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  • Galen Hackman avatar

    The Church As A Growing Community Series

    Contributed by Galen Hackman on May 10, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,104 views

    5th and last in a series on the Core Characteristics of the Church. This sermon looks at the church as a growing community.

    The Church as a Growing Community Acts 2:42-47 (vs. 47) Do you remember those little choruses we learned at Vacation Bible School? There were several little ditties that were brought out only at VBS time. One came to my mind as I was preparing this sermon: Deep and wide; Deep and wide, There’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Characteristics Of The Early Church

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 29,268 views

    To look at characteristics of the early church in order to become more like them

    Characteristics of the Early Church Acts 4:13,27-33 Purpose Statement: To call the church to renew it’s vision to be a New Testament Church Introduction Many of the characteristics of the church in America today were not seen in the days of the early church. We need to look back to see what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Happy Birthday Church

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 9, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,218 views

    A look at the events on the first Pentecost

    I wonder what they were thinking about on that day? Had they gathered together to celebrate the holidays or were they making plans for the future? We don’t know where they were, why they were there or even how many of them there were. But we do know that what happened on that day changed history ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Church Full Of Sinners Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,034 views

    What is our attitude toward growth? Are we ready and willing to accept what God has in store for this congregation? What about our attitude toward those on “the fringe?” Are we willing to accept them into the fold when God calls?

    The Teachings of Christ A Church Full of Sinners #2 in Series Mark 2:13–17 INTRODUCTION Once there was a church that had prayed fervently for God to give them growth. It happened that one Sunday at worship a known prostitute entered the building and took a seat in the back of the building. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Essentials For A Powerful Church

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,927 views

    This was my June devotional for the Leadership team meeting that examines the powerful qualities of the Antioch church.

    Essentials for A Powerful Church Acts 11:19-21 Leadership Board Meeting June 10, 2003 Introduction What does it mean to have a powerful church? What does a powerful church look like? Do we have a powerful church? AC 11:19 Now those who had been scattered by the persecution in connection with ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Church's Biggest Problem

    Contributed by Fred Elliott on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,050 views

    Apathy in church members

    THE CHURCH’S BIGGEST PROBLEM Revelation 3: 15-16 Intro: A. The Church --- The body of Christ consisting of all Christians B. Many problems to choose from 1. Gossip and Idle talk 2. Busybodies into everyone else’s business 3. Unforgiving attitudes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Message To The Church At Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 20, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,217 views

    A message about losing your first love (for the Lord and one another, asindividuals and a church) and how to get it back

    The message to the church at Ephesus Rev 2:1-7 WBC 22 June 2002 am Introduction It’s hard to believe there are no churches there, now. - the church is there… but there are no ’churches’ there It was a huge city in those days. - on the East coast of what is now Turkey. Was then called Asia ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Message To The Church At Pergamum Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 27, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,017 views

    1) Satan’s throne- the roaring lion 2) Satan’s subtlety- the Trojan Horse 3) the Saviour’s Sword- strats with the church

    The message to the church at Pergamum. Revn 2:12-17 WBC am 29 June 2003 Satan’s throne- the roaring lion These are scary words! “I know where you live. Where Satan has his throne” Ancient Pergamum (modern Bergama) is located in western Turkey 16.5 mi. [26.5 km.] inland (as the crow flies) from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Start Of A New Church Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 34,808 views

    Imagine a cold dark prison. You see a prisoner hunched over writing a letter. He is writing a love letter from his prison cell. This love letter is to a church that he loves dearly. You see this man in prison is the Apostle Paul. He is writing this letter

    Read: Philippians 1:1-2 Imagine a cold dark prison. You see a prisoner there chained to the guards. This prisoner is unassuming in appearance and for the moment is very quiet. He is hunched over and completely absorbed in a letter he is writing. He is writing a love letter from his prison cell. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church As A Prophet Of God

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 5, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,934 views

    “I am sending you to them, and you shall say to them, ‘thus says the Lord God.’ As for them, whether they hear or whether they refuse – for they are a rebellious house – yet they will know that a prophet has been among them” Ez. 2:4-5.

    Theme: The Church as a prophet of God Text: Ez. 2:1-5; 2 Cor. 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-6 We have been watching and listening to what has been going on at the National Reconciliation Committee meetings and I believe God is using this forum to speak to us as Ghanaians. As Ghanaians the allegations coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Church Of Irressistable Influence Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Jul 23, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,092 views

    Here now we turn our attention to a most important event, the beginning of the Church, the Body of Christ. Acts 2 is the most misunderstood Scripture in all of the New Testament and for good reason. Instead of bringing eyes focused on our Lord, we bring o

    Here now we turn our attention to a most important event, the beginning of the Church, the Body of Christ. Acts 2 is the most misunderstood Scripture in all of the New Testament and for good reason. Instead of bringing eyes focused on our Lord, we bring our denominational values and beliefs ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Laodicea, The Lukewarm Church

    Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,502 views

    Of all the seven churches this one is best known and the Lord called them to repent that they would have revival.

    Laodicea, The Lukewarm Church Rev 3:14-22 Intro. Here we come to the letter to the seventh church, this is probably the one most often spoken of. Those who believe these letters represent different church ages, they say this is more like today than any of the other churches spoken of. Even those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Church Is Boring!"- True? Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 18, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,318 views

    An All Age Seeker Service on whether church is boring including video, drama, vox pops and a lot of fun! The Service was divided into 3 sections. Order of Service Included. Email me for Powerpoint Presentation.

    “Church is boring!”- true? AAW WBC 9 Feb 2003 (PPT= next PowerPoint title) 1) Sometimes yes- it’s the church’s fault Illustr: me at school. Forced and bored. Doing diary - Youth group when 9. Changed the clocks & ended up 55 mins early! Mr Bean is hilarious (roll clip) - = how some of us have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sardis - The Dead Church Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 24, 2003
    based on 43 ratings
     | 5,946 views

    Warner Sallman was a gifted American artist and illustrator. During WWII his popular and sympathetic Head of Christ inspired and comforted millions. More that 500 million copies of his portrait have been printed.

    THE REVELATION OF JESUS SARDIS - THE DEAD CHURCH Revelation 3: 1-6 Warner Sallman was a gifted American artist and illustrator. During WWII his popular and sympathetic Head of Christ inspired and comforted millions. More that 500 million copies of his portrait have been printed. Among ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Laodicea - The Lukewarm Church Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 24, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,035 views

    Can you imagine your doctor being indifferent about disease? Your feeling sick, so you go to his office. He looks at you, takes you pulse and tells you to pay the nurse on the way out.

    THE REVELATION OF JESUS LAODICEA - THE LUKEWARM CHURCH Revelation 3: 14-22 Can you imagine your doctor being indifferent about disease? Your feeling sick, so you go to his office. He looks at you, takes you pulse and tells you to pay the nurse on the way out. Hey! Wait a minute, what’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God