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  • Is Church Membership A Biblical Idea?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015
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     | 8,179 views

    5 strands in the New Testament for local church membership (Material adapted from John Piper at: http://www.desiringgod.org/messages/how-important-is-church-membership)

    HoHum: While Alexander Campbell was studying at the University of Glasgow in Scotland, the time had come for communion at his church. Communion was only observed a couple of times a year, so it was a pretty big deal. His church had a custom, like many churches of that day, to pass out ...read more

  • Because Jesus Loves The Church Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 20, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,396 views

    It is impossible to love Jesus and not love His church

    Several years ago when one of our dogs, Gilbert, died, and our other dog, Jessie, seemed to be depressed, we made several trips to the Humane Society and the Pima County Animal Shelter to look for another dog. We have since learned that our other dog, Jessie, wasn’t depressed because Gilbert ...read more

  • By Participating In The Worship Of My Church Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 20, 2015
     | 8,145 views

    When the going gets tough… Jesus’ disciples get going to corporate worship

    We live in a world where it is increasingly difficult to live as a disciple of Jesus. In many places around the world, and now even here in the United States, people are routinely killed for holding fast to their professed faith in Jesus. As Don so rightly pointed out a few weeks ago, because of ...read more

  • By Protecting The Fellowship Of My Church Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 20, 2015
     | 7,329 views

    Jesus provides practical guidance to help His disciples maintain holiness within the body of Christ and thus protect the fellowship of the church

    I love my church. I love my church because I love Jesus and Jesus loves the church. So that is why I’m so excited about our current sermon series. I want to share my love of the church with you in hopes that you, too, will fall in love with the church, either for the first time, or all over ...read more

  • By Participating The Discipleship Of My Church Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 20, 2015
     | 5,724 views

    Discipleship is the process of becoming who Jesus would be if he were I.

    It is one of the most commonly used terms in the church and yet it may very well be one of the least understood concepts in all of Christianity. It is often viewed as some kind of standardized method, much like an assembly line, that is intended to keep churning out a standardized product. But ...read more

  • By Participating In The Ministry Of My Church Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 20, 2015
     | 5,946 views

    Jesus’ design for His church is that…every member is a minister.

    I know that many of you here this morning are really excited that football season is just around the corner. I know I’m looking forward to seeing how my favorite teams fare this season. As the season approaches, I’m reminded of how someone once described a football game: 22 men down on ...read more

  • By Participating In The Evangelism Of My Church Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 20, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,142 views

    God made us who we are so we could make known who He is.

    This morning we’ll wrap up our six week sermon series – I Love My Church. Six weeks ago we began this series by seeing how much Jesus loves His church and why, if we truly love Jesus, then we will love His church as well. Then for the past 4 weeks, we’ve looked at several ...read more

  • Sin Accomodating Churches-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 3, 2015
     | 5,489 views

    1 of 7. Paul admonished the Corinthian church because they had allowed/accommodated heinous sin in their midst. The church must not tolerate/accommodate sin in their midst. But How are they to act against such? Sin Accommodating Churches skirt...

    SIN ACCOMODATING CHURCHES-I—1Cor. 5:1-13 Attention: A beehive is populated by bees of the same heritage. They work together to supply what is needed to expand their hive & multiply themselves continually. If bees from outside the ‘tribe’ approach the hive they are dealt with as enemies of the ...read more

  • 10 Ways To Kill A Church

    Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 26, 2014
     | 10,738 views

    Ever wondered how churches die? This message gives practical steps on how to kill a church.

    10 Ways to Kill a Church Open/Welcome – We had a great start last week. So alive and exciting. It made me think about the opposite. How do you kill a church? I want to give you 10 Ways to Kill a Church! Two Scriptures: Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the ...read more

  • The First Social Network - The Church

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 7, 2014
     | 10,053 views

    A sermon that describes the importance of church attendance and the need that it meets for community in our lives.

    "The First Social Network" Hebrews 10:25 Introduction: Recently I read some research about trends in church attendance in America today and one point that was made in the article seemed very contradictory. This one point has huge implications for the church going forward and unless the trend is ...read more

  • 5 Characteristics Of A Generous Church Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 15, 2014
     | 6,518 views

    Now I want to admit something to you. As a young boy I will admit to you that the first time I tithed I wasn’t sure if I like it or not. Partly I suppose because no one asked me if I wanted to or not. He just chose to give my money away for me. Sort of like the government does.

    I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW “5 Characteristics of a Generous Church” 2nd Corinthians 8:1-7 The first job I had I got when I was about 12 or 13 years of age. In the town where I grew up we had a local mission and the helped families in the area with a variety of needs. They gave away food and ...read more

  • I Will Build My Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,645 views

    This lesson introduces this series by examining Matthew 16:13-19, showing that Jesus is the builder, architect, and owner of His church.

    Whenever we look at the religious landscape today that is known by the word “Christianity,” it seems clear that what we see is so different than what we see in the Bible. We see multiple denominations that teach different, and at times, contradictory things. Of course, when teachings ...read more

  • God's Pattern For All Churches

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014
     | 5,156 views

    There’s no question—this passage covers one of the most significant events in history. It’s the founding of the first great Gentile church

    MAR 24 2013PM God’s Pattern for All Churches Acts 11: 19-30 READ PASSAGE There’s no question—this passage covers one of the most significant events in history. It’s the founding of the first great Gentile church. The church was founded under God’s sovereignty, ...read more

  • How Churches Are Made Strong

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 8, 2014
     | 8,317 views

    Paul and Barnabas' example are a remedy for building stronger churches.

    JUN 23 2013PM How Churches are Made Strong Acts 14: 21-28 Last time we left off with Paul and Barnabas in Lystra. They healed a lame man. The crowd tried to make sacrifices to Paul and Barnabas but they told them that they were only human and to give God the glory. The people still tried to ...read more

  • Signs Of New Life In A Church

    Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Jan 8, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,660 views

    Dealing with what Kills a Church and what brings life back into a church.

    SIGNS OF NEW LIFE IN A CHURCH—Ezekiel 37:1-14 INTRODUCTION: What Killed the Church? Revelation 3:1 Sardis, living in name but dead in reality, is called upon by the Lord to be watchful, to repent and strengthen the things that remain and be ready to die. They are warned that, if they fail, ...read more