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  • Bo Dunford avatar

    Why Is The Church Not Growing

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 177 ratings
     | 16,220 views

    The reasons churches are not growing like they should.

    ACTS 2:41-47 "WHY IS THE CHURCH NOT GROWING" 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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    Church Success Strategies

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 5,464 views

    Proven Success Strategies For New Church Plants

    Planting a new church is proving to be the most effective and cost efficient way of reaching the unchurched and fulfilling the Great Commission. Between 2000-2020 an estimated 600,000 churches will be planted. Yet there are fewer churches per person in the US than there were in 1906. According to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A God-Blessed Church

    Contributed by Gary Shockley on May 1, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 11,423 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Church Of The Open Door

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002
    based on 148 ratings
     | 17,853 views

    The greatest thing that God gives to His church is a vision, an open door, an opportunity to be a church to change the world.

    THE CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR By Jerry Falwell “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, ‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens”: “I know your works. See, I have set before you an open ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Vision For Our Church

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,855 views

    Presents a vision for our church of being a hospital, a greenhouse, and a festival (presented in the context of a candidating sermon)

    A Vision For Laurier Steve Simala Grant, March 9/10, 2002 Thoughts on Call: We’ve been calling this weekend “Candidating Weekend.” I knew very soon after the search committee asked to present my name to you for your prayers and discernment, that part of what I needed to do was present some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Characterize The Church?

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Feb 6, 2007
     | 3,120 views

    Now, here in chapter 2:42-47, Luke shows us activities practiced by the early church. This is shows us the traits that characterized the lives of Christian.

    WHAT CHARACTERIZE THE CHURCH? Act 2:41-47 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga Albay February 4, 2007 Introduction In Acts 2:1-13, Luke recorded the coming of the Holy Spirit. This is one of the most phenomenal and important events in all history. This is the event of glorious ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Jesus' Church

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,016 views

    Message regarding Jesus’ building of His Church and how it will prevail.

    The Power of Jesus’ Church Matthew 16:13-20 February 18, 2007 When I was a guy about Lance’s age (10 years old, I was in Little League baseball in Eagle Butte. I’d love to tell you that I was the best player on the team, and that my hitting and fielding were just awesome. But the fact of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Why Go To Church.

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 9, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,727 views

    If we’re just playing church...I’m outta here

    Hebrews 10:19 Sharing on Church, WHY GO TO CHURCH?— There is a purpose Church has become an end—instead of a means to an end Difference between between GATHERING or ASSEMBLING Most people don’t know why they go to church? The reasons they have, aren’t right FIX- Addict---Feel Good, Need ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church That Jesus Built

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 5, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,362 views

    The definition, preparation and application of the church that Jesus built.

    The Church That Jesus Built Matt. 16:18 October 3, 1999 Mt. Bethel MBC Introduction Up to this pint we’ve looked at why we should study the Lord’s church, Satan’s agenda for the church and the reasons for the church. It’s been said before, that when a person goes wrong on the church, he’ll soon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Big Picture For The Church

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 10, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,293 views

    the church was divinely instituted to experience the overwhelming love of Christ

    THE BIG PICTURE FOR THE CHURCH 3 How we praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we belong to Christ. 4 Long ago, even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Very Early Church

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 21, 2006
     | 2,268 views

    Lessons from the very early Church and encouragement for believers and seekers to put their faith in the apostles teaching, be part of the Church family, worship God and reach the lost!

    Not long after the death and resurrection of Jesus Matthew, Mark, Luke and John wrote down the most important aspects of the birth, the life, and the teaching of Jesus. They recorded the details of his death and his resurrection from the dead. Luke then went on the record the details of the life of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Church Without Borders

    Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Aug 14, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,776 views

    God calls us to break out of our borders of worship and church. We serve a limitless God so why not give limitless service?

    In this story, God calls on us to go beyond our borders! It’d be nice if we realized that our power and purpose do not lie solely within these walls! The church building is a funny building because its contradictory! All other buildings exist to keep out the bad elements! The church building ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    State Of The Church Address

    Contributed by Mark Price on Aug 21, 2006
     | 2,336 views

    This message was shared with the church as we approach a transitional period through which we will address the needs of the church and add ministries, classes, and outreaches to better enable us to reach our community for Christ

    Introduction Q. What do you spouse people picture in their minds when we mention Porter Free Will Baptist Church? • For the unchurched, they may envision a tan brick building which sits on a hill behind Gampps’ BP. • For the Christian community, they may envision the people that utilize that ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Greg Newton avatar

    Building The Unfinished Church Series

    Contributed by Greg Newton on Sep 8, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,651 views

    When you read through the Bible it is clear to see what God was desiring from mankind from the beginning to the end, is simply a relationship with them. We must understand that God is a very jealous God and our turning to the worship or serving other thin

    “BUILDING THE UNFINISHED CHURCH” - FINISH THE WORK - PT. 3 Intro: When you read through the Bible it is clear to see what God was desiring from mankind from the beginning to the end, is simply a relationship with them. We must understand that God is a very jealous God and our turning to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charles R. Swindoll avatar

    "The Model Church”

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,403 views

    The greatest virtue in the world is love. Without love, man cannot have abundant life. In actuality, without love man is nothing. Paul knew this. This is why he went before God and prayed that the Thessalonian church and its believers might grow in love,

    Biblical Text: 1 Thes. 3:9-13 (KJV) “For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God; Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith? Now God himself and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational