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  • A Great Church Is A Joyously Worshiping Church Series

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 6, 2016
     | 4,468 views

    Jesus did die, but He didn’t stay dead! So a church service should not be like a funeral. Someone suggested that it is a memorial service, not for the dead, but by the dead! Perhaps that explains it.

    A Tour through Acts ~ part 8 A Great Church is a Joyously Worshiping Church Acts 2:46-47a Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. (+ NIV) ...read more

  • The Church That Tolerates

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,894 views

    We are called to be a loving body that accepts all people where they stand, however, the example of Thyatira shows that lines must be drawn for the health of that loving body.

    THE CHURCH THAT TOLERATES. Since God created the human race, Satan has taken an active aggressive role against the human race. His goal is to divide and destroy. He wants to seduce us away from the protective arms of our Creator so that he can drag us away to share in his eternal destiny. We ...read more

  • The Church Of Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Vernon Risner on Mar 5, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,612 views

    Lessons learned from the Church of Philadelphia. Sermon notes, power point, and video clips available upon request.

    (TAB) Have you ever been betrayed by someone you love? When I think of betrayal I think of a scene in one of my favorite movies – (TAB) Braveheart. William Wallace (played by Mel Gibson) is fighting for Scotland to be free from the tyranny of England. Their only hope is if all the Scottish ...read more

  • The Sharing Church Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 27, 2007
     | 3,008 views

    The second in a series of messages based on our the 3 points of our church’s purpose statement: "Seek God, Share Christ, & Serve Others."

    “THE SHARING CHURCH” Acts 4:8-31 INTRO – Football season is upon us. How many of you are ready for it? Looking forward to it? I know these guys seated down here in front are ready. Monday Night Football kicks off September 10! Football is a game of strategy, hard hits, and determination. ...read more

  • The Courage Of The Church

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015
     | 4,811 views

    THE CRY OF THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF THE CHURCH, IS FOR MEN AND WOMEN COMMITTED TO CHRIST, IN THE FACE OF THE SWORD, TIED TO THE STAKE, IMPRISONED, AWAITING THE AXE, ALL WITH THE SAME COURAGE, NOT TO DENY THEIR FAITH.

    THE COURAGE OF THE CHURCH ACTS 4:1-35 OFFERATORY PRAYER HEAVENLY FATHER, IN THE QUIETNESS OF THIS SACRED HOUR, WE HEAR YOUR VOICE CALLING US AWAY FROM THE AFFAIRS OF LIFE THAT OFTEN CLOUD OUR VISION OF YOU. AS WE TURN OUR EYES UPON JESUS, LET THE THINGS OF THIS WORLD GROW STRANGELY DIM IN THE ...read more

  • Why The Church?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,024 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

  • The Church’s Results Of Obeying God Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 15, 2024
     | 781 views

    What if the church had church, and collectively we just focused on Jesus? What kind of impact would we have if we were like-minded, and simply told others what Jesus has done? THIS was the first church's mission!

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 3 The Church’s Results of Obeying God Acts 2:13-47 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Might ask, “Why Acts?” Keep this in mind throughout this series: -- We’ve already unpacked the beginning of all ...read more

  • Devoted To Prayer Series

    Contributed by Lee Young on Jul 7, 2020
     | 3,493 views

    In this series, we will look at what the early church did when they gathered together and why it is important for us to never give up meeting together.

    I. When the church gathered together devoting themselves to these four elements, they were filled with awe. They saw the power of God in signs and wonders. They became extremely generous and kind. And the church grew exponentially. II. They devoted themselves to prayer. Why do we need to ...read more

  • Giving To Church Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 20, 2009
     | 4,394 views

    Giving is a challenge and a privilege. God offers us a way to be among the blessed as we give in response to God’s grace through our congregation.

    Acts 4:32-27 “Giving to Church” INTRODUCTION During the month of October, we are hearing stories of how our brothers and sisters in Christ have discovered the joy and blessings of giving. Shelley Krispin, Carol Baker and now Steve and Deb Weber have shared their journeys. They have seen ...read more

  • "Church Life"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,684 views

    Spiritual life in the true church is much simpler than we try to make it

    “They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” Church function has taken many forms in time and many rituals and practices have been implemented. They have then evolved for the good or the ...read more

  • The False Church Series

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Apr 1, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,521 views

    Sermon Eight of a series

    The False Church Revelation 3: 14-22 I want to begin this final section by pointing out once again that the seven churches were seven literal churches. This is important to remember as we interpret what is written, yet in hindsight of the scriptures it is easily seen that these churches have ...read more

  • The Praying Church

    Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,625 views

    Jesus called the temple a "House of Prayer". Is the church a house of prayer today? Do we believe prayer is still powerful? Nothing is more powerful than a church that prays together.

    “A Praying Church” Acts 4:23-31 May 17, 2009 Today I would like to share with you about what is probably the most important activity of each Christian and the church as whole, prayer. I know for a fact that some Christians only pray at meal times and it’s often a repetitive, shallow one. Maybe ...read more

  • The Mission Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 25, 2019
     | 4,716 views

    The mission of the church is to bring the Good News about Jesus to as many as possible regardless of upbringing, social status or education.

    THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH Text: Romans 1.8-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: "A church should not merely have a missions department, if should wholly exist to be a mission" (Timothy Keller). 2. As a church our mission is the Great Co-mission, to go and make disciples of all nations. ...read more

  • The Church Of Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Jan 3, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,283 views

    A powerful in-depth look into the characteristics, rebukes, exhortations, and promises to the 7 churches of Revelation.

    The seven churches (1 Ephesus) Randall LaVere II God has truly laid the burden upon my heart, and I believe of many others to pray for a true Revival. This message has been pressing on my spirit for over a year now, and after much prayer and study we are going to dig in deep into the word of God. ...read more

  • The Mystery Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 2, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,680 views

    Believe it or not, Paul was a mystery writer. But not fiction. His mystery was the previously unrevealed truth of the union of Gentile and Jewish believers into the body of Christ, the Church. This sermon examines this earth shattering truth.

    The Mystery of the Church Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh September 2, 2012 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Ephesians 3. INTRODUCTION We live in a world of unsolved mysteries. • Being something of a history buff, I’ve always been intrigued by what might have ...read more

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