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  • Paul Apple avatar

    Changed Lives Spur Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,435 views

    I. CHANGED LIVES (THE MARK OF FAITHFUL DISCIPLES) SPUR THANKSGIVING BECAUSE THEY CONFIRM GOD'S ELECTION AND OUR FAITH Introduction (:2) -- Tone of Thanksgiving A.

    I. CHANGED LIVES (THE MARK OF FAITHFUL DISCIPLES) SPUR THANKSGIVING BECAUSE THEY CONFIRM GOD'S ELECTION AND OUR FAITH Introduction (:2) -- Tone of Thanksgiving A. Changed Lives Can Be Identified By the Fruit of the Holy Spirit Evident to the Missionary Team (:3) Evident to Other Believers ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Leaders Set Goals

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,811 views

    1. The Holy Spirit guides a leader in setting goals that reflect God's priorities.

    1. The Holy Spirit guides a leader in setting goals that reflect God's priorities. Jesus said, "All authority is given to me in heaven and earth. Go and make disciples of all nations... teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you." (Matt. 28:18-20) Godly leaders set their goals based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Supernatural Boldness Requires Pure Motives

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,057 views

    SUPERNATURAL BOLDNESS IN PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL REQUIRES PURE MOTIVES AND PROPER CONDUCT (THE MARKS OF SPIRIT-FILLED CHURCH PLANTERS) A.

    SUPERNATURAL BOLDNESS IN PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL REQUIRES PURE MOTIVES AND PROPER CONDUCT (THE MARKS OF SPIRIT-FILLED CHURCH PLANTERS) A. Supernatural Boldness in Proclaiming the Gospel Can Be Identified by the Power of the Holy Spirit in the Context of Persecution (:1-2) Illustr.: Just as you use ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Turn, Serve And Wait

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 28, 2000
    based on 131 ratings
     | 5,496 views

    The apostle Paul compliments the believers at Thessalonica as model Christians and explains how it came about.

    TURN, SERVE AND WAIT If the Apostle Paul had made an award for the best church in Greece it could well have been to the church at Thessalonica. When the apostle Paul wrote his letters to the young churches he often began by sounding a note of thanksgiving for them. He knew his psychology. Even if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Witness Of A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Nov 20, 2000
    based on 59 ratings
     | 3,339 views

    The young church plant in Thessalonica serves as a good example for what the witness of a healthy church looks like.

    The Witness of a Healthy Church I Thessalonians 1:8-10 Introduction: This morning’s message is the last in a three-part series in which we’ve looked at the characteristics of a healthy church. We’ve been looking at the young church in Thessalonica, which the apostle Paul planted almost two ...read more

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    Building Blocks For A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 87 ratings
     | 6,303 views

    This morning we’re going to look at three building blocks that helped to construct the church in Thessalonica.

    Building Blocks for a Healthy Church First Thessalonians 1:1-4 Introduction: Well, here we are. Hopefully you’re not too stressed out or haggard from our first experience in setting up for Sunday morning worship. Let me encourage you. It will get easier. Not only will we get better at it, but ...read more

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    Marks Of A Healthy Church Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Dec 6, 2000
    based on 228 ratings
     | 5,589 views

    Healthy church ministry as modeled by the Church in Thessalonica

    Marks Of A Healthy Church 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 1. The Foundation of the Church was Solid. (vv. 1-4) A. Because of the position they enjoyed - “in God … Christ” B. Because of the peace they experienced – “grace and peace” C. Because of the prayers they expected – “always for you all” D. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Examples Set By A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 8, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 5,177 views

    Our encouragement today should be that almost two thousand years ago another small church, planted in a community probably not too unlike our own, became a model for other new churches throughout the world.

    Examples Set By a Healthy Church First Thessalonians 1:5-7 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church October 8, 2000 Introduction: Last week we looked at three characteristics or building blocks essential to building a healthy church. We saw through the church in Thessalonica’s ...read more

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    How To Be A Good Church Member

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 15,590 views

    Some things church members should be and do

    1 THES. 1:5-8 "HOW TO BE A GOOD CHURCH MEMBER" * The title Christian appears only 3 times in the Scriptures & implies a number of things! A) First, it implies that a person who is a Christian is one who is a follower of Jesus Christ! * Acts 11:26 "And the disciples were called Christians first in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bearing In Mind

    Contributed by Rob Ross on Jan 14, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 3,681 views

    What are some biblical characteristics that our church should emulate?

    Verse: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Topic: Church Probing Question: What is church? Key Word: characteristics Subject: characteristics of church Aim: To encourage the congregation to identify desirable church characteristics. Title: Bearing In Mind Introduction Illustration: (Name Brand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing Uncertain Times Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 25, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 11,262 views

    Three realities that help us face uncertainties in our future with spiritual confidence.

    You and I live in an amazing period of human history. Most culture watchers and scholars believe that we are witnessing the decline of modernism that began in the 16th century and the emergence of a new phenomenon known as postmodernism. One of the many marks of postmodernism is technological ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sharing Our Confidence With Others Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 25, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 11,467 views

    Four steps to effectively sharing our confidence in Christ with other people.

    Note: This sermon was introduced with a video clip from the video "Living Proof" Why is it so hard for us to share our confidence in Christ with other people? It’s relatively easy for us to talk about Jesus here at church, where it’s safe. But when we’re working out at the gym or getting a cup of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living An Life That Has An Impact For Christ

    Contributed by John Walls on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 12,768 views

    A life that makes a difference

    LIVING A LIFE THAT HAS AN IMPACT FOR JESUS Acts 17:1-5; 10 1 Thess. 1:1-10 Introduction: This world is in need of people who need our Saviour. He is the one who saved from the sin that plagues every man, woman, boy and girl. It is the sin of being a descendant from Adam. Each believer needs to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Laymance avatar

    Living Up To The Name Of Your Church.

    Contributed by Robert Laymance on Mar 4, 2001
    based on 93 ratings
     | 2,386 views

    This Message was Specifically Targeted to Our Church. However, your Church Name says something about the People INSIDE!

    Some Churches take their Names after founding families, some after Biblical text, and some after the geographical areas. The Name of your Church should live up to the Scriptural facts and be operated under the direction of the Holy Spirit, qualified persons, and the Body of the Local ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Life With A Purpose

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Oct 25, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 6,186 views

    What is your purpose in life? Is it the same for every believer. Join Pastor Steve as he examines the evangelism ministry of the Thessalonian church.

    INTRODUCTION Today we are looking at 1 Thessalonians 1, verses 8-10 in what I believe to be the purpose of every believer in Jesus Christ. Many times Christians fumble around misunderstanding their purpose but as we will see in this text — we have one purpose. Some Christians believe that our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational