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  • John Hamby avatar

    How To Treat Church Members Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
     | 10,008 views

    # 9 in a series on 1 Timothy this message deals with how the social responsiblities of the church to its members.

    “Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #9 “How To Treat Church Members” 1 Timothy 5:1-16 As we began our study of the first letter to Timothy we stated that the letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Most Important People In The Church

    Contributed by David Bubb on Apr 4, 2005
    based on 119 ratings
     | 39,505 views

    This sermon deals with the importance of people praying for the pastor and the church. It was adapted from John Maxwell’s book Partners In Prayer.

    Tonight If I were to ask you who do you think the most valuable people in this church are, I’m sure we would have a vary of answers. Some would say, the givers. Those who sacrifice and give financially so the work of God continues to go forward. And I thank God for everyone who gives so faithfully ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Are All Believers In "The Church?"

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 5, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,575 views

    Three reasons believers must reject the universal church teaching.

    God’s Glorious Church Are All Believers in “The Church”? Ephesians 3:21 Woodlawn Baptist Church April 3, 2005 Introduction “Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.” Today I want to resume the series of messages I have been preaching titled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Church Of The Couch Potato

    Contributed by James May on Apr 13, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,596 views

    God wants Christians off of the couch and into the trenches, working in the Kingdom of God. This sermon is a little different from most that I preach but it does make the point.

    FIRST CHURCH OF THE COUCH POTATO by Pastor Jim May 1 Peter 2:2-3, "As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious." Nothing is more precious in the eyes of a young couple than a newborn baby. It is the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Is Membership In The Church Essential To Salvation?

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Apr 14, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,994 views

    Study of the importance of the church.

    “Is membership in the church essential to salvation” 1. In Matthew 16:13-19, Jesus promised to build His church. -Verse 18, “ I will build my church.” 2. In Mark 9:1, Jesus said His church would come with power, and that some of them would be alive when His “kingdom” or “church” came! 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Deacons Leading In Church Ministry

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 23, 2005
    based on 144 ratings
     | 14,934 views

    Four lessons to help us better value the ministry of deacons in our church.

    God’s Glorious Church Deacons Leading in Church Ministry Acts 6:1-7 Woodlawn Baptist Church April 24, 2005 Introduction A rather pompous-looking deacon was working hard to impress upon a class of boys the importance of living the Christian life. “Why do people call me a Christian?” the man asked. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Makes A Church Great?

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 12, 2005
    based on 1,234 ratings
     | 53,502 views

    7 Qualities which make a church great. Link included to Formatted Text Version and Powerpoint, audio/video.

    What Makes a Church Great? Acts 4:33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GreatChurch.html "And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all."--Acts 4:33. I believe this is a great church! God is doing great things! But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When To Cause Trouble In The Church Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 18, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,393 views

    Should a person ever cause trouble in the church? Yes! This sermon tells you when. It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style.

    WHEN TO CAUSE TROUBLE IN THE CHURCH Galatians 2:1-10 (NASB) 1 Then after an interval of fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along also. {2} And it was because of a revelation that I went up; and I submitted to them the gospel which I preach among the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    My Prayer For Our Church

    Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 8, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,682 views

    Introduction Why then did Paul write the Colossian church?? He wrote them because of the heresy in the Church

    Paul Prayer for the Colossians Church 1 Knowledge of God’s will (vs. 9) 2 To Walk Worthy of God’s Will (10 3 To Be Strengthen by His Will (11 4 To rejoice in His Will (12 (1) God Desires YOU "To be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    7 Habits Of Welcoming Churches Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on May 10, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,559 views

    God expects his people to welcome both the weak in faith and the strong.

    One of my fond childhood experiences is that of watching my mother work in the kitchen preparing to bake cookies, cakes, or cinnamon rolls. With her apron on she would take the ingredients and mix them, sometimes with my help, and then put them into a pan or on a cookie sheet and put them into ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    The Seven Characteristics Of A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 17, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,886 views

    This passage in Acts takes a look at the seven characteristics of a healthy church. This has to be true of your church for it to grow.

    The Seven Characteristics of a Healthy Church Acts 2:42-47 A. It has to be a LEARNING church. (v. 42a) John 8:31-32; Acts 14:22; 20:7; 2 Timothy 3:14; 2 Peter 3:1-2, 17-18; Matthew 28:19-20 B. It has to be a LISTENING church. (v. 42b) Acts 1:14; 4:31; 6:4; Romans 12:12; Ephesians 6:18; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ's Prayer For His Church

    Contributed by Jason Horrocks on May 18, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,489 views

    This is a verse by verse interpretation of the prayer of Christ in John 17. Many issues are addressed in this sermon. What Christ expects of His church, what Christ expects of His Pastors, etc...

    Christ’s Prayer For His Church John 17:1-26 There was a little boy in a church service in Kentucky who was crying and interrupting the church service. After a period of time his dad took all he could stand. The dad picks him up and puts him underneath his arm. While heading out the back door, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God Work's Through The Church

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 21, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,354 views

    God work’s through the church to accomplish His goal and the church is to use all the resources available.

    "By awesome deeds in righteousness You will answer us, O God of our salvation, You who are the confidence of all the ends of the earth, And of the far-off seas; 6 Who established the mountains by His strength, Being clothed with power; 7 You who still the noise of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Edwards avatar

    6 Keys To Building A Church

    Contributed by Rick Edwards on May 24, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,737 views

    6 keys to motivating your church into becoming involved in church growth.

    It’s going to be a special day today. Today is a celebration of a new beginning for Abundant Life Baptist Fellowship. It’s going to be a fresh beginning where everybody is going to be involved. Pastor Paul is the Senior Pastor, so he has a lot of responsibility, I have been asked to head up ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Parks avatar

    Learning To Love Christ's Church

    Contributed by David Parks on May 24, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,405 views

    Hopefully those of you who know me know that I love the church. That’s what I want to talk to you about today, Learning to Love Christ Beautiful Church.

    LOVE FOR THE CHURCH Introduction: 1. Hopefully those of you who know me know that I love the church. 2. That’s what I want to talk to you about today, Learning to Love Christ Beautiful Church 3. Over the course of the last few months we have talked a great deal about what the Bible says about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ