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  • Brad Lewis avatar

    Part 8 Of 8 - The Holy Spirit And Church Series

    Contributed by Brad Lewis on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,964 views

    The baptism in the Holy Spirit is not just for Pentecostals.

    Church 101: A Beginners Guide to Church Part 8 – The Holy Spirit and Church The Massachusetts Bar Association Lawyers Journal printed the following questions actually asked of witnesses during trial lawyers: · The youngest son, the 20-year-old, how old is he? · Was it you or your younger brother ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Requires A Great Passion Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,362 views

    Fourth of four on Building a Great Church. Karl Marx looked at the church and saw an opiate for the masses. Some look at the church and they see a private club filled with people who care only about themselves. Others look at the church and see faith f

    Building A Great Church Requires A Great Passion Karl Marx looked at the church and saw an opiate for the masses. Some look at the church and they see a private club filled with people who care only about themselves. Others look at the church and see faith filled fanatics. Jesus looked at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Designed To Develop Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,342 views

    Part 2 of a series Evidence from the early church that Christ intends His Church to grow: deep, together and larger.

    Trinity Baptist Church October 20, 2002 How Christ builds the Church Designed to Develop Acts 2:41-47 The US has earned a reputation: the land of lawsuits. Only in America would someone spill hot coffee on herself in the car and decide that someone else is responsible. Only in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Against All Odds

    Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,473 views

    On its face - at the start of it - it seemed unlikely this new venture (the church) cold possibly suceed.

    AGAINST ALL ODDS: THE CHURCH ACROSS THE AGES TEXT: Daniel 7:9-14 Introduction: 1. If any new venture ever seemed to be striking out against all odds it was the early Church of Christ started on that fateful day of Pentecost in AD. 30 2. How in the world did it survive? 3. Just 50 days earlier their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    What's A Body Good For?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001
    based on 33 ratings
     | 2,691 views

    A message concerning how the church can have an impact for Christ in an area.

    What’s a Body Good For? Various Scriptures (May 27, 2001) Introduction We’ve all heard the phrase, “good for nothing.” Some of us have been called that. It is never a compliment, is it? It hurts to be called that, especially by those we care about. Too often the church, the Body of Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Where Revival Starts

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,264 views

    Revival has only one place where it can begin, with the calling and movement of God

    Where Revival Starts 2 Chronicles 7:14 Introduction A Sunday School teacher was teaching a group of teenage boys one Sunday about Christ’s disciples; about their abilities, their attributes, and why Jesus might have chosen them. Toward the end of the lesson a teen-aged boy who was particularly ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Transitions

    Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,777 views

    A message from the lay leader on the changing of pastors.

    Transitions I. A look at this change in pastors A. Subtitle – Why do United Methodists seem to torture themselves every few years by changing pastors? II. History lesson A. Methodism goes back to a renewal movement in the Church of England in the 1700’s 1. Footnote: Church of England is also ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    I Give Up! Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 13, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,237 views

    The purpose of discipleship is to turn us from being served to server.

    I want to begin this morning by briefly reviewing where we have been in this series "The Five Purposes of The Church. " We have already examined three purposes - worship, outreach, and fellowship. Today we are going to look at the purpose of discipleship and next week conclude with service or ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Open My Life Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 13, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,413 views

    The purpose of fellowship is to enable us to live for God everywhere we go.

    This past Monday and Tuesday I attended the annual all boards¡¦ retreat for our state ministry at Waycross Retreat Center down in Brown County. I was there as a new member our state Board of Christian Education. It was a time for getting better acquainted with other colleagues around the state. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    The Supremacy Of Christ Is Demonstrated In Our Church Life

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 21, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,084 views

    This sermon takes the list of names at the end of Colossians and turns them into an illustration of what the church should be.

    The Supremacy of Christ is Demonstrated in Our Church Life Colossians 4:7-18 November 25, 2001 Intro: A. [The Wrong Virgin] A minister had run out of time to prepare for a sudden funeral. Using the latest technology, he went to his computer and found the funeral service he had used last, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This Is Your Invitation Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Aug 22, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,910 views

    Part 2 of this series designed to stir up a passion for investing in other peoples lives and then inviting them to church.

    Invest and Invite Part 2 “This is Your Invitation” Brian A. Moon Story – My wife one time told me a story about this girl she wanted to invite to church when she was in 7th grade. The girl was a bit of a bully and Cheryl was very nervous about asking her to go to church for obvious reasons… One ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Ministry That Heals Hurts Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 6,894 views

    Another in a series concerning our church purpose statement; this one about the church as a place where healing (spiritual and otherwise) can take place.

    “…Ministry That Heals Hurts,…” Matthew 8:1-7 July 29, 2001 Introduction I don’t know if it’s pride, or just a sense of being awed by the fact that God would use someone like me, but I like to tell people that I’m a minister. Maybe it’s because I’m a walking testimony to the fact that God can ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mark Wood avatar

    Spiritual Intoxication Part 2

    Contributed by Mark Wood on Feb 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,244 views

    Dr. Wood used this sermon to show his listener that the first church was totally consumed with God and they did great things in His power. Unbelievers cannot understand the happenings of Christianity until they give their heart and life to Jesus Christ.

    A contrast of Wine and the spirit Alcohol gives artificial exhilaration The Spirit Gives Holy elevation Alcohol excites evil The spirit points men toward good Alcohol will give you a hangover The spirit will give you power over Alcohol will cause a man to act foolishly The spirit will incite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Exist To Exalt Jesus Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,403 views

    Sermon 1 in a series Why does the Church Exist. The church Exists to Exalt the Savior, To Evangelize the Lost, To Equip, Encourage, and Edify The Saints.

    Intro: What is the most important question you should ask in your life? Why am I here? Many struggle with the reason they are alive. Some wonder if they are some cosmic coincidence. Often people fall prey to the false teaching that we are nothing more than a freak combination of chemicals that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lifesong – Singing Our Part In A Song Of Praise Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 26, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,104 views

    LIFESONG – Singing our Part in a Song of Praise As a church we are collectively called to sing a LIFESONG of praise to God. How do we do that? What does Paul teach us here in Romans 12 about singing our part in a song of praise to God? We will focus o

    LIFESONG – Singing our Part in a Song of Praise Romans 12:1-8 INTRODUCTION: The animals decided to get together to organize a school. They developed a curriculum of climbing, swimming, running, and flying. All animals were required to take all the subjects. The duck was excellent in swimming, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God