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  • What Part Are You

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2000
    based on 455 ratings
     | 46,809 views

    Looks at Paul's comparison between the Church and the body of Christ.

    How do you feel about your body? Strange question isn’t it? Most of us would rather not think about our bodies and if we do we probably don’t think very complementary things. It’s too fat or too skinny, too short or too tall. Bumpy, lumpy or just plain ugly kind of like the guy who was so ugly ...read more

  • "Forgetting What Is Behind”

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,003 views

    Forget the past and look forward.

    “Forgetting What Is Behind” Phil 3:13 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,” Intro: One of our problems within our Human Tendencies is the issue on not forgetting. We always seem to go ...read more

  • What Is Our Ambition?

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,267 views

    We can stray away from Jesus if we have the wrong ambitions for our churches.

    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

  • What Is Behind Forgiveness

    Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 23, 2007
     | 1,499 views

    A sermon that takes some time to establish our value before God and the importance of Grace before discussing God’s command to forgive.

    RO 2:1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. 2 Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. 3 So when ...read more

  • The Rapture Of The Church

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 9, 2015
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,796 views

    An explanation of what the Rapture is, and what the Bible says about when it will occur.

    Each time we observe Communion, we read the passage in 1 CORINTHIANS 11 that tells us to eagerly look forward to the return of Christ. But nobody knows when that will be. Today, we will find out what we are supposed to do with that information. Let me begin by telling you a story of a man who ...read more

  • A Church Alive Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,104 views

    What are the characteristics of a Church that's alive? See what Paul prays for.

    Philippians 1:1-11 Paul had some tough times as he traveled around the Mediterranean telling people about Jesus. He faced opposition from various sources: from the Jewish leaders who were worried that he was taking people away from their Jewish worship, from Roman authorities who were concerned ...read more

  • Real Church Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 24, 2020
     | 5,056 views

    The mark of the church is reality. What is said and done is a true reflection of what they are inwardly.

    President Harry Truman enjoyed telling the story about a man who was hit on the head at work. The blow was so severe that he was knocked unconscious for an extended period. His family was convinced that he was dead. The funeral home was called, and the undertaker picked him up at the hospital. ...read more

  • Alive But Dead Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 19, 2012
     | 4,510 views

    It is amazing how we can commend ourselves for this or that, but perhaps God has a different perspective about us. This is what the Church thought versus what God knew to be true.

    Alive but Dead Rev. 3:1-6 In our study of the church God has said: • Remember your first love • Persecution is only for a little season • The World is where Satan sits • Watch out for the doctrine of Jezebel Point: It is not what we think about the church that counts, but it ...read more

  • What Makes A Church Great? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 13, 2009
     | 3,446 views

    One common theme that goes through the whole Church is Attitude! Attitudes are contagious, the question is : Is yours worth catching. I have managed to change the attitude and atmosphere as well in less than 3 hours in the past weeks. We have gone from

    What Makes a Church Great? Part 2 Acts 4:33 Acts 4:33. 33With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them all. 1.THEY HAD A GREAT PURPOSE 2.THEY HAD GREAT PREACHING 3.THEY HAD GREAT POWER One common theme that goes through the ...read more

  • What Happened To Chapter 29? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014
     | 2,759 views

    Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

    What Happened to Acts Chapter 29, pt. 2 “The Power” Acts 1:4-8 The power of the Holy Spirit is not just for salvation. It is also for transformation. Transformation is a process that might be slow and gradual. Transformation might look like this: set the five gallon bucket of water ...read more

  • What Are The Qualities Of A Successful Fellowship

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 75 ratings
     | 8,845 views

    A survey of hundreds of pastors has allowed us to compile a preliminary list of measurable quality factors in the life of a congregation in ranking order. The twelve factors are:

    What Are the Qualities of a Successful Fellowship Acts 2:41-47 Illustration:A survey of hundreds of pastors has allowed us to compile a preliminary list of measurable quality factors in the life of a congregation in ranking order. The twelve factors are: 1. Bible knowledge. Church members are ...read more

  • What's A Body Good For?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001
    based on 33 ratings
     | 2,346 views

    A message concerning how the church can have an impact for Christ in an area.

    What’s a Body Good For? Various Scriptures (May 27, 2001) Introduction We’ve all heard the phrase, “good for nothing.” Some of us have been called that. It is never a compliment, is it? It hurts to be called that, especially by those we care about. Too often the church, the Body of Christ, ...read more

  • What Really Happened At Pentecost

    Contributed by Frank Walker on Oct 15, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,044 views

    God empowered the church greatly on the day of Pentecost.

    What Really Happened At Pentecost? (Acts 2:1-4) I. The Power Of God Was Released A. A Sure Agreement (v. 1) 1. Notice that God has to first have something worth working with. 2. God will not work with a group of back-biting, self-centered, arguing, ill-tempered Christians. 3. Learn to agree ...read more

  • What Are We Here For?

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 111 ratings
     | 4,753 views

    Sermon on why we come to church

    WHY ARE WE HERE?? I. Introduction - A. The Perfect Church I think that I shall never see a Church that’s all it ought to be A Church whose members never stray Beyond the Strait and Narrow Way: A church that has no empty pews Whose Pastor never has the blues A church whose ...read more

  • What Kind Of Spark Are You?

    Contributed by Randy Santiago on Jan 12, 2001
    based on 129 ratings
     | 8,305 views

    It only takes a SPARK to get a fire going!

    INTRO: When I was a teen we use to sing a song around he campfire entitled: "Pass it on". It only takes a spark to get a fire going. And soon all those around will warm up to it’s glowing. This song was telling us that you can ignite your world as a believer for Christ. This is still true ...read more

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