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  • Ralph Juthman avatar

    What Makes A Great Church

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Sep 12, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 8,664 views

    Sermon on the qualities that make a dynamic church that people will want to be part of.

    TITLE: What Makes a Great Church, part 1 TEXT: Acts 2:42 THEME: Church growth. Health, evangelise P.S. Rick Warren states, and I agree, that the key issue for churches in the 21st Century will be church health, not growth. Because when a congregation is healthy it will grow. INTRODUCTION: We all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Worthy Traits Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013
     | 3,745 views

    This is the first look at the early church. And these verses show us the traits that characterized the daily lives of believers.

    As we travel along through the Book of Acts, we come to verse 41-47 in chapter 2. This is the first look at the early church. And these verses show us the traits that characterized the daily lives of believers. Here they are in a nutshell and then we will look at them a little closer. 1. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living The Eternity Driven Life Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,487 views

    There are three keys to living the eternity driven life. First of all, we must be faithful in our meeting together; secondly we must spur one another on to love and good deeds; and finally, we must look for ways to encourage one another.

    LIVING THE ETERNITY DRIVEN LIFE JOKE: Two hunters are out in the woods when one of them collapses. He doesn’t seem to be breathing and his eyes are glazed. The other guy takes out his phone and calls the emergency services. He gasps: "My friend is dead! What can I do?" The operator says: "Calm ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Back To The Basics

    Contributed by V. David Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,989 views

    Today's passage deals with the first of seven churches, Ephesus.

    Today's passage deals with the first of seven churches, Ephesus. Our belief is that there were probably more than seven at this time, but God chose these churches to prove the conditions of Churches and Christians in the last days. Ephesus is commended for Her (1) Labor, (2) Patience, (3) Stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Everyone Going Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,329 views

    The last commission of Jesus must be the first mission of the church.

    EVERYONE Going Matthew 28:16-20 Rev. Brian Bill May 20-21, 2023 Now it came to pass that a group existed who called themselves fishers. And lo, there were many fish in the waters all around. In fact, the whole area was surrounded by streams and lakes filled with fish. And the fish were hungry. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Renewing Our Covenant With The Lord

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 28, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,737 views

    Christians need to be constantly recalled to their first love, and churches to the rudiments (first principles) of the faith of a better generation.

    RENEWING OUR COVENANT WITH THE LORD. Joshua 24:1-3; Joshua 24:14-25. The choice of Shechem as the site for the renewal of the covenant after the conquests under Joshua is significant. This was where the LORD had promised Abram both ‘this land’ and ‘a seed’ to occupy it, and Abram had ‘built ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church...built On A Rock

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 9,717 views

    In a world where "sticks and stones" can hurt and tear people down, we are called to be "living stones," builting up one another with Chtist’s own love.

    The Church…Built on a Rock “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” This refrain has been used by many a generation of children to ward off the attacks of teasing peers. The image of children throwing rocks at one another has taken on new meaning of late, as our news ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Church Takes A Stand

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 95 ratings
     | 11,698 views

    Introduction 1.

    Introduction 1. Today we consider at one of the most crucial decisions in the history of the church of Jesus Christ. Iit took place 1950 years ago - in the year 49AD. Today we are also facing what amounts to the same crucial decision. Within the RCA and within many denominations. As we consider ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Goal Of Church Discipline

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 2,836 views

    (with Tom Schetelich) THE GOAL OF CHURCH DISCIPLINE IS FORGIVENESS AND RESTORATION 1.

    (with Tom Schetelich) THE GOAL OF CHURCH DISCIPLINE IS FORGIVENESS AND RESTORATION 1. Warning Against Over-Punishing -- this punishment had already been sufficient (:5-6) 2. Instruction regarding how to forgive and reaffirm love (2:7-8) 3. The Example of the Apostle Paul (2:9-11) ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Church Wedded To The World

    Contributed by David Zimmerman on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 164 ratings
     | 11,848 views

    In 1871, an American named Heinrich Schliemann began ex-cavating an ancient city in Turkey.

    In 1871, an American named Heinrich Schliemann began ex-cavating an ancient city in Turkey. To the amazement of many, this retiredbusinessman had discovered the lost city of Troy. To-day, you can still see the ruins of its towers and its walls, which were 16 feet thick. According to the Homer's ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Coe avatar

    The Marks Of A Great Church

    Contributed by David Coe on Nov 11, 2000
    based on 110 ratings
     | 3,431 views

    A sermon to show the direction of the church.

    THE MARKS OF A GREAT CHURCH Acts 2:41-47 1. IT’S RELATION TO CHRIST · Personal 1:3,4 * 4:13 · Performance 1:4 * 1:13 · Prayer 1:14, 24 * 2:42 * 3:1 * 4:31 · Place 1:15 * 2:1, 46 · Power 2:4 * 4:8, 31 · Praise 2:47 * 3:12,13 2. IT’S RELATION TO CHRISTIANS · Peace 1:14 * 2:1, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Spirit And The Church/

    Contributed by John Gullick on May 18, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 11,483 views

    A sermon that looks at the need for the Holy Spirit using material from David Watson and considers the call for the Christian to ask for the spirit

    There is a Snoopy cartoon where charlie Browns baseball game is rained off - the frames show him going to the telephone and having a chat. When he comes outside his friend Schroeder says - "The rain has stopped Charlie Brown . What did you do, call the weatherman?" His answer No, dial a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Church-Bethany Style

    Contributed by James Groce on Nov 25, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,980 views

    Bethany represents UNFULFILLED POTENTIAL

    ------------------------------------------ Luke 10:38-42 38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman namedMartha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. 40 But Martha ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Of God In The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 27, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 13,253 views

    The controlling power of God in His people and in the church.

    THE POWER OF GOD IN THE CHURCH EPHESIANS 3:20-21 ONLY GOD’S POWER CAN TRANSFORM THE CHURCH INTO WHAT HE WANTS THE CHURCH TO BE. IT IS HIS POWER THAT QUICKENS US, JOHN 6:63 TEACHES, “IT IS THE SPIRIT THAT QUICKENETH.” WE ARE THE RECIPIENTS OF DIVINE POWER. THEREFORE, ONCE WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregory Baskin avatar

    The Soul Purpose Of The Church

    Contributed by Gregory Baskin on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 170 ratings
     | 7,637 views

    The soul purpose of the church is evangelism. To reach lost people. It is not a hotel for the saints, it is a hospital for sinners.

    The Soul Purpose of the Church Intro: What is the primary focus of the church? Fellowship? Teaching? Is it potluck dinners? entertainment? The soul purpose of the church is evangelism. To reach lost people. It is not a hotel for the saints, it is a hospital for sinners. Look at the message ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist