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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Soul Winning Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 2, 2014
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    Proverbs 11:30 tells us that "He that wins souls is wise." There are three keys to understanding that ought to motivate us to be active soul-winners - the plight of the unsaved, the heart of the believer, and the command of the Savior.

    Church Essentials: Part Four Soul Winning - Acts 4:37-41, 47 Essential to the continued existence of any God honoring, Christ centered, church community is an outward focus with the intent of winning souls. The early church was actively engaged in soul winning on a daily basis. Carl Nelson, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Spirit-Filled Body Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 8, 2014
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    The early church was effective because they were a Spirit-filled, Spirit-led body. what does it take to be Spirit-filled? God commanded us in His Word that we are to be filled with His Spirit.

    Church Essentials: Part Five A Spirit-Filled Body: Acts 2:41-47 A New Testament church is a church in which God is present through His Spirit. The early church was effective because they were a Spirit-filled, Spirit-led body. Their teaching was Spirit-led (Acts 2:42-43 "they continued steadfastly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Shall We Do? Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2013
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    There are many answers given in the religious world to the question, "What must I do to be saved?". Which answer is correct? Let's examine the first conversion account in Acts to find out what the Holy Spirit's answer is to this important question.

    What a great day for the kingdom of God it must have been when that first sermon was preached by Peter! The door into the kingdom of heaven was opened to the world. That first sermon led to the salvation of about 3000 souls. Let’s put ourselves into the shoes of the people hearing this first ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Character Trait 9: Joy Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 25, 2013
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    Joy is one of the essential marks of God’s Spirit ruling and reigning in us. Read this sermon to find out how joy will grow in us as we apply the principles taught in God's word about Joy!

    Intro: Joy is not syrupy or sappy, sentimental or seasonal. Joy is not happiness, because happiness depends on what happens to you. Joy is also not the absence of sorrow. Joy is a vivid emotion of pleasure or state of being highly delighted. Where does this state or emotion come from? Joy is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character Trait 10: A Healthy Church Is A Worshipping Church Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 30, 2013
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    Worship is announcing and affirming God’s worth. Why is Jesus worthy of bowing our lives before Jesus in worhsip? He is God and He alone died for our sins, defeated death, hell and the grave and invites us to worship Him alone!

    Intro: Have you heard about the recent experience of a pastor who changed the order of worship so that the sermon was given before the offering was taken. This upset a four year old who asked her mother, "Why is he talking before he gets paid?" (The child had a misunderstanding of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Do, After Easter

    Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Apr 13, 2013
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    Sermon on Following up with our life, after Easter is over. Acts 2 gives us the road map on what to do and when to expect those signs and miracles from God.

    Here we are, two weeks after Easter, the crucifixion is over, the resurrection is over, sort of. At least all the celebration is over, too bad for that. We have studied about the Road to Emmaus and the two men who met Christ there. Those two men that were quiet, and heartbroken and thought that ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Cultivating A Culture Of Change

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 15, 2013
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    A sermon that examines the necessity of change for growth.

    “Cultivating a Culture of Change” Acts 2:41,47, 4:4, 5:14, 6:1 Acts 2:41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 2:47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Acts 2 - Empowered Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 13, 2013
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    God is going to reach a lost world through the empowering of the Holy Spirit and His church. We depend on One and devote to building His church through the teaching of His Word, fellowship, communion and prayer.

    Reaching the lost world for Christ would necessarily mean the birth of the Church, the body of Christ, the gathering of believers in Christ. • This is a divine institution, not a man-made organisation. Through the Body of Christ the world will come to see Christ. • The Church is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Does True Fellowship Look Like? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 19, 2013
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    True Fellowship is FAR more than pot-luck socials, true fellowship is about commitment, cohesion and consistency in the body of Christ

    Sermon Brief Date Written: May 18, 2013 Date Preached: May 19, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: The Five Functions of the Church Sermon Title: What Does Fellowship Look Like? Sermon Text: Acts 2:41-47 [HCSB] Introduction: This morning I am going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Steps To A Growing Church!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 19, 2013
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    Doing things God's way, is the only way it will last!

    Verse 42-And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine Step 1.They Were Learners! Psalm 119:73-Your hands have made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments Matthew 11:29-Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Follow Up Of Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Mike Mcguire on May 6, 2016
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    A sermon about following up decisions after an evangelistic event

    Introduction: One of the biggest problems with evangelism efforts is the lack of translation into new, committed members of the local church. Often in times of crusades and revivals, many people will make decisions. Programs like the power teams and other events even such as Billy Graham crusades ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Foundations, Faith And Family Series

    Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016
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    When the church looks like what Jesus created the church to look like the church will accomplish what Jesus designed the church to accomplish.

    The Church is Born… The last verse of the passage that we studied together last week described the birth of the Church—ACTS 2:41. The Holy Spirit had helped the preacher preach and the Gospel of Jesus Christ was proclaimed with power. The Holy Spirit had helped the hearers hear when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meet And Greet Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 17, 2016
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    In times like these we need to meet together to experience the presence of God, encourage one another, and evangelize the lost.

    1. Hats: A University had a policy that if the professor was 10 minutes late for class...it was cancelled. But one day a professor put his hat on his desk and then went to the faculty room. He apparently lost track of time and when he arrived back at the class he was 10 minutes late and found it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Commitment Service Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 25, 2016
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    Commitment, Baptism, Priorities, Unity

    Commitment Service Acts 2:36-47 (p. 759) May 29, 2016 (Read verses 36-41 to begin) Introduction: In Acts Chapter 2 Peter has just presented Jesus as God’s promised Messiah. He and the other Apostles are under the power of the promised gift of the Holy Spirit and His power ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Four Facets Of A Healthy Faith

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 13, 2016
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    A healthy faith.

    "Four Facets of a Healthy Faith" Acts 2:41-47 Acts 2:42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. 44 And all that believed were together, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist