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  • Ray Searan avatar

    Four Characteristics Of A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,375 views

    If we observe the days, times, and seasons that we live in there are many things that we as a church family can come to conclude. One conclusion that I have come to is that if there has ever been a time that the church must be genuinely healthy, now is th

    Four Characteristics of a Healthy Church Text: Acts 2:37-47 Introduction: If we observe the days, times, and seasons that we live in there are many things that we as a church family can come to conclude. One conclusion that I have come to is that if there has ever been a time that the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Becoming A Church Of Excellence:growth Series

    Contributed by James Capps on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 7,477 views

    Spiritual and physical growth go hand in hand in the church.

    Church of Excellence: Growth Ephesians 4:1-16; Acts 2:37-47 The last few weeks we’ve been looking at what brings Excellence to the life of the church…We’ve seen a church at prayer, a church in mission, a church that is pursuing the purposes of God are all what brings us to moving in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Importance Of Prayer In Church Work

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 9, 2025
     | 145 views

    Church work is the labour of love that advances God’s kingdom on earth. Whether it is teaching, evangelism, administration, or serving in any ministry, prayer must be the foundation.

    THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER IN CHURCH WORK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 6:4 Supporting Texts: Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Timothy 2:1-2, James 5:16, Colossians 4:2, Ephesians 6:18 INTRODUCTION: Church work is the labour of love that advances God’s kingdom on earth. Whether it is teaching, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    The Church Series

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 14, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,690 views

    During this Pandemic and over the past several weeks, we have learned so much about what it means to be a church and how many ways there are to be a church without gathering in person or making full use of our church buildings.

    TITLE: THE CHURCH SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 16:16-18 / EPHESIANS 1:22-23 / EPHESIANS 2:19-22 Who would have predicted between Christmas and Easter we would be reimagining how we do church! In the past, I’ve actually enjoyed thinking through the potential impacts of unforeseen events that could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    What Kind Of Church Will We Be? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on May 28, 2003
    based on 121 ratings
     | 10,508 views

    My heart aches for a glimpse, for a taste of what that Day of Pentecost was all about. And you know what, I have Hope that we will experience it, here, in our church, in our town, in our own families, with our own friends, with our neighbors.

    AC 2:36 "Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ." AC 2:37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" AC 2:38 Peter replied, "Repent ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    We Believe In The Church Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,986 views

    As we think about church, it’s important to know what a church is. A church is a group of born-again people meeting together in one place with God as its center.

    We’ve been discussing beliefs this summer in a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith. We see beliefs are critical component in so many areas of our lives. Beliefs are critical to political parties as beliefs differ among Republicans and Democrats. Beliefs are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sound Church Equals Sound Believers

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Jul 30, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,984 views

    Sound Church equals Sound Believers

    Acts 2:42, "They joined with the other believers and devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, sharing in the Lord’s Supper and in prayer." An essential in every sound biblically based church will be the devotion to God’s Holy written Word. It is sound theology that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Rapture Of The Church

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,834 views

    In 2010, when the movie 2012 was released, I used it as a platform to discuss end time prophecy. I hold a pretribulation view regarding the rapture but understand that other BIblical views are held by very wise and godly men. My notes are scattered and

    2012: The Rapture of the Church 7 things you can do if you get bored in church! 1. Slap your neighbor. See if they turn the other cheek. If not, raise your hand and tell the preacher. 2. Devise ways of climbing into the balcony without using the stairs. 3. Listen for your preacher to use a word ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Church As A Praising Community Series

    Contributed by Galen Hackman on May 10, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,749 views

    4th in a series of 5 sermons on the Core Characteristics of the Church. This sermon explores the church as a praising community.

    The Church as a Praising Community Acts 2:42-47 Psalm 111 Acts 2:47 tells us that the early church was praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. Praising is a core characteristic of the church; an essential element in its DNA. Wherever the church exists, there will be praise. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Carl Allen avatar

    The Character Of An Effective Church Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,965 views

    There is much truth in the humorous adage that some people make things happen, others watch things happen, while still others are left wondering what happened. What is true of individuals is also true of churches. Some churches are dynamic, aggressively

    The Character of an Effective Church Acts 13:1-13 Intro There is much truth in the humorous adage that some people make things happen, others watch things happen, while still others are left wondering what happened. What is true of individuals is also true of churches. Some churches are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Angels In The Church Age Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 3, 2006
    based on 87 ratings
     | 9,455 views

    Angels are all over the OT, the gospels, and Revelation. Why are they strangely absent during Paul’s epistles? Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

    ANGELS IN THE CHURCH AGE Colossians 1:24-27 Rev. 2 & 3 talk about the ‘angels’ of the 7 churches, and the 7 candlesticks. The angels in that context are the pastors…the messengers, the leaders, not literal angels. Angels are present in the church age, and still very important, but on a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hallmarks Of A Growing Church

    Contributed by Paul Tipton on May 8, 2008
     | 4,663 views

    The seed for this sermon came from one I copied and read from SermonCentral but I did not copy the contributors name and do not know who to give the credit

    HALLMARKS OF A GROWING CHURCH ACTS 2:41-47 Introduction: If we desire church growth, it would be good for us to look at the pattern set by the early church in Jerusalem following the Day of Pentecost. The church experienced phenomenal growth and had the power of God flowing through virtually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    A Spirit Filled Church

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,990 views

    How is your spirit doing?

    A SPIRIT FILLED CHURCH Acts2: 41Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Living Church"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,986 views

    A sermon for Reformation Sunday. The Living Church of the Living God has a Biblical mandate to uphold and hold forth the Living Word.

    (Upholder of the truth) “I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you before long; 15 but in case I am delayed, I write so that you will know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth. 16 By ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Stan Rodda avatar

    The Perfect Church- Is It Really Possible? Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,504 views

    Trying to prove to the listener that the church can do amazing things when there is commitment to Christ at the foundation of the church.

    The Perfect Church- Is It Really Possible? What is your picture of the perfect world? To me- it includes the perfect church But there is no perfect church What would the perfect church look like? 95% approval rate on a $90 mil. relocation? 3000 person growth in one day? Small groups – growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ