Sermons about Church Persecutor

The Submission Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Jul 5, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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This sermon spells out what our responsibility is to those who govern us.

Text: 1 Peter 2:13-17 Introduction: Christians make good citizens. We really do! I believe that if America’s leaders understood that our faith obligates us to this, they would encourage men and women to follow Christ. Permit me to share just a few ways that we bless our country: 1. We pay our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The First Church

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 31, 2006

based on 11 ratings

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The first church as described in Acts 2:42 and following is held up as an example for the church today to emulate.

The First Church Acts 2:42-47 It is the expressed goal of those of us in the restoration movement to restore the church as it was in the first century. In terms of doctrine I feel we have, for the most part, reached that goal. But have we restored the spirit of the first century church? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Language Of The Church

Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 2, 2006

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Scripture -- all of it, read copiously over a long time -- shapes our minds and brings us light, far more than the narrow sectarian vocabularies of our cradle faith.

Psalm 47, Exodus 28:1-4,9-12, 15-21, 29-30, 1 John 5:9-15, John 17:11b-19 The Language of the Church I read a lot of blogs focused on Bible and theology. Something I read this week dovetails nice with our Lord’s words in the gospel lesson appointed for today. There is an online version of a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Church And Ministry Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 7, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 6,014 views

The chuch does not need more programs that do not work, it needs ministries that are geared to meet needs. Those who are a part of the church need to be involved in serving and ministering to others. The two make a perfect match. So, how do we make thi

THE CHURCH AND MINISTRY Acts 6:1-8 INTRODUCTION: A. The Church – what is it all about? 1. Many answers could be given 2. But if we look at it from strictly a biblical perspective – what is it all about? a. Well, the first and obvious answer would be to bring glory to God – but that is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 25, 2006

based on 89 ratings

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This sermon looks at our adversary, armor and activity in spiritual warfare

Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Battle of the Church Text: Ephesians 6:10-20 Introduction: True story....A Christian leader was traveling recently by plane. He noticed that the man sitting two seats over was thumbing through some little cards and moving his lips. The man looked to be in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fellowship Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 25, 2006

based on 8 ratings

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This message looks at how we obtain, lose, restore and sustain fellowship in the body of Christ

Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Fellowship of the Church Text: 1 John 1:1-10 Introduction: In 1773, the young pastor of a poor church in Wainsgate, England, was called to a large and influential church in London. John Fawcett was a powerful preacher and writer, and these skills had ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 25, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 5,916 views

Where does the power for living as an effective witness for Christ come from? The answer is none other than the Holy Spirit.

Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Power of the Church Text: Acts 1:1-8 Introduction: On Father’s Day in 1997, Ricardo Enamorado set out on a jet ski from Chicago’s Wilson Avenue Boat Ramp and headed north along the shoreline of Lake Michigan. After traveling several miles north, at about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Unity Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 25, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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This is a message that takes a look at unity, diversity and maturity in the body of Christ.

Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Unity of the Church Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31 Introduction: A man had the misfortune of being stranded on a deserted island. To make the best of it he puts his talents to use and built a small town. Several years later, he was finally rescued when a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wolves In The Church

Contributed by Michael Martin on Aug 28, 2006

based on 9 ratings

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How to spot and deal with troublemakers in the Church

(Acts 20:17-30) "shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock." It was not unintentional that God chose to use the illustration of Shepherd, Sheep, and wolves, to speak of the church. It is in fact a very accurate portrayal of life in the church. The Lord speaks of Himself as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

His Church Series

Contributed by Darrel Brandon on Aug 31, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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To be holy is to be His. His church is made up of those who are His. Within any Christian church, we will find examples of faithfulness, fellowship, forgiveness and friendship.

HIS CHURCH Colossians 4:7-18 INTRODUCTION: As you may know, I am not a movie-watcher. I get too fidgety before the movie is over. Maybe I’m ADD or something; I don’t know. But there is a handful of movies I have enjoyed. My favorite movie is Dunston Checks In. I want to play a clip from that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Church In Labor

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 5, 2006

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What does the sabbath have to do with labor?

Thoughts about Labor: ¡ñ One day a fisherman was lying on a beautiful beach, with his fishing pole propped up in the sand and his solitary line cast out into the sparkling blue surf. He was enjoying the warmth of the afternoon sun and the prospect of catching a fish. About that time, a businessman ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Rapture Of The Church

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Apr 28, 2007

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An in depth look into the rapture or taking away of the church

The rapture of the church. Rev. 4:1-2 After this I looked, and behold, a door was opened in heaven, and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me, which said, come up hither, and I will show thee things which must be hereafter. 2 and immediately, I was in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

What Is The Church?

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jun 2, 2007

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This was a sermon i preached 4 years back when i began serving at a new place of service as pastor.

1. We are called to be a confessing Church. V. 18, Jesus says it is “My Church” - My college BSU director would often correct our BSU President when he would say something about "My church"...he told him that it wasn’t "his church", it was Jesus’ church and He allowed him to serve there. Some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Women Of The Church Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 4, 2007

based on 34 ratings

| 14,399 views

May all women rise up within the leadership of the church and find their rightful place.

WOMEN IN MINISTRY. WOMEN AS PASTORS. WOMEN LEADING IN THE CHURCH. THESE FEW STATEMENTS HAVE PROBABLY SPARKED MORE DEBATE AND HAVE CAUSED MORE DISSENTION AND TRAUMA WITHIN THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH THAN ANYTHING BEFORE. I WONDER HOW MANY GREAT AND OUTSTANDING WOMEN THROUGHOUT THE COURSE OF HUMAN HISTORY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:11-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

Church Happenings

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 5, 2007

based on 63 ratings

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In the first church, let’s take a look at what happened and how it relates to the church today. 1- the proclamation of the gospel 2- the persecution of the apostles 3- the proliferation of the church

INTRO.- Church happenings. What is happening in our churches? ILL.- A group of women were talking. One lady said, “Our congregation is sometimes down to thirty and forty on Sunday night.” Another said, “That’s nothing, sometimes our group is down to six or seven.” An old maid added her bit, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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