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  • How The Early Church Weathered Its First Crisis

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 7, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,809 views

    The early church faced many crises that threatened its very existence but none greater than that posed by the Judaizers.

    HOW THE EARLY CHURCH WEATHERED ITS FIRST CRISIS “And certain men came down from Judea and taught the brethren, ‘Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.’ Therefore, when Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and dispute with them, they determined ...read more

  • Being R.e.a.l. Matters

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Aug 14, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,255 views

    How to be authentic in church.

    Have you ever asked, “If I were a first time visitor, what would be my impression of this church?” Would you feel so welcome? Does the church have to resort to gimmicks to attract visitors? Charles Swindoll, one of my favorite authors, wrote: “I can assure you, when people discover that a church ...read more

  • What Do You Do When You Have A Church Squabble?

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Aug 28, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,611 views

    God is never in favor of His people being in a squabble but God can even take our squabbles and make something good come from it.

    NOTE: I have the Power Point to this message. If you email me at LarryJ713@aol.com and ask for it by referring to 06-08-13pm – I will send it to you. "WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU HAVE A CHURCH SQUABBLE?" ACTS 6:1-7 A. Now there is no doubt that the disciples may have done some murmuring doing ...read more

  • The Spirit Of R.i.p.p.e.r. Series

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jan 4, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,083 views

    The Spirit of R.I.P.P.E.R. is in many of our churches and needs to be cast out.

    The spirit of R.I.P.P.E.R Mark 16:17-16:18 R.I.P.P.E.R. Mark 16:17-16:18 The Spirit of R I P P E R ... acronym ... Religion = Luke 18:9-10, Mark 7:13, Matthew 23:4 Ignorance = Hebrews 10:26, John 5:3 Poverty = Deut. 8:18, 3 John 1:2 Prejudice = James 2:9, Mathew 27:21, Acts ...read more

  • Opposition From Within Series

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 10, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,082 views

    In the first two chapters of this letter, Paul has encouraged and discipled Timothy in order to prepare him for what he says in Chapter 3. With the knowledge of mercy and peace God gives us and with a great work ethic, Timothy (like us) could be prepared

    Opposition from Within 2 Timothy 3:1-9 I. Their Characteristics (v. 2-5) a. Selfish (v. 2; Luke 9:23) b. Negative view of others (v. 3; Romans 13:8-10) c. Dangerous (v. 4; Philippians 2:3) d. Spiritual counterfeits (v. 5; Jude 4; Matthew 7:15; 2 Thessalonians 3:6) II. Their Converts (v. ...read more

  • 3 Marks Of A Healthy Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,327 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 3:8

    Text: 1 Peter 3:8 Title: Three Marks of a Healthy Church Date/Place: LSCC, 11/13/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: contrast the Andrea Yates case (postpartum psychosis) that was granted a new trial this week versus the moment of heroism at the Campbell County HS by three ...read more

  • "Don't Sweat The Small Stuff"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 9, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,519 views

    Are Christians tolerant enough; are we majoring in the minors?

    Romans 14:1-12 “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org It may come as some surprise to us that John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, never preached a sermon on the Virgin Birth or the Second ...read more

  • "Don't Sweat The Small Stuff--Revised"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 10, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,688 views

    A plea for Christian Unity.

    Romans 14:1-12 “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org It may come as some surprise to us that John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, who preached 40,000 sermons in his lifetime that brought ...read more

  • Build Our Shatterproof Church Series

    Contributed by Bumble Ho on Sep 26, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,202 views

    Big Idea: We can build a shatterproof church by 1) Growing ourselves, 2) Knowing our true leader, 3) Contributing to the ministry, and 4) Watching for dangers.

    Building Our Shatterproof Church 1 Corinthians 3 vacMidway - Sep. 25, 2005 [WARNING: This sermon may not be suitable for every church’s political context.] 1) {Tell the story of a shattered church} a) {Open illustration} A few years ago a Godly pastor came to this city and planted a church ...read more

  • Courting Sin Within The Church

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 5, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,084 views

    This message answers four key questions on the question of Christians suing each other.

    1. What’s The Problem? - Believers were suing each other in court. - What does Paul think of this? - v. 1 - “Dare any of you. . .” - v. 6 - “But brother goes to law against brother, and that before unbelievers!” - v. 7 - “already an utter failure” - Paul is shocked and dismayed that their ...read more

  • "Don't Let It Stop You!”

    Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Oct 12, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,044 views

    There are two types of people exist within the universal body of the Church: the grateful and the ungrateful, the selfless and the self-centered, the contrite and the sanctimonious.

    Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church August 2001 In our text, we find two individuals demonstrating two different responses to the presence of Jesus Christ: one is a demonstration of gratitude and the other is of ingratitude. One individual responded in appreciation, while the ...read more

  • God's Glory In The Church

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 79 ratings
     | 9,206 views

    Part of the High Priestly prayer of the Lord Jesus Christ was that God’s glory might be in them. What our Lord prayed for is staggering.

    A story is told of a boy who was drawing a picture. His teacher asked what he was drawing. “I’m drawing a picture of Jesus, miss,” he replied. “But, Johnny, we don’t know what Jesus looked like.” Johnny paused for a moment, perked up, and said, “but they will when I’ve finished” We laugh at that ...read more

  • A Good Church Fight!

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,255 views

    Ding Ding! What happens when a church fights? This sermon looks at some causes and effects of church fights.

    Have you ever seen a good church fight? I mean not the casual disagreement about something but I mean the old fashioned fist flying, head-butting, table crashing, chair smashing on the back, bottle over the head church fight? Well I haven’t seen one either, and I hope I never do, but this week I ...read more

  • Semper Reformanda

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,239 views

    Shall we BE reformers? Do we dare change ANYTHING?

    46They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. 47When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, ¡§Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!¡¨ 48Many sternly ...read more

  • The Lost Church.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,048 views

    In todays world we see many, Members, Clergy and Ministers, who have lost their first love and have gone after strange spirits. Many have lied, manipulated and deceived their congregations and each other.

    The Lost Church. In the Times of the End. In todays world we see many, Members, Clergy and Ministers, who have lost their first love and have gone after strange spirits. Many have lied, manipulated and deceived their congregations ...read more