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  • Chris Kelly avatar

    How To Be A Externally Focused Church Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 26, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,742 views

    A study on the 7 model churches as described by Jesus in the book of Revelation. Learn why the church is so important, and your part in what He’s up to in these last days.

    How to Be and Externally Focused Church Series: Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? Oct.15, 2006 Read Rev.3:7-13 In the past few weeks, we’ve been looking at the Church as Jesus comes to her and gives her an evaluation. As we’ve seen, there’s a difference between what Jesus died for His church ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Getting The Most Out Of Church

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jan 9, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,193 views

    This sermon is about the importance of being part and attending Church with one another as well as how to get the most out of your attendance in church.

    Getting the Most out of Church Hebrews 10:19-25 Intro.: A. I can remember when I got out of the Navy and went to College. I took a few college courses when I was in the Navy so when I got all my transcripts as well as my Military information – I was pleased to find out that I was a Sophomore ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    How Sunday Came Into The Church

    Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,870 views

    The prophet Daniel saw this power which, according to Bible prophecy, would attempt to "change times and laws": Dan. 7:25

    HOW SUNDAY CAME INTO THE CHURCH A. WHEN WE URGE UPON OUR SUNDAY FRIENDS THE KEEPING OF THE SEVENTH DAY SABBATH, WE ARE TOLD THAT SUNDAY IS THE CHRISTIAN REST DAY; THAT OUR LORD INSTITUTED THE OBSERVANCE OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK TO COMMEMORATE THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST 1. Some claim ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    For The Lord's Sake, Pray Church!

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,784 views

    Only God can bring glory to His church.

    For The Lord’s Sake, Pray Church! Daniel 9:17 (Key ideas from C.H. Spurgeon & Brian Bill) April 2, 2006 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A A man went to his neighbor’s house to borrow a horse. (The neighbor was a pastor.) 1 The pastor gave the man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Message From A Dead Church

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 10,766 views

    A message atfer preaching at a church in St Louis during the SBC. This was once a thriving, soul winning church.

    A MESSAGE FROM A DEAD CHURCH Date: June 23, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist A.M. Service Text: 2 Timothy 3:1-5 Introduction Over a month ago I was asked to preach in a church in the St. Louis area while we were there for the Southern Baptist Convention. I spoke with a man from the church several ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ryan Johnson avatar

    God's Vision For His Church Series

    Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 20,546 views

    Sermon to cast vision around the 5 fold purpose of the church. Rediscover your purpose!

    God’s Vision for His Church Intro: Write down what you think the purpose of the church is Doctors fix Bodies Mechanic fix cars What do churches fix?… Lives and souls God is asking us one question church… How’s Business??? We say Glen Elder Chrisitan Church his a place where God is seen.. Love is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dale Johnsen avatar

    God's Plan For A Healthy Church Series

    Contributed by Dale Johnsen on Aug 22, 2002
    based on 186 ratings
     | 35,835 views

    God uses the local church to grow baby Christians into mature Christians.

    God has designed His church to function like a loving family that you can invite people into. Church is not a place to issue edicts; church is a place to nurture growth. Church is a place for shepherds, not generals. Church is a place that exists for the purpose of helping people grow and mature ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Way The Church Should Operate

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,974 views

    Forms Functions, Foundation, Fullness. What doe those words have to do with the church? Find out

    The Way the Church Should Operate Introduction A. Today we are going to examine and issue that has really struck me hard in the last couple of weeks B. I have come to the realization that there are a lot of thing we do in the name of ministry and we forget the purpose of what they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Proper Usage Of The Church Treasury

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,600 views

    This is an examination of how the early Church used the monetary funds contributed by its members. The practice of the early Church, under the directions of the Apostles, gives us a pattern to follow today.

    Proper Use of the Church Treasury It is proper and perfectly Scriptural for Christians in a community to put money in a common fund. There has never been a great deal of disagreement among brethren over this matter. Christians generally agree that it is right to contribute to a general fund to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ministry Of The Church - Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,218 views

    If you desire your Church to become more effective, then let’s follow Nehemiah’s example and raise the gates of ministry in each of our local assemblies.

    The Ministry of the Church – Pt. 2 SHM – 1/6/02 - Nehemiah Series We must allow the Lord to raise up the builders in the local assembly for the ministry of Compassion, Cleansing, and Refreshing. By doing so, we will start seeing His blueprint for the church unfold before our eyes. Let’s do our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Ministry Of The Church - Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Sep 19, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,383 views

    In part three of repairing the gates, we must allow the Lord to raise up the builders in the local assembly for the ministry of teaching His Word and in the greatly needed area of intercession. By doing so, we will start seeing His blueprint for the churc

    The Ministry of the Church – Pt.3 The Church: The Gate of God Series (Nehemiah) – 1/13/02 Soul’s Harbour Ministry Conway, S.C. In part three of repairing the gates, we must allow the Lord to raise up the builders in the local assembly for the ministry of teaching His Word and in the greatly ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Reaching The Levels Of Church Maturity

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,163 views

    Knowing when, as a church, we have come to understand the maturity Christ wants us to be at.

    REACHING THE LEVELS OF CHURCH MATURITY Acts 11:26 INTRO: I. KNOWING THE CONCEPT OF MATURITY A. Having obtain a final or desire state, or full development B. As Individuals 1)Eph. 4:13 “Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Danger Of Loose Lips In The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,229 views

    DIVISION AND DISCORD

    THE DANGER OF LOOSE LIPS IN THE CHURCH EPHESIANS 4:29-31 I. INTRODUCTION THE TONGUE CAN BE A BLESSING OR THE TONGUE CAN BE A CURSE. THE TONGUE CAN BE USED TO LIFT PEOPLE UP, OR THE TONGUE CAN BE USED TO TARE PEOPLE DOWN. THE TONGUE CAN BE THE BRIDGE THAT BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER, OR THE TONGUE CAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Byrd avatar

    Characteristics Of A Good Church Member Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 20,977 views

    Part 11 in a study of the church covenant

    A COVENANT WITH GOD PART 11 THE CHURCH COVENANT “Characteristics of a Good Church Member” Date: August 25, 2002 A.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 Introduction Because of other events I will wrap up our study today and next week on the Church Covenant. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Riaan de Villiers avatar

    The Church: From Death To Life

    Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Oct 12, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,693 views

    Everywhere we hear the Church is dead, but does that mean that we have to bury her?

    From everywhere we hear the cry of the world that the Church is dead. People are leaving the Church because there is so little life left in the Church. I think if we can write an obituary about the Church, it will probably be as follows: For many years the Church was in a battle for survival. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal