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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Purpose Of The Church- Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 143 ratings
     | 27,096 views

    Is fellowship more than eating dounuts together? It is an important part of the mission of the church

    INTRODUCTION  Last week we talked about the reason for having a purpose.  The Church needs to define its purpose; this must start from God’s word.  The first Purpose of the church that I we looked at last week was Worship.  Last week I said that I believe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Freedom And Restriction In The Church Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,256 views

    Although all different kinds of nonsensical things are taught under the guise of prophecy, God can still lead us to say something to someone else.

    Freedom and Restriction in the Church (I Thessalonians 5:19-20) 1. A few months ago, I read a fascinating book titled "Cultures and Organizations." 2. It evaluated different nations on tha basis of things like power distance or future vs. short term orientation. 3. One big difference between ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James Lee avatar

    Becoming A Church On Fire Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 1, 2012
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    Thank you Pastor jerry Shirley for this outline If I was going to literally set the church on fire I wouldn’t announce it on the sign out front But I’m praying the we will be set ‘on fire for God!’

    The town atheist was not a bad man, he just didn’t believe. He was not interested in church. There was only 1 church in the area and it was a cold and dead social club, where no decisions were being made. **One day the church building caught on fire, and the whole town ran toward it to help ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Soul Purpose Of The Church

    Contributed by Gregory Baskin on Jan 12, 2002
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    The soul purpose of the church is evangelism. To reach lost people. It is not a hotel for the saints, it is a hospital for sinners.

    The Soul Purpose of the Church Intro: What is the primary focus of the church? Fellowship? Teaching? Is it potluck dinners? entertainment? The soul purpose of the church is evangelism. To reach lost people. It is not a hotel for the saints, it is a hospital for sinners. Look at the message ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church's One Foundation

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015
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    The Church's One Foundation

    Psalm 127 The Church's One Foundation 1. A Divinely Founded Home No Working in Vain 1 Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: Mt 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Letter To The Church In Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021
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    Philadelphia church is a perfect one before the Lord; they need to continue to fast to faith in Christ

    The Philadelphia church received a comforting and encouraging letter from Jesus Christ, because she please Him. Smyrna church is another one that received this type of commendation among all other churches. Philadelphia church was one that pleased the Lord even though she was in an idolatrous ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Be Part Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 18, 2007
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    21st in a series from Ephesians. Being part of the church is about far more than meeting my own needs and desires.

    This week I came across an interesting website called Churchshoppers.com. Here is what that site claims they can do for you: Finding the right home church is one of the most important decisions you will make for you and your family. Your place of worship needs to inspire, encourage and challenge ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Visit With Church Leaders Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 21, 2025
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     | 414 views

    Acts 21:17-26 shows us how to handle tensions between cultural practices and the gospel’s advance.

    Introduction I am currently preaching through the Book of Acts in a sermon series I am calling “Turning the World Upside Down.” Forty days after Jesus’ resurrection, he ascended into heaven. Just before he ascended into heaven, Jesus told his disciples to wait in Jerusalem until they received ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Traits Of An Effective Church Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 27, 2024
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    Acts 13:1-12 shows us some traits of an effective church.

    Introduction When you think of an effective church, what comes to mind? What are the traits of an effective church? I typed the following statement into my Google search bar: “Traits of an effective church.” Some of the responses included the following: “Nine habits of highly effective ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    3 Admonitions For The Church

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 4, 2024
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    Series from I Thessalonians 5

    Title: 3 Admonitions for the Body. Script: I Thes. 5:19-22 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 5-5-24 Intro: What should I do? We ask ourselves this question a lot, from eating breakfast in the morning (“What should I eat?”) to driving to the store (“What road should I take?”) to choosing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Awake To The Hope Of Advent: The Coming Light Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 27, 2025
     | 425 views

    In Mark 13:24-37 through Jesus we are encouraged in three ways to 1) Anticipate an Awesome Arrival (Mark 13:24–27), be 2) Attune to the Assurance (Mark 13:28–31), and 3) Awaken to Active Anticipation (Mark 13:32–37).

    Mark 13:24–37. 24 “But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, 25 and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. 26 And then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Praising Church Leaders Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 3, 2014
     | 5,685 views

    We are to appreciate our Church Leaders.

    We will finish today our study of the first Letter to the Thessalonians. We spent a number of weeks with the last 16 verses of the letter because there are so many great instructions there for us! Last week we noted that every Christian is in the army of Jesus Christ and are in a battle which ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Behavior Of A Model Church Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 29, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,581 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". What does the Model Church look like?

    Series: Encouragement [#2] BEHAVIOR OF A MODEL CHURCH 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Introduction: Last week, we began our series from 1 Thessalonians. We looked at the birthmarks of a model Church. This morning we are going to continue to look at a model Church. Churches, like individuals, are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Everlasting Light Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Oct 9, 2023
     | 3,031 views

    Light in biblical context depicts a beacon of guidance, a source of hope, and an embodiment of Truth.

    OASIS WORD DIGEST Date: Monday, October 2023 Columnist: Rudolf E. Y. Mensah, ©Oasis WordBank Bible Passage: Isaiah 60:19 - The sun will no more be your light by day, nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you, for the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Marks Of A Missional Church Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 5, 2020
     | 4,784 views

    We NEED each other to fulfill Christ’s mission. Therefore, our community of faith must be a PRIORITY in our lives.

    Marks Of A Missional Church Acts 2:42-47 When Amy and I were first married she worked at Brandon Hospital in Brandon, FL as a Unit Secretary on the Labor/Delivery floor. One of the things she and the other staff observed is what has been called the “lunar effect.” Every month when there was a full ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist