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  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Be The Church!

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 2, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 46,980 views

    This is an alliterated, textual sermon on "being the church", using Phoebe as an example. PowerPoint is avaible too, just e-mail me.

    BE THE CHURCH! Scott R. Bayles, pastor First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL A mega-church in Vista, California made headlines last October when they canceled all of their worship services over the weekend. Rather then meeting together in an air-conditioned sanctuary, North Coast Church closed its ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    About Our Father’s Business…

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,785 views

    We can find some common purposes that the church as a whole was to seek to carry out. I want to highlight these today so that we will be sure and remember what we’re to be about! These things are the business of our Father in heaven!

    About Our Father’s Business… NKJ Luke 2:49 And He said to them, "Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father's business?" NKJ John 9:4 "I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work. 18 The Spirit of the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Evangelism On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Feb 5, 2004
    based on 75 ratings
     | 9,619 views

    This is the second sermon in a series called "On Purpose." Instead of just letting evangelism happen, we need to put forth a concerted effort to reach the lost for Christ.

    EVANGELISM ON PURPOSE 1 Corinthians 16:5-9 INTRODUCTION: A. Several years ago I had the opportunity to learn at the feet of a preacher by the name of Marvin Phillips 1. Marvin is a fiery kind of preacher with a great heart for evangelism a. During that week he talked a lot about doing things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Grow A Healthy Church

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 155 ratings
     | 15,898 views

    Main Idea: Healthy churches are those that fulfill their biblical purpose.

    Main Idea: Healthy churches are those that fulfill their biblical purpose. Introduction: (Duct tape illustration using a roll of tape) Many of you here are very familiar with this product. You have probably used it many times for many different purposes. Years ago, thousands of dollars went into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Living Church"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,184 views

    A sermon for Reformation Sunday. The Living Church of the Living God has a Biblical mandate to uphold and hold forth the Living Word.

    (Upholder of the truth) “I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you before long; 15 but in case I am delayed, I write so that you will know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth. 16 By ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Church: Body Central

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 27, 2010
     | 2,971 views

    What Is the Church? ❶ Visible Proof of His Body ❸ Each Part is Dependent Upon the Head ❹. Body Parts Have Different Purposes ❺. The Body’s Purpose is To Glorify Christ 1. THROUGH WORSHIP 2. THROUGH MINISTRY 3. THROUGH DI

    Eph 1:17-23, 5:23-27 Colossians 1:16-18KJV For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17 And he is before all things, and by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Church Family

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,707 views

    In this sermon you will see the benefits of involvement in a church family

    In I Corinthians 12 Paul compares the church to a body. I want to use the body as a teaching point to teach the benefits of a church family. 1. My church family provides a team to work with. A Christian is not a lone ranger. We need a team to support us. A team is a unit working together. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A Great Church

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 3, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,312 views

    This outline comes from a sermon by Cary Paulk In order to have great communities we need great churches. We need churches impacting the community for Jesus… In order to have greater churches, we need churches filled with great Christians. In order to

    How would you like to see your community become a greater community? In order to have great communities we need great churches. We need churches impacting the community for Jesus… In order to have greater churches, we need churches filled with great Christians. In order to have churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Purpose: To Teach The Saved Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,489 views

    A 5-part series casting vision and clarity about the purpose of our church.

    PRACTICING OUR PURPOSE OUR PURPOSE: TO TEACH THE SAVED MARK 4:3-10, 13-20 INTRODUCTION: A minister friend of mine tells this true story of his next door neighbors who had wanted a baby for the longest time. For 6 years this couple prayed that God would bless them with a child. Finally they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Purpose #4: You Were Shaped For Serving Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,117 views

    This sermon deals with the #4 purpose

    Mathew 20:20-28 Purpose #4: You Were Shaped For Serving God Introduction A. Who here will have the highest ranking in heaven? B. Maybe it will be me. The pastor. A Pastor is close to God right? C. Maybe it will be one of the Elders; after all they are the head of the church? D. Maybe it will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Church Is Worthy Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 23, 2013
     | 7,232 views

    The church (universal & local) is worthy because of the PERSON who is its head; the PURPOSE for which it was founded and the PRICE paid for it. Therefore it is worthy of our 1. being united with it; 2. our faithfulness; 3. our service; 4. our support.

    The Church Is Worthy Sermon 1 in the series “Church Matters" Chuck Sligh June 23, 2013 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: 1 Timothy 3:15 – “But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Domino Effect

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,506 views

    Fellowship is an important purpose of the church. Learn about true fellowship that’s found in the power of connection!

    The Domino Effect How You Can Make A Difference Through Connections 11/19/03 I. Introduction On Monday, August 18th, 2003, a 24-year-old woman from China tipped over 303,621 dominos, breaking a long-standing record for the world’s longest solo domino topple. Beijing-born Ma Lihua broke a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's Our Purpose? Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 8, 2013
     | 7,345 views

    The Church at Pine Level must identify itself with the Church at Antioch. We must have a clear purpose and do whatever it takes to serve Christ. With God's leadership, our new purpose will be: "Connecting people with Jesus and each other."

    What’s our Purpose? Acts 13:1-13 Introduction When this series first started we discussed the imp of being a biblical church -- The church of Acts is a tremendous road model for us to examine / follow -- When it comes to following Christ, there is really NO more perfect example The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Greater Grace Builds A Greater Church

    Contributed by Cary Paulk on Feb 22, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,381 views

    Sermon to motivate congregation in doing their part in church growth.

    Introduction: • For many years the Ocean View community has not had a good reputation. • Many in our city would not consider Ocean View a Great place to live. • When I was a young sailor, it had a reputation of being the place where people picked up prostitutes and they remain to this day. • There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A God-Blessed Church:part 2 Series

    Contributed by Gary Shockley on May 1, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,304 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist