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  • Alan Perkins avatar

    A Failed Church?

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 5,827 views

    God’s view of "failure" vs. the world’s view.

    This morning, I’d like to offer some thoughts on where we’ve been, where we are now, and where we go from here. I don’t claim that this is a comprehensive summary of our history as a church; nor do I present this as the final, authoritative word on what we’ve suffered and accomplished. For one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serving Churches

    Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,577 views

    What America needs is not more religion, but servants of the Most High God who will serve, proclaim and energize the Church.

    Serving Churches= Growing Churches A. What does the church really need to come alive today? Sometime ago Darrell Scott got the privilege to address the House Judiciary subcommittee. His daughter Rachel Joy Scott was one of victims of the Columbine High School massacre. Here is a synopsis of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A True Church Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,592 views

    John describes what the Lord sees about 7 churches, which one describes us?

    A True Church Revelation 3:7-13 Illustration: Gregory P. Elder tells of his childhood. He spent many hours at the beach and in the sand building sandcastles. Whole cities would appear by his hand, in the sand. One year bullies, or toughies as he called them, appeared and smashed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Commitment To The Church" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 15,907 views

    The church needs to be able to count on us.

    Impact Series #2 Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches “Commitment to the Church” Ephesians 2:13-22 Acts 4:32-35 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever felt like an “outsider” in some groups that you were in? Sometimes you feel that no matter what you do, you are not “in on the conversation--don’t know the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Functioning Church

    Contributed by George Rennau on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,515 views

    Truth for a church after a split, but on the mend - We are not a perfect church but we are headed in the right direction.

    Illustration “Don’t Join That Church” A poem There is no perfect Church You know, its come to my attention that there are people talking about us and our church I don’t know how many times people in the community have said in sort of a snide way “O, you’re the pastor of that church”. Like they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The State Of The Church

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 3, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,076 views

    The Church is eternal and will prevail. We need to prayerfully consider what God is directing us to do for His glory through the local church. This message has an outline which can be used with application to your local church.

    · 3 VOLUNTEERS: I need you to answer one of these questions: What is the best thing that happened to you this year, or perhaps the saddest? What is one lesson that you learned in 2002? What would you like to see happen in your life in the new year? Looking back often gives us a chance to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Devoted Church

    Contributed by Steven Kellett on Jan 6, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,349 views

    The revival of Acts 2 was brought about because the church was devoted to Discipleship, Fellowship, Worship and Prayer

    37Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Brethren, what shall we do?" 38Peter said to them, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Called Church Series

    Contributed by Gary Wagoner on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 10,569 views

    Based on 1 Cor. 1:1-9 dealing who we are called to be as the church of Jesus Christ.

    The Troubled Triumphant Church 1 Cor 1:1-9 ‘The Called Church’ Thesis: We must know what kind of a church we are and what kind of church God expects us to be. Introduction: What would you think if you received in the church mail a letter rolled up in a tight scroll. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The Church? Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 21, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,390 views

    The Church described in Ephesians is the Body of Christ, the habitation of God, the bride-elect of Christ, the channel of God’s grace to all the world, and designed to glorify God.

    Why the Church? INTRO.: In 1792, a Methodist preacher in North Carolina, James O’Kelly, revolted against the Methodist Church. He had fought valiantly in the American revolution for his freedom and could no longer tolerate being ruled from England by the Methodist, Bishop Asbury. He and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Raymond Perkins avatar

    The Nature Of The Church

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 148 ratings
     | 12,550 views

    Expository sermon showing what Jesus foretold and taught about His Church.

    THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH Matthew 16:18 INTRODUCTION: One Sunday morning a stranger wandered into a small country church in the middle of the sermon. The man was unkempt and dirty, and clearly smelled of alcohol. The usher tried his best to seat him off in a far corner but instead the man walked to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Living Church

    Contributed by Greg Waddell on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,551 views

    This sermons draws out the similarities between a human body and the Body of Christ (the Church).

    The Church is a living body . . . the body of Christ. Upon close examination, we find that the Church shares many characteristics with the physical human body. I. A BODY IS UNITED. A. The members of a healthy body work together to accomplish things. 1. The brain sends commands to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    We Are The Church! Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 5, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 13,407 views

    This sermon outlines Paul’s 5 views of the church in 1 Corinthians 3 and empasizes what the church should be and what our roles should be in it.

    1 Corinthians We Are the Church I Corinthians 3 February 2, 2003 Intro: A. The Church has become so frantic in its busyness that it reminds me of the well-known definition of a fanatic: “A person who redoubles his efforts after he has lost sight of his goals.” B. In 1 Corinthians 3, Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Head Of The Church Series

    Contributed by William Morris on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,801 views

    The forth in a nine part series of messages from the book of Colossians. Deals with Christ as the Head of the Church, particularly His pre-eminence

    Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Colossians 1:18-22 Title: The Head of the Church Date: August 4, 2002 Introduction: Often the question arises in the local church, “who is the head of the church?” That question has caused conflict in many churches because often times there are those within the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Church Aflame Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,606 views

    When our hearts are aflame for the Lord, we boldly proclaim without fear that Jesus saves, igniting the lives of others!

    Conversions in the Book of Acts> The Day of Pentecost--Acts chapter 2 “Church Aflame” Reading> 2:1-4, 36-41 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Pentecost set the church on fire! The occasion began as a Jewish festival occurring 50 days after Passover (the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Church That Tolerates

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,618 views

    We are called to be a loving body that accepts all people where they stand, however, the example of Thyatira shows that lines must be drawn for the health of that loving body.

    THE CHURCH THAT TOLERATES. Since God created the human race, Satan has taken an active aggressive role against the human race. His goal is to divide and destroy. He wants to seduce us away from the protective arms of our Creator so that he can drag us away to share in his eternal destiny. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist