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  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Is Our Church "Apostolic"? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jul 16, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,888 views

    Five characteristics of an apostolic congregation.

    For the last one thousand, seven hundred years, Christians across the world have recited the Nicene Creed in their worship. Part of the Nicene Creed says, "We believe in one holy, catholic, apostolic church." What does that really mean? We know what "one" means, that it refers to the oneness of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mark #5: Uncommon Methods Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,592 views

    This sermon encourages the desire for the church to change in order to meet the needs of the lost.

    Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Mark #5: Uncommon Methods 1 Corinthians 9:22 July 22, 2001 Intro: A. God uses many methods to communicate--not only through his Word, his Spirit, and the ministry of Christian friends, but also through more unconventional methods--like burning bushes, talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    7 Reasons To Go To Church

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 21, 2001
    based on 130 ratings
     | 30,925 views

    This sermon is about the reasons why a beleiver must go to church and what God expects when the church gathers together .This sermon helps a believer to prepare his heart as he goes to church.

    7 REASONS TO GO TO CHURCH OUTLINE 1.PRAYER 2.PRAISE 3.PROCLAMATION 4.POWER 5.PARTNERSHIP 6.PREPARATION 7.PRESENCE THE MESSAGE 7 REASONS TO GO TO CHURCH 1.PRAYER Isaiah 56:7 The church is a place of Prayer. The Lord says My house shall be a house of Prayer. When we go ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Service

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Aug 5, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 22,049 views

    What does it mean to serve as Christ did?

    If I were to ask you to describe yourself in one word; if I were to ask what one adjective best sums up your identity, what would you say? If you met someone for the first time, and they asked, "What are you?" how would you answer? What single term would you give in response to that question? You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Lends A Hand Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 7, 2001
    based on 209 ratings
     | 17,883 views

    This is the first sermon in the series, "Becoming A Contagious Congregation, A Study of the Church at Antioch".

    Notice Acts 11:21 from our scripture reading - "And THE HAND OF THE LORD WAS WITH THEM and a great number believed, and turned to the Lord." The church at Antioch was a CONTAGIOUS CONGREGATION. The fact that "a great number believed, and turned to the Lord", gets our attention. I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember The Titans!

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 9,349 views

    I want us – to remember how a bunch of people, with different talents, personalities and backgrounds OVERCAME great opposition – and came together to do something incredible…

    “Remember The Titans!!!” [SHOW THE VIDEO CLIP AT THE END OF THE MOVIE OF THE VICTORY…. THE FINAL PLAY THROUGH THE CELBERATION STOP RIGHT BEFORE THE GIRL TALKS] Read Ephesians 3:7-21 (NLT) Have you ever been on the edge of your seat…waiting in anticipation? You’re reading an exciting novel – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Principles, Practices, And Steps Of Church Growth

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 14,927 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You A Multi-Dimensional Worshiper? Becoming A Festival Pt. 3

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 2,900 views

    Worship means loving, with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength.

    Are You A Multi-Dimensional Worshiper? Becoming A Festival pt. 3 Feb 15/16, 2003: Mark 12:28-34 Intro: After attending church one Sunday morning, a little boy knelt at his bedside that night and prayed, "Dear God, we had a good time at church today--but I wish you had been there!" Let me assure ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Galactic Gala – Becoming A Festival Pt. 4

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,253 views

    A vision of worship based on the picture of the Kingdom of God as a wedding banquet

    A Galactic Gala – Becoming A Festival Pt. 4 Matt. 22:1-14 February 22/23, 2002 Intro: Friday September 6th was a very good night to be a football fan in Edmonton. The Eskimos pounded the defending Grey Cup champion Calgary Stampeders 45-11 to sweep the two game Labour Day series and improve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church As A Filled Community Series

    Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 1, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,379 views

    Second in a series of 5 sermons on the Core Characteristics of the Church. Acts 2:42-47 describes the nature of the Early Church and in this sermon we see how God filled their daily lives and how he desires to fill ours.

    The Church as a Filled Community (Second in the series: The Core Characteristics of the Church) Acts 2:43 John 14:15-21 For our Lenten emphasis this year we are embarking on a journey that takes us inside the early community of believers, asking the question, “What made these people able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Gary Huckaby avatar

    Ingredients Of A Great Church

    Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Mar 5, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,387 views

    What makes some Churches Great? What is a Great Church? This message deals with the ingredients that make a local Church a Great Church.

    A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Ingredients of A Great Church By Evangelist Gary Huckaby Ephesians 5:24-25, "Therefore as the Church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Cultivating A Lifestyle Of Worship

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 6, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 12,519 views

    Worship is more than music or a service on Sunday mornings. Worship is encountering God and walking away forever changed.

    June 23, 2002 Scripture Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 Speaker: Jeff Williams Audio Version Cultivating a Lifestyle of Worship Good morning!› My mother-in-law has told me for years, ìWords are spirit.î› By this she means that words have a life of their own.› They can bless or curse, encourage or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Real, Old-Fashioned Church Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 11,256 views

    Paul says four things need to be present for the building up of the church. The two we generally ignore are the ones where we listen to God directly.

    Real, Old-Fashioned Church: Becoming A Festival pt. 5 March 1/2, 2003 1 Corinthians 14:26-33 Intro: We have spent the past four weeks talking about worship, and about our vision for worship depicted by the idea of a festival. I¡¦ve been excited to see the Spirit of God moving in our midst, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    What's Driving Our Church

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 8, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,248 views

    A fully functioning church is one driven by the five main functions – worship, outreach, fellowship, discipleship, and service.

    Rick Warren tells the story of Westside Church’s yearly church council meeting whose sole agenda item was to determine the church program for the next year. Convened by the chairperson, Steve Johnson this is a summary what happened: “We’ve got a lot to cover tonight, folks, so we’d better get ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Making God Smile

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 8, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,389 views

    The function of worship is to bring God appropriate pleasure.

    (Overhead 1) This time of year is a time for love, romance, and passion. Millions of dollars are spent on Valentine’s Day gifts. In fact a 1998 report from Ball State University indicates, “Valentine’s Day ranks second behind Christmas in total sales of candy, flowers and cards.” Love is important ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God