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  • Mark Stevens avatar

    Why Deacons Are Vital To Church Growth

    Contributed by Mark Stevens on Jan 7, 2017
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    When the Apostles felt overwhelmed they created an office....DEACONS, and the church GREW!

    Acts 6:1 “And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.” We see, here, the church growing to a large number. As long as the church was small and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Letter To The Church In Ephesus.

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 2, 2020
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    I know your deeds, your hard work and perseverance . I know you cannot tolerate wicked men and you have tested those who claim to be apostles but. are not, and have found them false. You have persevered and endured hardships for my name and have not grown weary.” Rev. 2: 2-3 .

    Letter to the church of Ephesians Revelation 2:1-20 The City of Ephesus was located on the western shore of Asia Minor what is now Western Turkey. . It was a seaport city. All trade coming by sea came through the city of Ephesus. The city boasted of its stadium and its tribute to the pagan god ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Alan Chandler avatar

    "Needs And Wants"

    Contributed by Alan Chandler on Feb 19, 2002
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    Before it was even caled the "church" the church has been finding ways to meet the needs of people. But what about our wants?

    "NEEDS AND WANTS" Acts 2: 42-47 I) Intro A) An "I need" illustration from kids childhood (Kids says, "I need" and the parent says, "you need? Or you want?") II) Text: RECAP: 3000 accepted Christ. Church jumped from 120 to 3000 in one day! A) Snapshot 1) Did not reject Jewish religion a) ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    # 5 - Letter To The Church At Sardis Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on May 19, 2025
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     | 280 views

    This is a sermon on the letter to the Church at Sardis

    Letter # 5 – Letter to the Church at Sardis Revelation 3:1 - “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write, ‘These things says He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars: “I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead.” The Seven Spirits of God Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When Church Lets Out

    Contributed by Ronald Fair on Mar 7, 2001
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    Rev. Fair speaks of how God has a line in our hearts. How timely are His messages to use message of love, of encouragement, of assurance, of promise, of direction, and of power. Ours should be a private line and his calls should take precedence over all other calls.

    WHEN CHURCH LETS OUT Scripture: John 15:1-16 I. Thess.1:4-5 Philips - “We know that God not only loves you but has selected you for a specific purpose. For we remember how our Gospel came to you, not as mere words, but as a message with power behind. The effectual power in fact of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The State Of The Church Adress 2021

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 30, 2021
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    What it will take in 2021 to excell as a church duing a pandemic

    2021 STATE OF THE CHURCH ADDRESS Pastor Timothy Porter Text: Acts 2:41-47 INTRODUCTION: Current State of The Church In America 1. 1,700 pastors in America leave the ministry monthly. 2. Only 8% of churches in the United States are growing and just 2% of those are growing by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    The Church Determines That Unity Is The Way! Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 17, 2024
     | 589 views

    What did God do for us? Not only has He given us His Son, not only has He given us salvation in Christ, not only has He allowed us to be accepted - He brought unity to the church in the form of clarifying this is how people are saved!

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 22 The Church Determines that Unity is the Way! Acts 15:1-22 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Leaders Are Chosen Lesson 38 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019
     | 2,633 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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    Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 14, 2024
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    Every church at one time has tensions in it, but what causes them and importantly, how can we deal with them? I have chosen a number of problem areas gathered from my experience in churches and we examine them. I hope they are of some help.

    DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – AS I UNDERSTAND IT OVER 65 YEARS – PART 1 [A]. INTRODUCTION This coverage will apply not only to the church fellowship of believers, but also to any committee, business meeting, or ministry operating in or by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Lay Man avatar

    The Meaning Of The Seven Churches In The Book Of Revelation

    Contributed by Lay Man on Jun 8, 2015
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    To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. – Revelation 2:1

    To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. – Revelation 2:1 A viewpoint held in our day as almost as factual and unalterable is the belief that the seven churches in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Keeping Harmony In The Church Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 16,339 views

    God’s heart is for harmony in the church.

    Roger Staubach, who led the Dallas Cowboys to an NFL championship after the 1971 season and was voted Super Bowl MVP, admitted that his position as a quarterback who didn’t call his own signals was a source of frustration for him. Coach Tom Landry sent in every play from the sidelines. The coach ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Scriptures In Today's Church Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Sep 8, 2015
     | 3,756 views

    Is the Bible still being laid as the foundation-word for the church, or is something else supplanting it? Individual messages addressing this critical question.

    1. Of Christian Foundations Has the foundation for the Christian faith been laid once for all, or do we look for new foundations to be poured in every generation? To ask such a thing is to answer it. The idea of digging up the old foundation of a building every forty years, so as to lay a new one ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Church Growth By God's Word

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 27, 2002
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     | 4,842 views

    As God Word increased, the church in the book of Acts increased.

    Careful examination of the New Testament church depicts a vibrant, sustenant, and growing body, whose strength can largely be contributed to the powerful preaching of the apostolic message. This preaching, though basic in theme, was the solid foundation upon which Christ built His church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    How To Have A Healthy Church

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 2, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,689 views

    Koinonia means we will bear each other’s burdens, confess our faults, and restore each other gently.

    How to Have a Healthy Church Galatians 6:1-2, John 13:34-35 SCRIPTURE READING: Philippians 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION: Today is Pentecost Sunday. On this Sunday, forty days after Jesus ascended to heaven, Peter preached the first Gospel Sermon. On that day, over 5,000 people accepted Jesus as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Why On Earth Does The Church Exist Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Sep 27, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,886 views

    Part three of Five part sermon seeking to define the purpore of the church !

    Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ? Part 3 Matthew 28:18-20 This is the third in our five part message that seeks to answer the question..."Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ?" The hope behind these sermons is that we as a church will realize the purpose and plan of God for our Church. Thus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist