living the Christian life. “Why do people call me a Christian?” the man asked. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Important People In The Church

Contributed by David Bubb on Apr 4, 2005

based on 119 ratings

| 39,502 views

This sermon deals with the importance of people praying for the pastor and the church. It was adapted from John Maxwell’s book Partners In Prayer.

Tonight If I were to ask you who do you think the most valuable people in this church are, I’m sure we would have a vary of answers. Some would say, the givers. Those who sacrifice and give financially so the work of God continues to go forward. And I thank God for everyone who gives so faithfully ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Holiness

Are All Believers In "The Church?"

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 5, 2005

based on 15 ratings

| 2,573 views

Three reasons believers must reject the universal church teaching.

God’s Glorious Church Are All Believers in “The Church”? Ephesians 3:21 Woodlawn Baptist Church April 3, 2005 Introduction “Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.” Today I want to resume the series of messages I have been preaching titled ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:21

Denomination: Baptist

First Church Of The Couch Potato

Contributed by James May on Apr 13, 2005

based on 34 ratings

| 5,592 views

God wants Christians off of the couch and into the trenches, working in the Kingdom of God. This sermon is a little different from most that I preach but it does make the point.

FIRST CHURCH OF THE COUCH POTATO by Pastor Jim May 1 Peter 2:2-3, "As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious." Nothing is more precious in the eyes of a young couple than a newborn baby. It is the same ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is Membership In The Church Essential To Salvation?

Contributed by Trae Durden on Apr 14, 2005

based on 20 ratings

| 2,992 views

Study of the importance of the church.

“Is membership in the church essential to salvation” 1. In Matthew 16:13-19, Jesus promised to build His church. -Verse 18, “ I will build my church.” 2. In Mark 9:1, Jesus said His church would come with power, and that some of them would be alive when His “kingdom” or “church” came! 3. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Makes A Church Great?

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 12, 2005

based on 1,234 ratings

| 53,498 views

7 Qualities which make a church great. Link included to Formatted Text Version and Powerpoint, audio/video.

What Makes a Church Great? Acts 4:33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GreatChurch.html "And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all."--Acts 4:33. I believe this is a great church! God is doing great things! But ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:33

Denomination: Baptist

When You Are New In The Church Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 12, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 2,311 views

This message will guide us when we are new in A church. It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open, and keep

WHEN YOUR NEW IN THE CHURCH Gal 1:18-24 NASB {18} Then three years later I went up to Jerusalem to become acquainted with Cephas, and stayed with him fifteen days. {19} But I did not see any other of the apostles except James, the Lord’s brother. {20} (Now in what I am writing to you, I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:18-24

Denomination: *other

Christ Concern To His Church

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 14, 2004

based on 16 ratings

| 1,880 views

Jesus showed His loving care to the church of Ephesus. He commended them, warned them and challenged them with a promise.

I. Jesus commended them. Vs. 2-3,6 A. For their deeds, hard work and perseverance vs. 2-3 B. For not imitating the Nicolaitans v.6 II. Jesus warned them. Vs. 4-5 A. For loosing their zeal for God B. For acting with wrong motives III. Jesus challenged them. V.7 A. To overcome their sins B. To ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healthy Church: One That Gives Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 16, 2004

based on 29 ratings

| 4,326 views

It has to do with transforming attitude and producing action. This morning we will talk about giving, but it is not the kind of giving that you are thinking of. The kind of giving we will talk about today is not the giving of tithes and offerings, but t

A HEALTHY CHURCH: ONE THAT GIVES ROMANS 12:1-21 INTRODUCTION DL Moody once said, “The Scriptures were not given for our information, but for our transformation.” Becoming a healthy church, is a transformation and a process that is a worthy goal for any church to have. We talked last time about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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