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  • James Lee avatar

    Secrets Of A Great Church Part 2 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014
     | 4,473 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.

    Secrets of a Great Church Part 2 Acts 2:37-47 The last time we were together we saw that one major characteristics of a great church is a transformed Membership, which is people who are TRULY surrendered to Jesus. Today I want to look at another characteristic as we examine the concept of, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Long Obedience In The Same Direction

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 15,963 views

    This message is about how we need to be obedient to God in the present if we are going to have success in the future. It looks at why we obey and why this is often more difficult than we think.

    A while back, my oldest girl Clarissa was in her play room and she had overturned a box of wooden blocks and it made to worse mess you could imagine. I walked in there and said, “Clarissa, I want you to pick up every last one of these blocks right now.” She fussed a little bit and then I walked ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Corrupted Church (Church Of Pergamos)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 16, 2025
     | 199 views

    Many when they start a study on the book of Revelation they like to skip the SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION.

    Why? They get in a hurry wanting to read about the Anti-Christ, the Two witness and the 144 Jewish missionaries and etc. But in skipping the SEVEN CHURCHES of REVELATION they are missing out on some of the good teachings of Christ we learn from His live. Such as: We can see from the SEVEN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Swift avatar

    The Intentional New Testament Church

    Contributed by Ray Swift on Feb 29, 2024
     | 766 views

    Three common statements that if overlooked, ignored or forgotten will bring the absence of God and a church that will only become a social club.

    FB, Harrisonburg #1 March 3, 2024 Sunday Morning The Intentional New Testament Church Various Scripture Intro.: Thank you so much Music Team. I want to begin my time by expressing to Bro. Robert and to Brad and to the PSC for giving me this opportunity to come and to serve as your Transitional ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Number One Distinguishing Mark Of A Leader

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 20, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,002 views

    The #1 distinguishing mark of a leader. Leaders understand the value of vision. “We are not just going to stumble into success. Luck has nothing to do with it. Success happens when you walk in right behavior and right thinking.” P.H.

    Number One Distinguishing Mark Of A Leader Nehemiah 2:17-18NKJB Nehemiah 2:17-18NKJB Then I said to them, “You see the distress that we are in, how Jerusalem lies waste, and its gates are burned with fire. Come and let us build the wall of Jerusalem, that we may no longer be a reproach.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Christians In The Market Place Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,376 views

    In the Dog eat Dog world of today’s corporates, can Christians be true witnesses?

    Christians in the Market Place The corporate world is a dog eat dog world. There is severe competition, there is lack of values all around. There is corruption in many places. I do not want to start off in a negative tone. Some of us have the blessing of working in corporates which go by values, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    4 Essentials Of An Effective Church

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 17, 2016
    based on 7 ratings
     | 25,855 views

    A sermon examining 4 things that are necessary for a church to be effective.

    4 Essentials Of An Effective Church Acts 16:6-10 Effectiveness is "the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result". You can have a business and not have an effective business... Just ask the owners of Radio Shack. You can have a sports team and not have an effective ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Start & Stop Church Wars Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015
     | 6,550 views

    "For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

    Christianity For Dummies: How to Start & Stop Wars James 4:1-10 I. Introduction A. Have you ever heard of the "War of the Whiskers" or the "War of the Oaken Bucket" or the "War of Jenkins' Ear"? These were actual wars fought between nations! War is a fact of life. Not only are there wars ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Dead Church, An Open Door Church, And A Lukewarm Church

    Contributed by Jason Callihan on Aug 15, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,649 views

    The last three Churches in Asia

    Chapter 3 The Church of Sardis This is the 5th Church that we read of in Revelation. So far, there has been a loveless Church, a persecuted Church, a lenient Church and a compromising Church. Chapter 3 begins by telling us of a dead Church. Now to clarify what he is speaking of, look to I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Expectations For God's Church Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 9, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,649 views

    Great expectations for God's Church: 1. Expect new strength (vs. 32). 2. Expect new support (vs. 33-34). 3. Expect new service (vs. 35-36; 39-41). 4. Expect new starts (vs. 37-39). 5. Expect new struggles (vs. 37-40). 6. Expect new success (vs. 37-41).

    Great Expectations for God's Church The Book of Acts - Part 51 Acts 15:32-41 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 3, 2014 "Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God." You've probably heard that quote before. It's one of my favorites. Mary cross-stitched it for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    The Growth And Health Of A Living Church

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 23, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,087 views

    The living Church is the one that is healthy and growing. The healthy Church is the one living for the Lord and fulfilling His purpose as a Church.

    The Growth and Health of a Living Church Study Text: Revelation 3:1-6 Introduction: - The situation with the Church at Sardis, is the true picture of what can happen to a Church when they forget where they have come from, where they are going, and what their purpose as a Church is. - ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith In Jesus Is The Only Way To Sustainable Success

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 10, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,913 views

    Faith in Jesus is the only way to achieve anything at all you want. You can do nothing without Jesus. Believe in Him and it shall all be well and good in His name for you.

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *FAITH IN JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY TO SUSTAINABLE SUCCESS* Romans 9:29-33 King James Version (KJV) 29 And as Esaias said before, Except the Lord of Sabaoth had left us a seed, we had been as Sodoma, and been made like unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Be A Team Player

    Contributed by Scottie Pitts on Jun 30, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 10,432 views

    The church must practice good teamwork in order to be successful.

    Are you a team player? In May, 1953, two men became the first in history to climb to the top of Mt. Everest; Edmund Hillary, a New Zealand beekeeper and explorer, and his Sherpa guide from Nepal, Tenzing Norgay. They reached the summit together and attained instant international fame. On the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Moving Forward Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 60,017 views

    As long as the church follows God’s leading it will be successful.

    Moving Forward Text: Joshua 3:1-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: QUESTION: What do an airplane, bicycle and a church have in common? ANSWER: If either stops moving forward, you’re in trouble! 2. Anyone that has driven up a snowy or icy hill knows that you are all right as long as you keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    A Good Church Or A Great Church

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 3, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,232 views

    What does it take to make a church a great church?

    The Church. The Church. When I say church, what do you think of? A little white clapboard building with a steeple and a bell, or perhaps the Crystal Cathedral in California. Maybe you don’t think of a building instead you think of people, perhaps your friends and fellow believers at BCC come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan