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  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Priority #2: Love The Church! Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 18, 2026
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    Based on Philippians 1:1-8 - Encourages hearers to consider reasons to love the Church.

    “PRIORITY #2: LOVE THE CHURCH” Philippians 1:1-8 FBCF – 1/18/26 JON DANIELS INTRO – Welcome to First Baptist Flora – a perfect church! No one here has any problems – no one here struggles in any area of their life – no one here has ever had a disagreement w/ anyone else in this church FAMILY – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sovereignty Of God In Church Growth

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jan 18, 2026
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    When we think about church growth, it’s easy to focus on programs, strategies, or numbers on a chart. But the book of Acts invites us to see church growth in a very different light — as the sovereign work of God, moving powerfully through His Spirit.

    “The Sovereignty of God in Church Growth” • Acts 2:47; • 1 Corinthians 3:6–7 • Psalm 127 • “Who really grows the church?” • Mention how people often attribute church growth to marketing, programs, or personalities. • But Scripture shows us: God is the one who gives the increase. When we think ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Birth Of The Church: Understanding Pentecost SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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    Pentecost was a unique event in history, marking the birth of the church. This sermon explores three key lessons we can learn from Pentecost.

    Pentecost was a significant event in history as it marked the birth of the church. Today, I want to share three important lessons we can learn from Pentecost. The church was created by God. From the beginning, God had the church in mind and promised that nothing would overcome it. Jesus came into ...read more

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    The Church's Vision Statement In Action PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2025
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    Jesus calls ordinary, willing people to surrender and follow Him, promising His presence as we share His love and grace in our everyday lives.

    Friends, pull up a chair and breathe for a moment. The coffee might be cooling and the calendar might be crowded, but the King of heaven has a word for hearts like ours. He speaks to people who are still a little wobbly from the whirlwind of life, people who worship and sometimes wobble, people who ...read more

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    What Happened To Chapter 29? Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014
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    After praying for guidance God led me to Pastor Jerry Shirley's Acts series and the messages in this series has been revised to fit the circumstances we have been facing at EBC.

    What Happened to Acts Chapter 29, pt. 1 Acts 1:1 Turn in your Bibles to Acts 29: 1 [no such chapter!] You’ll notice there are only 28 chapters…but I wonder if you have ever noticed how the book of Acts ends. READ Could this really be the end? Is there or should there be more? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Happened To Chapter 29? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014
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    Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

    What Happened to Acts Chapter 29, pt. 2 “The Power” Acts 1:4-8 The power of the Holy Spirit is not just for salvation. It is also for transformation. Transformation is a process that might be slow and gradual. Transformation might look like this: set the five gallon bucket of water ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Price Of Pentecost Part 2 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014
     | 4,254 views

    Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

    The Price of Pentecost, pt. 2 Acts 1:12-14 The early church had none of the things we seem to think are so essential for success today like: Buildings…money…staff…internet and programs. So why were they so successful? The reason is that they had the ONE thing many churches today ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Body Building Program Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Nov 12, 2013
     | 7,937 views

    A study about the church and a challenge to be a part of it.

    There is an alarming trend that is happening among Pastors in the United States. It is so alarming that denominations across this country are beginning to take steps to be pro-active to stem the tide of this tragic trend. The reason it is so alarming is because of the negative effects and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Gathering To Grow Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 30, 2011
     | 6,376 views

    We must turn around (‘repent’) from the depth of our self-will… and give ourselves…immerse ourselves (‘be baptized’) in the life of Jesus…now risen and ruling and revealing God’s will.

    Gathering to Grow Series: ROOTS Brad Bailey – October 16, 2011 Intro – I want to begin by asking a question: Why are you here? Why are we here together? It’s always good to stop and consider WHY we are doing something… what the purpose is. Because when we loose clarity on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Makes A Church Great? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 13, 2009
     | 3,776 views

    One common theme that goes through the whole Church is Attitude! Attitudes are contagious, the question is : Is yours worth catching. I have managed to change the attitude and atmosphere as well in less than 3 hours in the past weeks. We have gone from

    What Makes a Church Great? Part 2 Acts 4:33 Acts 4:33. 33With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them all. 1.THEY HAD A GREAT PURPOSE 2.THEY HAD GREAT PREACHING 3.THEY HAD GREAT POWER One common theme that goes through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can These Bones Live Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,537 views

    There’s encouragement for the church today; breath for those call on God and His Plan for His Church. Many have become a Hospice Center but it doesn’t mean they have to remain in the valley!

    INTRODUCTION - Ezekiel -- a Priest @ 30 who became a Prophet – A man who was “In Touch with God” - He was living in bondage with the Israelites in the land of Babylon. - All throughout Ezekiel, God communicated with him through “Visions.” - Here the Spirit of God came ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Membership: Expect What The Bible Expects

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 19, 2020
     | 2,247 views

    True and genuine church growth comes not as a result of mere addition but multiplication.

    Rev. L. B. Williams, in his book on "Holiness Illustrations," relates the following: "A young man who was desperately in love with a young lady, wrote her that he would be willing to endure the cold of the frigid zone, or cross the burning sands of the desert, or climb the highest ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Growing Our Church The Right Way Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 28, 2015
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     | 6,171 views

    This is the 21st sermon in the series "The Cure". How to grow your Church.

    Series: The Cure [#21] GROWING OUR CHURCH THE RIGHT WAY Romans 12:9-16 Introduction: At the beginning of the week, I was excited about this sermon- By Thursday, I wasn’t. It seems like the Church finally gets going well and then something happens that sets us back. The devil is attacking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why We Need Each Other Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 2, 2013
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     | 11,887 views

    Why every believer needs to be an active participant in a local church

    As a pastor, I’m constantly amazed at the excuses people have for not going to church. So I read with interest this week how someone parodied many of those excuses by coming up with a similar list of excuses that people could give for not washing their hands: 1) I was forced to wash as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introducing The One True God Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 18, 2021
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     | 2,569 views

    This is the 49th sermon in the series "Action". This series is from the Book of Acts and the Epistles. This series began when the COVID19 pandemic began.

    Series: Action [#49] INTRODUCING THE ONE TRUE GOD Acts 17:10-34 Introduction: Acts 17:10-15 As we studied last week, each person must choose to say yes or no to Jesus. In Thessalonica, there were some who were saved; and there were others who wanted to destroy anybody who believed in Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist