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  • Paul Apple avatar

    Serving The Church Of God Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,798 views

    SERVING THE CHURCH OF GOD IN THE PRIVILEGED ROLE OF DEACON ALSO REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER AND RESPECTABLE FAMILIES

    QUALIFICATIONS FOR DEACONS -- MEN OF DIGNITY BIG IDEA: SERVING THE CHURCH OF GOD IN THE PRIVILEGED ROLE OF DEACON ALSO REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER AND RESPECTABLE FAMILIES INTRODUCTION: Wiersbe: "The first deacons were appointed to be assistants to the apostles. In a local church today ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Shepherd, The Sheep, And The Church

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 36,482 views

    This sermon speaks of the relationship between Christ and His church as that of the Shepherd and sheep. It looks at some of Satan’s pitfalls in the church, as thieves and robbers, and relates the sheepfold to the church.

    The Shepherd, The Sheep, And the Church Introduction: I believe that of the many images that Jesus identifies Himself with in the New Testament, one that brings solace to many is that of the shepherd. Many stained glass windows in our churches portray Jesus as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Culturally-Relevant Church Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 6,607 views

    Casting the vision for a culturally relevant, twenty-first century church

    The Catalytic Church: The Culturally-Relevant Church Scripture Reading: Acts 17:16-34 Dave and Diane had just moved, because of Dave’s job, to the small town of Catoosa, Oklahoma. The young couple had been struggling in many ways before, but the move made things worse. Diane had no ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Rules Of A Pentcostal Church

    Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,891 views

    As we look at spiritual gifts, we need to first look as love.

    Title: The Rules of a Pentecostal Church Text: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 Date: November 5, 1995 By: Pastor Rick MacDonald Introduction: Life is governed by rules. Without rules - absolutes - we become people who have no boundaries and therefore are controlled only by our urges. As a result we live ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Qualifications Of A Church Planter

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,885 views

    Qualifications of a Church Planter

    Qualifications of a Church Planter I. Spiritual Characteristics A. Committed to Christ, the Church, and to the great commission of Matthew 28:19,20. B. Possessing the gifts, callings, and leading to plant and grow a church. C. Filled by the Spirit of God to love people who may not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    History Of The Mormon Church

    Contributed by Tylor Cates on May 24, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 4,674 views

    This is a history of the Mormon Church

    The Mormon Church I. History of the Mormon Church A. Founder is Joseph Smith Jr. (1805-1844) 1. Born Dec. 23, 1805, The fourth child of Lucy and Joseph Smith Sr. 2. His father was a self-proclaimed mystic, who spent most of his life digging for buried treasure. a. He was particularly interested in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Underpinnings Of The Church Of God

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Jun 3, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,058 views

    What is it that makes for a strong Christian Community? Moses identifies three underpins of the Church -- The Family Incubator, The Word of God and the assurance of God’s gracious love.

    Pentecost 2 A Deuteronomy 11:18-21; 26-28 Underpinnings for the Church of God 06/02/02 I would guess that’s not a word that you use in your everyday vocabulary. More customary is the use of other words with similar meaning; words like “foundation” or “groundwork” or “building blocks.” Any of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Be A United Church Series

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,220 views

    This is the third sermon in a series on Philippians. This sermon provides three steps for building a united church.

    I. Introduction a. Today many churches are struggling because they are not united. For Example one church split of the issue of Adam and Eve’s belly button. b. Paul began his letter with the Building up of the church, and then he gave reasons for rejoicing, next he tells the church how to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Build A Church

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 23, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,537 views

    The Church Of Jesus Christ is more then a building...

    How to Build a Church Church Growth April 7, 2002 I. It was heard that He was in the house (Mark 2:1,2 NKJV) 1 And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. 2 Immediately many gathered together, so that there was no longer room to receive them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being An On Mission Church

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 28, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,306 views

    In this message I talk about what it takes to be an On Mission church. This was preached after we returned from our first ever church wide mission trip.

    Becoming An “On Mission” People NOTE: This message was given the weekend after our church went on our first ever church-wide mission trip to Pidras Negras, Coahilla, Mexico. We talk a lot about ministry here at NCC. The Bible tells us that every believer is gifted in some area or areas to serve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seven Churches Of Revelation

    Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 25,594 views

    The seven churches are representative of the church as a whole; the number seven symbolizing completion or perfection.

    Most students are eager to get into the action of Revelation as soon as possible. Therefore they tend to skip over chapters two and three in the Book of Revelation without realizing their importance. But the churches give us an almost inexhaustible storehouse of wisdom and knowledge. The seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church As A Praising Community Series

    Contributed by Galen Hackman on May 10, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,902 views

    4th in a series of 5 sermons on the Core Characteristics of the Church. This sermon explores the church as a praising community.

    The Church as a Praising Community Acts 2:42-47 Psalm 111 Acts 2:47 tells us that the early church was praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. Praising is a core characteristic of the church; an essential element in its DNA. Wherever the church exists, there will be praise. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Church As A Growing Community Series

    Contributed by Galen Hackman on May 10, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,038 views

    5th and last in a series on the Core Characteristics of the Church. This sermon looks at the church as a growing community.

    The Church as a Growing Community Acts 2:42-47 (vs. 47) Do you remember those little choruses we learned at Vacation Bible School? There were several little ditties that were brought out only at VBS time. One came to my mind as I was preparing this sermon: Deep and wide; Deep and wide, There’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Dan Steadman avatar

    The 3 R's Of The Church

    Contributed by Dan Steadman on Feb 14, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,092 views

    This sermon outlines the three primary functions of the Church:Reconciliation, Rejoicing, and Reproduction.

    Jn 3:16-21, Acts 2:41-47 THE THREE R’S OF THE CHURCH Why does the church exist? You may have many answers to that question, but what does God think? Let’s look at His answer. It can easily be summed up in one word: RELATIONSHIP. Relationships are definitely number ONE with God. To make it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sardis - The Dead Church Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 24, 2003
    based on 43 ratings
     | 5,891 views

    Warner Sallman was a gifted American artist and illustrator. During WWII his popular and sympathetic Head of Christ inspired and comforted millions. More that 500 million copies of his portrait have been printed.

    THE REVELATION OF JESUS SARDIS - THE DEAD CHURCH Revelation 3: 1-6 Warner Sallman was a gifted American artist and illustrator. During WWII his popular and sympathetic Head of Christ inspired and comforted millions. More that 500 million copies of his portrait have been printed. Among ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God