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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

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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

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Requires A Great Passion Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 28, 2002

based on 21 ratings

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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

Scripture: Ephesians 3:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's His Church! Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Oct 28, 2002

based on 190 ratings

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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

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Designed To Develop Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Oct 28, 2002

based on 41 ratings

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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

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Against All Odds

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002

based on 54 ratings

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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

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47, Daniel 7:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Great Thou Art

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002

based on 37 ratings

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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

Scripture: Psalm 8:2-6, John 4:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

5 Easter A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Apr 25, 2002

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In a time of change the words "do not let your hearts be troubled" can be difficult words to hear but these are the words that direct us to Jesus, the Way, the Truth and the Life. Jesus, the only one we can depend on when all else is changing.

5 Easter A John 14:1-14 28 April 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen These words are so often read at funerals that it seems odd not to have a casket and flowers. These words are so often used to assure the family and friends of the deceased that the deceased is in a better place, a place assured from the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Prepare For Persecution

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 29, 2002

based on 37 ratings

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Have you ever noticed how much the Bible teaches about suffering for the cause of Christ? Are you ready to walk with Jesus through the valley of suffering in order to receive a crown of life? Let’s get ready.

Preparing for Persecution A couple of years ago we had a bad wind storm and afterward, as Jenny and I walked around our block we saw where a huge tree had fallen on top of a neighbor’s van. The van looked like a new one, but it was totaled by the tree. There were lots of other big trees in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Mess With The Message Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 30, 2002

based on 167 ratings

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We are to proclaim the good news as it is.

DON’T MESS WITH THE MESSAGE Galatians 1:1-9 S: Gospel Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE ARE TO PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS AS IT IS. ?: How? KW: Responses TS: We will find in Galatians 1:1-9, three responses we can have to the good news. The _____ response one can have to the good news is… I. DELIGHT ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A God-Blessed Church

Contributed by Gary Shockley on May 1, 2002

based on 65 ratings

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What are the qualities and characteristics of a church God is searching for and blesses

The Church God Blesses- Part One Cornerstone Church Rev. Gary A. Shockley, Pastor March 10, 2002 I believe that God communicates with us in many different ways—but the primary way God speaks to us is through His written word—the Bible. One morning this week as I was reading from the Bible I came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Methodist

A God-Blessed Church:part 2 Series

Contributed by Gary Shockley on May 1, 2002

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What are the qualities and characteristics of a church God is seeking to bless?

The Church God Blesses: Part Two Cornerstone Church Rev. Gary A. Shockley March 17, 2002 “The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him.” (2 Chronicles 16:9) There are churches all over the world. Some have been around a long, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9, Philippians 2:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

What's A Body Good For?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001

based on 33 ratings

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A message concerning how the church can have an impact for Christ in an area.

What’s a Body Good For? Various Scriptures (May 27, 2001) Introduction We’ve all heard the phrase, “good for nothing.” Some of us have been called that. It is never a compliment, is it? It hurts to be called that, especially by those we care about. Too often the church, the Body of Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Where Revival Starts

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001

based on 17 ratings

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Revival has only one place where it can begin, with the calling and movement of God

Where Revival Starts 2 Chronicles 7:14 Introduction A Sunday School teacher was teaching a group of teenage boys one Sunday about Christ’s disciples; about their abilities, their attributes, and why Jesus might have chosen them. Toward the end of the lesson a teen-aged boy who was particularly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Church Of God

Principles, Practices, And Steps Of Church Growth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

based on 77 ratings

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Jesus said, ``I will build my church and the gates of hell (all evil opposing forces) will not prevail against it!’’ (Matt. 16:18) Since, the church is Christ’s body, it is His work to see that it grows qualitatively and quantitatively. We can belief,

Using Principles, Practices, & Steps of Church Growth & Planting Principles, Practices, and Steps of Church Growth and Church Planting Learning Objectives 1. The students will be able to explain how the Holy Spirit helps the church grow. 2. The students will be able to state five mission ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Styles Of Leadership

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

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Four Styles of Leadership

Four Leadership Styles DIRECTOR - The authoritarian leader wants everyone to know that he is in complete charge of his operations. He has a deep need to be in control of his people and their activities. He prefers people who are dependent and who do not question his authority. He is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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