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Becoming An Acts 1:8 Church

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 20, 2004

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The goal of the local church is to become an Acts 1:8 Church - a dynamic church alive with the power of God. The early church in Acts is our model.

Becoming an Acts 1:8 Church -God’s Word Around the World- Acts 1:8 Acts 17:16-23 Our goal for the Willow Vale Church is to become an Acts 1:8 Church. The history of the church as recorded in the Book of Acts reveals a dynamic church. The church was alive with the power of God. The church in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-23

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Pastor's Prayer For The Church

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 17, 2021

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Taking Apostle Paul's prayer to Ephesus as the foundation in this sermon I pray seven things that our churches desperately need!

Seven Things to Prayer for the Church Ephesians 1:15-19 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 2020 was one of the most difficult years the world has faced in quite some time. The world was caught off guard by COVID-19, a disease that strikes indiscriminately and shows no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Churches Of Revelation - Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 19, 2024

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In this lesson, we look at The Church at Pergamum

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11, Hebrews 4:12, Revelation 2:12-17, Numbers 22:5-7, Numbers 25:1-3, Numbers 31:15-17, Hebrews 6:4-6 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Churches Of Revelations Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 15, 2023

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New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-13, Matthew 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Could A Btk Be Within?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 4, 2005

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This sermon contemplates the HOW of the BTK? How could this church president live such a life? WHo is to blame? HOw can it be prevented? Kind of long winded here again (surprise surprise) - but I couldn’t stop thinking about it, so decided to preach on

March 4, 2005 Dennis Rader has been married for 34 years. He has two children and a regular job. On top of that, he has been a church member of Christ Lutheran Church in Wichita for 30 years. He was an usher and president of the church council. The Pastor of his congregation - Michael ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

The "i Am The Church" Myth - Exposing The Devil's Schemes

Contributed by Daniel Cruz on Jun 23, 2016

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Too often we hear people say, I dont need to join a congregation because after all, I AM THE CHURCH this often stems out of an Independent spirit.

DOES THE BIBLE REALLY SAY "I am the Church" (Exposing the devil's schemes) - by Daniel Cruz Every so often I will hear someone make the statement, I dont need to belong to a particular church because after all, "I AM THE CHURCH" - Usually this statement stems out of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Culture Of Godly Leadership Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 23, 2012

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A church is positioned to be most effective when leaders are chosen on the basis of their reputation for living a Christ-like life and having wise discernment.

Title: A Culture of Godly Leadership Text: Acts 6:1-7 Thesis: A church is positioned to be most effective when leaders are chosen on the basis of their reputation for living a Christ-like life and having wise discernment. We are on a Pathway to Congregational Vitality. We want to be a Healthy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why America Needs The Church To Pray

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 1, 2015

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A call to prayer for the US - useful for a 4th of July type message, but not limited to that. Prayer for our nation is biblical, necessary, and a regular practice of the citizen of the Kingdom of God

It’s the time of year still that you have to keep an eye on the weather. I’m a fan of Doppler radar, and of smart phone technology. I have an app now that tells me how many minutes it will be before it starts to rain where I’m at, and then it tells me how long the rain will last. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Christian Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2020

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This is the 25th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#25] A CHRISTIAN? Acts 11:19-30 Introduction: The Church had stayed in and near Jerusalem until Stephen was killed and persecution broke out. Although these Christians were living in new towns and meeting new people, they continued to be effective in leading people to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Our Church The Right Way Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 28, 2015

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This is the 21st sermon in the series "The Cure". How to grow your Church.

Series: The Cure [#21] GROWING OUR CHURCH THE RIGHT WAY Romans 12:9-16 Introduction: At the beginning of the week, I was excited about this sermon- By Thursday, I wasn’t. It seems like the Church finally gets going well and then something happens that sets us back. The devil is attacking ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

On This Rock Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 22, 2016

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This is the first sermon of a new series we are doing on the Church.

On This Rock Text: Matthew 16:13 – 20 Well Praise the Lord. God is good isn’t He! Well, if you were expecting Romans this morning, I’ve got some bad news for you. The Lord has put something on my heart and we’re going to spend some time on it for the next few Sundays. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

On This Rock (Part Three) Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 12, 2016

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The third sermon in a short series we've done on the Church

On This Rock (Part 3) Text: Acts 2:14, 42 – 47 Ok… so we’ve been looking at the Church… and if I can I’m going to try to wrap this little series up next Sunday (hopefully)… And we’ll get back to our study in Romans, and maybe… Lord willing; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why We Need Each Other Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 2, 2013

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Why every believer needs to be an active participant in a local church

As a pastor, I’m constantly amazed at the excuses people have for not going to church. So I read with interest this week how someone parodied many of those excuses by coming up with a similar list of excuses that people could give for not washing their hands: 1) I was forced to wash as a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"The Kind Of Church I Want To Be Part Of – Part Four” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 25, 2018

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A look at the early church in Acts two to discover characteristics that should be true of a church we should want to be part of, a church that's headed the right direction.

We’re concluding our series on the kind of church I want to be part of. We’ve said while no church has achieved perfection, there is such a thing as a church heading the right direction; and the early church in Acts two was such a church. So we’ve looked to their example to learn what would be true ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Point Of It All Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 6, 2020

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This is the 28th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#28] THE POINT OF IT ALL Acts 13:13-41 Introduction: I come here this morning asking you a question- “What’s the point”? It seems like our Nation is going down the tubes and we can’t do anything about it. Hollywood can have shows with live audiences; but California Churches ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-41

Denomination: Baptist

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