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  • Leslie Sun avatar

    Church Growth

    Contributed by Leslie Sun on Feb 12, 2007
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    This is a teaching about how to grow a church. It is not based purely on personal experience and not based on others’ successful stories but based on a friend’s personal experience in growing a church with biblical principles and causes it to be still gro

    Church Growth Church Growth is a very popular topic that even non-Christians heard of this term before. In the past, people looked to the west for examples of growing a church. Recently however, people shifted to the east as well for examples of church growth. In church growth, we should not copy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Obedient Church

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010
     | 6,608 views

    Tonight we will learn about being an Obedient church, and what an obedient church looks like, again it is my desire that compare our church to this biblical model and see how we measure up, and again the challenge will be, if there is any area where we do

    The Obedient Church Pm September 20th 2009 Titus 1:5-16 Introduction Last week we began a six part series through the book of Titus, the title of this series is “Will the true church arise”. The purpose for this series is to compare our church to the biblical model for church and see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Is Apostolic Series

    Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Apr 1, 2021
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     | 3,592 views

    The entire Christian church agrees that the church is, or is supposed to be "apostolic" in nature. And yet as you might expect, there are several different explanations of just what it means to be a part of the apostolic church.

    Ephesians 2:14-22 The entire Christian church agrees that the church is, or is supposed to be "apostolic" in nature. And yet as you might expect, there are several different explanations of just what it means to be a part of the apostolic church. THE APOSTOLIC POSITION Some people say ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Functioning Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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    The main point of this sermon is to recognize and embrace the unique gifts given by the Holy Spirit to each member of the Church, in order to function well as a divine organism and enjoy the benefits of a healthy, vibrant community.

    Good morning, church family! I am so excited to share with you all today about the gifts that our amazing God has given to us, His Church. We'll be diving into 1 Corinthians 12:7, where Paul writes, "Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good." Now, I know that we ...read more

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    The Church - A Lighthouse

    Contributed by Troy Harkey on Apr 16, 2003
    based on 178 ratings
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    I have had many supporting churches, as a missionary, that the word “lighthouse” was a part of their name. The Bible makes it very clear that we as a church body are to be a lighthouse to the world.

    THE CHURCH – A LIGHTHOUSE This will be our final message in this series on the church. (Mark 16:15 NKJV) And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. (Mat 5:14-16 NKJV) "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. {15} ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rapture Of The Church

    Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Jul 1, 2002
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    The Rapture of the Church will be the most startling event to happen in all of human history. Millions will disappear in "the twinkling of an eye."

    The Rapture of the Church will be the most startling event to happen in all of human history. Millions will disappear in "the twinkling of an eye." Great confusion and bewilderment will occupy the minds of those left behind. Many explanations for the disappearance of those missing will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Establishing A Church Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 10, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,975 views

    how to establish a church

    ESTABLISHING A CHURCH Acts 19: 1-10 Our text records the establishing of the church in Ephesus. In Paul’s day, it was a city of about 200,000. Every Christian longs for God’s church to be established and extended as His word spreads ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Model Church Series

    Contributed by James Chandler on Feb 17, 2008
     | 4,301 views

    What was it about the church at Thessalonica that made it a church worth modeling? In this study we will that the church had a blessed beginning, produced great fruit, and has a great future.

    1 Thessalonians 1 The Model Church The Lord wants to bless the church. He waits for the church to be what he wants it to be. A place of believers who want to live and serve and bring God glory and see lives transformed by the power of a risen Savior! The church was a model and example for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What's A Church? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,360 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 2:9-10

    Text: 1 Peter 2:9-10 Title: What’s a Church and What’s It Supposed to do? Date/Place: LSCC, 8/28/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: Tell about the other night at Gary’s house where we were looking at the different antiques on the wall, and him giving us a guess or two on each ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Playing Church

    Contributed by Matthew Blau on Mar 20, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,720 views

    There is a difference between watching a game and playing the game. We are called to be a playing church

    Playing Church The Living Word Theater in Cambridge, has been sharing the story of the passion for as long as I can remember. There unfolding before your eyes the Gospel comes to life. Each night Pete Hampton portrays Christ. Each night he is crucified in the big finale. It can be a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Challenge Of The Church

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 26, 2010
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     | 4,560 views

    THE CHALLENGE TO THE CHURCH IS TO FULFILL THE GREAT COMMISSION IN THE MOST COMPASSIONATE WAY POSSIBLE. THIS SERMON LOOKS AT SOME ISSUES THE CHURCH FACES IN ACCOMPLISHING THIS

    THE CHALLENGE OF THE CHURCH MATTHEW 16:13-20 INTRODUCTION: TELL THE JOKES ABOUT LITTLE HARRY AND PETER, TWO CHILDREN WHERE ONE IS INTRODUCING THE OTHER TO HIS CHURCH: 1. ONE JOKE IS ABOUT HOW LONG THE MINISTER SPEAKS 2. THE HONOUR ROLL AT THE BACK OF THE CHURCH NOW I REALIZE THAT THESE ARE OLD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Significance Of The Church

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 13, 2008
     | 1,969 views

    Paul talks about a mystery, the creation of a new man, people from all tribes and nations, including Jews and Gentiles...the Church of Jesus Church. There is something very significant about the church of the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Introduction Last week- talked about Jesus being out front in 2008. Referring to a song called Breathe Today by Flyleaf- You can only move as fast as Who’s in front of you We can … follow the wisdom of men, live in the shadow of how life has always been never believing it can be different, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Complaining Church

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 15, 2022
     | 1,396 views

    A common problem in ancient Israel was complaining. Times haven’t really changed.

    A common problem in ancient Israel was complaining. Times haven’t really changed. “Soon the people began to complain about their hardship, and the Lord heard everything they said. Then the Lord’s anger blazed against them, and he sent a fire to rage among them, and he destroyed some of the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 3, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 18,942 views

    Purpose Driven Concepts. Five Purposes presented as an acrostic - SHINE. Second Sermon in this Series - God’s Committed Community.

    God’s Committed Community: The Purpose of The Church Last week we looked at the Nature Of The Church and we found that the Bible calls the church: 1. A FELLOWSHIP. 2. A FAMILY. 3. A BODY. 4. A FLOCK. Each one of these terms gives us a different understanding of The Church and shows how The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thankful For The Church Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 1, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,858 views

    We take for granted the fellowship and salvation we enjoy in the church, we MUST be thankful!

    Date Written: October 1, 2006 Date Preached: October 1, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in Colossians Sermon Title: Thankful for the Church Sermon Text:: Col 1:3-8 3 We give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist