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Why Belong To A Local Church

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 26, 2011

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Many go for years without ever becoming an active member in a local congregation. A myriad of excuses are given for not joining. We need to understand what the church is and the reasons for belonging to a local church.

Why Belong to a Local Church? Acts 2:41-47 Introduction: Often I meet people who have become Christians but for whatever reason fail to follow Christ in baptism and to become members of a Bible believing church. Some have been obedient in baptism but go for years without ever becoming an active ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Point Of Church In My Life?

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Mar 17, 2019

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So the problem I pray that we solve for someone today or in the near future is this: What is the point in going to church? Why should I care? What's in it for me?

Let us look at five very important points this day. #1 A POSITION FOR RELATIONSHIPS Church was once an important Event They: Broke bread Spoke of Christ Saw wonders and miracles Impressed their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: *other

Is Your Seed Still In The Barn?

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

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We have had some great weather recently haven’t we? Praise the Lord for plenty of rain and good weather this year. It has made a real difference in the harvest. I hear that the peanut crop and the cotton crop was wonderful this year. As churches i

We have had some great weather recently haven’t we? Praise the Lord for plenty of rain and good weather this year. It has made a real difference in the harvest. I hear that the peanut crop and the cotton crop was wonderful this year. As churches in the Bethel association we are in a similar ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:19

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Story? Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 13, 2000

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This sermon is the second in a series on Galatians.

The Triumph of Grace “What’s Your Story?” May 21, 2000 This Morning’s Text – Galatians 1:11-24 “For I would have you know, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Is He Looking At ?

Contributed by Steve Lawrence on Feb 22, 2005

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What is Jesus looking at in the church today?

WHAT IS HE LOOKING AT ? Text: Mark 11:11 Introduction: Have you ever had the feeling that some body was watching you? That you had a pair of eyes on you ...but you just could not point out where they were. Causes you to feel uneasy.....Or maybe you’re in a restaurant you see someone intensely ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Our Ambition?

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 25, 2005

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No one wants to fail. But if our ambition to succeed becomes motivated by the fear of failure, ambition can become an idol in our lives and in our church.

IT IS SAFE TO SAY THAT NOBODY WANTS TO DELIBERATELY FAIL AT ANYTHING. THE INTERESTING THING ABOUT "FAILING" IS THE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE BASICS OF FAILURE ITSELF. THE GREATEST NEWS ABOUT FAILURE IS THAT FAILURE IN AND OF ITSELF IS NEVER FINAL. YOU CAN LEARN GREAT LESSONS FROM FAILURE IF YOU ARE ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

What Will Prevent Revival

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

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A Revival preparation message.

WHAT WILL PREVENT REVIVAL? Romans 6:1-16 INTRO: If I told you there was something you could do that would guarantee revival, each of you would want to know what it was so that you could do it. If it cost money, you would be willing to pay for it to have a successful revival. Well, there is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Time Is It?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006

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"What time is it for God’s people at this point in history?" That is the question the church must answer.

WHAT TIME IS IT? Romans 13:11-14 INTRO: Many inventions have been contrived to provide the answer to this question. The sundial provided an answer only during the day. The hourglass could measure the hour—day or night—but not the minute. Finally, the clock provided the best answer, day or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

"So, What Now?"

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 28, 2003

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After the ascension and before Pentecost, the disciples seemed to have the attitude "so, what do we do now?"

Title: "So, What Now?" Text: Acts 1:12-26 Introduction In the days following the Ascension and prior to the coming of the Holy Spirit, the disciples seemed to have the attitude, "So, what do we do now?" QUOTE: William P Barker wrote, "If the last mighty act of God had been the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Nazarene

What Will We Be In 2003? Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 2, 2003

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At the outset of a new year it is helpful to be reminded of who we are as God’s church and what we are to be about doing. This introduction to the book of Ephesians provides just such a reminder!

What Will We Be in 2003? Ps. 90:12; intro to Ephesians Focus: At the beginning of a new year, we must be reminded of our purpose as a church to not become distracted- much of what Paul does to encourage the church in Ephesians. Function: To encourage the Washington St. church as Paul does ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If There Is Sin, What Then?

Contributed by Brian Hamrick on Apr 28, 2006

based on 28 ratings

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The ins and outs of how to practice church discipline for the glory of God and the good of the church.

If There is Sin, What Then? Matthew 18:15-20 (Given at an associational meeting) All of our churches have the same main problem. It isn’t the number of baptisms we had last year. It isn’t how much we gave to missions. It’s simple. Your church has this problem, my church has this problem, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

What's All The Racket? Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 12, 2008

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Did you know that there are times that the church should be noisy? Not from idle talking and milling around during worship—but a church should be noisy just like the remnant was. A church should be noisy when it’s working.

1. Initial celebration (3:10-11) 2. Individual hesitation (3:12) 3. Ideal harmonization (3:13) One time there was an old farmer who wasn’t much into modern conveniences. As a matter of fact, he didn’t have much contact with the outside world at all. He thought that everything he needed was right ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Matters To God Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 7, 2020

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This is the 12th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic. This sermon is during the time of protesting and rioting in the United States due to the death of George Floyd.

Series: Action [#12] WHAT MATTERS TO GOD? Acts 5:17-42 Introduction: This situation with all of the looting, destruction, and violence needs to stop. This idea of only black lives matter is out of control. Any other race of people that would say that their race is the only race that matters ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Baptist

My Church Or His Church

Contributed by Scott Snyder on Mar 3, 2001

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What did Jesus have in mind when He said, "I will build My church"?

My Church or His Church? Pastor Scott D. Snyder Matthew 16:13-18 Introduction: (A person’s possessions are an indication of the quality of that person—expound.) You don’t expect, at least you shouldn’t expect, to find a lottery ticket in the pocket of a true disciple of Christ. Or a bill from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Church Of God

We Are Family Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

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2nd in series on Jesus priorities. This describes what the church should be with alliteration.

Ephesians 2:14–19 – We Are Family You’ve heard me quote many times a book that has changed my life, which is What’s So Amazing About Grace? In it the author, Philip Yancey quotes Mark Twain. Apparently Twain used to say he put a dog and a cat in a cage together as an experiment, to see if they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

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