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  • The Great Denominational Explosion Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 11, 2014
     | 6,142 views

    Following the reformation, the church fragmented into many denominations. This lesson examines the question of what makes a church a true, biblical church.

    So far in our lessons, we have walked through church history and made some very significant stops along the way, examining some of the great creeds and confessions, councils and synods, and some of the great divisions within the church. Tonight, we are going to be examining the advent of ...read more

  • What Are The Qualities Of A Successful Fellowship

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 75 ratings
     | 9,542 views

    A survey of hundreds of pastors has allowed us to compile a preliminary list of measurable quality factors in the life of a congregation in ranking order. The twelve factors are:

    What Are the Qualities of a Successful Fellowship Acts 2:41-47 Illustration:A survey of hundreds of pastors has allowed us to compile a preliminary list of measurable quality factors in the life of a congregation in ranking order. The twelve factors are: 1. Bible knowledge. Church members are ...read more

  • Let’s Return To The Early Church View Of Money

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 17, 2024
     | 466 views

    Spirituality is our business NOT making money. That was the view of the earliest churches. Why did it change?

    Let’s return to the early church View of Money 1Timothy Chapter six Michael H Koplitz [Paul supports slavery] 1Tim. 6:1 All who are under the yoke as slaves are to regard their own masters as worthy of all honor so that the name of God and our doctrine will not be 1spoken against. 2 Those who ...read more

  • Boaz And Ruth

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 10, 2015
     | 6,894 views

    To show the relationship of the LORD JESUS CHRIST with the Church - the Bride of CHRIST.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a believer? Do you have a local church? Yes, I'm a believer of the JESUS IS LORD WORLDWIDE CHURCH. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the relationship of the LORD JESUS CHRIST with the Church - the Bride of CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Ruth 2:5 (Amplified ...read more

  • Membership: Our Covenant Promises Series

    Contributed by Chris Baker on Nov 24, 2020
     | 3,713 views

    A sermon on our membership covenant

    ? ? Introduction Good morning, Church! Take your Bibles and turn to Hebrews 10. We make it our practice to preach through books of the Bible during our gatherings here at FBC. But, we’re pausing that practice for a few weeks to talk about our practice of membership. What does it mean to belong ...read more

  • Strengthening Disciples' Souls Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,015 views

    Exposition of Acts 14:21-28 about the return trip of Paul’s first miss journey, and the things that he did to ensure the growth of the early disciples

    Text: Acts 14:21-28, Title: Strengthening Disciples’ Souls, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/1/08, AM A. Opening illustration: tell about hearing Piper preach in April and the conversation that I had with Erika immediately following about it being “soul food,” just “vintage Piper,” but so stirring and ...read more

  • A Place To Belong Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 30, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,674 views

    Just what does it mean to belong? How do you know?

    “A PLACE TO BELONG” Message 18, Day 17 in the Series based on Rick Warren’s The Purpose Driven Life Rev. Todd G. Leupold, BBC, AM, August 22, 2004 INTRODUCTION: Please allow me to take the next few minutes to tell you about several people – people you may even know. First, I’d like to introduce ...read more

  • Blood, Sweat, And Tears In The Church Of God

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,996 views

    Blood, swat and tears is hard work and effort in the church to be and accomplish all that God wants from your church.

    Prayer- Introduction- This morning I want to talk a moment about the church. I say by sermon title the church of God because there are churches out there that I believe never ask God what He thinks about decisions that are made in His church. I believe there are churches that are nothing more ...read more

  • God’s Creative Work In The Church

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 5, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,261 views

    At Pentecost God sent his Holy Spirit, for the first time, to remain in believers forever. Since the Holy Spirit manifests through each believer, we cannot say "I don't have anything to offer." We also can't take the credit, since God does the work.

    1 Corinthians 12:4-12, 27 God’s Creative Work in the Church Today, local church membership has lost its appeal. Why bother? Why not drift from church to church and see what meets my needs? Back in the beginning, though—before church buildings and budgets and board meetings—church membership at ...read more

  • How Does Jesus Grow His Church? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,879 views

    In this text the Apostle Paul explains how Jesus grows his church.

    Scripture About five years ago someone apparently stole several copies of the Miami Hurricanes’ football playbook from an assistant coach’s office. Later, some of the contents from those playbooks appeared on the Internet. It didn’t help the Hurricanes’ opponents! A playbook, as I understand it, ...read more

  • Vision Stopped By Division

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,971 views

    A Message on the Importance of Unity in the Church

    VISION DESTROYED BY DIVISION I CORINTHIANS 1:10-11 1CORINTHIANS 12:12-27 I WANT TO PREACH TONIGHT ON THIS THOUGH VISION DESTROYED BY DIVISION A. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! David declared in Psalm 133:1 No matter how much a local church has ...read more

  • Real, Old-Fashioned Church Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 10,972 views

    Paul says four things need to be present for the building up of the church. The two we generally ignore are the ones where we listen to God directly.

    Real, Old-Fashioned Church: Becoming A Festival pt. 5 March 1/2, 2003 1 Corinthians 14:26-33 Intro: We have spent the past four weeks talking about worship, and about our vision for worship depicted by the idea of a festival. I¡¦ve been excited to see the Spirit of God moving in our midst, ...read more

  • The Church, Taking Care Of Business Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,734 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the twelfth in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “The Church, Taking Care of Business” Acts 6:1-7 July 29, 2007 Baptist stranded on a desert island is rescued after years by a helicopter pilot who notices three huts on the island. "What’s the first", he asked. "That’s my house", came the reply. "And the second?" "I’m Baptist, and that’s ...read more

  • Sin Accomodating Churches-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 30, 2016
     | 3,975 views

    4 of 7. Paul admonished the Corinthian church because they had allowed/accommodated heinous sin in their midst. The church must not tolerate/accommodate sin in their midst. But How are they to act against such? Sin Accommodating Churches skirt...

    SIN ACCOMODATING CHURCHES-IV—1Cor. 5:1-13 Attention: The Zika virus is a feared disease that is spread by mosquitoes. The insidious nature of the virus is heartbreaking. It’s damage is most notable in that the infants of infected pregnant women are born with microcephaly. It also causes other ...read more

  • Where There Is No Altar The Church Will Falter

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 26, 2015
    based on 16 ratings
     | 48,246 views

    Not only will the altar less church be weak and spiritually impotent, but ultimately the church without an altar will falter.

    1 King 18:14-30 Ahab the king of Israel meets Elijah with these words: Art thou he that troubeleth Israel? Trouble=) stir up, disturb To agitate; 2. To afflict with pain or discomfort. 3. To cause mental agitation or distress This shows you how far Israel had fallen from Gods divine presence and ...read more