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Final Instructions - How To Be A Gospel Church Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 2, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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How to be a gospel church; how to live lives that are appropriate for people who are waiting for Christ to return to take us to be with him forever.

We’re going to be thinking today about how to be a gospel church; how to live lives that are appropriate for people who are waiting for Christ to return to take us to be with him forever. Last week you were reminded that even if we don’t know exactly when Jesus will return, he is coming and that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:12-28

Denomination: Anglican

(Jesus At The) First Church Of Nazareth

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 2,760 views

With all these recent events that had taken place, Jesus wanted His closest and dearest friends and relatives to know Who He really was.

(Jesus at the) First Church of Nazareth Introduction: One part of preaching that can be fun is coming up with titles for sermons. Titles can say little or nothing, or they can say a mouthful. Do you notice anything missing from this one tonight? The answer may not be that obvious at first…the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Church, Do You Know God? Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Nov 6, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 6,080 views

With so many problems within the church today we need to ask: Church, Do You Know God? This message is entended to open our minds and enlighten our hearts to the saving message of the gospel and see the church truly believe in Jesus Christ.

CHURCH, DO YOU KNOW GOD? Acts 3:11-21 INTRODUCTION: A. If you had to build a defense (in a court of law) for knowing God, what would you do? 1. Who would you call on as a character witness? 2. What fruit of the Spirit could you show evidence of? 3. What acts of selflessness and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Constitutes A New Testament Church?

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Nov 7, 2005

based on 16 ratings

| 3,937 views

WHAT IS A CHURCH? A New Testament Church is a Blood Bought, called out body of Saved, Born Again, Baptized believers who have made a covenant with each other to carry out the Great Commission.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com NOTE: If you want to email me – the [CONTACT] tab on SERMONCENTRAL will not go through. AOL has a filter that will not allow it to come into my email folder. You will have to email me directly at LarryJ713@aol.com. ------------------------- WHAT CONSTITUTES A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Individual Most Essential For Church Growth

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 2, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 4,977 views

The characteristics of the Holy Spirit that make Him uniquely essential to help grow the church.

[Note: this sermon is largely based on Calvin Miller’s work: "A View From the Fields".] Any attempt to grow the church apart from the Holy Spirit will be disastrous! We can have the most clever programs conceivable, plan the most motivating promotions available, sing the sweetest songs and preach ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Helpers That Were Needed And Chosen In The Church Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

based on 7 ratings

| 6,261 views

This study deals with deacons in the church. It is the eighth sudy in the book of Acts

The Helpers (Deacons) that were Needed and Chosen Acts 6:1-7 Acts # 08 As we look at this text I am using the term deacon but I am not positive that these men where in fact the first deacons. But I do believe they are a model of what the deacons where. Acts is the model of the early Church so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Marching On Toward Its Destiny

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 3, 2005

based on 27 ratings

| 11,371 views

God had a vision for the Church when He created it. Jesus said in Acts 1.8. “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Many toda

Intro: God had a vision for the Church when He created it. Jesus said in Acts 1.8. “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Many today will talk about the spirit moving ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Sin Seriously Within The Church

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 13, 2005

based on 16 ratings

| 3,722 views

This message deals with the four biggest questions about the lost discipline of church discipline.

Taking Sin Seriously Within The Church - Answering Four Key Questions: 1. What? “The church must discipline serious sin.” - v. 3. - Many have given into the idea that we are to be completely non-judgmental, but “Judge not” is not all Jesus said on the subject. - Matthew 7:1 vs. John 7:24. - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Moving Forward With Its Mission

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 10, 2005

based on 40 ratings

| 17,625 views

When a church is on mission for Christ there are three things the devil wants to do to its members and its body. Embarass, Imprison, and Embalm you. But God will do three things if we are on Mission for Him. Encourage, Empower, and Enrich our lives.

Intro: When a church has seen no one “won” or witnessed to the Lord Jesus Christ it will be left alone by the devil. However, if the church is not fulfilling its mission of sharing its faith with the lost the Lord Jesus Christ will correct it. Whether it is financial difficulty, terrible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Save The Unity Of Our Church Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 30, 2003

based on 57 ratings

| 11,186 views

The sermon introduces the series and stresses the importance of protecting the unity of the church that Christ died to give us.

Somerset Membership Covenant I Will Save the Unity of Our Church Ephesians 4:3 January 4, 2004 Intro: A. [illustration] A visitor to a mental hospital was astonished to note that there were only three guards watching over a hundred dangerous inmates. He asked his guide, “Don’t you fear that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Local Church - God's Missionary People

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 20, 2003

based on 64 ratings

| 10,329 views

The DNA of the Local Church is made up of core values, vision and mission. If someone were to walk up to a member of the church and ask: "What is the mission of this church?" What would you answer be?

The Local Church – God’s Missionary People CHURCH SIGNS The best vitamin for a Christian is B1." "Soul food served here." "Tithe if you love Jesus! Anyone can honk!" "Beat the Christmas rush, come to church this Sunday!" "Don’t wait for the hearse to take you to church." "Don’t give up. Moses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-13, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

Why Are Some Churches Lacking Power?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 30, 2001

based on 40 ratings

| 2,842 views

Why Are Some Churches Lacking Power?

Why are Some Churches Lacking POWER Rev. 3:1-6 - The church of Sardis Lacked Power 1. It was a church not interested in outreach 2. It was a church that was effective with maintenance ministries but not empowered with the gospel for harvesting ministries 3. It was a church engaged in superficial ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trinity - What The Early Church Believed Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 2, 2001

based on 40 ratings

| 5,270 views

This study looks at the writings of the church prior to the first church council. Beginning at the apostles and those they discipled, we can see what the church believed from the beginning.

What the early church believed In Part 1 we set the stage for the council. We looked at the fact that these men were Christians who suffered for their faith. Just 14 years earlier, they came out of the last great Roman persecution. They resisted against the attacks from outside the church at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19, Matthew 24:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Straight In A Crooked Church

Contributed by Derrick Moore on Oct 8, 2001

based on 169 ratings

| 22,614 views

The reality that even when we feel like people in the church are crooked we can still get strainght if we keep are eyes on Jesus.

How to Get Straight in a Crooked Church Luke 13:10-17 INTRO: I believe that those of you who are students of the word would certainly conqer with me tonight that bible never seeks to conceal or hide the fact that there have been crooked dealings taking place among the people of God. This book, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Up, O Church Of God

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Jan 13, 2005

based on 51 ratings

| 11,073 views

A call to awaken to the problems of the church before they become severe

Wake Up O Church of God! TEXT: Isaiah 52:1-6 1 Awake, awake; put on thy strength, O Zion; put on thy beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city: for henceforth there shall no more come into thee the uncircumcised and the unclean. 2 Shake thyself from the dust; arise, and sit down, O ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

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