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  • Lee Henry avatar

    The First Church

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 31, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,816 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church And Ministry Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,647 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unity In The Church

    Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,951 views

    Paul has finished with the doctrinal part of his letter to the Ephesians. He begins I therefore, in light of what I have just said, there is unity

    Unity In The Church Eph 4:1-6 Intro. Chapter three of Ephesians is filled with verses of love. Then Paul speaks of God’s abundancy toward us. I. Therefore: The word therefore refers back to earlier verses. Ephesians like all of Paul’s writings is broken into two parts, doctrine, and practice. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Church With A Heart Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 9, 2004
    based on 110 ratings
     | 15,111 views

    We want to be a church with a heart - which has a heart for HUMANS, a heart for HELPING, and a heart for HEAVEN. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    The Church With A Heart Acts 9:32-43 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChurchWithAHeart.html Aren’t you glad you’re in church today? Church doesn’t have to be a drudgery, around here it is fun and worthwhile and something we look forward to and miss when we’re not there...because this is a church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church In A Headlock

    Contributed by Larry Schoonover on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,897 views

    Carnal Christianity restricts the will and work of God. Does your lifestyle put your "Church in a headlock?"

    "CHURCH IN A HEADLOCK" (Text: 2 Cor. 6:12 NKJ) 3/9/2003 By:Larry L. Schoonover) INTRODUCTION: (Read Text) - then repeat this partial: "...you are restricted by your own affections." What is a "restriction"? [Webster:] - "to restrain within bounds; to limit" {restrain = "to hold back; to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    A Failed Church?

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 5,963 views

    God’s view of "failure" vs. the world’s view.

    This morning, I’d like to offer some thoughts on where we’ve been, where we are now, and where we go from here. I don’t claim that this is a comprehensive summary of our history as a church; nor do I present this as the final, authoritative word on what we’ve suffered and accomplished. For one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serving Churches

    Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,694 views

    What America needs is not more religion, but servants of the Most High God who will serve, proclaim and energize the Church.

    Serving Churches= Growing Churches A. What does the church really need to come alive today? Sometime ago Darrell Scott got the privilege to address the House Judiciary subcommittee. His daughter Rachel Joy Scott was one of victims of the Columbine High School massacre. Here is a synopsis of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A True Church Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,718 views

    John describes what the Lord sees about 7 churches, which one describes us?

    A True Church Revelation 3:7-13 Illustration: Gregory P. Elder tells of his childhood. He spent many hours at the beach and in the sand building sandcastles. Whole cities would appear by his hand, in the sand. One year bullies, or toughies as he called them, appeared and smashed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Commitment To The Church" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 16,127 views

    The church needs to be able to count on us.

    Impact Series #2 Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches “Commitment to the Church” Ephesians 2:13-22 Acts 4:32-35 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever felt like an “outsider” in some groups that you were in? Sometimes you feel that no matter what you do, you are not “in on the conversation--don’t know the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Functioning Church

    Contributed by George Rennau on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,661 views

    Truth for a church after a split, but on the mend - We are not a perfect church but we are headed in the right direction.

    Illustration “Don’t Join That Church” A poem There is no perfect Church You know, its come to my attention that there are people talking about us and our church I don’t know how many times people in the community have said in sort of a snide way “O, you’re the pastor of that church”. Like they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Purpose Of The Church

    Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 11,125 views

    The five purposes of every church

    The Purpose of Christian Community Church Moving Ahead Together, Part 1 September 5, 2004 There is no such thing in the Christian life as maintenance only movement - forward or backward. If you are not growing spiritually then you are dying spiritually. There is no way getting around that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church In Transition

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,073 views

    In a recent prayer meeting, I had a vision of a river flowing in one direction and suddenly the river made a U-turn and began flowing in the opposite direction. I then saw people who were previously in the river stepping out of the river at the turning po

    By: Donna J. Kazenske In a recent prayer meeting, I had a vision of a river flowing in one direction and suddenly the river made a U-turn and began flowing in the opposite direction. I then saw people who were previously in the river stepping out of the river at the turning point. I could see ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Debra Klein avatar

    Money And The Church

    Contributed by Debra Klein on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,552 views

    Money is the top three reasons for divorce, suicide or murder and for divisions in the church. We will be looking at the instructions handed down by God through Moses to the Israelites then in Matthew we will see Jesus also instructing the people regardin

    Money and the Church Deuteronomy 8, Matthew 6:19-24 Money is always a very touchy subject in any church and it is the number one topic that most pastors will stay away from preaching about but since I am young in my ministry and do not know any better today we are going to search what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Perfect Church Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 6, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,956 views

    Fourth in a series of messages on the life of David. This message deals with how we live together in a community of faith.

    This week, I’d like to begin by sharing a couple of poems that I found this week. But there’s a twist. For now, I’m going to leave out the last verse of each poem and come back to them a little later on. The Perfect Church If you could find the perfect church Without one fault or smear For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Morgan avatar

    Church Growth

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,838 views

    The blooms of the fig tree always appear before the leaves in spring. When Jesus saw leaves on a fig tree, he expected the fruit.

    Let me begin by saying something about Jesus cursing the fig tree. You will also find this story in Matthew 21: 18 and 19. This tree was a fruit-producing plant which could be either a tall tree or a low-spreading shrub. The size of the tree depended on its location and soil. The fruit of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal