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  • W. Alderman avatar

    The Church Place

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,196 views

    This is a message that gives insight to the way the local church opperates...

    “THE CHURCH PLACE” TEXT: Ephesians 3:1-21 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: The church is the Lord’s. All that we enjoy in regards to the church is because of the way Christ built the church. I wish to view that church in regards to its place as a called out assembly of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mission Of The Church

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Oct 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,575 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

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    The Charge Of The Church

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Apr 28, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 16,889 views

    This message deals with four prime objectives to be achieved on fulfilling our charge to this present age.

    We Need To talk! I want to chat with you from the subject “The Charge of the Church.” The Scripture upon which I base my argument is penned by John Mark in his Gospel Narrative: Mark 5:17-20. In that second stanza of Charles Wesley’s hymn “A Charge to Keep I Have,” he wrote: “To serve the present ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ministry Of The Church

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 29, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,332 views

    This sermon looks at the importance of the church to meet the needs of our culture and become salt and light. We reach out by meeting needs so that we can shine the light of the gospel.

    The Ministry of the Church 2 Thessalonians 2:  3 Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition, Power given to the church The average Christian may not realize it, but God has placed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Growth

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 16,724 views

    The Lord’s church can grow!

    CHURCH GROWTH Acts 2:36-41 INTRO.- ILL.- Many churches are like the church that was going to build a new building. The building committee passed the following resolutions: 1- We shall build a new church. 2- The new building is to be located on the site of the old one. 3- The material in the old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Purpose #1: Worship Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on May 9, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,790 views

    Worship. A Word that cause more arguments then you could think of. A Word that should never cause arguments. This sermon attempts to answear the purpose of worship

    I Corinthians 11:17-34 Purpose #1: Worship - Our Expression of Love For God Introduction A. You know what is really sad? B. When you think of the word Worship and instantly associate it with “Argument” C. What a shame. D. I have thought a lot about worship lately E. I have come to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Purpose #2: Connect Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on May 9, 2003
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,994 views

    As Christian we are called to belong not just beleiver. Fellowship could be used for connect, but connect sound like a more up to date term

    Romans 12:10-13 Purpose #2: Connect Introduction A. What does it mean to connect B. I know what it means to connect to the internet C. I know what it means to make a connection between two points D. I know what it mans to have a connecting point on a flight E. But when we are talking about connect ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Purpose #3 Grow Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,814 views

    WE are commanded to grow. How do we do that? Read the sermon

    Philippians 3:12-14 Grow Introduction A. The last couple of weeks now we have been studying the purpose of the church B. WE have talked about worship, we have talked about connecting, now we are going to talk about growing C. Growing sound like a gardening term D. You grow a garden E. Maybe it is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Purpose #4 Serve Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,742 views

    WE will all serve in different ways. Uses Rick Warrens classic SHAPE model

    Purpose #4: Serve I Corinthians 12:12-27 SHAPE Introduction A. Our military is often referred to as the Service B. What are they doing? They are serving our Country C. We have the largest military in the world D. Because of our size we have to have different people doing different things E. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Purpose #5 Reach Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,013 views

    Why, Who, and How do we reach people. A very pratical down to earth look at evangalism

    Colossians 4:5-6 Purpose #5: Reach Introduction A. How many people get scared when they hear the preacher say reach. B. I wont make you raise you hand this time C. But honestly, how many people think, oh now, he is going to want me to stand out on the corner and preach fire and brimstone D. He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Our Purpose: Witness Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,171 views

    As the body of Christ, we witness because Jesus has commanded us, empowered us, and wants to use us.

    Our Purpose: Witness Text: Matt. 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Rom. 10:14-15 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 28:18-20 2. Illustration: A man was talking with a friend about a statement another friend had written. He said, "I think it is a beautiful statement. I like the adjectives he uses, but I also want ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Our Purpose: Worship Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,936 views

    As the Body of Christ we are to worship God because He, and He alone, is worthy of praise.

    Our Purpose: Worship Text: Jn. 4:24; Eph. 5:19-20; Heb. 10:25 Introduction 1. Read Jn. 4:19-24 2. "Most people think of the church as a drama," Dr. James Kennedy said, "with the minister as the chief actor, God as the prompter, and the laity as the critic. What is actually the case is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Our Purpose: Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,942 views

    Fellowship is a commitment to Christ and to one another.

    Our Purpose: Fellowship Text: Acts 2:42; Phil. 1:5; Eph. 4:2-3 Introduction 1. Read Acts 2:42 2. Illustration: When Pliny was governor of Bithynia, he wrote a most interesting letter to the Roman Emperor Trajan, asking why Christians were being exterminated, and added: "I have been trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Our Purpose: Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,318 views

    Christ has called us to make disciples of all nations.

    Our Purpose: Discipleship Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Introduction 1. Read Matthew 28:18-20 2. Illustration: At the close of life, the question will not be, "How much have you gotten?" but "How much have you given?" Not "How much have you won?" but "How much have you done?" Not "How much have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Purpose Of The Church (Part 1)

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 28, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 2,270 views

    The Great Commission gives the church both life and purpose

    The Purpose of the Church (Part 1) Matthew 28:16-20 Introduction I. Louis Pasteur A. The creation of the vaccine 1. Pasteur’s time was deadly a.) 1000’s died each year from rabies b.) Pasteur worked for years on the first vaccine 2. The first major experiment a.) Pasteur was going to test the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God