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  • The Foolish Church Series

    Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,804 views

    Laodicea

    Laodicea - The Foolish Church Rev 3:14-22 A Christian physician gave a message on the subject, "The People Jesus Won?t Save!" He used this illustration: "While I was in residence at the Mayo Clinic, a lady who had suffered for many years came for an examination. We found that she could be ...read more

  • Foundation Of The Church

    Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 2,418 views

    10 Foundational Beliefs of the Peebles Church of Christ. A sermon I delivered on a Friend Day.

    Jim Chandler Peebles Church of Christ. What is the Church of Christ built on? The Peebles Church of Christ is built on 10 foundational beliefs. 1. The Bible is true. (2nd Timothy 3:16-17) We believe that the Bible is God’s inspired Word to the world. The Bible is God revealing ...read more

  • Serving Churches

    Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,048 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

  • A True Church Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,174 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

  • The Church - A Family

    Contributed by Troy Harkey on Apr 16, 2003
    based on 101 ratings
     | 33,448 views

    When we think of the church, we most often think of a place like this where we come to worship and to study and be taught God’s Word, but before the church was the institution, as we know it today, the church was a family.

    THE CHURCH – A FAMILY (Mat 12:47-50) 47, Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee. 48, But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? 49, And he stretched forth his hand toward his ...read more

  • The Perfect Church Series

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,474 views

    Learning what is takes to be a Godly church.

    Title: The Perfect Church Text: Multi-texted topical Introduction: Continuing our lessons series Making the Most of Our Relationships ‒ The body of Christ, as the scripture calls us, is about people, and where there are people there are relationships. ‒ We’ve talked about two very ...read more

  • The Church That Is Prayed For Series

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 101 ratings
     | 10,918 views

    This sermon looks at the prayer that Paul prayed for the Ephesian church and then uses his prayer as a basis for what we need to pray for in our church: Strength in the inner being, Dwelling of Christ in our hearts, and Comprehending God’s Love.

    Ephesians 3:14-21 "A Church That Is Prayed For" Preached on July 27, 2003 at Clara/Winchester UMC Before the term “mega church” was ever conceived, Charles H. Spurgeon pioneered one right in the heart of London, England. When he was just twenty years of age, the New Park Street ...read more

  • A Memorable Church

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 11, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,266 views

    Thankfulness -- As Paul remembered his support by the believers in Thessalonica, and how they are part of his ministry, we also must live a life of gratitude for our support system.

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- Russell Brownworth, Pastor A Lord’s Supper Meditation August 10, 2003 1This letter is from Paul, Silas, and ...read more

  • Unity In The Church

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 11, 2003
    based on 187 ratings
     | 23,719 views

    The Lord’s church must be united!

    INTRO.- United we stand, divided we fall. Where are those words found in scripture? Who said those words in the Bible? NO ONE SAID THOSE WORDS IN SCRIPTURE. They are not found in scripture. Jesus said something similar but not those exact words. Matt. 12:25 “Every kingdom divided against ...read more

  • Church In Crisis

    Contributed by Ric Freeman on Aug 17, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 10,037 views

    The issue of gays in the church

    Crisis in the church August 17, 2003 AM Jude 1 The church of Jesus Christ is in a crisis today. We are being attacked not from the outside -- but from the inside. Let’s look at Jude -- we’ll begin with chapter 1, verse 1, And we’ll just read the whole book, every chapter, every verse. All 25 of ...read more

  • The Rapture Of The Church

    Contributed by Steve Woods on Mar 26, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,686 views

    This message deals with the rapture of the church; when is it? Where do we go? What happens to us? What will we do afterward?

    Turn with me to 1.Corinthians 15:51-58. Today, we will take up a topic which was recommended to me by a member of this church. Now some preachers do not like for members to recommend sermon topics to them, but I do. I may not preach them all, but I will prayerfully consider any topic that any of ...read more

  • The Status Of The Church

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 5, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,632 views

    This is a simple outline composed while I was on a mission trip to Vietnam and the Philipinnes. This message deals with the status of the church relative to God’s truth

    THE STATUS OF THE CHURCH 1 JOHN 1:1-10 INTRODUCTION: What is the status of the church? This morning I want to proclaim to you what I have seen, what God is doing, who he is using, and the struggles they face. My recent trip to Vietnam and the Philippines has affected me powerfully. And I am ...read more

  • A Church Of Unity

    Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 8, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,830 views

    Acts 2:42-47 On the day of Pentecost, 3,000 new members were added to its membership, making a total of 3,120 members. 1:14-15

    1 It Was a Church That Studied the Bible 2 It Was a Church of Christian Fellowship 3 It Was a Church That Worshipped Christ 4 It Was a Church That Evangelized the World A Learning, Studying Church I Thay Had a Love for The Bible Acts 2:42 And they continued ...read more

  • An Effective Church

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 26, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,293 views

    God tells the church to be as effective as it can be.

    The Church: What Is Absolutely Essential? PT 1 Acts 2:42-47 It’s pop quiz! Clear your desk, take out a pen or pencil, and circle the answer or answers that correctly complete the sentence below. Top Priorities of a church should be: o To gather together a large # of weekly attendees or ...read more

  • The Church And The Tribulation.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on May 29, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,483 views

    Most of the church will go through the Tribulation Period.

    The church and the tribulation. Matthew 7:13, 14 -- 21 -- 23. 05/30/04 I want to invite you to the book of Matthew chapter 7. I am going to be preaching on the subject of the church and the tribulation period. Now when I speak of the tribulation period I am speaking of the time Jesus speaks of ...read more

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