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"What Does The Bible Teach About The Church?” Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Dec 4, 2002

based on 41 ratings

| 6,287 views

Message discusses the basics about the church.

TEXT: Matthew 16:16-18 ETS: The Bible defines what a church is. ESS: Believers will understand what a church really is. OSS: Believers will commit themselves to “Be” a church. PQ: What does the Bible say about the church? UW: Points TOPIC: “What does the Bible teach about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Bone Yard: Or: Bony Christians

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Oct 23, 2003

based on 81 ratings

| 17,884 views

This is talking about Israel. Explain. But what if we applied this to the church today? What if this was the church bone yard? What kind of bony Christians would we have in our churches today? Let’s look at some of today’s bony Christians.

THE CHURCH BONE YARD OR: BONY CHRISTIANS TEXT: Ezekiel 37:1-10 INTRODUCTION: This is talking about Israel. Explain. But what if we applied this to the church today? What if this was the church bone yard? What kind of bony Christians would we have in our churches today? Let’s look at some of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

He Builds His Church Through Us

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

based on 16 ratings

| 2,672 views

WHEN WE PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST, HE BUILDS HIS CHURCH THROUGH US AND DESERVES CREDIT FOR ANY SUCCESS 1.

WHEN WE PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST, HE BUILDS HIS CHURCH THROUGH US AND DESERVES CREDIT FOR ANY SUCCESS 1. The Credit for Accomplishing Church Growth -- Our Accomplishments Give Us the Opportunity to Give Credit to Christ (:17) 2. The Agents for Accomplishing Church Growth -- It is Christ's ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:17-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Neccessity Of A God Given Vision For The Local Church

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jun 25, 2003

based on 249 ratings

| 31,374 views

This sermon reminds us that the survival and growth of the church is predicated upon the knowledge of its God-given vision.

Introduction: No organization will survive without vision. Apart from vision, individuals will perish. Without vision our children will perish. Without vision, communities will perish. Without vision, churches will perish. Without vision, societies will perish. Without vision, lost souls will ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Proverbs 29:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesus: Church Lost Its First Love

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 17, 2003

based on 11 ratings

| 8,702 views

Church started with Penticost, ends in heaven.

EPHESUS: THE CHURCH THAT LEFT ITS FIRST LOVE. Revelation 2:1-7 There are many different ways to look at these letters to the seven churches. We could consider them first of all prophetically. To do so means these letters represent the stages the church will go through. It started from the day of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

5 Guidelines For Maintaining Healthy Church Relations

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

based on 36 ratings

| 7,160 views

5 GUIDELINES FOR MAINTAINING HEALTHY CHURCH RELATIONSHIPS A.

5 GUIDELINES FOR MAINTAINING HEALTHY CHURCH RELATIONSHIPS A. Appreciate Your Spiritual Leaders B. Live in Peace with One Another C. Build One Another Up--Being Sensitive to Individual Needs 1. Admonish the unruly 2. Encourage the fainthearted ("small-souled") 3. Help the weak D. Be Patient ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Help Make Your Church Great

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 17 ratings

| 4,566 views

* Let God's character be your standard and source for how your church defines greatness.

* Let God's character be your standard and source for how your church defines greatness. Many churches fall into the trap of thinking that greatness is found in large numbers. David wrote, "Thine is the greatness and the power and the glory and victory and the majesty." (I Chron. 28:11,12) Ask the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:30-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

10 Reasons People Do Not Attend Church

Contributed by David Smith on Jul 2, 2001

based on 68 ratings

| 7,731 views

Some common reasons and excuses people use for not attending church

10 REASONS PEOPLE DO NOT ATTEND CHURCH HEB 10:24-25 1 - TIME work schedules ballgames kids mowing gardening 2 - BORING IRRELEVANT music preaching - cannot relate to it (or the people) 3 - OTHER INTERESTS friends hobbies t.v. ....etc. 4 - GUILT living a sinful life that they love more ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building A Caring Church: Caring About The Lost Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

based on 147 ratings

| 15,344 views

If we are going to be a caring church, one of the very first things we must do is to care about those who are without Jesus Christ, those who are lost. We need to develop a heart for the lost like Paul’s heart.

Was anyone here saved listening to a radio broadcast? Raise your hand. How many were saved listening to a TV preacher? How many prayed to receive the Lord Jesus as a direct result of a message? How many were saved when you saw "Jesus Saves" on a big rock, a sign, or a bumper sticker? How many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-3, Romans 10:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

People Our Church Could Not Do Without

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002

based on 208 ratings

| 8,062 views

There are just some people the church has to have.

PHIL. 4:1-7 "PEOPLE OUR CHURCH COULD NOT DO WITHOUT" A) Paul organized many churches and his interest in them never ceased! * This was only natural! * Some of these churches pleased him, some of them disappointed him! B) It seems that the church at Philippi was his favorite! * In the text, he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When A Church Has Vision

Contributed by David Salyer on Dec 21, 2000

based on 226 ratings

| 7,979 views

What God will do with a church when it has vision

What Happens when a church has vision Nehemiah 2 Open: Without vision the people perish. The word of God makes it clear that when we as his people do not get a fresh revelation from him, in other words if we have and are not seeking him on what he wants to do through us then the countless people ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can't I Be Saved And Not Go To Church

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2001

based on 131 ratings

| 7,348 views

The importance of going to church as a Christian

HEB.10:25-27 "CAN’T I BE SAVED AND NOT GO TO CHURCH?" A) Let me begin by saying that it doesn’t matter at all what you think about the subject, * Nor does it matter what I think about it, but what does the Lord think about it! * And I might add that He says what He thinks about it in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Three Things That Can Cause A Church To Die

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jan 23, 2001

based on 399 ratings

| 26,941 views

How to evaluate the Spiritual health of your Church and your own personel life.

THREE THINGS THAT CAN CAUSE A CHURCH TO DIE TEXT: Rev 3:1b "I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead." INTRO: Jesus said the Church at Sardis was dead! I see two meanings here, there could be more. First, this probably means this local Church lost it’s influence ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"Honesty: When A Church Is Moving Forward With God”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 5, 2001

based on 177 ratings

| 31,299 views

This sermon looks at four ways a church can know it’s moving in the right direction.

A man stands before judge and jury, places one hand on the Bible and the other in the air, and makes a pledge. For the next few minutes, with God as his helper, he will “tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.” He is a witness, His job is not to expand upon nor dilute the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus's Simple Plan For Evangelism And Church Planting Series

Contributed by James Smith on Nov 19, 2001

based on 110 ratings

| 11,056 views

This is a sermon based on my testimony of how the Lord called me to start a church, and our biblical pattern for ministry & evangelism. Practical points are made on how we are called, how God fullfills that calling, and suggestions for church planting.

Introduction: It’s funny how the Lord has us in the palm of His hand. How he knows what we can do, and plans the future for us. Some times this even involves what seems like catastrophe. We were in the middle of a cell group barbecue at our friends the Grants. The children are playing, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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