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  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    4 Key Points For Christian Growth In 2022

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 27, 2022
     | 2,297 views

    Today we’re talking about the topic of Christian growth. What does it look like? How do we go about practically growing?

    “Elizabeth Elliot tells of two adventurers who stopped by to see her, all loaded with equipment for the rain forest east of the Andes. They sought no advice, just a few phrases to converse with the Indians. She writes: "Sometimes we come to God as the two adventurers came to me -- confident ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Antioch Church Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,099 views

    Becoming a New Testament, missions minded church.

    The Antioch Church Acts 11:19-26 Purpose Statement: To renew our focus on becoming a New Testament missions minded church In many churches these days, the buzz word is “purpose statement”. Churches and church leaders are in many churches trying to put together a statement that reflects what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eyriche Cortez avatar

    Our Pursuit For Our Growth Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 7, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,876 views

    Our pursuit for our spiritual growth calls for cooperation with God, commitment to grow and constancy in the process of growth.

    We live in an instant world. We have instant noodles and instant coffee. Whenever we needed something, we can now have it delivered. We want to have what we want right here right now. That instant mentality is carried over even in our Christian life. We want instant growth. We want instant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The First Christian Fellowship" Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Mar 16, 2011
     | 4,392 views

    What was there about the early church that gave it the strength, enthusiasm, & unity to face incredible odds & outlast strong opposition in its conquest of the hearts & lives of those around them?

    “The First Christian Fellowship” Pastor Allan H. Kircher Sermon series: God’s vision and power for Shell Point. Acts 2:42-47 The early church, as recorded in the Book of Acts, was a dynamic, growing church that turned the world of its day upside down! In spite of incredible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Deacons

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Oct 7, 2011
     | 5,021 views

    Early in the history of the church, the Lord added an office to the church. It was not an afterthought, for He knew from eternity past that He would do this. But now the time was right, and the need was great. Why were deacons added? What is the lesson fo

    THE FIRST DEACONS Acts 6:1-7 November 13, 2005 (The Ordination of Fred Thomson) INTRODUCTION: • Some long for the good ole’ days. • They remember the warmth of the fire and forget the chopping of the wood. • Some would love for us to get back to the early ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Effective Church

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 26, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,939 views

    God tells the church to be as effective as it can be.

    The Church: What Is Absolutely Essential? PT 1 Acts 2:42-47 It’s pop quiz! Clear your desk, take out a pen or pencil, and circle the answer or answers that correctly complete the sentence below. Top Priorities of a church should be: o To gather together a large # of weekly attendees or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Cole avatar

    A Dead Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 26, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 16,076 views

    Jesus addresses several churches in the nook of Revelation. One of the churches is called a dead church. The question we need to consider is are we a dead church? Are we dead spiritually?

    "A Dead Church" Introduction: Each week in America, paramedics arrive on the scene of an accident where the victim has crossed the barrier between life and death. There is no heartbeat. Breathing has stopped. All the vital signs of life are absent. But the paramedics do not accept this death as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Church: An Obligation Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 10, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,401 views

    Five reasons we should be involved in our church

    We all know people who find themselves in debt “up to their eyeballs.” The majority of the time it is due to their own foolish lifestyle. They seem to be constantly expecting someone to bail them out without any sacrifices on their part. Some feel that the sole purpose of the church is ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Why The Church?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,391 views

    Yes, this comes from Ray Hollenbach at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/pastors-preaching-articles/ray-hollenbach-why-the-church-six-bold-preaching-points-1971.asp Adapted it for a Sunday night sermon

    HoHum: You Know You're Visiting a Bad Church If... The usher asks if you prefer the smoking or non-smoking section. Baptismal tank has a wave-maker machine. Sign out front has latest preacher’s name written with dry erase markers. WBTU: It’s difficult to stand in defense of church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Baptism And The Church Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 15, 2014
     | 7,230 views

    A sermon on how baptism relates to the church (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, chapter 10 Sacramentally Participating pg. 241- 254)

    HoHum: How can one be baptized without the church? Christians are the church. If not a Christian then not part of church, if a Christian then part of church. We have no record of anyone in the NT baptizing themselves. Imagine someone coming to the point of wanting to be baptized, they come ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Growing Deeper & Reaching Wider

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,744 views

    Challenge to congregation to follow pattern for church growth in Acts 2

    GROWING DEEPER, REACHING WIDER Text: Acts 2:42-47 I. GROWING DEEPER A. Who needs to grow deeper? 1. People who had just receive Christ. 2. People who are suffering from trials and persecution. 3. People who live and work among unbelievers. 4. People who are in the service. 5. All Christians need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Disciples Who Become Leaders

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on May 29, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,925 views

    Becoming a leader is not a personal preference, but a natural part of the growth and maturity of the church.

    DISCIPLES WHO BECOME LEADERS Text: I Peter 5:1 thru 7 This morning we spoke of Peter and just one of the mistakes he made as a disciple. With all of his mistakes, he still had a tremendous impact on other believers throughout history. Can we ever forget his opportunity to be restored in John ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Izak Shipman avatar

    Beware Of The Philosophy Of Colossians

    Contributed by Izak Shipman on Nov 30, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,974 views

    A sermon about the philosophy of the church colosians which is still happening today.

    Beware of the Philosophy of Colossians Let’s take a look at Colossians · Small City 100 miles east of Ephesus · Once was a strong city, famous for black glossy wool. · By the time of letter decreasing in value due to Ladiosence and Hierapolis neighbouring cities. · Small didn’t have influence on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Johnny Carver avatar

    The Pathway To Pentecost

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 28, 2004
    based on 32 ratings
     | 4,312 views

    Pentecost is more than a day. It is a landmark occurrance to be adhered to by the Church of today.

    Scripture: Acts 2:41 – Title: “THE POWER OF PENTECOST” Introduction: There could have been 50,000 people in Jerusalem during Pentecost. Some would say that was the reason for 3,000 people getting saved that day. But the great number present didn’t all come from Jerusalem, but many traveled for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Bond avatar

    A Transformed Life Preserves The Unity Series

    Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 200 ratings
     | 32,933 views

    Paul writes in his letter to the Ephesians the importance of preserving the unity of the church.

    A TRANSFORMED LIFE: PRESERVES THE UNITY Ephesians 4:1-6 In the late 1800¡¦s there were two deacons in a small Baptist church in Mayfield, KY. These two deacons didn¡¦t get along and they always opposed each other in any decision related to the church. On one particular Sunday, one deacon put up a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible