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  • James Lee avatar

    The Day The Holy Spirit Came Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014
     | 6,639 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 Day the Holy Spirit Came” Acts 2: 1-4 D. L. Moody once said, “I believe firmly that the moment our hearts are emptied of pride and selfishness and ambition and everything that is contrary to God’s law, the Holy Spirit will fill every corner of our hearts. But if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unqualified Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Jun 27, 2016
     | 9,042 views

    BIG IDEA: Those who talk God's talk need to walk God's walk.

    INTRODUCTION: In 2007, the I-35 bridge that crosses the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota, collapsed suddenly during rush hour, killing 13 people and injuring 145. The investigation revealed that the gusset plates that connect girders together in the truss system were undersized, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    On This Rock (Part Two) Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 12, 2016
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     | 8,621 views

    The second sermon in a short series on the Church.

    On This Rock (Part Two) Text: Acts 1:1 – 11 If you remember from last time we talked about how you can learn about something by looking at its origin or it’s beginning. And we’re looking at the Church. Last Sunday we saw how Jesus is the originator of the Church. He’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    On This Rock (Part Four) Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 12, 2016
     | 5,523 views

    The fourth and final sermon I preached on a short series about the Church

    On This Rock (Part Four) Text: Acts 2:42 – 47 So… we’ve been looking at the Church that Jesus builds over the last few Sunday’s… and today will be our last sermon on that… next Sunday, Lord willing, we’ll be back to our study on Romans. Unless He leads ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Advantages Of The Strong Small Church Pt 2

    Contributed by David Welch on Aug 4, 2018
     | 2,891 views

    This message continued my reflections on the small church from part one.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Advantages of the Small Church” Pt 2 Review Many pastors of small congregations feel inferior or failures or intimidated by larger churches. I have wrestled most of my ministry career with the subject of church growth and health; what constitutes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Serving Together

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 6, 2016
     | 7,867 views

    If Jesus is Lord over all things in the church, how much freedom do I have to quit because I am offended?

    “I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Church Growth-God’s Style

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 19, 2020
     | 3,402 views

    Today I will be sharing with you one of God’s simple solutions to the problem of little or no growth in the church.

    There is an urban legion floating around on the Internet that tells the story of how at the height of the space race during the 1960’s, NASA took on the challenge of finding a way to write in space. Normal pens wouldn’t work due to the zero gravity the astronauts would face in the space capsules. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Be An Encourager Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 18, 2021
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     | 5,820 views

    This is the 50th sermon in the series "Action". This series is from the Book of Acts and the Epistles. This series began when the COVID19 pandemic began.

    Series: Action [#50] BE AN ENCOURAGER Acts 18:1-28 Introduction: Over the last few Wednesdays, we have been studying how to make wise choices in who are your close friends. One of the main points is- To have a close friend, you have to be a close friend. We live in a time where people enjoy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Focused On People, Not Property Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,226 views

    It is important to note that the church is comprised of people. It is not a building. If we fail to remember this fact, we might make the mistake of directing our energies into preserving property instead of rescuing those who are perishing.

    In Matthew 16:18, we read where Jesus said to Peter, “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” When Jesus stated that He would build His church “on this rock,” He was not referring to the location where they were standing, and He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leaders Are Chosen Lesson 38 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019
     | 2,691 views

    Purity always brings power and progress.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Growth phases. The new church was growing. (Note the church growth term from arithmetic). 120 – praying in the Upper Room (Acts 1:15) 3000 – baptized (Acts 2:14) 5000 – men added (Acts 4:4) More added. “Believers were increasingly added” (Acts 5:14). Multiplied. “. . . the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fellowship Of The Believers Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 13, 2020
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     | 12,459 views

    In this brief picture of life in the Early Church three distinguishing dimensions emerge that enabled them to become a flourishing assembly.

    ACTS 2: 42-47 THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE BELIEVERS After the birth of the church at Pentecost Luke describes the church by telling us what distinguished those who were saved by believing in who Jesus is and what He has done for their salvation from sin. The Spirit now brings believers together to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Dreamy Walk Lesson 41 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018
     | 3,217 views

    A Dreamy walk

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Tradition claims that Barnabas the outcast was the rich young ruler. Because of this he tended to help other outcasts: Paul, the outcast church at Antioch and John Mark. 2. The city of Antioch was: a. A trade center. b. International. c. Third largest in the Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called To Be One Series

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Aug 6, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,409 views

    What is the most important thing we should do as a church to exhibit what it truly means to be a follower of Christ? What is church supposed to look like?

    Date: June 14th, 2009 Title: Called To Be One Text: Eph. 4:1-6 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: What would you say is the most important thing that church is to be about? One author wrote a book, “The Purpose Driven Church”, that uses the premise that there are five purposes of the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Discipline – Spanking Ourselves So God Doesn’t Have To – Part 2

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 28, 2020
     | 2,011 views

    This week we will be introduced to the steps or the process of church discipline.

    Because God loves us, He disciplines us… (Heb 12:3 NKJV) For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. (Heb 12:4 NKJV) You have not yet resisted to bloodshed, striving against sin. (Heb 12:5 NKJV) And you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Church Discipline – Spanking Ourselves So God Doesn’t Have To – Part 3

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 28, 2020
     | 1,484 views

    Review of Church Discipline

    Review I. Elements of Church Discipline - Part One A. The Place of Discipline - The place of discipline is the assembly of believers-- the church (Mat. 18:17). B. The Purpose of Discipline 1.) Prevention – The fear of sinning 2.) The other purpose for church discipline is restoration. C. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible