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  • Brad Beaman avatar

    The Start Of A New Church Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 34,680 views

    Imagine a cold dark prison. You see a prisoner hunched over writing a letter. He is writing a love letter from his prison cell. This love letter is to a church that he loves dearly. You see this man in prison is the Apostle Paul. He is writing this letter

    Read: Philippians 1:1-2 Imagine a cold dark prison. You see a prisoner there chained to the guards. This prisoner is unassuming in appearance and for the moment is very quiet. He is hunched over and completely absorbed in a letter he is writing. He is writing a love letter from his prison cell. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church As A Prophet Of God

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 5, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,891 views

    “I am sending you to them, and you shall say to them, ‘thus says the Lord God.’ As for them, whether they hear or whether they refuse – for they are a rebellious house – yet they will know that a prophet has been among them” Ez. 2:4-5.

    Theme: The Church as a prophet of God Text: Ez. 2:1-5; 2 Cor. 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-6 We have been watching and listening to what has been going on at the National Reconciliation Committee meetings and I believe God is using this forum to speak to us as Ghanaians. As Ghanaians the allegations coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Church Full Of Blessings

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 28, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 2,385 views

    Paul promises the Ephesians blessings that churches today can claim!

    A CHURCH FULL OF BLESSINGS EPHESIANS 1:1-2 INTRODUCTION… Beginnings of letters READ EPHESIANS 1:1-2 I. THE WRITER SPEAKS WITH AUTHORITY ILLUSTRATION… Claire Schenot Burkat, "Five Myths of the Perfect Pastor" His sermons were over their heads. His opinionated views alienated his colleagues. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pergamos - The Compromising Church Series

    Contributed by David Blizzard on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 7,047 views

    Outline on Rev. 2:12-17 about the church of Pergamos.

    PERGAMOS THE COMPRIMISING CHURCH – REV. 2: 12-17 This is the third church of the seven that we will look at. Remember we said that the question is not what type of church are we looking for, but what type of church is God looking for. These 7 churches were actual churches and they are also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Your Purpose As The Church" Series

    Contributed by Blake Carroll on Sep 14, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,990 views

    The purpose of believers as the body of Christ.

    Title: “Your Purpose As The Church” Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40; 28:19-20 Introduction: When it comes to God’s church, every born again believer has a purpose to fulfill. As the body of Christ we have been ordained to accomplish certain tasks, and because of this we need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Ephesus Church" Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 11,730 views

    Number 1 in series: Ephesus "The Letters to the Seven Churches"

    Ephesus: # 1 in series: The Letters of Christ to the Seven Churches From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, April 22, 2001 “Is Bayview Baptist Similar to Ephesus Baptist?” Revelation 2:1-7 Very seldom does a person take a giant step backward in life from being a good person to being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church That Would Not Surrender

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Oct 2, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 3,232 views

    They were poor, but rich in what really matters.

    THE CHURCH THAT WOULD NOT SURRENDER (Revelation 2:8-11) And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Before A Church Disciplines

    Contributed by Frank Walker on Oct 9, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,562 views

    Active church discipline is a last resort.

    BEFORE A CHURCH DISCIPLINES (Gal. 6:1-10) I. THE PURPOSE IS RESTORATION (v. 1) A. The Sinning Saint 1. Sin has come in quickly. He doesn’t know what hit him. His sin was not premeditated. 2. Maybe he made a rash decision. 3. Maybe he reacted to a situation without ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Task Of The Church #1 Series

    Contributed by Jay Rambo on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,274 views

    The focus of the Church is to be on God and His will in everything we do.

    Tittle: The Task Of The Church part 1 Theme: The focus of the Church is to be on God and His will in everything we do. Written: 4-11-99 Introduction: There are many references in the New Testament that will tell us what our task is as a part of the Church. -- What I want to do is look at these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Task Of The Church #2 Series

    Contributed by Jay Rambo on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,132 views

    The Church has guidelines for their treatment of each other.

    Title: The Task of The Church #2 Theme: The Church has guidelines for their treatment of each other. Introduction: - When asked what the purpose of the church is, - people will give many different answers. - Last week we started to look at what the word of God had to say concerning The Task ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church (A Body) Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 19, 2001
    based on 181 ratings
     | 8,293 views

    This is the 6th sermon in the "Discipleship" series. This sermon focuses on the body of Christ.

    Sunday Morning October 21, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Discipleship #6 THE CHURCH: A BODY Ephesians 4:1-16 Introduction: 1. As we have been studying about being followers of Jesus Christ, I want us to begin to acknowledge what God has done for us since Christ has left this earth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church (A Family) Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 19, 2001
    based on 179 ratings
     | 10,121 views

    This is the 7th sermon in the "Discipleship" series. Once we are born again, we become a part of God’s family.

    Sunday Evening October 21, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Discipleship #7 THE CHURCH: A FAMILY Ephesians 2:19-22 Introduction: 1. This morning we looked at the church as a body and that we must be unified and work together. 2. This evening, let’s look at the church as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Vital Signs

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Oct 19, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 4,918 views

    A deductive exposition of the text that reveals the six vital ministries of the church.

    Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to work for health and vitality in our local congregation. Response: individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will pray at the altar rail and commit themselves to working for even greater vitality in our church. Visual ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    State Of The Church Address

    Contributed by Rick Croffut on Oct 19, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 10,455 views

    This message deals with the new beginnings that God takes a church through. The message discusses the opportunities that God has in store for each church.

    THE STATE OF THE CHURCH ADDRESS Much like the State of the Union Address that we will hear just 2 weeks from now – I want to bring you the State of the Church Address today. I will not be making promises about how to reform the church – because I believe the day we are living in demands that man ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is Church Attendance Necessary

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jun 25, 2001
    based on 120 ratings
     | 8,558 views

    If you have forsaken the assembly of Christians, we encourage you to take these steps.

    Is Church Attendance Necessary? Considering the lax attitudes of many religious people today, it would be easy to conclude that church attendance is optional or perhaps only for those who are very religious and extremely dedicated to their faith. Membership rosters in most churches, compared to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist