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  • Patrick Carvell avatar

    Glory Fills The Temple Series

    Contributed by Patrick Carvell on Jan 1, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,633 views

    True Worship in the presence of God.

    Prayer should always precede worship. Individual Corporate I. Reaction to God’s Presence A) Preparation to be in presence of God. 1. Offer self - here I am 2. Sacrifice self - purge B) Humble in the presence 1. Others more important than self 2. People more important than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    What Are The Qualities Of A Successful Fellowship

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 75 ratings
     | 9,910 views

    A survey of hundreds of pastors has allowed us to compile a preliminary list of measurable quality factors in the life of a congregation in ranking order. The twelve factors are:

    What Are the Qualities of a Successful Fellowship Acts 2:41-47 Illustration:A survey of hundreds of pastors has allowed us to compile a preliminary list of measurable quality factors in the life of a congregation in ranking order. The twelve factors are: 1. Bible knowledge. Church members are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Wherever He Wants Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jan 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,476 views

    Living a life that follows God’s will is God’s purpose. God’s will is always attached to purpose. Our responsibility is to go wherever he wants.

    Wherever He Wants Assorted Texts Just before Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, a group of ministers urged him to grant immediate freedom to all slaves. “It is my earnest desire to know the will of Providence in that matter,” Lincoln wrote. “And if I can learn what it is, I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church

    Contributed by Mark Lennon on Apr 25, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,242 views

    This is a simple sermon on the purpose of the church using the word CHURCH as an acrostic for the outline.

    CHURCH 1. The Church is not the building. 2. This sermon is an acrostic. Matthew 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. {Peter: this name signifies a rock} Romans 15:1-16 “C” (Verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Butler avatar

    An Introduction To The Disciplines

    Contributed by Keith Butler on Sep 14, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,368 views

    How the disciplines of the Christian faith can impact you as an individual and your church’s outreach.

    AN INTRODUCTION TO THE DISCIPLINES Acts 2:42-47 Key Verse and Theme: “praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.” (Acts 2:47) 1. Real church growth: From the outside in. (Acts 2:1-41) A. The apostles received ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pt. 3--Dot Net: We Need Friends Series

    Contributed by Rob Culler on Apr 26, 2008
     | 2,846 views

    There are approximately 1.64 million computers in the United States. 69% of US households have internet access. Many people understand computer lingo.

    The Church in a Wired World Do we still fit? thegathering@trinity.NET--We need friends Acts 2:42-47 42They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    How Loud Is Too Loud?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 5, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,179 views

    Does your church offer sign language you may need it as you destroy the hearing of your congregation.

    How loud is too loud? I am an old hippie and my '69 Camaro had a great stereo system and I liked it loud and proud. Well, that might be partly why I have some hearing loss though the VA says my hearing is perfect. My wife disagrees. Anyway, I have a lot of folks that I care about that love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Morley avatar

    For Sale: One Cross (Excellent Condition - Only Used Once - Make Offer)

    Contributed by Chuck Morley on Nov 11, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,134 views

    How does a church continue when it loses the presence of the Holy Spirit?

    For Sale: One Cross Excellent Condition - Only Used Once - Make Offer I have a good friend who pastors a church not far from ours. Not only does he pastor, but he and his family also own several small, but very successful, businesses in the Atlanta area with about 20 employees. One day, while ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Kenneth Rhodes, Jr avatar

    A Healthy, Growing Church

    Contributed by Dr. Kenneth Rhodes, Jr on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 7,179 views

    A sermon that looks at the essentials of a healthy, Biblical, growing church.

    Acts 2:42-47 (NET Bible) 42 They were devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Reverential awe came on everyone, and many wonders and miraculous signs came about by the apostles. 44 All who believed were together and held ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    The Growing Earthquake

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,194 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rich Dunbar avatar

    Those Were The Days Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,462 views

    This sermon is a look at the characteristics of the early Church that made it so effective.

    Those were the days! – Acts 2:40-47 Do you remember this song? (played theme song from TV sitcom “All in the Family” the song title is “Those were the days”) Have you ever felt that way? Have you ever wished for the “good old days”? Well I would submit to you that we can have those days again, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Bond avatar

    The People Of God Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 11,293 views

    God has chosen us so that we can become a distinctive people, helping others come to know His love for them.

    If we stopped people on the street of Nashville and asked them what they think of when they hear the name “Nashville Christian Church” what would come to their mind? (Pause) Some might mention our parking lot, maybe others a pretty building in the middle of town. If we are a little more optimistic ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    Becoming A Contagious Church

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Apr 20, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 12,027 views

    The Jerusalem church grew daily because there was such a contagious spirit among Christians that drawn others to it. The church today can also follow the example of the early church and become a contagious church.

    BECOMING A CONTAGIOUS CHURCH (Inspired by Bill Hybels book: Building a Contagious Church) ILLUSTRATION: A PARAMEDIC was asked on a local Dallas TV talk-show program: “What was your most unusual and challenging 911 call?” “Recently,” paramedic began, we got a call from that big white CHURCH on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    Reasons To Fear Not

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,085 views

    Reasons to Fear Not

    Psalm 46 Reasons to Fear Not 1. GOD IS OUR REFUGE - WE ARE SAFE (1) The Refuge - "God is our refuge." (a) The Necessity of the Refuge - how wilt thou do in the swelling of Jordan? (b) The Nature of the Refuge - "God is our refuge" (1) A Personal Refuge - (based on a person) God ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Why Church? Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,869 views

    There are five things being a part of church allows us to do which we can’t do on our own in the same way

    Why Church? Ephesians 4:11-16 George Barna is a demographer and social scientist who does surveys for major corporations like Disney and Visa but also spends a good portion of his profits studying faith trends in the US and the impact the church is having for Jesus Christ. In his book, Revolution, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist