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  • Troy Borst avatar

    How To Fit In At Church

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 5, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,481 views

    “How do you fit in at church?” “Do you feel a part of our church?” “Are you part of the Body of Christ?” “Are you an active part of the community?" [Adaptable by adding your own church activities]

    HOW to FIT IN at CHURCH Acts 2:42-47, Others INTRODUCTION… How to Fit in at Almost Any Church (www.bluefishtv.com) (02:29) I. DEFINITION OF COMMUNITY (all definitions and such: Horton, Paul. Sociology. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1972. pgs 437-438) I would like to begin this morning with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God’s Kind Of Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 14, 2010
     | 8,193 views

    what kind of church would God design? How does it match up with the 21st Century, Americanized church? Give it some thought.

    God’s Kind of Church 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 * If you have ever built a house for your family, then you know a little about decisions, frustrations, and more. In the process, you may well discover that ‘what you want is beyond your ability to provide. We lived in Yazoo City, Mississippi, for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More Than Enough Church Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 24, 2005
    based on 68 ratings
     | 17,689 views

    Many churches function on a "survival mode" mentality, rather than a faith based plan. How can you tell the difference?

    OPEN: About 100 years ago, Edgar Guest wrote the following poem: "Somebody said that it couldn’t be done, But he with a chuckle replied "maybe it couldn’t", but he would be one who wouldn’t say so till he tried. So he buckled right in with a trace of a grin on his face. If he worried he hid ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is Membership In The Church Essential To Salvation?

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Apr 14, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,965 views

    Study of the importance of the church.

    “Is membership in the church essential to salvation” 1. In Matthew 16:13-19, Jesus promised to build His church. -Verse 18, “ I will build my church.” 2. In Mark 9:1, Jesus said His church would come with power, and that some of them would be alive when His “kingdom” or “church” came! 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Church's One Foundation" Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 11, 2011
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    And Luke says that the story he told, ending with the ascension of Jesus into heaven, was the BEGINNING of the teaching ministry of Jesus. It was the BEGINNING of the deeds of Jesus. Jesus had instructed His disciples by both deed and word.

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 12 Feb 2011 Acts 1:1-3 “Series” God’s Vision and Power for Shell Point Baptist Acts: A Church’s one Foundation INTRO: The early church was mighty in its infancy. The plague of apathy, the disease of inertness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church That Heard "Well Done"

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Oct 6, 2011
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    What kind of church do you like? What kind do I like? Does it really matter? How about, what kind of church does God like? Here’s the story of a church that heard well done. It was not a church without problems. But it was a church that had the heartbeat

    The Church Which Heard God Say “Well Done” Or, 5 “I’s” (One Capital I, Three Little I, One Big I) 3 John Stewardship of Missions Sunday, January 24, 2010 3 John 1:1-14 1 The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Signs Of A Healthy Church Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,937 views

    Sermon 9 in the series dealing with the Biblical signs of a healthy church.

    The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Life Signs of a Healthy Church” INTRODUCTION What determines whether something is dead or not? A medical doctor checks for VITAL signs. Pulse, blood pressure, oxygen levels, brain function Some remain alive but are pronounced brain dead because there is no longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Little Church, Big Impact Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 20, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,612 views

    A little church like ours can have a big impact if we trust the Savior, love the saints, and put our hope in the certainty of the Gospel.

    As a church leader, I am often challenged by the question: If our church would cease to exist, how much would the community really miss us? In other words, What kind of contribution are we making to the Washington Island community? Well, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Our Great Mission

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 5, 2008
     | 2,313 views

    Humans tend to one of two extremes when we look at the problems plaguing this world. One extreme declares, “We can solve these problems. We can clean up this mess if we all work hard enough.” The other extreme cries out in despair, “We will never solve

    Introduction: “Before you were born, God planned this moment in your life. It is no accident that you are [here this morning]. God longs for you to discover the life he created you to live – here on earth, and forever in eternity.” Citation: Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life, © 2002, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Huddle Up! Series

    Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,977 views

    Using a football analogy throughout this series. This sermon is an overview of the series on living the five biblical purposes together in community

    Prelude Music—(This week we’re starting a new series with a football metaphor so we’re using “Jock Jams” music for prelude. Whatever countdown you pick please mute it and go with the Jock Jams music instead) Opening Set: (A) Everybody Praise the Lord (G) Holy is the Lord (E) Let Everything that ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Measure Of A Strong Church

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,678 views

    Such is “The Measure Of A Strong Church”, one that Functions like a BODY; Loves like a FAMILY; Praises like a TEMPLE; Submits like a KINGDOM; Is pure as a BRIDE

    THE MEASURE OF A STRONG CHURCH 01/08/06 AM Introduction 1. The practice of assembling with a church is important - Hebrews 10:24-25 a. Naturally, we hope the congregation we assemble with is a strong one b. But such may not always be the case 1) In NT times, there were many good congregations 2) ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Spirit Driven Church

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,176 views

    The power of the Holy Spirit can transform lives, the power of the Holy Spirit can transform churches and the power of the Holy Spirit can change the world, one person at a time.

    What do you think of when you hear the term “Rich Corinthian Leather”? That’s actually a misquote, Ricardo Montalban said “Soft Corinthian Leather” while referring to the Chrysler Cordoba in a mid-seventies advertising campaign. As it turned out this “Rich ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Getting Focused And Going Forward

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,150 views

    What is the Kingdom of God? It is the place where Jesus is King! This is the main purpose of the Church to be a place where Jesus is King. Jesus Messiah, what a wonderful song. Messiah is the annointed King of Israel. The annointed King is Jesus.

    Intro: In the past few weeks we have studied some of the lethal weapons that the devil will direct at us. I have said that these devices or schemes are designed to destroy, divide, distort what God has for us as believers. Jesus offers us life full. The devil offers life fractured. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The Purpose Of My Worship? Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 10, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 12,318 views

    A message about the purpose of worship. Do you ever wonder why you come to church and do this thing called worship week after week?

    John 4:4-30 4He had to go through Samaria on the way. 5Eventually he came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. 6Jacob’s well was there; and Jesus, tired from the long walk, sat wearily beside the well about noontime. 7Soon a Samaritan ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Questions For A Dynamic Church Series

    Contributed by Aubery Moore on Dec 19, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,908 views

    This sermons poses the question and attempt to respond to why a church should be dynamic. It explores the need for being fluid and adaptable to meet the needs of a dynamic community.

    I am hopeful, and I must admit that my attitude of hopefulness is stressed by conditions that eat at that hope. During the last presidential campaign our president built his platform on the concept of hope, of restoring hope, and using hope as the foundation for change in the political arena. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist