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  • Pat Cook avatar

    Can I Really Believe In The Church? Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 4, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,387 views

    The five purposes of the church, as displayed by 5 images Jesus used to describe the church, and how Christians fit into the picture.

    Ephesians 4:1-16 – Can I Believe in the Church? I’m told that in a museum in Greenwich Village, Detroit, MI, there is a huge steam locomotive. Beside this complicated machine, there is a sign showing boiler pressure, size, the number of wheels, horsepower, lengths, weight and so on. The bottom ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Big Picture Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,383 views

    This message focuses on the BIG PICTURE for the church. Where should our priorities be? What sould be our focus? How do we get there? In this message I describe a process being implemented in our local church.

    Seeing the Big Picture” Acts 2:37-47 My wife enjoys putting together jigsaw puzzles. Me? Not so much. But she really does. For about 25 years I have collected Coca Cola memorabilia and several years ago we bought a 2000 piece Coke puzzle and she put it together for me, glued the pieces ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A People With Purpose Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Aug 27, 2010
     | 5,233 views

    Part 1 the of the series Breaking Free looks at the church. What should the true church today look like?

    Breaking Free Part 1: A People with Purpose Pastor Ryan Akers Starting a new 3 week series today called Breaking Free. This is not about breaking free from things like worry or addiction or anything like that. This series is all about the church and about us breaking free of the stereo types and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Fragile Stone Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,621 views

    Jesus begins building his church on Simon Peter, the Rock, and continues building his church out of us: and like Peter we are all fragile stones.

    Introduction 1. Let me ask you a question: Is there someone in your life that you really look up to? Let me ask more specifically: Is there a Christian person that you really look up to, someone who is an example, and maybe even a mentor? It could be someone in your life now, or someone from your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Makes A Church Great? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 13, 2009
     | 3,785 views

    One common theme that goes through the whole Church is Attitude! Attitudes are contagious, the question is : Is yours worth catching. I have managed to change the attitude and atmosphere as well in less than 3 hours in the past weeks. We have gone from

    What Makes a Church Great? Part 2 Acts 4:33 Acts 4:33. 33With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them all. 1.THEY HAD A GREAT PURPOSE 2.THEY HAD GREAT PREACHING 3.THEY HAD GREAT POWER One common theme that goes through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Price Of Pentecost Part 2 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014
     | 4,267 views

    Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

    The Price of Pentecost, pt. 2 Acts 1:12-14 The early church had none of the things we seem to think are so essential for success today like: Buildings…money…staff…internet and programs. So why were they so successful? The reason is that they had the ONE thing many churches today ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Membership: Expect What The Bible Expects

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 19, 2020
     | 2,257 views

    True and genuine church growth comes not as a result of mere addition but multiplication.

    Rev. L. B. Williams, in his book on "Holiness Illustrations," relates the following: "A young man who was desperately in love with a young lady, wrote her that he would be willing to endure the cold of the frigid zone, or cross the burning sands of the desert, or climb the highest ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The 7 Churches Of Revelation (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 16, 2023
     | 1,316 views

    This concludes our examination of the 7 churches of Revelation, and each of these churches has a very specific letter given to it. Although sometimes subtle, there is a very common theme to each letter: a church that allows the world to influence it is NOT being faithful to Jesus Christ.

    Alpha and Omega, Part 27, Revelation Part 4 The 7 Churches of Revelation (Part 2) Revelation 3:1-22 Introduction - Today we will conclude our examination of the 7 churches of Revelation -- Last week: Each of these churches has a very specific letter given to it -- Although sometimes subtle, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Surviving Worry Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 6,653 views

    1st in a 6 part series on surviving stress, taking from Psalm 23 and various N.T. references.

    SURVIVING WORRY PSALM 23:1 & MATTHEW 6:25-34 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: (“Alien Song” video clip - 0:43 - clip can be acquired from http://www.navone.org/HTML/Index.htm - used with permission.) Have you ever felt like that? I mean, you think you’re okay, or maybe like our little alien, you’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Two Essential Elements Of A New Testament Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 25, 2018
     | 7,082 views

    Two essential elements to a New Testament church are prayer and personal evangelism.

    TWO ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS TO A NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH Text: Col. 4:2-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: Canadian preacher, theologian, and founder of the Christian Missionary Allaince, A. B. Simpson, had this to say, "Prayer is the link that connects us with God. It is the bridge that spans every ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Feast For The Ages

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,582 views

    I designed the whole service to be a celebration of the Jewish holiday Shavuot, with the NT fulfillment of Pentecost. Order of Service and transitional notes included.

    ORDER OF SERVICE – June 12, 2011 – Pentecost Welcome Scripture: Psalm 117:1-2 C172 – Come into His Presence Invocation Announcements, offering Pre-amble to Pentecost H272 – Thy Word H275 – How Firm a Foundation Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17 Waving bread loaves, giving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Encouragement Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 27, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,614 views

    Paul understood the difficulties being experienced at the church in Colossae, but his letter begins with a word of encouragement and edification for the fellowship.

    Colossians 1:3-8 September 26, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Colossians 1:3-8 [HCSB] 3We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4for we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Basics Of Revival Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 28, 2021
     | 3,426 views

    Introducing a new sermon series about Revival that our church will be doing for the beginning of 2021 This sermon focus is on prayer

    Revival Teaching CCCAG January 3rd, 2021 Scripture- 2 Chron 7:13, Matt 6:9-13 So todays devotional time is going to introduce the sermons series we will be in once we start having meeting in person again. I want to take a moment and speak to why I feel it’s God’s will to move in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Start & Stop Church Wars Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015
     | 6,689 views

    "For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

    Christianity For Dummies: How to Start & Stop Wars James 4:1-10 I. Introduction A. Have you ever heard of the "War of the Whiskers" or the "War of the Oaken Bucket" or the "War of Jenkins' Ear"? These were actual wars fought between nations! War is a fact of life. Not only are there wars ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Official/Formal Church Membership In A Local Church According To Scripture? – Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 7, 2025
     | 308 views

    This is the final part and we look at a numbers of issues here as well as two statements from Internet sites on why membership is important. Over and over I am opposing this notion that commitment is connected with official membership. It is judgemental and untrue. I hope this is of some value.

    IS OFFICIAL/FORMAL CHURCH MEMBERSHIP IN A LOCAL CHURCH ACCORDING TO SCRIPTURE? – PART 4 We have been looking at some passages of scripture from Paul’s writings and in vain, do we look for even the slightest suggestion that a church has official membership that discriminates among the Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational