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Some Things That You Will Find In A Healthy Church.

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 24, 2007

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The church that is alive should be a healthy church. This sermon shows what characterizes a healthy church...

SOME THINGS THAT YOU WILL FIND IN A HEALTHY CHURCH Text: Acts 2:36-47 Pastor W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: We can learn much about the church by studying the Book of Acts. The church is very young in the Book of Acts. It had not lived long enough in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

Celebration Worship Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on May 19, 2007

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Part one of a series on worship

Celebration Worship The Power of Praise Acts 3:1-10 I. One Example of Celebration Worship. A. The Lame Man’s Handicap. 1Peter and John went to the Temple one afternoon to take part in the three o’clock prayer service. 2As they approached the Temple, a man lame from birth was being carried in. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: *other

Order In The Church! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 1, 2005

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We are to build faith in one another.

ORDER IN THE CHURCH I Corinthians 14:26-40 S: Worship C: Understanding, not confusion Th: Orderly Worship Pr: WE ARE TO BUILD FAITH IN ONE ANOTHER. ?: How? How do we do that? KW: Need TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 14:26-40 five specifications that will direct our worship toward ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Is Church Attendance Necessary?

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007

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How important is the corporate worship of the saints? Mnay say I can worship God as well in the privacy of my home as I can at church? Is this true or an excuse?

“Church Attendance” Introduction: The announcement that the Cleveland Browns were moving to Baltimore after 30 years in Cleveland devastated many people. Among the many Browns fans interviewed, one man sat in his pickup truck and wept as he said, "Now me and my family will have no place to go on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Quest For Community Series

Contributed by David Asch on Nov 21, 2005

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Today’s question: what is the key element to fulfilling our mission? What is the most important thing we need in order to be fruit and produce fruit?

QUEST FOR COMMUNITY INTRO: This week: Hurricane Katrina – an example of how something can kill a community/threaten to wipe out a community. Last week: Our mission is to grow fruitful followers of Jesus Christ. We are to be fruit and produce fruit. Today’s question: what is the key element to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are The Qualities Of A Successful Fellowship

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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A survey of hundreds of pastors has allowed us to compile a preliminary list of measurable quality factors in the life of a congregation in ranking order. The twelve factors are:

What Are the Qualities of a Successful Fellowship Acts 2:41-47 Illustration:A survey of hundreds of pastors has allowed us to compile a preliminary list of measurable quality factors in the life of a congregation in ranking order. The twelve factors are: 1. Bible knowledge. Church members are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Have Church Services?

Contributed by Fred Elliott on Jun 6, 2003

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Why We should attend church services

WHY HAVE CHURCH SERVICES? Psalms 100 Intro:A Your question this morning may be --- " why are we having this discussion? " 1. We all know why we have church services B. While that is probably true that we know why --- I believe that sometimes we seem to forget why we are here 2. This morning’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The "Normal" Church

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Oct 20, 2003

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"Normal" means "conforming to a standard". The Standard for our churches ought to be the Lord Jesus Christ. The church at Jerusalem gives us an excellent blueprint for how a church ought to be.

INTRODUCTION: God wants every church to be a “normal” church. What is normal? Webster’s dictionary says, “conforming to a standard.” God has given the standard for His church. When we compare the church in the book of Acts with our churches today, we fall so far short of God’s standard. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating And Embracing God's People

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 25, 2004

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Our church and our faith is about people… and God.

This morning I begin by acknowledging two mothers who were and have been very important shapers and influencers of my life. The first is my Grandmother Kane. Though she has been dead for over 3 decades, her influence, especially concerning her deep and long-lasting faith and deep and legendary ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Growing Up: A Challenge To Become A Maturing Church

Contributed by Don Jaques on Oct 20, 2005

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Making a few comparisons between an immature church and a maturing church, and see where we think we fit in.

INTRODUCTION: In just a few days, Christ the King Oak Harbor will turn five. To those who have been here since the beginning, that may seem amazing. It seems hard for me to believe that in just a few months I’ll celebrate my fourth anniversary as pastor here. Birthdays give us a chance to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Will Share The Responsibility Of Our Church Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jan 7, 2004

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The sermon reminds us of the importance of every member actively participating in the evangelistic purpose of the church.

Membership Covenant I Will Share the Responsibility of Our Church Matthew 28:18-20 January 11, 2004 Intro: A. [Pastor will sing, “People Need the Lord” (Greg Nelson/Phil McHugh, 1983 River Oaks Music Co., BMI)] B. This will be the second in our series of sermons on our new membership ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making God Smile

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 8, 2003

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The function of worship is to bring God appropriate pleasure.

(Overhead 1) This time of year is a time for love, romance, and passion. Millions of dollars are spent on Valentine’s Day gifts. In fact a 1998 report from Ball State University indicates, “Valentine’s Day ranks second behind Christmas in total sales of candy, flowers and cards.” Love is important ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-26

Denomination: Church Of God

The Church In Jerusalem

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002

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We can learn what kind of church Jesus wants us to be by looking at the distinctive identifying marks of the church in Jerusalem.

THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM Acts 6:7 INTRO. The verse we have just read is an excellent description of the church in Jerusalem. That church was the hottest church in the New Testament...or since. They were the poorest church (Paul took offerings from other churches to support them) and yet they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Church With The Open Door

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 26, 2003

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A sermon on the church at Philadelphia. What does a open door mean ?

THE CHURCH WITH AN OPEN DOOR Revelation 3:7-13 Letter written to Church at Philadelphia(brotherly love) Written by Christ who has the keys to unlock doors that are locked..and lock doors that are open. This shows his sovereignty, and superiority over the church. If Jesus desires for something to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Noisy Pets

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 3, 2003

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The requirement to worship our God can be quenched but when our pets have something to say you can’t stop them.

Noisy Pets Luke 19:37-40 It happened when I was in High School. It swept the nation in a matter of a few days. There were shortages and waiting list. Do any of you remember the pet rock craze? A round river stone in a box that looked like a cage with a bed of straw like stuff. The best part ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:37-40

Denomination: Congregational

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