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  • Byron Harvey avatar

    The Church, Taking Care Of Business Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
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     | 3,487 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the twelfth in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “The Church, Taking Care of Business” Acts 6:1-7 July 29, 2007 Baptist stranded on a desert island is rescued after years by a helicopter pilot who notices three huts on the island. "What’s the first", he asked. "That’s my house", came the reply. "And the second?" "I’m Baptist, and that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Principles To Live By

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 3, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
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    The apostles were faced with a new problem, but they applied Biblical principles to solve it. It may have been new ground, but are the problems we face ever really new?

    13 Principles from Acts 6:1-7 for responding to problems that arise. 1) Wherever people gather, there will be trouble. V1 -predictable trouble based on transient nature of the group Il) Fisticuffs on the Sunday a classmate from seminary candidated at a church. Il) Easter Egg hunt, people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Restructuring The Church For Expansion During A Pandemic Of Presecution

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 12, 2022
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    Rapid growth, constant persecution and limited resources made the Apostles rethink their future and the future of the church. They reorganized their ministry team to maximze their efficiency and effectiveness. Let;s see how!

    Sermon Restructuring The Church For Expansion Acts 8:1-8 “Saul was one of the witnesses, and he agreed completely with the killing of Stephen. A great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in Jerusalem; and all the believers except the apostles were scattered through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Eighteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A; 18th Sunday, Year A -- Five Loaves And Two Fish

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 27, 2020
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    Liturgy of Abundance vs. the Myth of Scarcity

    Drawing on conflict theory, David G. Forney cites Walter Brueggemann's article "Liturgy of Abundance [and] the Myth of Scarcity" to conclude that, with the feeding of the five thousand (Mark 6:30-44), there is a contest between the myth of scarcity in the Book of Exodus and a liturgy ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Pentecostal Power Moved God’s Church Forward

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 13, 2024
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    The persecution designed to stop the church, fueled its growth and development. The more they persecuted the Christians, the more the church grew. The fire of the Holy Spirit could not be put out.

    Sermon – Pentecostal Power Moved God’s Church Forward Scripture Lessons: Acts 8:4-8 “Therefore they that were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching the word. Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Enduring Evidence Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 8, 2014
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    The Holy Spirit continues to work in every believer to produce lifelong evidence of His work in them.

    (NOTE: This sermon series is based on the book Living in the Spirit by Dr. George Wood, General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God). Introduction Last week we talked about baptism in the Holy Spirit and the initial physical evidence of tongues. Next week we are going to look into some reasons ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on Oct 16, 2016
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    The good news and the bad news is that growth brings people and new people bring different ideas. What do we do in times of conflict? Check out these thoughts from the church in Jerusalem.

    Growing pains- they can be a good thing. There’s a saying that goes, “What doesn’t kill you will make you stronger.” Growing pains can also be bad- after all, they’re a pain. It hurts. As a child growing to maturity, there are a number of times you go through ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church Of The New Testament - Part 7f Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Apr 3, 2018
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     | 14,676 views

    Part 7f of this series of sermons addresses the function of leadership and overseeing the church as shown in the New Testament by various names - elders, pastors, bishops, overseers, presbyters, and shepherds.

    This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "When Life Seems To Be Closing In"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Mar 25, 2002
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    We will each have a time in our lives where life seems to be closing in. We can turn to Stephen and draw stength and wisdom from how he coped when life closed in around him.

    One day a man falls off a cliff, but manages to grab hold of a tree limb on the way down. The man calls out, “Is there anyone up there?” A voice answers back, “I am here. It is I, the Lord. Do you believe in me?” “Yes, Lord I believe, I really believe, but I can’t hold on much longer.” “That’s all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Would God Say About.. Church Leadership Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 4, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,736 views

    5th in 5 lessons prepared and delivered at InSight - Discovery Christian Church’s Believer’s Service.

    INSIGHT SERVICE “What would God say about... Church Leadership 1 TIMOTHY 3:1-8,TITUS 1:5-9 INTRODUCTION: At first you see only a basketball bouncing, then the shoes of an anonymous player.. Then all of a sudden you recognize who the shoes belong to, it’s Charles Barkley, professional ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Using Gifts Wisely Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,081 views

    Ultimately we’re called to service because we’re seeking to follow the steps of our saviour Jesus Christ. Jesus came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many

    Have you ever had one of those really annoying waiters or waitresses that are always there hovering around the table? They’re the ones who come and take your plate almost the second your last mouthful goes in & the cutlery goes down. This can be really annoying because it denies you the chance to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Acts Of The Apostles (9 Of 39)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022
     | 964 views

    In chapter 5, we discovered that the Lord had to purge the early church of hypocrisy.

    The people learned to fear the Lord, and those who loved Him went on serving Him faithfully, filling all of Jerusalem with their doctrine. Look at Acts 5:28, We read, “Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Church That Serves Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 5, 2008
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     | 6,565 views

    Congregations are not spiritual spas. They’re places where needs are met and people are served.

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 6:1-7 TITLE: “A CHURCH THAT SERVES” OPEN: A. A number of years ago, a team of white-jacketed scientists marched with clipboards in hand into the barnyard and sat down outside the chicken coop. They were there to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Minister On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Boomer Phillips on May 5, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,196 views

    This message looks at ministry or service. “Every believer isn’t a pastor, but every believer is called into ministry. God calls all believers to minister to the world and the church. Service in the body isn’t optional for Christians” - Rick Warren

    This morning we’ll be viewing the purpose of “ministry” or “service.” In The Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren says, “Growing up, you may have thought that being ‘called’ by God was something only missionaries, pastors, nuns, and other ‘full-time’ church workers experienced, but the Bible says ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Prayer About Me Series

    Contributed by Darron Edwards on Apr 9, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,539 views

    A sermon for those who understand the effects of losing fellowship with God and longing to have it restored

    A PRAYER ABOUT ME PSALMS 51: 1- 9 (Emphasis 1- 4) Introduction: It’s me, Oh Lord, Standing in the need of prayer. Not my mother, father, sister, or brother - but me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer. · In this Psalm, Psalm 51, David proclaims a personal prayer. · In Psalm 51, David ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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