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  • Brad Lewis avatar

    Part 3 Of 8 - Giving And Church Series

    Contributed by Brad Lewis on Oct 22, 2002
    based on 111 ratings
     | 17,555 views

    Dispel the myth that preachers just want you to give so they can line their pockets. There are even greater benefits for the giver.

    Church 101: A Beginners Guide to Church Part 3 - Giving and Church “God loves it when the giver delights in the giving.” 1 Corinthians 9:7 (MES) “To the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, the earth and everything in it. “ Deuteronomy 10:14 (NIV) 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Part 4 Of 8 - Baptism And Church Series

    Contributed by Brad Lewis on Oct 24, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,706 views

    Discover why it is important for the believer to be baptized in water and what it all means.

    Church 101: A Beginners Guide to Church Part 4 - Baptism and Church Romans 6:4 (MES) - “When we went under the water, we left the old country of sin behind; when we came up out of the water, we entered into the new country of grace—a new life in a new land!” SOME BASIC VIEWS OF BAPTISM This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Part 5 Of 8 - Communion And Church Series

    Contributed by Brad Lewis on Oct 24, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,459 views

    Discusses the symbolism behind the communion service and how participating in the Lord’s Supper impacts the believers day to day life.

    Church 101: A Beginners Guide to Church Part 5 - Communion and Church Tonight we are in part 5 of our series Church 101: A Beginners Guide to Church We have been looking at various aspects of “church” in an effort to understand how the different ways we practice our faith impacts our daily lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Part 6 Of 8 - Fellowship And Church Series

    Contributed by Brad Lewis on Oct 24, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 5,931 views

    Think ’fellowshipping’ is just Christian socializing? Think again!

    Church 101: A Beginners Guide To Church Part 6 - Fellowship and Church Acts 2:42-47 “42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Part 7 Of 8 - Prayer And Church Series

    Contributed by Brad Lewis on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,526 views

    Discover what the believers pray life says about the believers beliefs.

    Church 101: A Beginners Guide to Church Part 7 – Prayer and Church James 5:13-16 13 Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. 14 Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Part 8 Of 8 - The Holy Spirit And Church Series

    Contributed by Brad Lewis on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,971 views

    The baptism in the Holy Spirit is not just for Pentecostals.

    Church 101: A Beginners Guide to Church Part 8 – The Holy Spirit and Church The Massachusetts Bar Association Lawyers Journal printed the following questions actually asked of witnesses during trial lawyers: · The youngest son, the 20-year-old, how old is he? · Was it you or your younger brother ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Requires A Great Passion Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,365 views

    Fourth of four on Building a Great Church. Karl Marx looked at the church and saw an opiate for the masses. Some look at the church and they see a private club filled with people who care only about themselves. Others look at the church and see faith f

    Building A Great Church Requires A Great Passion Karl Marx looked at the church and saw an opiate for the masses. Some look at the church and they see a private club filled with people who care only about themselves. Others look at the church and see faith filled fanatics. Jesus looked at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's His Church! Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 190 ratings
     | 8,987 views

    Part 1 of a series The church is Christs: by design, by intended outcome and by His resources.

    Trinity Baptist Church October 13, 2002 How Christ builds the Church It’s His Church! Matthew 28:16-20, Acts 1:8 Charles Schultz was one of the best social critics and theologians of our time. He didn’t write books or make speeches. He drew cartoons. For decades, Peanuts was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Designed To Develop Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,345 views

    Part 2 of a series Evidence from the early church that Christ intends His Church to grow: deep, together and larger.

    Trinity Baptist Church October 20, 2002 How Christ builds the Church Designed to Develop Acts 2:41-47 The US has earned a reputation: the land of lawsuits. Only in America would someone spill hot coffee on herself in the car and decide that someone else is responsible. Only in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Were Planned For God's Pleasure

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 29,272 views

    The first purpose of our lives is to worship God.

    Note: This topic and some of the ideas come from Rick Warren’s "40 Days of Purpose" campaign. This morning, we continue our series of messages on "The Purpose Driven Life". Last week, we saw that God does have a purpose for each of our lives. We are not the random results of an evolutionary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving Worship Series

    Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,361 views

    What keeps God from moving in worship? We do! We are in a free partnership with him in these things. He knocks, and we can open up or ignore him.

    This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth at Evergreen Church on Sunday morning November 3, 2002. Moving Worship Psalms 23 God is on the move. He is dynamic not static. God who is one day old and ancient of days is and will always be on the move. He never goes on vacation, sleeps or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Against All Odds

    Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,474 views

    On its face - at the start of it - it seemed unlikely this new venture (the church) cold possibly suceed.

    AGAINST ALL ODDS: THE CHURCH ACROSS THE AGES TEXT: Daniel 7:9-14 Introduction: 1. If any new venture ever seemed to be striking out against all odds it was the early Church of Christ started on that fateful day of Pentecost in AD. 30 2. How in the world did it survive? 3. Just 50 days earlier their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Great Thou Art

    Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,996 views

    I know of no better place to go for such a discussion than the song How Great Thou Art. Many Songs of worship and praise have been penned, but I know of none more renowned and beloved that this beautiful song.

    HOW GREAT THOU ART TEXT: Psalm 8; John 4:23-24 INTRODCUTION: 1 Our topic today is titled, How Great Thou Art. 2 Last week we answered the question, “What is Worship. It is only logical to follow up such a subject with a discussion of the God we worship. 3 I know of no better place to go for such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    State Of The Church 2002--Bethany

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,418 views

    Using the churches in Revelation as a model an outline is given of the church’ accomplishments and needs for growth.

    Proverbs 29:18a KJV Where there is no vision, the people perish. READ WITH ME Bethany’s Vision Statement We are dedicated to promoting Christ-like love, deepening the Christian faith, and developing harmony among all people through our presence, our programs, and our commitment. To accomplish ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Our Orders

    Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 156 ratings
     | 9,255 views

    As we begin the book of Acts, Jesus gives the church her "fighting orders" - Wait and Witness.

    "The first account I composed, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2until the day when He was taken up to heaven, after He had by the Holy Spirit given orders to the apostles whom He had chosen. 3To these He also presented Himself alive after His suffering, by many convincing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance