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  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    The Church Of Acts

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,694 views

    Sermon for "Old Fashioned Sunday"

    The Church of Acts (Acts 4:32-35) - Considering Old Time Religion I wondered about some of the old church habits - I wondered about how God would call us today to act knowing what He has already done - Tonight, let’s examine the old church; let’s get honest about what we need to do - Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ideal Church Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 105 ratings
     | 17,025 views

    Their ENERGY, their ELECTION, their EXAMPLE, their ENTHUSIASM, and their EXPECTANCY. More than a rough draft, Paul’s first letter to any church was the final word on what a church should be. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    The Ideal Church I Thessalonians 1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/IdealChurch.html This is Paul’s earliest writing of at least thirteen books. But you couldn’t tell it. It may have been a first draft but that made no difference for he wasn’t the real author. That’s inspiration...perfection from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Of Laodocia

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,165 views

    a message describing the dangers of being like the church of Laodocia.

     Get in or get out 15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. Here is a church much like the church today - playing along and giving a semblance of religion. 2Ti 3:5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. He says ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Going To Church

    Contributed by David Gresham on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,064 views

    Going to Church isn’t the same for everyone. Some go to be seen others to watch. But truly Going to Church is to see the Lord.

    Going to Church Acts 4:31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. 4:32 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Biblical Church Series

    Contributed by John Mann on Feb 12, 2009
     | 4,205 views

    To be a biblical church we have to stop making excuses for not serving and just get involved.

    FOCAL POINT: A BIBLICAL CHURCH ME: It has been about 10 years ago since I took a speech class in college. At that point in time, I really hated standing up in front of people and talking about anything. In fact, I even skipped class once so I did not have to give a speech. I never would have ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A Healthy Church Series

    Contributed by John Mann on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,774 views

    We become a healthy church by committing to excellence.

    FOCAL POINT: A HEALTHY CHURCH ME: Well, first off, I want to say, Happy New Year. I hope you all had a great new year’s eve, and that you are really looking to have a greatly improved 2009. I know that is on my heart. I desperately want 2009 to be better than 2008. I desire my life to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A Vision For Church

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 5, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,437 views

    how we are to be church in this broken world

    A Vision for Church 9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Is The Church Dead? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,884 views

    Some today proclaim that the church is an archaic thing of the past and that the church Jesus envisioned isn’t anything like church as we know it today. So let’s go back and examine what church is really supposed to be. And it’s all summed up on one word.

    Is the church a thing of the past? So much has been written lately about the demise of the church. Our post modern age seems finished with something so antiquated and old fashioned as the church. In fact, Robert H. Schuller, successor to the Crystal Cathedral said” I think we are entering an era in ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Praying Church Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,190 views

    The church did not pray for the easing of persecution, but for greater courage and more miracles. They recognizes God’s sovereignty and pray for God’s will to be fulfilled.

    CONTEXT • Peter and John healed a crippled beggar in Chapter 3. It drawn the attention of the crowd. • Peter took the opportunity to preach Jesus and forgiveness of sin in Jesus’ Name. At least 5000 men were saved (4:4). • The priests and religious leaders were not happy that they were preaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Harvesting Church

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Apr 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,144 views

    The type of Church the Spirit forms. A Church that harvests the nations.

    Two stories... A young boy is at church with his mother. He is a good little boy, quiet & well behaved. He doesn’t cause any problems. But sometimes he stands up in the pew, turns around, and looks at the people behind him. He smiles a great big smile at them. His smile is infectious. Soon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Corrupt Church

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 23, 2009
    based on 60 ratings
     | 18,869 views

    Thyatira is a corrupt church. They do many great works, but God does not even address them as His children. It’s still here today and is key to the end of the world. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    READING SOMEONE ELSE’S MAIL Thyatira: The Corrupt Church Rev. 2:18-29 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Corrupt.html [map] In the 1700’s there lived a mighty evangelist that was greatly used of God to shake this country…his name was George Whitfield. Years before, at the age of 16, he came under ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leading The Church Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 8, 2008
     | 3,168 views

    Part 2 in a three part series on leadership.

    ON A MISSION FROM GOD Part 2-Leading The Church Daniel’s Story Sunday, October 5, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee An out-of-towner drove his car into a ditch in a desolated area. Luckily, a local farmer came to help with his big strong horse named Buddy. He hitched Buddy up to the car and yelled, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Church To Die For Series

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Oct 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,878 views

    The perspective that kept Paul from discouragement - a remarkable revelation of the gospel and a stunning picture of the church...

    Introduction A company Director tells the story about a day when he and his wife stopped off at a petrol station. It was a run down station, with only one pump. It was an old fashioned petrol station and he asked the attendant to fill the tank and check the oil. Meanwhile he went for a little walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Norman Lawrence avatar

    The Mission Of The Church

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Oct 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,729 views

    So often we say that we have a great work to do, but yet are unsure of what we as the church are supposed to be doing... Jesus would never send us forth before giving us a job description to center our efforts around...

    E-Mail support@churchletters.net for the Powerpoint to go with this message. Fred Somebody, Thomas Everybody, Peter Anybody, and Joe Nobody were neighbors, but they were not like you and me. They were odd people and most difficult to understand. The way they lived was a shame. All four ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Corrputed Church Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 31, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,190 views

    The church started out well, but they allowed corruption to enter their ranks

    INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  Have you heard the story about the guy who fell in love with an opera singer? He hardly knew her; as a matter of fact his only view of her had been through his binoculars – from the third balcony. But he knew beyond the shadow of a doubt that he could be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ