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The Growing Earthquake

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Mar 17, 2003

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The Early Church begins to be a power in Jerusalem

The Growing Earthquake Acts 4:15-31 Jeff Hughes – March 16, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. The Sanhedrin, which was the ruling council for the nation is Israel had a problem on their hands. The apostles, Peter and John had been teaching the people that Jesus of Nazareth was the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:15-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can I Really Believe In The Church? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 4, 2003

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The five purposes of the church, as displayed by 5 images Jesus used to describe the church, and how Christians fit into the picture.

Ephesians 4:1-16 – Can I Believe in the Church? I’m told that in a museum in Greenwich Village, Detroit, MI, there is a huge steam locomotive. Beside this complicated machine, there is a sign showing boiler pressure, size, the number of wheels, horsepower, lengths, weight and so on. The bottom ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Snowmen

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 22, 2004

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Focus on the runway and you won’t melt

Spiritual Snowmen As we begin this passage of scripture, the Jews have just returned from 70 years of foreign captivity in Babylon. Unlike our county jail up in LaPorte with its jail ministry that provides Bibles to the prisoners, the Jews were not allowed to practice their religion or even read ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An "Under The Sun” View Of Church Series

Contributed by John Hubert on Mar 23, 2007

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Using the criticisms of the disillusioned church goer in Ecclesiastes, this message presents how Christians can grow as individuals and as a church.

Ecc 5:1-7 (ESV) Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to offer the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they are doing evil. (2) Be not rash with your mouth, nor let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God, for God is in heaven ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Life Sustaining Church Series

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

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This is the third sermon of an 8 part sermon series on the vision of our church.

INTRO Before I even begin preaching this morning I just want to say: There has never been a time that this verse has been so crucial as to our generation today! We are in the last days...and alot of the reason we even are still here today in this country is because we have not turned our backs on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Requires A Great Passion Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 28, 2002

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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

Chicken Little And The Great Church Exodus From The City

Contributed by George Alves on Sep 16, 2003

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We can point fingers as much as we want but the state of the city falls squarely on the shoulders of the church. Our retreat from the city has allowed the enemy too much victory. We are not called to success but to faithfulness. The sky isn’t falling!

Do you Remember the story of Chicken Little? The little chicken who became terrified that the sky was falling when an acorn fell from a tree and hit her on the head? Chicken Little convinced Henny Penny, Cocky Locky,and Goosey Poosey that the sky was indeed falling and they should go and report ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:11, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Brethren

The Charge Of The Church

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Apr 28, 2003

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This message deals with four prime objectives to be achieved on fulfilling our charge to this present age.

We Need To talk! I want to chat with you from the subject “The Charge of the Church.” The Scripture upon which I base my argument is penned by John Mark in his Gospel Narrative: Mark 5:17-20. In that second stanza of Charles Wesley’s hymn “A Charge to Keep I Have,” he wrote: “To serve the present ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Spiritual Amnesia Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 27, 2004

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Knowing the Bible helps us remember how to navigate through life issues, how to interpret what is happening in our lives, and how to find hope in bleak times.

At the very end of the longest chapter of the Bible, 176 verses about God’s word, comes this stout declaration, “I do not forget your commandments.” “I do not forget your commandments.” That is a tall order, to promise that you will not forget. How can you promise that you will not forget? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:167-176

Denomination: Baptist

Worship? Living Our Whole Lives As Worship

Contributed by Clive Parnell on Feb 8, 2006

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What is worship? Who should we be worshipping? How can we live a life of worship?

Living our whole lives a worship to God Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your truth, we eagerly wait for you; for your name and your renown are the desire of our hearts’ Isaiah 26:28 I want start by asking you a question – What is the most important thing in your life? You might say well God of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Best To You Each Morning Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006

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Making our worship a daily habit.

Review: • “When You Care Enough to Send the Very Best” – Abel’s offering • “You’re in Good Hands” – Abraham sacrifices his son Isaac • “Anything Less Would Be Uncivilized” – Mary anoints Jesus • “When He Reigns, It Pours” – God blesses us when we give joyfully, systematically and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Worship In Spirit & Truth

Contributed by Brien Sims on Sep 6, 2006

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The true meaning of worshipping in Spirit and Truth as shown in the story of Cain and Abel

I think we’ve all done it at least one. We get up just a short while before the Sunday morning service, rush to get our clothes on, and zoom out the door we go. Many of you with children know how time consuming just getting the children ready to head out the door can be. I can note many times when ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hallelujah Anyhow!

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Aug 21, 2002

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Don’t Allow your situation to hinder your souls salvation!

In a world where each corner holds some potential danger. In a society where just going to work can end in total tragedy. In a community where drugs run rampant and hope is fleeting. It is essential that Christians look past the circumstance and cling to the cross. James encourages us to just ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

Denomination: Methodist

Church Vital Signs

Contributed by Mark Haines on Oct 19, 2001

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A deductive exposition of the text that reveals the six vital ministries of the church.

Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to work for health and vitality in our local congregation. Response: individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will pray at the altar rail and commit themselves to working for even greater vitality in our church. Visual ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Worship 101

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 4, 2002

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how to worship

Worship 101 John 4:21-24 In Vancouver today, there is something stirring… the Queen’s visit. Excitement about it. On the news when the Queen arrived in Iqaluit, Nunavut, she was driven around in an SUV. Because of the height of the SUV, it was difficult for her to get off the vehicle. But the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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