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  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Heresies Confronted By The Early Church Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 2, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 16,519 views

    Many modern errors stem from the early heresies. This study looks at what the teachers of heresy believed and how the church refuted these doctrines.

    Heresies and Heretics in the Early Church Early church fathers focused much energy on refuting heretical views that infiltrated the church. The majority of the Trinity quotes were written in response to heresy being taught within the church. A heresy is simply a doctrine that strays from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ahaz: Maybe The Worst Father Ever? Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 27, 2023
     | 1,831 views

    Who is the worst father in the Bible? It's hard to say but Ahaz, son of Jotham and king of Judah, might rank among the worst of the worst.

    Introduction: the Bible has examples of good fathers and also bad ones. When it comes to the worst, Ahaz would be hard to beat. He had a good beginning but a terrible end. What a powerful lesson for every man, especially every father. The father of Ahaz was Jotham, son of Azariah/Uzziah, one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Growth

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 16,991 views

    The Lord’s church can grow!

    CHURCH GROWTH Acts 2:36-41 INTRO.- ILL.- Many churches are like the church that was going to build a new building. The building committee passed the following resolutions: 1- We shall build a new church. 2- The new building is to be located on the site of the old one. 3- The material in the old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Church Growth

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 27, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,013 views

    More ideas on what it will take to make a church grow.

    CHURCH GROWTH Acts 18:7-8 INTRO.- ILL.- Top 10 Ways You Know You’re In A Bad Church 10. The church bus has gun racks. 9 . The church staff consists of Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor and Socio-pastor. 8. The Bible they use is the "Dr. Seuss Version." 7. There’s an ATM in the lobby. 6. The choir ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Giving Church Series

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Nov 27, 2000
    based on 164 ratings
     | 7,518 views

    A giving church is filled with people who have fully given their lives to God.

    - I once read of a farmer who went to the office of a televangelist and asked if he could see "the Head Hog of the Trough." The receptionist was offended and said in response, "Sir, if you're talking about our beloved minister, you may call him Reverend or Pastor, but I don't think it would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Overcoming Church

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 2, 2000
    based on 105 ratings
     | 5,844 views

    How the 21st century church wins

    The Victorious Church Real LIfe Worship Center PO box 23394 Waco, Tx 76702 254-366-8492 October10, 1999,, AM Danny L. Williams Intro. I believe that we are in one of the most powerful move’s of God in history , these Last Day’s God is Raising up a victorious Church all across america, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Transitional Church

    Contributed by Kris Erskine on Dec 9, 2000
    based on 55 ratings
     | 4,141 views

    A Church On the Move"

    Transitional Church "Church On the Move" Immediately we see: A Church that Waits, never Wants Worships, never Worries Witness, never becomes Wicked Signs of Chuch in Transition: I.Education-v.42 Meditating ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dogs In The Church

    Contributed by Tony Fox on Dec 12, 2000
    based on 100 ratings
     | 5,651 views

    Our salvation has nothing to do with who we are or what we have accomplished, but rests solely on the Person and Work of Jesus Christ."

    "Dogs in the Church" August 27, 2000 p.m. (Philippians 3:1-6) Rodgers Park Baptist Church BI - "We should rejoice in the fact that our salvation has nothing to do with who we are or what we have accomplished. It rests solely on the Person and Work of Jesus Christ." I. Paul’s Caution - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Church Of Destiny

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 16, 2000
    based on 214 ratings
     | 9,653 views

    What is God calling the church to become?

    A Church of Destiny The opportunity for greatness is thrust in each person’s direction at least one time in life. Perhaps you can look at situations in your own life and clearly see that mark we could call destiny beckoning in your direction. Perhaps your seized the opportunity, perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The State Of The Church

    Contributed by David Salyer on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 6,796 views

    A look at where the church is headed

    The State of the Church Deut. 1:1-5 Open: Let me set up what I just read to you. Here we have the entire nation of Israel sitting just outside of what they have been promised. For about a month Moses spends telling them what is in the book of Deut. In a nutshell this is what he is saying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Mandate For The Church

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 31, 2000
    based on 65 ratings
     | 8,999 views

    jesus has set a mandate for His church to follow and fulfill

    A Mandate for the Church Matthew 9:35-38 December 31, 2000 Introduction I. The reality of a national mandate A. The political scene 1. This year’s election was at best unsettling and at worst a big joke 2. Political analysis brings out the question – Will George W. Bush have a real mandate for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Delbert Evans on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,461 views

    A Biblical formula for a healthy church

    The Biblical Formula For A Healthy Church Introduction: Many are looking for ways to have a healthy church. Proposition: The Bible alone can show us how to grow a healthy church. The following Biblical revelation shows us how to grow a healthy church. 1. It Was A Caring ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    We Are The Church

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,579 views

    Explores the four images of church/Christians in 1 Peter 2: infants, living stones, priests, chosen people.

    Lectionary Texts for 5th Sunday of Easter - April 21, 2002 "We Are The Church" - 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14 [Okay-say it with me…]"Here is the church, here is the steeple, open the doors, and see all the people." That little kids’ rhyme and fingerplay holds some truth to it. The church is your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    State Of The Church

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,097 views

    This message looks at the four pillars of a growing Church; evangelism, outreach, worship, and fellowship.

    State of the Church Dear friends, It has been one year since we gathered for worship in the Auditorium of the Warren local high school on a cool Sunday morning. That Sunday morning just a year ago, many in this community prophesied doom for the new church starting in the High School. I heard, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    As The Church We...

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 11, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,132 views

    a biblical look at what the church should be

    -----1) BELONG to one another 1 Cor. 12:13; Rom. 8:17 "the ground is level at the foot of the cross" "The only thing we may have in common with the person sitting next to us is that we don’t deserve to be here." -----2) NEED one another 1 Cor. 12:14 no part of the body is inferior ----------1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness