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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Church Life 101

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 1, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,050 views

    How God’s people are to act towards one another

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC (Lighting of the First Candle in Advent) November 30, 2003 “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will have a life filled with light and will never live in the dark.” John 8:12 (GWT) Have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Tony McCreery avatar

    Who Comes To Church Series

    Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Dec 6, 2003
    based on 111 ratings
     | 23,709 views

    People go to church for many different reasons. Why do you?

    Who Comes to Church October 14, 2001 Mark 3:1-6 People go to church for many different reasons. in Jesus’ day, the case was no different. There were three types of people present that day: I. Those who came to Encounter God. The man with the withered hand. Here is a man with a hand that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Why" Go To Church Series

    Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Dec 6, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,945 views

    The second in a series on church.

    THE WHO, WHAT, AND WHY’S OF GOING TO CHURCH “WHY”GO TO CHURCH OCTOBER 21, 2001 2 TIMOTHY 2:20-21 1. The Master’s Program. The Master’s program is a great feast. It says here that in our Master’s house there are many different types of vessels/ utensils. He is preparing a feast. The feast ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    The Church With The Open Door

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 26, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,593 views

    A sermon on the church at Philadelphia. What does a open door mean ?

    THE CHURCH WITH AN OPEN DOOR Revelation 3:7-13 Letter written to Church at Philadelphia(brotherly love) Written by Christ who has the keys to unlock doors that are locked..and lock doors that are open. This shows his sovereignty, and superiority over the church. If Jesus desires for something to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    The Church With The Closed Door

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 26, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,253 views

    A Sermon on the Church at Laodicea ! The church with a closed door.....closed even to Jesus !

    THE CHURCH WITH THE CLOSED DOOR Revelation 3:14-22 This scene must break the heart of God. When I read these verses, it brings to mind abandoned churches....closed, locked, boarded up. Revival of Mid 1800’s spread along the Eastern Coast, and up into New England. Thousands were saved. Stories ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Hill avatar

    Ordination Charge To The Church

    Contributed by Christopher Hill on Dec 31, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 17,240 views

    The church is to honor, care for, and protect the person God has called to ministry and whom they recognize by ordination.

    As a church you have recognized something I have known for quite a while – God has called my friend Ryan into full-time ministry. In December you called him to be your pastor. I am proud to have been Ryan’s pastor and fellow minister. I am even more proud today to be a part of his ordination – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Doing Church As A Team Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,692 views

    For the church to operate scripturally, it must opperate as a team

    Doing Church as a Team Acts 2:42-47 - They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Spirit-Filled Church

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 4,893 views

    When a church possesses all the characteristics of a Spirit-filled church, it will attract new people to God and to the church

    January 11, 2004 Acts 2:42-47 “The Spirit-filled church” INTRODUCTION Have you ever noticed how much time and energy we as a society spend on being attractive to one another? To get an idea, it only takes a quick trip into Wal-Mart. One very large section is labeled beauty aids. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healing For The Hurting Church

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 16, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 9,403 views

    I preached this message early in 2003 after our church had come though a number of trials. I have left the messge intact. It’s main focus in on realigning priorities. BTW Today our church had healed and is going great for the glory of God.

    Healing & Restoration 2 Corinthians 4:1-9 Nehemiah 1:1-4 If I could paint a picture of our church it would be like this. -Wounded --We have been attacked this year like we have never been attacked before. --We can let it break us or we can let it strengthen us. --We shouldn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Third Day Church

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 18, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,385 views

    2000 yrs after Christ - As we enter into the third day, the greatest dimension, since Jesus it will be very interesting for us to explore the third day in scripture and extract some principles for us to understand this hour.

    The Third-Day Church Psalm 90:4 For a thousand years in your sight Are like yesterday when it is past, And like a watch in the night. 2 Peter 3:8 But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. 2000 yrs after Christ - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When The Church Was Born

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,238 views

    The story of Pentecost tells us not only of how the church was born, but also how the church has continued to outreach and outdo herself because of the power, influence and inspiration of the Holy Spirit.

    WHEN THE CHURCH WAS BORN Text: Acts 2:1-21 I read the story about a football player whose performance exceeded the expectation of others. "…. In the last two minutes of the game, with the score against his team, makes a touchdown. He runs faster than his legs can carry him, and farther than ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Characteristics Of The Early Church

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 29,255 views

    To look at characteristics of the early church in order to become more like them

    Characteristics of the Early Church Acts 4:13,27-33 Purpose Statement: To call the church to renew it’s vision to be a New Testament Church Introduction Many of the characteristics of the church in America today were not seen in the days of the early church. We need to look back to see what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Happy Birthday Church

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 9, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,207 views

    A look at the events on the first Pentecost

    I wonder what they were thinking about on that day? Had they gathered together to celebrate the holidays or were they making plans for the future? We don’t know where they were, why they were there or even how many of them there were. But we do know that what happened on that day changed history ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Church Full Of Sinners Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,021 views

    What is our attitude toward growth? Are we ready and willing to accept what God has in store for this congregation? What about our attitude toward those on “the fringe?” Are we willing to accept them into the fold when God calls?

    The Teachings of Christ A Church Full of Sinners #2 in Series Mark 2:13–17 INTRODUCTION Once there was a church that had prayed fervently for God to give them growth. It happened that one Sunday at worship a known prostitute entered the building and took a seat in the back of the building. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Essentials For A Powerful Church

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,922 views

    This was my June devotional for the Leadership team meeting that examines the powerful qualities of the Antioch church.

    Essentials for A Powerful Church Acts 11:19-21 Leadership Board Meeting June 10, 2003 Introduction What does it mean to have a powerful church? What does a powerful church look like? Do we have a powerful church? AC 11:19 Now those who had been scattered by the persecution in connection with ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God