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  • James Lee avatar

    What Happened To Chapter 29? Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014
     | 4,046 views

    After praying for guidance God led me to Pastor Jerry Shirley's Acts series and the messages in this series has been revised to fit the circumstances we have been facing at EBC.

    What Happened to Acts Chapter 29, pt. 1 Acts 1:1 Turn in your Bibles to Acts 29: 1 [no such chapter!] You’ll notice there are only 28 chapters…but I wonder if you have ever noticed how the book of Acts ends. READ Could this really be the end? Is there or should there be more? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Happened To Chapter 29? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014
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    Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

    What Happened to Acts Chapter 29, pt. 2 “The Power” Acts 1:4-8 The power of the Holy Spirit is not just for salvation. It is also for transformation. Transformation is a process that might be slow and gradual. Transformation might look like this: set the five gallon bucket of water ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Price Of Pentecost Part 2 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014
     | 4,232 views

    Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

    The Price of Pentecost, pt. 2 Acts 1:12-14 The early church had none of the things we seem to think are so essential for success today like: Buildings…money…staff…internet and programs. So why were they so successful? The reason is that they had the ONE thing many churches today ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Caring For Other Beleivers Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 229 ratings
     | 86,830 views

    You and I were created for community. That’s why our topic this morning is so important. You were made to have intimate relationships, to serve people lavishly, to share the stuff that you have, to build into the lives of the people around you, to have p

    Making an Impact: Caring for Other Believers It’s been said that the church is like a family. I’ve always wondered about this because some of the families I know don’t function all that well. In fact, there were times when I was growing up that I wasn’t the best brother to my sisters… I may have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Official/Formal Church Membership In A Local Church According To Scripture? – Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 7, 2025
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    This is the final part and we look at a numbers of issues here as well as two statements from Internet sites on why membership is important. Over and over I am opposing this notion that commitment is connected with official membership. It is judgemental and untrue. I hope this is of some value.

    IS OFFICIAL/FORMAL CHURCH MEMBERSHIP IN A LOCAL CHURCH ACCORDING TO SCRIPTURE? – PART 4 We have been looking at some passages of scripture from Paul’s writings and in vain, do we look for even the slightest suggestion that a church has official membership that discriminates among the Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Devil In Pew Number Seven

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 1, 2012
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    Pastors are to fulfil the ministry God has assigned with the help of strong, godly leaders from within the congregation.

    “Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Serve As An Effective Sender - 3 John 1:7,8

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 7, 2002
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     | 6,555 views

    Many Christians are missing out on some of the greatest blessings available in the New Testament and they do not even realize it. In our passage this morning, John recognized missionaries as co-laborers worth investing in.

    How to Serve as An Effective Sender - 3 John 1:7,8 Quote:If the world were a village of 1000 people, next year’s population would be 1018. Twenty-eight people would be born, but 10 would die: three from lack of food, one from cancer, two in birth, one from war or crime, and three from natural ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "we...will Serve The Lord...he Is Our God"

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 22, 2022
     | 2,197 views

    We will not serve any past or present false gods. We will only serve the past, present, and future true God.

    “WE…WILL SERVE THE LORD…HE IS OUR GOD!” (Outline) August 21, 2022 – Pentecost 11 – JOSHUA 24:2a, 14-18 INTRO: Our text presents the choice to serve the Lord or not. The most important choice for our eternal welfare the Lord God has made for us. By grace our loving, heavenly Father has chosen ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Uncle Sam Teaches Us How To Serve God (Veterans Day)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 8, 2022
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    You can tell a lot about a nation in the way they treat their heroes

    Illus: For example, respect for the elderly is something today that is missing in our society. We see a lot of rudeness, and much of it is directed toward the elderly. Society has to make adjustments for the elderly: • Many times they can not hear correctly • Many of them can not remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Up Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Nov 15, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,604 views

    We consider what is involved in growing up together into Christ our Head.

    Introduction We have been looking the past several weeks at the first half of Ephesians 4, in which the Apostle Paul discusses what the church is to be about. After three chapters extolling the blessings of God shown to believers in Christ Jesus, he now addresses how we live in response to those ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Fellowship, More Than Pot-Luck

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,425 views

    This sermon examines the meaning of churh fellowship.

    Tonight we are going to share a pot-luck meal. Everyone is asked to bring dishes of their favorite foods. Pot-luck suppers are wonderful. We enjoy the food. We enjoy the laughs. We enjoy the time of sharing with others. These are special times. We tend to refer to them as fellowships. However, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pauls Passionate Apostolic Ministry Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Feb 9, 2009
     | 5,813 views

    PAULS APOSTOLIC MINISTRY IS THE THE CHURCHES MINISTRY - TO TEACH - TO EVANGELISE AND TO REACH THE UNREACHED, LETS DO IT!

    ROMANS 15:14-33. PAULS PASSIONATE MINISTRY FOR THE CHURCH TO EMULATE. WE CAN EASILY FORGET THAT THE BOOK OF ROMANS WE ARE GOING THROUGH IS A PERSONAL LETTER TO THE CHURCH IN ROME. AS WE HAVE TRAVELLED THROUGH THE BOOK OF ROMANS WE HAVE SEEN IT IS FULL OF DEEP THEOLOGICAL AND DOCTRINAL TRUTHS: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You've Got Mail: Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 2, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,201 views

    The fourth in a series of seven. This is an expository, alliterated sermon with practical application based on the letter to Thyatira in Revelation. PowerPoint is avialable if you e-mail me.

    You’ve Got Mail: Thyatira Scott Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Sometimes, the contents of a single letter can change a person’s life forever. Whether it’s the college applicant hopefully opening an envelope from a prestigious school wondering whether it’s a letter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Stories For Children Series

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 13, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 15,342 views

    Bible Stories for children, useing the imagination to teach children the scriptures. Origional Stories written By Rev. A.R.S.

    Stories for Children. Written by Rev.A.R.Smith The Lamb, The Lion and The Bear. I want to tell you the story of a Lamb, a Lion, and a Bear. As the story goes: A small Lamb once believed that there was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Looking Out For Number One!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 14, 2011
     | 4,011 views

    Some people say, “If I don’t look out for me, for my best interest, for what’s best for me, then who will?”

    Matthew 20:20-28-Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Him with her sons, kneeling down and asking something from Him. 21-And He said to her, “What do you wish?” She said to Him, “Grant that these two sons of mine may sit, one on Your right hand and the other on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist