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  • The Holy Spirit's Community Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,576 views

    In leading to this first community produced by Jesus through the Spirit, we have seen that Pentecost is likened to the Shekinah glory: As the glory of the Holy Spirit filled the earthly tabernacle, and then the Jerusalem temple, the church born at Penteco

    INTRODUCTION The great church historian, Phillp Schaff, whose library is here in Lancaster said: "As to the numerical strength of Christianity at the close of the first century, we have no information whatever. Statistical reports were unknown in those days. The estimate of half a million among ...read more

  • Commune: Come To The Table Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 12, 2024
     | 1,150 views

    It is important to gather together as a church to share in communion, both as a remembrance of Christ's sacrifice and as a participation in the mission of the gospel. Communion is not just a ritual but a shared experience that strengthens our commitment to one another and to Christ.

    Introduction Video Ill.: Zach Williams - To the Table From Facebook What would it look like if the disciples valued worship and community like many believers do their church gatherings?   Peter - "My mother-in-law came in for the weekend."   Andrew - "I was up kinda late ...read more

  • The Church As A Praising Community Series

    Contributed by Galen Hackman on May 10, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,817 views

    4th in a series of 5 sermons on the Core Characteristics of the Church. This sermon explores the church as a praising community.

    The Church as a Praising Community Acts 2:42-47 Psalm 111 Acts 2:47 tells us that the early church was praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. Praising is a core characteristic of the church; an essential element in its DNA. Wherever the church exists, there will be praise. What ...read more

  • Using Communication Concepts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 10,831 views

    Using Communication Concepts in Growing & Planting Churches- Communication Guidelines For Evangelism

    Using Communication Concepts in Growing & Planting Churches Communication Guidelines For Evangelism Learning Objectives 1. The students will list five principles of communication for evangelism and church planting purposes. 2. The students will explain what types of questions are useful in ...read more

  • A Biblical Basis For Communications

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 4,425 views

    In order to understand what the Bible teaches about communication let us begin by looking at some of the key verbs in the N.T. that teach us the different dimensions of communication. The following is a list of some of the key verbs used for effective com

    BIBLICAL BASIS FOR COMMUNICATION 1. In order to understand what the Bible teaches about communication let us begin by looking at some of the key verbs in the N.T. that teach us the different dimensions of communication. The following is a list of some of the key verbs used for effective ...read more

  • A Broken And Restored Community

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 8, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 5,210 views

    Allowing our Church to become a true spiritual community rather than just another dusty, antiquated, ecclesiastical organization.

    BROKENNESS IS REALIZATION THAT LIFE IS TOO MUCH FOR US, NOT JUST BECAUSE THERE IS TOO MUCH PAIN BUT ALSO BECAUSE WE’RE TOO SELFISH! BROKENNESS IS REALIZING ALMIGHTY GOD IS ALL WE HAVE! HOPE IS REALIZING GOD IS ALL WE NEED! JOY IS REALIZING GOD IS ALL WE WANT. IMAGINE IF WE WOULD ALL TAKE THIS TO ...read more

  • The Communication Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 6,339 views

    Does God still speak to His people? (The Holy Spirit speaks to us on a continual basis.)

    March 28, 1999 The Voice of the Spirit - Part II The Communication of The Holy Spirit 1) The witness of the Holy Spirit. Rom 8:16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, A witness is a ‘knowing’ or a ‘spirit connection’ that God is confirming an ...read more

  • The Lines Of Communication Are Open Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,777 views

    Experience the privilege of authentic prayer.

    THE LINES OF COMMUNICATION ARE OPEN Matthew 6:5-15 S: Prayer Th: Seeing the Unseen Christ: How His Presence Transforms Life Pr: Experience the privilege of authentic prayer. ?: How? KW: Behaviors TS: We will find in our study of Matthew 6:5-15 three behaviors we must have to experience the ...read more

  • Christ's Principles Of Communications

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,504 views

    Communications can never be more effective than its source.

    Communications can never be more effective than its source. Jesus communicated in such a way that people were amazed at His authority, power and truthful insights. The problem with so many communicators in our modern world is they are relying on theories that have not been given to them by God. Let ...read more

  • The Benefits Of Intimate Communications 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 69 ratings
     | 5,665 views

    Why do you suppose that some people are able to maintain intimate communications with God when others cannot? In this passage we are given some insights into how the apostles experienced benefits from their pure spiritual communications.

    Why do you suppose that some people are able to maintain intimate communications with God when others cannot? In this passage we are given some insights into how the apostles experienced benefits from their pure spiritual communications. 1. Dr. Luke writes, "While they were ministering to the ...read more

  • Trusting Your Community Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 16, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,100 views

    Thou Shall Not Steal is an ageless principle is being proclaimed. God intends for his people to live in community. That principle is valued and protected by this four word commandment.

    The church that we worked at in Atlanta was in a great section of town when it was built in the mid 50’s. But as time passed businesses who were landlocked began to relocate to the outskirts of town and left abandon buildings, which drove down the appearance of the neighborhood and the value of the ...read more

  • Discovering A Caring Community Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,590 views

    How the church is to be a growing and caring family.

    God has intended the Christian community to be a growing family characterized by sharing and fellowship. The churches love however, should never stop flowing here. Although we are to keep a constant eye on the needs of their fellow members, they are equally concerned with loving and serving the ...read more

  • The Brick Method (Communication)

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,333 views

    Every day we ought to be growing more like Christ. And when we look at the life of Christ we see that He always spoke the plain truth, He always loved people. If we are to be about the business of building up the Church then we must be about the busines

    “The Brick Method” Proverbs 18:21 Introduction When I was a young Marine Sergeant, stationed in Yuma Arizona, I worked for a Warrant Officer named, Chris Cox. Now, Warrant officer Cox stood about 6ft 4 inches and weighed just shy of three hundred pounds of solid muscle. At the time I had just ...read more

  • A Master Planned Community

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,039 views

    the Master plan--mission, method, mentality and message for reaching souls

    Intro: today I would like to give some shocking news, Chicago is bigger than Wetumpka. But don’t feel bad, it is bigger than any place else in the United States, with the exception of New York City and Los Angeles. A thought came to me as we were riding through downtown Chicago, this place started ...read more

  • Community- Coming Together

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jun 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,434 views

    study on the early church as a basis for how the church can operate in the blessings of God

    Intro: I looked up the definition of community and here are the two parts. Com-with, unity-togetherness With Togetherness–if you read Acts 2:42-47–our main text for our series on community, you will find they prayed together, they gave together, they stayed together and they praised together. This ...read more