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Our Father, What My Church Family Means To Me

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 12, 2003

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Taking the Lord’s prayer and demonstating the importance of having a Church family.

Text: Matthew 6:5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

"How To Become A Drunk?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 15, 2005

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Some accused the disciples on the Day of Pentecost of being "drunk." My response to that is: "Whatever they were drinking, I want some!" Our Churches need to have a "Pentecostal" experience." Here are five simple steps to becoming a drunk!

"How to Become a Drunk?" Introduction: Some accused the disciples on the Day of Pentecost of being "drunk." My response to that is: "Whatever they were drinking, I want some!" Our Church needs to have a "Pentecostal" experience." Here is how! 1. Find a private place, and pray! The disciples ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A View Of The Church Part 1 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 27, 2007

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View of the Church Part 1 of 2 in the series of I Corth.

A VIEW OF THE CHURCH (Part 1) 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Introduction A. The Corinthians were proud of their gifts and their wisdom. They seemed to be critical of Paul’s simple message. B. Paul tells them he must keep his teaching simple because they are “mere infants in Christ” (v. 1). C. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Our Relationship With The Church Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

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Sermon 4 of 4 in series entitled "Building Relationships"

Building Relationships #4 Our Relationship with the Church 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Today we conclude our four week journey into “Building Godly Relationships” by looking into our relationship with His church here at Bakers Chapel. Over the past year, we have studied many passages together on how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Supremacy Of Christ - Who Is Control Here?

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 18, 2006

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Answers the question of who is in control especially regarding the Church.

The Supremacy Of Jesus Christ The question of control often arises in the local church. Its hard to believe but all too frequently you hear about a church where a person or group of persons will rise up and take control of a church as though it was something that just anyone has authority to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

What A Fellowship!

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 24, 2003

based on 37 ratings

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A mini-sermon on the fellowship of believers, the communion of saints.

Devotion for Thanksgiving Dinner Psalm 16:3 - We all empathize with Rupert Boneham from the Survivor Reality TV show. His departing speech talked about how he has never been accepted. We can relate. - I am sure that many of us know the show Cheers for the 80’s. About a bar where everybody knows ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:16, Psalm 16:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Plugged In Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Oct 10, 2002

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Part 3 of this series showing us how to have a "Super Sized Life." This message deals with the last key, getting plugged into a church family.

“Super Sized Life” part 3 (Getting Plugged In) Brian A. Moon A young woman called Nancy had a disability and was confined to a wheelchair, yet she developed a unique ministry to hurting and lonely people. She placed an ad in the local newspaper that read: "If you are lonely or have a problem, call ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Acts 17:24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Unstoppable Church Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on May 27, 2004

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Through the gift of the Holy Spirit, Jesus has provided the church everything we need to accomplish His Will in this world.

How many of you here this morning have had someone close to you die? (raise hands) I don’t think there is another crisis in life quite like that one. When someone that you have spent your life with is taken away from you, there is a tremendous void, a gaping hole that for the rest of your life will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 3:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Place People Yearn To Be

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 4, 2005

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Making a church a place people yearn to be

Last week I asked you to consider how you might finish the statement, I Like Church But,….. The question was intended make you look at the simple problems in the church, the things that tend to irritate us. The kind of things that an outsider might find a roadblock to Jesus Christ. I hope that I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Congregational

Why House Church?

Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Sep 1, 2005

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Priscilla and Aquila are not unknown figures in the NT. They are heroes of the first century church. Their house church was not a substandard church, but a church that was everything that God intended in the New Testament church.

Scripture Romans 16:5 Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Why am I talking about house churches? Because I think all believers should start churches that meet in homes. You may ask if I understand who are the people that I am talking to. We are nursing students and medical staff you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Destroy A Church

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 29, 2007

based on 6 ratings

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This message is one that I put together after reading a speech written by a former governor of Colorado. The lessons fit very well of how to destroy a church.

Ephesians 6:11 KJV Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. I. INTRODUCTION -- THIS IS NOT MY USUAL FARE. . . -This message that I am going to preach is not my standard fare of preaching style. . . and yet there are some very valuable ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

"How To Stay On The Mountain?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 17, 2005

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In this message I hope to give an answer to the question, "Why the Church seems so powerless at times? Why can’t we cast out the demons?"

"How to stay on the mountain"? > >In this message I hope to give an answer to the question, "Why the Church seems so powerless at times"? > >Look at this verse: >(Mat 17:16 KJV) And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him. > >After the revival? > >Our Church has just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Pains Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007

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3rd in series on 1 Thelessonians (3 of 8).

GROWING PAINS 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 INTRO: It was not easy to be a Christian in Thessalonica where believers faced persecution and suffering. Yet in the midst of suffering, the Thessalonian Christians experienced joy. They received Paul’s ministry of the Word in much affliction, with joy of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit Of The Overcomer Pt 7 Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006

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7 letter to the churches

"The Commitment of the Overcomer" May 6, 2001 AM, - Danny L. Williams TEXT: Rev. 2:12-17 Have any of you ever been going down the highway behind some one who was not sure what lane they wanted to travel in? Maybe I should change the question: Have you ever been one of those people, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Closer Than A Brother

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 25, 2007

based on 67 ratings

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In this text, Paul lists some good friends, which could be categorized in this way. 1- Staying friends 2- Praying friends 3- Straying friends

INTRO.- Do you know what is closer than a brother? A good friend. A faithful friend is closer than a brother. Prov. 18:24 “A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Do you have a friend who sticks closer than a brother? Or did you ever? ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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