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  • Bo Dunford avatar

    What Hinders Church Growth?

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 26,856 views

    There is a number of things that hinders the church from growing.

    ACTS 2:41-47 “WHAT HINDERS CHURCH GROWTH?” A) Church growth is normal ... Standing still and stagnation is not normal for the church! * The first century church saw believers added daily! * The early church would have kept the adding machines and the computers going to keep up with it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Children...the Future Of The Church Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 22,462 views

    In this message I am speaking to the great need we have in our churches today to reach children. We had 11 people volunteer during the invitation to teach children in our church.

    “Children...the Future of our Church” Mark 10:13-16 Children are great aren’t they? I read a story this week of a little boy who had just gotten into bed and was thirsty. The conversation went like this. The little bot called our from upstairs Dad can I have a glass of water please? He says no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church, Taking Care Of Business Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,946 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

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Why Churches Should Grow

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,058 views

    here are some simple reasons why every church should be a growing church

    Intro: I believe every church should be a growing church. Not because of buildings or programs or even worship or preaching styles. The church should grow because of the many things it possesses that people need in life. Here is a list of why every church should be a growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Recapturing A Vision For The Local Church"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 21, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,068 views

    Why is the local Church so important? I am going to give to you these ten points without elaborating on them. May the Holy Spirit do that for you!

    Why is the local Church so important? I am going to give to you these ten points without elaborating on them. May the Holy Spirit do that for you! 1. The local Church is: The center of God’s evangelistic effort. (Acts 2:47 KJV) Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Type Of Church Are We? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,662 views

    A message to bring to light the type of local church we have and to understand what God desires for us to be.

    What Type of Church Are We? Revelation 2-3 (the free powerpoint can be found at www.hueytownbaptist.com on the pastor’s sermon page) > The first time we hear Jesus mention the church is in Matthew 16. His words are, “I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.” Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Prays For His Church

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,694 views

    In His prayer for the unity of His Church, Jesus provides the model, method, and motive for Christian unity.

    Christ Prays for His Church John 17:21-23 INTRO.:.There seems to be little interest in Christian unity today. Have we given up? Jesus’ prayer for His Church was that they might be united. The goal is for every Christian tp be united to Christ and to one another as Christ is to the Father. This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let's Have Harmony In The Church

    Contributed by Willie Fagg on Nov 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,767 views

    Encouragment

    I. Introduction A. When Believers Were of One Accord 1. They prayed with great faith (Acts 1:14) 2. The preached with great power. (Acts 2:1) 3. The enjoyed great fellowship (Acts 2:41-46) 4. They experienced great growth. (Acts 2:47) B. Paul Challenges the Phillipian Church to Be of One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Value Of The Church Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Aug 26, 2007
     | 2,995 views

    six things we need to be doing as the Church of Jesus Christ

    The value of the church of Jesus Christ In chemistry, He turned water to wine. In biology, He was born without the normal conception. In physics, He disproved the law of gravity when He ascended into heaven. In economics, He disproved the law of diminishing return by feeding 5,000 men with two ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Does It Take To Be A Church? Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 11, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,055 views

    The early Christians devoted themselves to: 1. The Apostle’s teaching - learning. 2. The Fellowship - worship. 3. Breaking Bread - friendship. 4. Prayer

    This description of the early church is truly amazing. Something had happened to these otherwise ordinary people. The people who were a part of this church no longer thought of themselves — their own rights and possessions — their whole identity was a group identity. They found their meaning ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The True Nature And Purpose Of The Church

    Contributed by Martin Scarce on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 299 ratings
     | 32,660 views

    Everyone has an idea of what the church is and its purpose. But what does Jesus say about the church? What is his desire and purpose for the church? Based upon the confession of Peter Jesus reveals the truth about the church.

    “The True Nature and Purpose of the Church” Reading – Matthew 16: 13-25 INTRODUCTION Illustration: When I was growing up there were a number of experiences that left an indelible impression upon. I think we all go through an impressionable stage in life. For me, the thing that left an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Kill Your Church Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 284 ratings
     | 17,979 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks" (study of 1 Corinthians). This sermon looks at some of the problems of the church at Corinth and how we must strive to avoid these problems.

    Sunday Morning November 17, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Church On The Rocks” [#1] “HOW TO KILL YOUR CHURCH” 1 Corinthians 1:1-17 Introduction: [PLAY “RELEVANCE OF THE CHURCH” VIDEO CLIP]. 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 1. Aren’t you thankful for the church? As Paul was writing to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3 Counter Offensives Of The Church

    Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,454 views

    The church is not a fortress, but a force, and therefore must implement 3 counteroffensives in response to our enemy’s attacks!

    The Church’s Three Counteroffensives to Our Enemies Attacks Acts 8 17 Nov 2002 INTRODUCTION: We are going to return to our broad outline for understanding Acts, you’ll remember the theme is THE START OF SOMETHING GREAT. While our three major points were: 1. Being a witness in Jerusalem (1:1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Plan For A Healthy Church

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,584 views

    This is a passage that is going to help us all to understand why our involvement in a local church is so important to our spiritual life.

    God has designed His church to function like a loving family that you can invite people into. Church is 1. not a place to make rules and demands on people 2. a place to nurture growth. 3. a place for shepherds, not generals 4. a place that exists for the purpose of helping people grow and mature ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why I Love The Church

    Contributed by Dwight Jones on Aug 6, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,492 views

    I love the church because...

    Why I love the Church Matthew 16:15-18 (KJV) He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? 16And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God