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  • Tim Huie avatar

    Tough Love In The Church

    Contributed by Tim Huie on May 7, 2009
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     | 4,480 views

    What does the Bible REALLY teach about church discipline?

    TOUGH LOVE IN THE CHURCH Matthew 18:15-17 1 Corinthians 5:1-11 1 Timothy 1:18-20 Titus 3:10-11 1. Illus. of teenager gone wild • Young man of about 18 went wild. • Would drink, do drugs, come home raging and tear up the place. • Would come to blows with mom and dad. • Finally, parents had to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Potter, The Clay, And The Church Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 27 ratings
     | 20,426 views

    We know the role of the Potter and the role of the Clay, but what is the role of the Church? A revisit of the well known story as well as a study of the purpose of the church!

    INTRODUCTION SERIES: “The Purpose of the Church” – Part 2 Part 1: Luke 14:25-35 “What Is the Cost of Discipleship” - All believers are called into Discipleship - There is a cost for discipleship - All called but b/c of cost, many are not willing or (prepared) to pay the price - Saw that One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tough Love In The Church

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 23, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,905 views

    What is church discipline? When is it appropriate? How long does it last?

    Matthew 18:15-17 1 Corinthians 5:1-11 1 Timothy 1:18-20 Titus 3:10-11 1. Illus. of teenager gone wild • Young man of about 18 went wild. • Would drink, do drugs, come home raging and tear up the place. • Would come to blows with mom and dad. • Finally, parents had to administer “tough love.” They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Growth

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 27, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,995 views

    More ideas on what it will take to make a church grow.

    CHURCH GROWTH Acts 18:7-8 INTRO.- ILL.- Top 10 Ways You Know You’re In A Bad Church 10. The church bus has gun racks. 9 . The church staff consists of Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor and Socio-pastor. 8. The Bible they use is the "Dr. Seuss Version." 7. There’s an ATM in the lobby. 6. The choir ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is The Church Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 20, 2019
     | 3,707 views

    Explaining how the church is the outward expression of the beginning of our eternal life with Jesus. It deals with "newborn Christians" as well as some of the leadership in the church

    What is the Church Christianity 101 Series CCCAG October 27th, 2019 The video that we just watch is going to frame our lesson for this morning in our Christianity 101 series - what is the church? Since the church is God’s idea and should be done in God’s will and HIS purpose, let’s start off by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Working Together As One Body – Part Ii Series

    Contributed by James May on Apr 27, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,732 views

    Part II in the series of working together as one body under Christ.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Spirit-Filled Church

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 18, 2012
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     | 5,231 views

    Signs and wonders in nature are not to be taken lightly, because they are not given for trivial reasons. God’s power displayed by signs and wonders in nature in the last days will be unprecedented because it will serve to confirm and signify one of the gr

    Spirit-Filled Church [Acts 2: 1-4; 13-21] Opening illustration: During our ministry in the Middle-East at one of the underground churches a gentleman used to walk around 5 miles to attend that worship and fellowship. He had a lowly job at a remote construction site in the wilderness and could ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    #4. Serving My Church Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,519 views

    Building Kingdom Families is all about drawing near to God’s House, holding fast the faith, and making plans to impact each other for good.

    THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships Dr. Russell Brownworth, D.Min., Pastor June 6, 2004 We have been looking at the seven pillars of building a kingdom family – ways we can help our families draw closer ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Church. The Way Its Supposed To Be Series

    Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,233 views

    Discusses the biblical admonitions related to the Lord’s church

    Church. The Way it’s supposed to be. Colossians 2:4-7 Five characteristics of a church that pleases God. It is: 1. Perceptive enough to withstand sweet talk § We will never deny that worldly wisdom is arguable. Robertson -The art of persuasion is the height of oratory, but it easily degenerates ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Plant Urban Churches: A Case Study Evaluation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,129 views

    How To Plant Urban Churches: A Case Study Evaluation of the Summer Urban Church Planting Efforts

    How To Plant Urban Churches: A Case Study Evaluation of the Summer Urban Church Planting Efforts Of Jos Evangelical Churches of West Africa in Nigeria Seminary Students In 1988 Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain how seed families can help start urban churches. 2. The students ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Marks Of A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Gary Davenport on May 14, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,443 views

    If we hope to make a difference in our churches, we need to know what a healthy church looks like. More important, we need to know how sick churches can be made well. bgv

    A study of ‘Marks of a Spiritually Healthy Church’ of Christ #1 Marks of a Healthy Church What We Expect and What We Should Know Play a word game with me. What comes to your mind when you read the word church? Do you picture a steepled building, dark wooden pews, crosses, offering plates? Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Message To A Corrupt Church Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,095 views

    week 7 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

    WEEK 7 “A Message to a Corrupt Church” Date: July 10, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 2: 18-29 Introduction We continue tonight in our study of the book of Revelation. This is the 4th letter to the churches in Asia Minor. This is the longest letter to the least significant. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hallmarks Of A Growing Church

    Contributed by Paul Tipton on May 8, 2008
     | 4,804 views

    The seed for this sermon came from one I copied and read from SermonCentral but I did not copy the contributors name and do not know who to give the credit

    HALLMARKS OF A GROWING CHURCH ACTS 2:41-47 Introduction: If we desire church growth, it would be good for us to look at the pattern set by the early church in Jerusalem following the Day of Pentecost. The church experienced phenomenal growth and had the power of God flowing through virtually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Christians Think About The Church Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 6,545 views

    Four word pictures about the church for people investigating the Christian faith.

    Back when I was a college intern here at LBF Church, we sent some college students on a short-term missions trip to London. While they did street ministry in London they stayed in an abandoned church in downtown London. You see, London is littered with abandoned churches that were once packed with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Foundational Facts Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 27, 2015
     | 4,941 views

    Several facts about how a church should be can be found in the first three verses of 1 Corinthians 1.

    The first three verses of 1 Cor. 1 are the introduction to Paul’s letter. It’s only three verses, but they set the scene for the rest of the letter. Let’s look at the first verse. READ v. 1. Notice that Paul didn’t refer to himself as a messenger of himself or of anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist