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  • Tom Owen avatar

    We The Church Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010
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    Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

    [Basket experiment: slips of paper, Describe yourself, good and bad, no names.] Basically, [2] this is our church. Who we are as people is who we are as a church. The church isn’t just a name or a building or even a worship service. The church is God’s people together trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Owen avatar

    A Church With Favor Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010
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    Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

    [Computer comparisons – slow vs. fast.] You know churches can be a lot like those two computers. Some churches can be so cluttered with stuff and so outdated that they don’t operate efficiently. They’re more frustrating than joyful. They take so much effort to do what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Allan Quak avatar

    Core Value 5:- Have A Supporting Community Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 7, 2010
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    In isolation the people of Jesus lose their fire and zeal, but in community we are strong. The church is designed by Jesus to be a place where we can be strong and stand firm.

    Message “A Supporting Community” My mother has a large property and there is a path that leads from the front to the back. It is completely surrounded by trees. At night it is a very scary place. It is absolutely dark, even when the moon is shining. When you go down that path by yourself ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Church Life"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 16, 2010
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    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

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    True Values: Commitment Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 15, 2009
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    We value commitment because it is what motivated the New Testament Church.

    True Values: Commitment Text: Acts 2:42 Introduction 1. What does it mean to be committed to something? 2. Webster’s Dictionary says that commitment is "the state or an instance of being obligated or emotionally impelled." 3. Perhaps we can look at it another way. There is a major difference ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Part 3 - Everyone Needs A Little Help From Their Friends. Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009
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    I want them to know that it is God’s plan for disciples to be actively involved in a small group so he can transform their lives.

    Today is the last message in a series “Three Secrets for a Better New Year.” Our hope has been to share some insights from the Scriptures that if affirmed and practiced would make someone’s 09 superior to their 08. And today’s message is no different, other than to say that this secret, has the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Building Strong Foundations Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 9, 2009
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    The Holy Spirit does not work through a vacuum but through believers, the body of Christ. The first church set us a good example: Build on the foundation of God’s Word, build a strong fellowship, and make prayer a priority.

    The Spirit works through the Body of Christ This passage paints for us a very happy picture. • Earlier on, Apostle Peter preached and "about 3000 were added to the church." • It is the start of something new. Something the apostles have not done before. • But it looks like a smooth start. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Changes Made By The Holy Ghost

    Contributed by Delbert Evans on Mar 4, 2009
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    A Biblical description of the changes made in the disciples of the day of Pentecost.

    Changes Made By The Holy Ghost By Delbert Evans 14 These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. 15 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How To Fit In At Church

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 5, 2009
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    “How do you fit in at church?” “Do you feel a part of our church?” “Are you part of the Body of Christ?” “Are you an active part of the community?" [Adaptable by adding your own church activities]

    HOW to FIT IN at CHURCH Acts 2:42-47, Others INTRODUCTION… How to Fit in at Almost Any Church (www.bluefishtv.com) (02:29) I. DEFINITION OF COMMUNITY (all definitions and such: Horton, Paul. Sociology. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1972. pgs 437-438) I would like to begin this morning with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "It Can Be This Good"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 23, 2011
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    A sermon about "being" the Church.

    Acts 2:42-47; 4:32-37 “It Can Be This Good” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN 37412 In the movie As Good as It Gets Jack Nickolson plays the part of Melvin Udall, a very lonely, cranky and most unhappy man. In one scene, Melvin angrily ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Why Belong To A Local Church

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 26, 2011
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    Many go for years without ever becoming an active member in a local congregation. A myriad of excuses are given for not joining. We need to understand what the church is and the reasons for belonging to a local church.

    Why Belong to a Local Church? Acts 2:41-47 Introduction: Often I meet people who have become Christians but for whatever reason fail to follow Christ in baptism and to become members of a Bible believing church. Some have been obedient in baptism but go for years without ever becoming an active ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Ricohermoso avatar

    Understanding Pentecost Series

    Contributed by Joseph Ricohermoso on Jul 8, 2011
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    Originally delivered on Pentecost Sunday, this message reviews the highlights of this historic event as recorded in Acts 2 namely: the bestowal of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church in Jerusalem.

    Understanding Pentecost (Acts 2) Introduction: Do you know that today is Pentecost Sunday? In Italy it was customary to scatter rose petals from the ceiling of the churches to recall the miracle of the fiery tongues; hence in Sicily and elsewhere in Italy Whitsunday is called Pasqua rosatum. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    How Can Our Church Survive And Thrive?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 17, 2011
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    1. By spreading the good news about Jesus (vs. 36-41). 2. By studying God’s Word (vs. 42). 3. By seeking more reverence for God (vs. 43). 4. By sticking together (vs. 44-46). 5. By sharing what God has given to us (vs. 42-47).

    How Can Our Church Survive and Thrive? Acts 2:36-47 Sermon by Rick Crandall Adapted from message preached at McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 5, 2010 BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION: *Over the last few years, at least four Southern Baptist Churches around here have shut their doors forever. Five to ten ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John McCormack avatar

    Steadfast In Doctrine

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Jul 20, 2011
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    FOCAL POINT: SOUND DOCTRINE IS BIBLICAL DOCTRINE

    STEADFAST IN DOCTRINE VICTORY-PART 1 OF A 2 PART SERIES ACTS 2: 42 FOCAL POINT: SOUND DOCTRINE IS BIBLICAL DOCTRINE INTRODUCTION: SOME VIEW DOCTRINE AS A BUNCH OF RULES OR A LIST OF WHAT YOU CAN DO AND WHAT YOU CANNOT DO. THEY MAY HAVE FORMED THAT PERCEPTION BY WHAT THEY SEE INSIDE MANY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Revival Of Pentecost Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 25, 2011
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     | 33,783 views

    The revival at Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost is the greatest of all time. No revival has been so sudden, so tremendous in its immediate effects and none so lasting in its results.

    ACTS 2: 1-47 THE REVIVAL OF PENTECOST [Joel 2:28-29 / Psalm 16:8-11] The revival at Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost is the greatest of all time. No revival has been so sudden, so tremendous in its immediate effects and none so lasting in its results. One hundred twenty disciples of the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist