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  • David Welch avatar

    Advantages Of A Strong Small Church Pt 1

    Contributed by David Welch on Aug 4, 2018
     | 4,757 views

    This message shares some of my thinking from a brief exploration of the character and place of the small church. I credit a large measure of my thinking to the author of the "Grasshopper Myth" by Karl Vater. I include and credit a number of quotes to him

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Advantages of the Small Church” Introduction I have wrestled most of my ministry career with the subject of church growth and health; what constitutes success. Numerous movements and strategies have come and gone. Nearly all the conferences for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    Stone Throwing In Church

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Apr 4, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 12,101 views

    An application to John 8:1-10

    I went out and gathered small flat stones to pass out to the church. Also I dressed in blue jeans and a nice shirt. (I normally dress in a coat and tie). When you are in a conservative church jeans are a big deal. This is just some Ideas. Preach it! Stone Throwing in Church John 8:1-11 4-7-2002 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Thriving And Healthy Church

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 10,525 views

    Acts chapter 9 provides a snap-shot of a healthy and thriving church that was flowing with the Holy Spirit. This is an example to the church today.

     Many churches through the centuries have looked to the New Testament church in the Acts as a model of what Christ is wanting in his body  In Acts 9 we see an example of a healthy and thriving church MAIN TEXT: Acts 9:31 Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tunnel Vision In The Church

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 28, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,504 views

    The church must reach beyond it’s walls, to a lost and dying world.

    TUNNEL VISION By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 9:37 Then saith He unto His disciples, the Harvest is truly plenteous, But the labourers are few: 33. Pray ye therefore the Lord of the Harvest, that He will send forth labourers into His Harvest. Matthew 28:19 GO YE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A God-Blessed Church

    Contributed by Gary Shockley on May 1, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 11,535 views

    What are the qualities and characteristics of a church God is searching for and blesses

    The Church God Blesses- Part One Cornerstone Church Rev. Gary A. Shockley, Pastor March 10, 2002 I believe that God communicates with us in many different ways—but the primary way God speaks to us is through His written word—the Bible. One morning this week as I was reading from the Bible I came ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Marks Of A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Gary Davenport on May 14, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,552 views

    If we hope to make a difference in our churches, we need to know what a healthy church looks like. More important, we need to know how sick churches can be made well. bgv

    A study of ‘Marks of a Spiritually Healthy Church’ of Christ #1 Marks of a Healthy Church What We Expect and What We Should Know Play a word game with me. What comes to your mind when you read the word church? Do you picture a steepled building, dark wooden pews, crosses, offering plates? Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church Of The Open Door

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002
    based on 148 ratings
     | 17,989 views

    The greatest thing that God gives to His church is a vision, an open door, an opportunity to be a church to change the world.

    THE CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR By Jerry Falwell “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, ‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens”: “I know your works. See, I have set before you an open ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dynamics Of A Prevailing Church

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,855 views

    Essential Characteristics of a Church that Prevails against kingdom of darkness

    GOD WILL HAVE A CHURCH IN THIS CITY THAT WILL PREVAIL AGAINST THE STRONGHOLDS OF DARKNESS. WE WILL BE ARMED AND ANOINTED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT, LAUNCHING A MILITANT ASSAULT ON THE KINGDOM OF satan. THE SUPERNATURAL POWER OF GOD WILL BE AT WORK IN THE MINISTRIES OF HIS CHURCH. DARKNESS WILL BE ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Three Hearts In The Church

    Contributed by James May on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 29,042 views

    The descriptions given of the 3 men that John wrote about in 3 John are general descriptions of the type of hearts that we find in every church. The Heart of a Servant, the Heart of the Evangelist, and the Un-teachable Heart.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bob AuBuchon avatar

    State Of The Church Address

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 15,092 views

    The present state of the church lends itself to the need to assess, agree and act.

    State of the Church Address: Assess ? Agree ? Act This local body of believers known as Trinity Baptist Church has been allowed to exist for 30.5 years, and I have had the privilege and blessing to be the pastor of this body for the past 11.5 years. Each has a place and purpose of being here. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Is The Church Not Growing

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 177 ratings
     | 16,292 views

    The reasons churches are not growing like they should.

    ACTS 2:41-47 "WHY IS THE CHURCH NOT GROWING" A) Church growth is normal; standing still and stagnation is not normal for the church .......! * The first century church saw believers added daily! * The early church would have kept the adding machines and the computers going to keep up with it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Church Is Boring!"- True? Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 18, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,345 views

    An All Age Seeker Service on whether church is boring including video, drama, vox pops and a lot of fun! The Service was divided into 3 sections. Order of Service Included. Email me for Powerpoint Presentation.

    “Church is boring!”- true? AAW WBC 9 Feb 2003 (PPT= next PowerPoint title) 1) Sometimes yes- it’s the church’s fault Illustr: me at school. Forced and bored. Doing diary - Youth group when 9. Changed the clocks & ended up 55 mins early! Mr Bean is hilarious (roll clip) - = how some of us have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Campbell avatar

    Laodicea - The Lukewarm Church Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 24, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,111 views

    Can you imagine your doctor being indifferent about disease? Your feeling sick, so you go to his office. He looks at you, takes you pulse and tells you to pay the nurse on the way out.

    THE REVELATION OF JESUS LAODICEA - THE LUKEWARM CHURCH Revelation 3: 14-22 Can you imagine your doctor being indifferent about disease? Your feeling sick, so you go to his office. He looks at you, takes you pulse and tells you to pay the nurse on the way out. Hey! Wait a minute, what’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Church As A Filled Community Series

    Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 1, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,485 views

    Second in a series of 5 sermons on the Core Characteristics of the Church. Acts 2:42-47 describes the nature of the Early Church and in this sermon we see how God filled their daily lives and how he desires to fill ours.

    The Church as a Filled Community (Second in the series: The Core Characteristics of the Church) Acts 2:43 John 14:15-21 For our Lenten emphasis this year we are embarking on a journey that takes us inside the early community of believers, asking the question, “What made these people able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Norris Harris I avatar

    The Power Of A Praying Church

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 204 ratings
     | 80,137 views

    In order to be An Exhibition of God’s Power thru the Principle of Evangelism, We Must Have An Effectual Prayer Life. I submit to you that basically Acts 4 is an account of A PRAYING CHURCH. In Verses 23-31, Luke records the epitaph of A CHURCH AT PRAYER.

    In order to be An Exhibition of God’s Power thru the Principle of Evangelism, We Must Have An Effectual Prayer Life. I submit to you that basically Acts 4 is an account of A PRAYING CHURCH. In Verses 23-31, Luke records the epitaph of A CHURCH AT PRAYER. Some Wonderful Things Happened When This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist