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  • Steve Smith avatar

    Church Plan And Purpose

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010
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    A review our the importance of using what God has given us for the purpose of growing and building up the church.

    I. REVIEW FROM TODAY Where is Paul? Prison What has happened? Judaisers adding circumcision & other requirements to grace 3.2 (we do the same) READ PHIL 3:12 1. What had Paul not obtained? (Vs. 10) 2. What were 4 parts of vs. 10 3. Describe Godly perfection (12) – Phil 1.6 & Eph ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost Of Church Growth

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 9, 2012
     | 5,320 views

    We all want our churches to grow but are we aware of what that will cost and are we willing to pay the price

    It’s funny but in church life we often have a few different “Brand New Years”. The first Sunday in January we celebrate the “New Year” with the rest of Canada often with a sermon on forgetting the past and looking ahead to what God has in store for us. At Cornerstone ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Lost And Found

    Contributed by Kyle Gray on Oct 30, 2009
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     | 4,058 views

    In Luke 15 Jesus tells three stories. What is our role, as individuals to find lost people? What is the churches role?

    How many of you have run into THOSE people! That’s NOT the kind of trick or treat you look forward to. That’s real life scary☺ WELCOME CAMPUSES as we talk about how Jesus radically changes lives! Everyone has a story…I’m going to share a few with you today! The bible says that Jesus died on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Be A Solid Church Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 2, 2006
     | 3,768 views

    A study on the 7 model churches as described by Jesus in the book of Revelation. Learn why the church is so important, and your part in what He’s up to in these last days.

    How to Be a Solid Church Series: Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? Sept. 24, 2006 Rev. 2:12-17 If you’ve been with us the past couple of weeks, you know that we’re studying 7 churches in the book of Revelation. As Jesus inspects the church in Rev.2,3 (walking among the lampstands that ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The First Controversy In The Church Series

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on May 1, 2005
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     | 2,884 views

    What does a church in action do with problems? How do we handle controversy? By following the example of the early church.

    The First Controversy in the Church A church in action will still have some problems. ILL>>>Perhaps the only way to avoid quarreling with your wife is to let her go her way and you go hers. ILL>>> Sue Martinuk, War had broken out between my roommate and me. We dealt with our anger by not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Churches At Smyrna And Pergamum

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 10, 2005
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     | 1,896 views

    What can we learn today from the churches at Smyrna and Pergamum, one of the seven churches in Revelation 2-3 ?

    Why would letters be written to these churches? Well, Smyrna was a very important centre of trade, with a valuable harbour, and big wine business. It was a very beautiful city, even outstanding. In all the civil wars, the people of Smyrna always chose the right side to be: it was politically ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Building An Attractive Church"

    Contributed by Gary Smith on Mar 15, 2003
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     | 5,902 views

    If you were looking for a church to serve as your home church, what kind of church would you look for?

    Lexington Church Of God, March 16th, 2003 PM Service “Building An Attractive Church” Text: Acts 2:41-47 (KJV) 41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Church's Medical History Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jan 12, 2009
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     | 4,534 views

    Introduction and overview to a study of 1 Corinthians using the Body and medical analogy to understand what it means to be a healthy and holy church.

    SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today I. A CHURCH’S MEDICAL HISTORY (Intro., 1:1-9) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, January 11, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: It’s 2009 and what a world we have made for ourselves! Given the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church's Mission Challenge

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006
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     | 14,574 views

    The church must have a mission and a vision in order to grow and survive. This message examines what John says in 3 John.

    THE CHURCH’S MISSION CHALLENGE 3 John 5-8 INTRO: The finest days of any congregation come when there is a clear vision of the church’s mission and a clear understanding of and commitment to that vision. John wrote to a fellowship of believers who struggled to determine the priority of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Birthmark Of A Model Church Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 21, 2019
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    This is the 1st sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". What does the Model Church look like?

    Series: Encouragement [#1] BIRTHMARKS OF A MODEL CHURCH 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4 Introduction: As I talk with Tharon often about his health, I hate that I passed some of those genetic traits to him. The truth is, we all pass things on to our children whether it be a genetic trait, a behavioral ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resources Of A Model Church Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 10, 2019
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    This is the 4th sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". What does the Model Church look like?

    Series: Encouragement [#4] RESOURCES OF A MODEL CHURCH 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 Introduction: It was not easy to be a Christian in Thessalonica where people suffered persecution. Yet, in the midst of this suffering; the Thessalonian Christians experienced joy. Churches do experience “growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Are We Here, Church?

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 7, 2008
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     | 5,985 views

    Why bother? What’s the point of going to church Sunday after Sunday? What on earth could make it worthwhile to be part of a church community. I mean...come on!

    “Why are We Here, Church? – September 7, 2008 Summer is over. School is on once again. The hot weather is slowly leaving us. Autumn is around the corner. Many of us are just kind of finding our feet again back into normal routines. Life continues…church life continues. Now, something that always ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What In The World Are We Going To Do?

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 30, 2015
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     | 8,255 views

    A challenge to our church (a military church) to step up to the plate to serve God after a difficult "PCS move" (Permanent Change of Station). Can be adapted used as a challenge to any church to motivate people to serve.

    What in the World Are We Going to Do? Chuck Sligh August 30, 2015 TEXT: Please turn to Isaiah 26 INTRODUCTION A year ago we had just elected 5 deacons; volunteers were plentiful; and there was no shortage of people saying, “Here am I Lord, use me.” This year, in April and May we lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Christ Out Of Church

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 20, 2013
     | 3,897 views

    What do you get out of Church? If you don't get Christ, you miss it all!

    Getting Christ Out of Church Acts 8:9-24 Have you ever said, “I just didn’t get anything out of that”? I hear of people who leave church services and say things like that. “I just don’t get anything out of church.” Perhaps you’ve said that yourself. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Some Aspects Of The Church From Its Beginning – What Is Membership Of The Church? - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 6, 2023
     | 621 views

    In this next article we are looking at what makes a person a MEMBER of the Body of Christ, THE CHURCH universal. We consider conversion, then baptism – water baptism and baptised in the Holy Spirit. The practise of baptism in churches is mentioned.

    SOME ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH FROM ITS BEGINNING – WHAT IS MEMBERSHIP OF THE CHURCH? - PART 4 MEMBERSHIP OF THE CHURCH The membership of the universal Church is through salvation and baptism, but which baptism? This is not baptismal regeneration; just that baptism followed salvation as water ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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