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  • The Birth Of The Church: Understanding Pentecost thumbnail

    The Birth Of The Church: Understanding Pentecost SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
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     | 815 views

    Pentecost was a unique event in history, marking the birth of the church. This sermon explores three key lessons we can learn from Pentecost.

    Pentecost was a significant event in history as it marked the birth of the church. Today, I want to share three important lessons we can learn from Pentecost. The church was created by God. From the beginning, God had the church in mind and promised that nothing would overcome it. Jesus came into ...read more

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    Church 12 Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 20, 2012
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    The Bible clearly supports and expects Christians to be a part of the church. Church is a community of believers who come together on the Lords Day to worship God and to support each other. Scripture does not show Paul, Silas or Peter going into a city ju

    Series: The Church Sermon: Church 12 Tag line - 12 reasons why we all need The Church of Jesus Christ active in our lives. Open with video: We are ---The Church! Scripture Text: Hebrews 10:19-25: 19Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Light Of The Church In The Hour Of Darkness

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Sep 17, 2001
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     | 3,931 views

    "TRAGEDY" - SERMON CENTRAL READER, PLEASE READ MY NOTE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS OUTLINE CONCERNING THE ARTICLE "BALANCING GRACE AND TRUTH"

    THE LIGHT OF THE CHURCH IN THE HOUR OF DARKNESS 1 COR 13:13 & LUKE 13:1-5 I. LIFE AND TRAGEDY A. The terrorist attacks against America and declaration of war 1-there always has been war and there will continue to be war until Christ returns -Job 5:7 Yet man is born unto trouble, as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "When The Devil Comes To Church”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 28, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,104 views

    How can we keep the devil from creating chaos within the fellowship of God's people?

    In 2 Corinthians 4:4, the devil is referred to as the “god of this world” or “the god of this age.” And in John 12:31, he is called the “prince of this world.” In Ephesians 2:2, Paul calls the devil, “the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient.” The Bible teaches us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Little Church, Big Impact Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 20, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,691 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

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    Marks Of The True Church: Mission Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 24, 2024
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     | 2,359 views

    Jesus was sent on mission by the Father. In like manner, the Son of God sends His disciples on mission. And He ensures we will succeed in this mission by giving us His Spirit.

    “As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. And for their sake I consecrate myself, that they also may be sanctified in truth.” “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Is Not Your Gas Station

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,136 views

    It’s about God not about us. It’s about recognizing God as Supreme, Holy, all Powerful and the source of our Salvation. That is the attitude we are to bring into this sanctuary on Sunday morning not what do you have for me today God.

    The Church is not your Gas Station Psalm 96 Matthew 22:15-22 Identifying what church means to a person can include all kinds of perspectives. You might hear things like, “a church is a community of believers.” Or you might hear “a church exists to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.” Or maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Church Is Done 3

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 26, 2006
     | 1,353 views

    Our joy in God’s grace and peace must translate into real life, a life worthy of the calling which we have received.

    How Church is Done 3: Growth via Small Groups Let me give a quick overview so far in our message series on Ephesians. Eph 1-3 paints a picture of how God is running the show with all his love. The universe has meaning and purpose and God is in the middle of it. Yes the world we live in is dark but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "The Church Goes Public"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 28, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,010 views

    A sermon for Pentecost Sunday.

    Acts 2:1-17, 36-41 “The Church Goes Public” By: rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Pentecost was a huge Jewish Festival. It commemorated the giving of the Law to Moses on Mount Sinai. How appropriate! A new day had dawned! The New had Come!!! The ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Why Churches Should Grow

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,059 views

    here are some simple reasons why every church should be a growing church

    Intro: I believe every church should be a growing church. Not because of buildings or programs or even worship or preaching styles. The church should grow because of the many things it possesses that people need in life. Here is a list of why every church should be a growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why God's Church Matters Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 19, 2014
     | 9,576 views

    God's church matters because we: 1. are witnesses of God's mighty works (vs. 32-36). 2. have the answers to life's greatest questions (vs. 37-38). 3. have the help of the Holy Spirit (vs. 33, 38, 39). 4. have great reasons to rejoice (vs. 40-41).

    Why God's Church Matters Acts 2:32-41 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 23, 2013 *Don't you love our church? We are blessed to be part of a church where people love God, love His Word, and love each other. But as we look into the Word of God tonight, remember that we are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Spirit, The Soul Of The Church

    Contributed by William Baeta on May 15, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,215 views

    “No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us. By this we know that we abide in Him, and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit” 1 Jn. 4:12-13.

    Theme: The Holy Spirit, the soul of the Church Text: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; 1 Jn. 4:11-16; John 17:6-19 The Church is often described in the New Testament using different descriptive images. It is sometimes described as a family and other times as a Kingdom. The only way to become a member of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Philadelphia: The Church With The Open Door

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 9, 2020
     | 6,379 views

    Like Smyrna, the Lord offered only encouragement for Philadelphia, with no rebuke. They were a people of little strength, and yet they held great potential. Christ promised to open doors no man could close. He reminded them of His preeminence and the security of their future.

    Philadelphia – The Church with the Open Door Revelation 3: 7-13 Philadelphia is the sixth church addressed by Jesus. Like Smyrna, Jesus offered no rebuke, only encouragement for their faithfulness and endurance in the midst of opposition. Jesus knew they were a people of “little strength,” and yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Way Church Should Go

    Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Dec 30, 2025
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     | 190 views

    The church must be led. The church must be taught. The church must be trained in the way it should go.

    “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing[a] her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless” (Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Church This Christmas, Why Not?

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 3, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,917 views

    A short sermon on Jesus place in our lives and a challange to a group of young mainly non-believers from a SA programme to attend church this Christmas.

    Read Luke 2: 8-12 As we enter the season of advent, we think of Jesus this cute baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, in a stable in a place with a nice name, visited by the shepherds and the wise men and angels. The Christmas cards we have been brought up with show that it may have been snowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army