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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
relationships
Why Do You Go To Church Hebrews 10:24-25 1. I am here for observation - consider A. Discover weakness B. Discover struggles C. Discover needs 2. I am here for confrontation - provoke A. To motivate someone to love B. To motivate someone to good works 3. I am ...read more
Scripture: James 10:24-25
Denomination: Baptist
The A.C.T.S.church is a called out community, a Christ focused community and a missional Community
Becoming An A.C.T.S. Church p.3 Jesus’ Command, Our Mission Matthew 22:37-39; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 2:42-47 INTRODUCTION: Last Week, I ended my message with a story that I wish to begin today’s message, There is an old story about a lighthouse keeper who worked on a rocky stretch of ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39
Denomination: Pentecostal
The right Church for the new Christian to join (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
Reading: Acts chapter 2 verses 42-47. Ill: Sign on a Church notice board. • When you were born, your mother brought you to church. • When you were married, your wife brought you to church. • When you die, your friends will bring you to church. • Why not try ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47
Denomination: Brethren
Any church not built within the veil was not built by Jesus.
Within the Veil September 29, 2010 Opening Illustration A If you’ve ever been in a bad thunderstorm, out in it, you know what it’s like not to fully aware of your surroundings. 1 Stuck in the middle of a lake when the sky broke open, rain in buckets. a In between lightning strikes, ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:18
Membership is a COVENANT made between fellow Christians to establish and uphold one another in our journey as Christ’s disciples.
MEMBERSHIP MATTERS Ephesians 2:19 INTRODUCTION One of the most recognizable advertising motto’s says “MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS PRIVILEGES” Some of you carry a couple of cards in your wallet that give you certain privileges not available to the “general public.” One card ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:19
What does the example of the early church teach us about being the kind of church that's headed the right direction?
Today, we’re going to look to the second chapter of the book of Acts to think together about church. I am calling this series, “The Kind of Church I Want to be Part of.” But I need to point out, that I am not talking about looking for the “perfect” church. “If I actually found the perfect church, ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:1-47
These difficult passages deal with the controversial subjects of women being silent in church, women wearing head coverings, and male headship. This message looks at both sides of each Biblical argument.
- It’s Christmas Eve and the kids are off to bed. You pull out the box with one of their big gifts for Christmas morning. Before you’re off to bed, you just need to spend a few minutes assembling the toy. You open the box and pull out piece after piece after piece, along with several bags of ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16
Today we’re looking at the seven churches of Revelation. They were real churches just like Crane Eater Community Church. They existed at the end of the first century in what is today the nation of Turkey.
The Seven Churches Revealed—Last Man Standing. Revelation 2:8-11NLT I titled this message 'Last Man Standing' because when your faith is completely shaken and trials are chasing your peace away and tribulations are pressing your hope into despair. When all your friends have walked ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, Proverbs 10:22
This is a revamp of an eariler sermon by the same title inspired by Bob Russell’s book, "When God Builds a Church."
INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 We have been looking at When God Builds a Church. Today we will move to the principle of harmony. How many of you have been a part of an organization where there were problems. People were fighting because they had different ideas about what the ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:46
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Second in a series from 1 Timothy. This message deals with the role of women in the church.
Note: I’m indebted to Ray Stedman for the title of this sermon - it was just too good to pass up! Read 1 Timothy 2:8-15 (NIV) Questions to ask: 1. Should this be applied universally for all believers at all times? 2. Is it a complete handbook for church behavior? 3. Was Paul a chauvinist? ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15
Part of sermon series regarding our purpose statement; this one about the church as a fellowship.
“…A Home for Fellowship…” Various Scriptures (August 5, 2001) Introduction Several years ago studies were conducted among former American prisoners of war to determine what methods used by the enemy had been most effective in breaking their spirit. The findings revealed that they did not break ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:24-25
Denomination: Wesleyan
The Book of Acts gives a clear indication as to how the church should operate. How do we measure up?
September 21, 2003 Morning Worship Text: Acts 5:12-16 Subject: Church Growth Title: Planting the Seed – Watching it Grow Do you ever get up on Sunday morning and not feel like going to church? A husband and wife got up one Sunday morning and the wife got dressed for church. It was just about ...read more
Scripture: Acts 5:12-16
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Apostolic church faced human resource issues. Apostles needed to delegate authority so could concentrate on primary calling to pray and preach.
Introduction Running a church sometimes just takes common sense. Real problems arise in the Church just like any other institution, however, through prayer, cooperation within the Body of Christ, and some thought even the most complex problems can be solved. Today’s reading from Acts 6:1-7 deals ...read more
Scripture: Acts 6:1-7
Denomination: Orthodox
Adapted from a message by Pastor Jerry Shirley.
Will you be missed when you are gone? I’m not talking about missing a Sunday or two. If you left here today and never came back would anyone notice? World EBC notice? The Apostle Paul spent 3 years with the believers’ in Ephesus, and he and the members there grew very close. Paul’s leaving was a ...read more
Explore God's unconditional love, our responsibility to love and correct each other as church members, and the transformative power of forgiveness.
Good morning, beloved family of God! As Max Lucado once said, "God loves you simply because He has chosen to do so. He loves you when you don't feel lovely. He loves you when no one else loves you. Others may abandon you, divorce you, and ignore you, but God will love you always. No matter what." ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20
Topics: Church
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