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  • The Bi-Polar Church

    Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,561 views

    In today’s churches we are suffering from bi-polar disorder. This sermon shows the symptoms and the cure.

    THE BI-POLAR CHURCH Text: James 1:8 In the medical profession there is a disorder known as Bi-Polar Disorder. In this disorder the person experiences mood swings from extreme highs (Manic) to extreme lows (Depressive). They cannot tell when one of these swings will take place. While there is no ...read more

  • The Church- Christ's Bride Series

    Contributed by Kim Huffman on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,297 views

    This sermon will compare marriage to the relationship Christ has with His church. It will also show how important it is to be ready when the bridegeoom comes.

    Kim Huffman (1/25/4) Goshen Christian Church God’s Pattern for the Church #4 “THE CHURCH – CHRIST’S BRIDE” Matthew 25:1-13 INTRO. The church is very special to our Lord. He died to bring her into existence. His love for the church is what gives us hope. The special relationship Jesus has ...read more

  • The Church Is Not Like The World!

    Contributed by Glen Lawhun on Apr 3, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,707 views

    The church is not like the world. Christians should treat each other different the worldly people treat each other.

    1. Read I Corin. 6:1-11 The Corinthian church was a lot like churches today. They had the church mixed up with the world and lived and acted just like the world. The churches today act a lot like that. People use the same rules and actions in the church as they do in the political world. My ...read more

  • Missions: The Heartbeat Of The Church

    Contributed by D Todd on Apr 22, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,605 views

    This message was designed to to introduce the concept of worldwide evangelization to new Christians and renew the fire of missions for others.

    We are going to discuss some things today that several of you will find very basic. Many of you will find this new information so I want you to remember several things. First of all remember that I am not crazy. The ideas and concepts presented here are not new neither do they originate with me. ...read more

  • The Devil Goes To Church!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 184 ratings
     | 39,105 views

    I believe the devil spends more time in church than many Christians. It makes sense for him to do so. If he can hang around Christians & create confusion, doubt, division, or discouragement....

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2022) NOTE: I borrowed the title and gleaned much of the content of this sermon from an excellent book, “The Devil Goes To Church” (Covenant Publishers, Webb City, MO), by David L. Butts, founder and President of Harvest Prayer ...read more

  • The Message To The Church At Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 20, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,217 views

    A message about losing your first love (for the Lord and one another, asindividuals and a church) and how to get it back

    The message to the church at Ephesus Rev 2:1-7 WBC 22 June 2002 am Introduction It’s hard to believe there are no churches there, now. - the church is there… but there are no ’churches’ there It was a huge city in those days. - on the East coast of what is now Turkey. Was then called Asia ...read more

  • The Message To The Church At Pergamum Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 27, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,018 views

    1) Satan’s throne- the roaring lion 2) Satan’s subtlety- the Trojan Horse 3) the Saviour’s Sword- strats with the church

    The message to the church at Pergamum. Revn 2:12-17 WBC am 29 June 2003 Satan’s throne- the roaring lion These are scary words! “I know where you live. Where Satan has his throne” Ancient Pergamum (modern Bergama) is located in western Turkey 16.5 mi. [26.5 km.] inland (as the crow flies) from ...read more

  • The Mission And Vision Of The Church

    Contributed by Benny Horn on Jul 1, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 14,868 views

    Our mission is to reach people for Christ, and then, teach them to be disciples of Christ while our vision is to accomplish this through PRAYER, PASSION, PLANNING & POWER (of love).

    The Mission and Vision of the Church by Benny D. Horn preached on 04/21/02 at A.B.C. Introduction: When I was a young man, for several years I made a living building houses. Through the years, I have drawn house plans, I have done framing and finish carpentry, and I have acted as the overall ...read more

  • The Message To The Church At Sardis Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 18, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 10,579 views

    How to die spiritually without knowing it? Be 1) Comfortable 2) Complacent and produce no 3)Children

    The Message to the church at Sardis. Rev 3:1-6 WBC 20/7/3am INTRODUCTION: This is where we are this Sunday morning- the modern day city of Sart - situated at the foot of Mt Tmolus - Excavations of the city have unearthed a Roman theatre, stadium, and a large but unfinished temple to Cybele, a ...read more

  • The Message To The Church At Laodicea Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 24, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,523 views

    A strong message to encourage Christians to find their resources in Christ alone. Structure: 1) rebuke 2) Resources 3) Request 4) Remedy

    The message to the church at Laodicea. Rev 3:14-22 WBC 27/3/03am Quick science lesson, this morning! Can anyone tell me what the second law of thermodynamics is? (1st = conservation of energy. 2nd = entropy, equilibrium 3rd- has to do with 0 deg K) - things tend towards randomness, sameness, ...read more

  • The Church In The 2000's

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 3, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,289 views

    Our methods might change and will, but our message stays the same.

    THE CHURCH AND IN THE 2000’s Ephesians 4:7-12 08/03/03 Not many years ago, maybe at beginning of the 90’s’ Jerry Vines or Adrian Rogers preached a message titled can the church survive the 90’s. At the beginning of the 90’s I had my doubts I would be here on earth by the year 2000. I will tell ...read more

  • Making The Church Grow

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 14, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 4,399 views

    There are certain Biblical things we must do in order for the church to grow.

    I Corinthians 3:6 “I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow.” 1- LESS DEFENDING, MORE PREACHING I Peter 3:15, Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 1:8 2- LESS FEUDING, MORE LOVING Galatians 5:14-15, John 13:35 3- LESS SITTING, MORE SERVING James 1:22, Galatians 6:2, 9-10 4- LESS ...read more

  • " Must" For The Growing Church

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 30, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,641 views

    If we are to see our churches growing like the early church, we must be like the Jerusalem church. Certain characteristics should be present in our churches today before growth takes place.

    The whole process of growth is caused by God. A farmer plows his field, sows the seed and fertilizes and cultivates the plant--all the while knowing that, in the final analysis, he is utterly dependent on forces outside himself. He knows he cannot cause the seed to germinate nor can he produce the ...read more

  • Thyatira: The Church Of Corruption Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,400 views

    Thyatira: The Church of Corruption

    Thyatira: The Church of Corruption 18"Write this letter to the angel of the church in Thyatira. This is the message from the Son of God, whose eyes are bright like flames of fire, whose feet are like polished bronze: 19"I know all the things you do--your love, your faith, your service, and your ...read more

  • Philadelphia: The Church Of The Faithful Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,861 views

    Philadelphia: The Church of the Faithful

    Philadelphia: The Church of the Faithful 3:7"Write this letter to the angel of the church in Philadelphia. This is the message from the one who is holy and true. He is the one who has the key of David. He opens doors, and no one can shut them; he shuts doors, and no one can open them. 8"I know all ...read more