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Transfer And Transformation Of The Church Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 12, 2018

Message 30 in our exposition of Revelation continuing a discussion of the rapture of the church.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “The Transfer and Transformation of the church” Part 2 INTRODUCTION Last week we focused on the “WHAT” of the rapture or what I like to call the transfer and transformation of the church. Most all biblical scholars agree there are two phases to the return of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Hope In The Mission Of The Church Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 21, 2018

God has given His church a mission, God has given each of us a command to go and share the Gospel.

Hope in the Mission of the Church Throughout the history of the church there have been many who have laid down their lives for Jesus and the message of the gospel. Even today, there will be people who will suffer persecution for their faith in Christ. There will be those who are mistreated, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

(A Praying Church)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Jun 21, 2018

MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS IF THERE HAS EVER BEEN A TIME WHEN WE AS A BOBY OF BAPTIZE BELIEVERS NEED TO BE PRAYING NOW IS THE TIME WITH THE SINFUL CONDITIONS OF THIS SIN SICK WORLD WE ARE LIVING IN IT`S PRAYING TIME

Acts 12:1-5 (GW) About that time King Herod devoted his attention to mistreating certain members of the church. [2] He had James, the brother of John, executed. [3] When he saw how this pleased the Jews, he arrested Peter too. This happened during the days of Unleavened Bread. [4] After capturing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Power Of The Church-Jesus. Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 2, 2018

Church is God’s own property. He owned it by his own blood. He established it for himself. The ultimate authority of the Church lies with JESUS. To know more about it read the text.

Theme: Power of the Church- “Jesus” Text: Ephesians 1:15-23 Introduction: It is a letter from prison. This epistle is Called “queen of Epistles”. “Crown of Paulinism”. It has great themes and doctrines of Christianity. It is called the epistle of ascension. Spurgeon says: ‘read, mark, learn, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

The First Mega Church?

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 21, 2018

Jesus and His disciples put their ministry ahead of themselves.

Weekend Message/Devotion July 21, 2018 Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 The First Mega Church? Let’s have a casual and then a little more in depth look at what this reading depicts. Jesus has gathered the apostles together for a rest and recreation retreat. They have just returned from their first ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why "Join A Church" Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 25, 2016

Church 101

1. Connection: Join to identify with other disciples - Acts 9:26-28 2. Accountability - Join for protection with other disciples - I Corinthians 5:1-2 3. Togetherness - Join to grow together with other disciples - Acts 15 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

Separation Of Church & State

Contributed by Michael Grant on Sep 3, 2016

The foundations of America and how we are to view our role in society.

Separation of church and state     Matthew  22: 15-21   One nation under God in the Pledge of Allegiance.  A Ten Commandments monument in a local courthouse.  A Manger Scene on the town common.  In God we trust on our currency.   What do you think of when you hear those things?  For millions of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation - A Letter To The Churches

Contributed by Michael Grant on Sep 3, 2016

Expounding on the first few chapters of Revelation & looking for modern applications.

REVELATION – a letter to the churches Of all the books of the bible none is more misunderstood and more avoided than the book of Revelation.  Some will say the book of Revelation is so filled with mystery & symbolism how can we know what to take literally and what to view as symbolic?  What ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Join A Church? Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Sep 16, 2016

Why Join A Church

1. Connection: Join to identify with other disciples - Acts 9:26-28 2. Accountability - Join for protection with other disciples - I Corinthians 5:1-2 3. Togetherness - Join to grow together with other disciples - Acts 15 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Purging Church Movement

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 17, 2016

It is past time to purge the emerged Church

What we need is not an emerging church movement for the Church emerged on the Day of Pentecost. What we need is a purging Church movement where we purge the worldliness from the Church that has emerged in the last hundred years but particularly the last forty or so years. We need no more isms, just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts To Serve The Church Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 30, 2016

Evangelists, Prophets, Apostles, and Pastor/Teachers are not exactly authority figures. They are trainers. Good trainers have to be able to set an example. And these trainers are trainers in service.

Ephesians 4:11 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: *other

Church - Resting Place Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 30, 2016

Many come to Church for rest but involved in the politics and administration they have lost their blessings

“Restless in Resting Place” By Rev. Andrew B Natarajan “Pay attention to me and answer me I am troubled and upset” (Psalm 55:2). Psalmist David says this heartbreaking Prayer to the Lord. He admits in the presence of the Lord that his Heart is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:2

Denomination: Methodist

Community-God's Church

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Jan 17, 2017

We as followers of Jesus are called to be the church. What would God think of the church today and what it is doing? What would Jesus want us to do as the church? What would Jesus think of our service? What would He notice?

Title: Community-God’s Community Date: 1/29/17 Place: BLCC Text: 1 Corinthians 1.2 CT: We as followers of Jesus are called to be HIS church. [Screen 1] FAS: I read an interesting book recently by J.D.Vance. (A young man in his 30s). It is titled, “Hillbilly Elegy”. It caught my interest by ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

"Jesus, The Lord Of The Church"

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 25, 2017

Jesus is the Lord of the church because He created the chruch; He saved the church and He will judge the church.

“Jesus, the Lord of the Church" “On this rock I will build My church; For no one can lay any other foundation than what has been laid down. That foundation is Jesus Christ.” (Matthew 16:18; 1 Corinthians 3:11) Why anniversary? It is because we want to remind ourselves of why we started and exist ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11, 1 Corinthians 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Community-Distinctive Church

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Feb 6, 2017

We are not to be distinctive by our man made rules and traditions. We as the church are to be distinctive by the way we love.

Title: Community-Distinctive Church Place: BLCC Date: 2/12/17 Text: John 13.34-35; Colossians 3.12-14 CT: The church is to be distinct in how it loves. [Screen 1] FAS: In Hot Springs, Arkansas, you'll find the Morris Antique Mall. Nothing on the inside distinguishes this antique store from dozens ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church