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  • Joe Robbins avatar

    Seven Commitments Of The Church At Antioch

    Contributed by Joe Robbins on Jul 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,438 views

    The church at Antioch made seven commitments that proved favorable for the growth of the Kingdom of God.

    "Seven Commitments Of The Church At Antioch" Acts 11:19-26 "Bible Passage" Antioch was Paul’s home church. The first worldwide missionary effort began there and has never ceased. Paul received much inspiration and support for Antioch. The Church at Antioch made seven commitments that proved ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Heart And Walk Of A Heathly Church Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,899 views

    This message is intended to encourage us to examine our own spiritual lives and then that of the church in light of Paul’s words to the church at Colosse. Are we helathy?

    FOR THE LOVE OF CHRIST A MESSAGE SERIES FROM COLOSSIANS The Heart And Walk Of A Healthy Church, Col 2:1-7 INTRODUCTION: A. Col. 2:1 For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; 1. Here are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mark Of A Bible Believing Church Series

    Contributed by Vincent Harry Anobling on Oct 21, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,815 views

    What is a true church? Is it the local building or the body of believers. Student of God's Word is aware that it's the body of believers purchased by the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ! How is the church you are in right now? Is your church preaching w

    The Mark of a Bible believing church! Acts 2: 41 - 47 A Bible believing church... 1. Requires that each member believes in Jesus. v. 41 2. Baptizes people who believe in Jesus. v. 41 3. Holds steadfastly to Biblical Doctrine. v. 42 4. Encourages fellowship between believers. v. 42 5. Observes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keys To A Muscle Car Church

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Oct 26, 2011
     | 4,567 views

    We would all love to have a church that has the real "power" God intends the church to have, this sermon explores how.

    All my sermons use illustrations found at www. Sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise stated. KEYS FOR A MUSCLE CAR CHURCH Recently I saw a show on television where a guy was very upset that his 1970 muscle car had been stolen. He was very attached to this powerful car, its ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When God's Church Prays

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Nov 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,170 views

    This message from Matthew 18:18-20 reveals Jesus teaching on the power of the church in prayer to bind and loose on earth what God wishes to bind or loose in heaven, the power of agreement in prayer, and Christ's promise to be present in the prayers of tw

    When God’s Church Prays Matthew 18:18-20 CHCC – November 20, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Today we’re going to see what Jesus had to say about the prayer ministry of the church. There are NOT a lot of verses to look at because Jesus only talked about the church 2 times. There’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Does Church Attendance Matter?

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,922 views

    A sermon that encourages church attendance

    "Does Church Attendance Matter?" Hebrews 10:25 Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. I. It matters because submission to God's Word matters -- "Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Stop Fights At Church?

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,182 views

    There is a direct correlation between the effectiveness of our mission and how we treat each other. We must be the church before we can build the church. We must care for one another before we can hope to reach this community and county for Christ

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army As we continue in our series through the Book of Nehemiah, we’ve learned that Nehemiah confronted a different challenge in each chapter: • In chapter one, he was faced with a personal challenge. When he heard about what was happening in Jerusalem, he sat ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Why Does The Church Exist?

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,434 views

    Let us remember that as the church, God has put us in charge of something extremely important. God has put us in charge of witnessing for Christ in all places and at all times.

    One of the realities about the church of today is that there are a large number of believers that are very confused. I am not speaking about the false doctrines and sects; I am speaking about the confusion that there is reference the purpose of the church. I say this because when we ask a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Blessings Of Belonging To A Church Family

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Apr 14, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,364 views

    Why should one belong to a church? The characteristics that define a church are also the attributes that make it a wonderful family. What are those attributes? Here they are.

    THE BLESSINGS OF BELONGING TO A CHURCH In church life, you will often hear people refer to their “church family.” Why? Well, it is because the characteristics of belonging to a good church family are like the characteristics of belonging to a good, loving family. A family loves, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grumpy Ole Church People

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 14, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,506 views

    Where is the joy in our church? There is so much frowning and silence in a place where there is so much reason to celebrate. This sermon explores the problem.

    GRUMPY OLE CHURCH PEOPLE (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) Through the many years that I have preached and taught from the Word of God I have made one very disturbing observation about the churches in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Incomparable The Church Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,406 views

    The only church that man could ever need.

    INCOMPARABLE THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Nothing compares to the gift God gave us through his son. Of all the things God has done for man this is by far the best of all gifts. Matt.16: 18And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Care Of People In The Church Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2011
    based on 30 ratings
     | 16,522 views

    Paul lists different people groups in the church and then advises Timothy how to treat them. 1- The older men 2- The younger men 3- The older women 4- The younger women 5- The widows

    INTRO.- We must admit there is a discrimination in our world: racial, political, religious, financial, and any other kind you want to talk about. ILL.- For example, I remember back when I was in elementary (or grade school, as we called it) that there were a few kids whom we considered to be less ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Practices Of A Great & Growing Church

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,289 views

    What are some of the ingredients of church growth? What makes a church great in God’s sight? Some say that a church must be large to be great; but a church that is in love with Christ and the things of God will be a great church. In our passage we can gle

    Intro: What are some of the ingredients of church growth? What makes a church great in God’s sight? Some say that a church must be large to be great; but a church that is in love with Christ and the things of God will be a great church. In our passage we can glean four practices of a growing ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How A Local Church Is Killed

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 11, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,974 views

    New Testament churches do not naturally die; they are so constituted that they cannot die a natural death. They may, however, be killed, but even in this, they can hardly be killed by outsiders except by the annihilation of the entire membership. Churches

    Intro: New Testament churches do not naturally die; they are so constituted that they cannot die a natural death. They may, however, be killed, but even in this, they can hardly be killed by outsiders except by the annihilation of the entire membership. Churches are most often killed form the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Little Church, Big Impact Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 20, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,660 views

    A little church like ours can have a big impact if we trust the Savior, love the saints, and put our hope in the certainty of the Gospel.

    As a church leader, I am often challenged by the question: If our church would cease to exist, how much would the community really miss us? In other words, What kind of contribution are we making to the Washington Island community? Well, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free