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  • Tim Byrd avatar

    A Message From A Dead Church

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 10,779 views

    A message atfer preaching at a church in St Louis during the SBC. This was once a thriving, soul winning church.

    A MESSAGE FROM A DEAD CHURCH Date: June 23, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist A.M. Service Text: 2 Timothy 3:1-5 Introduction Over a month ago I was asked to preach in a church in the St. Louis area while we were there for the Southern Baptist Convention. I spoke with a man from the church several ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Three F's Of Church Ministry"

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Jun 12, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,335 views

    There are many aspects to our ministry within the church, here are three as given by Paul; that are critical to ministry effectiveness

    • In Ephesians 2:19-22; Paul is explaining to the Church of Ephesus the importance of the presence of the Spirit within the church • Many churches have services but having services does not equate to experiencing God • John 4:24: “God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Marks Of A Great Church Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 16, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,124 views

    The Church at Jerusalem serves as a model for every church on what God expects His churches to look like.

    Acts 2: 41-47 The Marks of a Great Church The Church at Jerusalem serves as a model for every church on what God expects His churches to look like. The Church at Jerusalem was not seeking after greatness, but she attained it because each member did what God called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We Losing The Battle Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,241 views

    In this message as we see Jesus giving his commission to the church, we will look at 6 reasons why we are not doing such a good job.

    "ARE WE LOSING THE BATTLE, 5 FAILURES OF THE MODERN CHURCH.." LUKE 24:44-49 THIS IS LUKE’S ACCOUNT OF WHAT WE KNOW AS THE GREAT COMMISSION, IT IS WHERE JESUS TELLS HIS FOLLOWERS TO GO OUT AND WIN THE LOST WORLD TO HIM. AND AS WE KNOW THEY TOOK THAT COMMISSION VERY SERIOUSLY, AND STARTING ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    For An Audience Of One

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,497 views

    This is a complete service, teaching through each of the parts of our worship service and including a sermon addressing conflict and the need to put love first.

    For An Audience Of One July 3, 2005 Worship Service Leading Into Worship: Why do we come to church? As you planned your long weekend, why did you include “Sunday – go to church” on your list of things to do? Here is a Top Ten: 10. Because praying for a 10 foot putt does NOT constitute an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heavenly Worship Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,002 views

    Our worship on earth is often a man-made construct of songs, actions and words. It ought to more closely resemble the worship that is occurring in heaven!

    Encountering God – Part 5 – “Heavenly Worship” Review: I have been preaching about worship for the past few weeks. Last week, If you weren’t here, you missed an opportunity to connect with God in a powerful way. There are many reasons people come to church, (see friends, hear music, hear a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Necessity Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Jul 5, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,340 views

    The Church is absolutely necessary and vital to the triumphant plan of God.

    Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Necessity of the Church Text: Matthew 16:13-20 Introduction: A husband and his wife arose one Sunday morning and the wife dressed for church as the husband sat sipping his coffee. It was just about time to leave when she noticed her husband hadn’t moved a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Value Of The Church Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Aug 26, 2007
     | 2,991 views

    six things we need to be doing as the Church of Jesus Christ

    The value of the church of Jesus Christ In chemistry, He turned water to wine. In biology, He was born without the normal conception. In physics, He disproved the law of gravity when He ascended into heaven. In economics, He disproved the law of diminishing return by feeding 5,000 men with two ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Can The Community Depend On Shipps Baptist Church?

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Jun 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,162 views

    If we were to close our church doors today, would the community even know we were gone?

    Can the Community Depend on Shipps Baptist? Jonah 1:4-6 Not too long ago, I read a statement I have not been able to get off my mind ever since. You may recall it and then again maybe it didn’t sink in to your mind. Here’s the statement: If Shipps Baptist Church were to close its doors tonight, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Worship And Its Benefits

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 32,485 views

    True Worship and Its Benefits(Isa 58:1-12)Recognize: Rebellion, Repentance, Reverence, Relationship building, Responsibilities, Resources, Results

    True Worship and Its Benefits (Isa 58:1-12) This morning you will learn how to engage in true worship and experience its maximum benefits. In the first twelve verses in Isaiah 58 we are taught how to: Recognize: Rebellion, Repentance, Reverence, Relationship building, Responsibilities, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Meaning Of Membership

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,141 views

    This message highlights the biblical importance of being a member of a local church. It was delivered on membership Sunday before presenting the new members to the congregation.

    New Members Sunday “So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household” (Eph 2:19) “…so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually * members one of another.” (Rom 12:5) Introduction When you become a believer ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Go To Church?

    Contributed by David Trexler on Mar 1, 2008
     | 5,623 views

    For God so love the world that He gave His only Son, so that whoever believes in Him will not perish

    Sermon for John 3:1-17 February 17th 2008 As I’ve mentioned over and over Lent is a time of struggle, a time of spiritual growth. Well I’m not sure if I grew this week, but most of the week I sure did struggle. I struggled with why are we here? Not so much in the existential sense—you know why ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Essentials For A Powerful Church

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,924 views

    This was my June devotional for the Leadership team meeting that examines the powerful qualities of the Antioch church.

    Essentials for A Powerful Church Acts 11:19-21 Leadership Board Meeting June 10, 2003 Introduction What does it mean to have a powerful church? What does a powerful church look like? Do we have a powerful church? AC 11:19 Now those who had been scattered by the persecution in connection with ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    It's The End Of Church As We Know It!

    Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on May 4, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,258 views

    For to long we have taken the divinely instiuted Church and made it something that is corrupt. It has to be the end of Church as we know it, or it will be.

    IT’S THE END OF CHURCH AS WE KNOW IT. Text: Eph 2: 19-22 During the Viet Nam era a song was popularized which stated because of the uncertain times, “ It’s the end of the world as we know it.” The times were troubling and the people of the nation were rising up. There were protest against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Mission Of The Church

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Oct 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,730 views

    So often we say that we have a great work to do, but yet are unsure of what we as the church are supposed to be doing... Jesus would never send us forth before giving us a job description to center our efforts around...

    E-Mail support@churchletters.net for the Powerpoint to go with this message. Fred Somebody, Thomas Everybody, Peter Anybody, and Joe Nobody were neighbors, but they were not like you and me. They were odd people and most difficult to understand. The way they lived was a shame. All four ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God