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  • The Mission Of The Lord's Church

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,618 views

    This is a study of the Ministries of the Church of Christ in this world. Each congregation needs to examine its work to ensure that it is fulfilling God’s glorious purpose.

    In Matthew 16:18, Jesus emphatically stated that He would build His "Church and the gates of Hades would not overpower it." Indeed, following His resurrection and ascension, we find His establishing the Church on Pentecost in ACTS 2. Throughout the remainder of the Book of ACTS, we see it "having ...read more

  • The Responsibility Of Elders In The Church

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,636 views

    In the Scriptures, Pastors are referred to as "bishop, elder, and overseer." Why are they referred to in this way. In this message, Pastor Steve will examine these and more terms as he talks about the responsibility of elders in the church.

    We have completed our look at what elders are to be and now we’re looking at what elders are to do. In doing that, I would like to define the term that is found in 1 Timothy 3:1. It is the term translated "bishop." The term "bishop" is not a good translation because "it carries modern ...read more

  • The Waffle House Church Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,825 views

    The church needs to stand firm in what it believes and teaches.

    INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  “When you think of the most evil place in the world to live, where would it be?”  Imagine if you will that you are living in a city that Jesus says is the place where the throne of Satan resides.  Would it be hard to live for Jesus in ...read more

  • How A Church Is To Be Organized

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,747 views

    An exposition of Titus 1:5

    How a church is to be organized Titus 1 Scripture reading: Hebrews 13 For the last month, at his school, my son has been learning about how Canada is organized and run. In the world there are 6 different systems of government: anarchy, monarchy’s, republics, dictatorships, democracies, and ...read more

  • Leadership In The Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,927 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 4:1-4

    Text: 1 Peter 5:1-4, Title: Leadership in the Suffering Church, Date/Place: LSCC, 3/5/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Quoted from Pastoral Life magazine: One Sunday morning a pastor got up in the pulpit and apologized for the Band-aid on his face. He said "I was thinking about my sermon while ...read more

  • 74. The Church - Worship Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,390 views

    As our relationship with God grows deeper, we need to move past thanking God for all He has done for us to thanking Him for who He is.

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 74 - THE CHURCH - WORSHIP This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

  • A Church Full Of Deacons Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
     | 5,374 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    A Church Full of Deacons Acts 6:1-6 If I were to ask what are the two offices in the church, what would you say? The real answer is Pastor and Deacon. So many people in churches all over, including here at EBC don’t know who their deacons are. Very few doctrines are as misunderstood in ...read more

  • Secrets Of A Great Church Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014
     | 5,849 views

    Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

    Secrets of a Great Church Acts 2:37-42 Listen to this statement. “It is easy to determine when something is aflame. It ignites other material. Any fire that does not spread will eventually go out. A church without evangelism is a contradiction in terms; just as a fire that does not burn is a ...read more

  • Lord's Supper And The Church Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 22, 2014
     | 8,104 views

    A sermon on the Lord's Supper or Communion (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, chapter 10 Sacramentally Participating, pg. 255- 265)

    HoHum: Have children come up front and do children’s minute with them: Objects needed: A piece of string, a pad of Post-It Notes, an electronic pocket calendar (Kindle), a throw away communion cup and a piece of communion bread Do you ever have trouble remembering things? Of course you do. ...read more

  • Becoming A Church Member

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 6, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,525 views

    Today, we will explore what it truly means to commit to church membership, why it matters, and how it strengthens both our faith and the church itself. Through this journey, we’ll see how membership allows us to grow, serve, and fulfill our calling as followers of Christ.

    “When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them ...read more

  • The Seven Churches-Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 23, 2025
     | 27 views

    Smyrna was another of the Seven Churches of Asia. The Lord Jesus Christ gave them a message of things to come, and rewards for those who remained faithful even in times of persecution.

    The Seven Churches-Smyrna Introduction: Smyrna was the second of the seven churches listed in Revelation 2-3. The message to the “angel (literally, messenger; likely the senior pastor or overseer)” was brief and to the point. Troubles were there, more was coming, but the Lord promised rewards to ...read more

  • Christ In Your Mind Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 9, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,580 views

    Christ is the Center of Everything and Everything relates to the way we think about things. Our thoughts, our heart, our mind - this is the core of who we are. And Christ is at the center of this also.

    Christ and Your Mind Colossians 3:1-11 Introduction Christ is in the Center of Everything! The Center of our Faith and Prayers He is our only hope - Christ in you, the hope of glory! He is at the Center because of who He is. He gives us the power to see it through by making us alive in Christ ...read more

  • Have Hand Strength, But No Heart- Strength.

    Contributed by James Dina on Jun 12, 2021
     | 5,573 views

    "Many people have enough hand strength, but no heart-strength to profit with it. Strength without grace and holiness serves little, and without prudence, it serves nothing"

    HAVE HAND STRENGTH, BUT NO HEART- STRENGTH. "Indeed, what profit is the strength of their hands to me? " (Job 30:2a) NKJV "Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the grave, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor ...read more

  • Myth #5: God Doesn't Really Care Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 13, 2023
     | 1,363 views

    The myth we want to talk about today: “God Really Doesn’t Care”. This is a sensitive topic because most of the time when we think this way we are going through a difficult trial.

    - Myths Some Christians Believe - God Doesn’t Really Care Introduction We are in a series called Myths Some Christians Believe. The myths we have covered so far include: God Won’t Give Me More Than I Can Handle, God Just Wants Me to Be Happy, I Could Never Forgive that Person, and Follow Your ...read more

  • How To Be A Faithful Church Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,159 views

    A study on the 7 model churches as described by Jesus in the book of Revelation. Learn why the church is so important, and your part in what He’s up to in these last days.

    How to Be a Faithful Church Series: Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? Sept. 17, 2006 To start out this morning, I want to ask you, what you think of when I say the word, “Church”? Some people think of an organization – maybe a denomination like the Baptists, or the Lutherans…Maybe, when you ...read more