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  • Joe Durai avatar

    Divine Healing And Church Growth

    Contributed by Joe Durai on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 14,526 views

    A Brief sermon on the present day Healing Ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ in the context of Church Growth

    HEALING MINISTRY & CHURCH GROWTH Healing constituted one-third of the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ. It was also an integral part of the apostles ministry. However, in today’s church, divine healing is a much neglected or disputed aspect of Christian ministry. Most churches do not have any ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Price Of Pentecost Part 2 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014
     | 4,148 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 Price of Pentecost, pt. 2 Acts 1:12-14 The early church had none of the things we seem to think are so essential for success today like: Buildings…money…staff…internet and programs. So why were they so successful? The reason is that they had the ONE thing many churches today ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Churchology 101-The Beginning

    Contributed by Steven Boyns on Feb 4, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,268 views

    This series is not designed to deal with the intra-workings of the church, nor is it designed to discuss deep theology or deep doctrinal issues related to the church. Rather these messages are intended to look at the church and the role it plays in the l

    Last week we began our series of messages entitled Churchology 101. And we said that this series is not designed to deal with the intra-workings of the church, nor is it designed to discuss deep theology or deep doctrinal issues related to the church. Rather these messages are intended to look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Church Membership Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 9, 2016
     | 5,872 views

    Does the Bible Want You to Join A Church?

    A. Does The Bible Want You To Join A Church? 1. It teaches all believers were part of a fellowship that was called both an assembly and body. a. Organism: Every believer is part of the body of Christ because, (1) they were initially placed by the Spirit into the body, 1 Cor. 12:12, (2) they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real Followers Live In Community Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 18,967 views

    Part of a real Followers series

    Real Followers Live in community, Acts 2:42-47 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ January 13, 2002 A "Ziggy" cartoon recently pictured the small, pudgy man, sitting alone in a boat, drifting toward a tunnel with the sign above, "Tunnel of Meaningful Relationships." Loneliness is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mario Bruni D. D.. avatar

    Why Participate In A Local Church

    Contributed by Mario Bruni D. D.. on Jun 4, 2016
     | 8,353 views

    Many Christians without finding out if church attendance is required or needful, just feel it is unnecessary. Could it be they really do not want to know the answer or do not care? Let us start examining if church attendance is required or necessary.

    Why Participate in Your Local Church Christians sometimes fail to see the need to be active in a specific local church. God’s word gives many passages that refer to local churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Church In Prayer

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,868 views

    The Church In Prayer. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Following Jesus requires action! We see that action in two ways: • The context is evangelism (sharing our faith with others); • Last week you probably noted that • Peter and John stood before the Sanhedrin (Jewish court); • Their crime verse 2 tells us was: ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Praying Church

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 23, 2006
    based on 114 ratings
     | 25,111 views

    We need to be convinced of the NEED to pray, understand the POWER of prayer, seize the OPPORTUNITY to pray and have FAITH in God when we pray.

    In the book of Acts, we see a common sight – the church at prayer. • Not a few disciples, but the whole community of believers praying together • This was a unique sight, because in the Gospel we hardly read of the disciples gathering to pray. • We saw Jesus praying alone, most of the time. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Church In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,344 views

    The Church in Prayer - Acts chapter 4 verses 23-31 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: • They Prayed initially (vs 23) • They Prayed collectively (vs 24) • They prayed confidently (vs 24&28) • They prayed biblically (vs 25-26) • They prayed expectantly (vs 30-31) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A man went to the doctors complaining about his ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    By God's Design Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 13, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,810 views

    This is the 13th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Series: Action [#13] BY GOD’S DESIGN Acts 6:1-7 Introduction: A common phrase from many church goers is, “My Pastor never, ________ (you fill in the blank)”; or “Those Deacons at my Church just think they own the place”. We need to be reminded that the Church belongs to God and He is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Multipying By Addition Or How Churches Grow

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 7, 2013
     | 4,677 views

    A sermon detailed why the NT church grew and what we can do to grow too.

    “Multiplying By Addition or How Churches Grow” Acts 2:41-47 Act 2:41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. I’ve been a minister now for better than 39 years and one of the main focuses of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Man Who Dropped Dead In Church

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 13, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,915 views

    God would rather have a small church that is pure than a large church whose commitment is watered down. With electricity, the larger the connection(wire), the more power can flow through it. This is true of the purity of the church.

    THE MAN WHO DROPPED DEAD IN CHURCH Acts 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Neither Necessary 1. A pastor once met an old schoolmate and finding him a judge of good standing congratulated him upon his success in life. As they were parting, the pastor said to him, "And best of all, Judge, I find you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    By Hook Or By Crook

    Contributed by Robert Donato on Apr 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,521 views

    Looking at the dual mission of the church & the challenge to get at it!

    By Hook or By Crook! John 21:1-19 “Every day is Resurrection Day for a Christian.” Every day we should celebrate the fact of the resurrected Savior. We must be challenged to rise above apathy & mediocrity & to soar to greater heights with our great God. Do we really love Jesus? ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "The Burning Church"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,507 views

    The burning needs to be rekindled in our hearts and in the church; the burning that comes from the preaching and hearing of the Word of God.

    And behold, two of them were going that very day to a village named Emmaus, which was about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 And they were talking with each other about all these things which had taken place. 15 While they were talking and discussing, Jesus Himself approached and began traveling ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    "The Burning Church"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,912 views

    The church needs to burn again. An Easter sermon

    And behold, two of them were going that very day to a village named Emmaus, which was about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 And they were talking with each other about all these things which had taken place. 15 While they were talking and discussing, Jesus Himself approached and began traveling ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox