The Church. Who really needs to be a part of it? Why should we belong to something so archaic and so narrow? The culture around us seems to ask this question relentlessly, but what is the answer? Pastor Skip Heitzig presents a series of reasons why the church, as Christ established it, is so vitally important to the Christian walk. From God's original intent for His church, to the ways in which He uses us today, and the reasons why people attend and leave the church, this series emphasizes the importance of the Church and the need to revere it...
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You're On a Mission-From God! - Acts 1:8
Please don't turn off to this message! It's going to be about missions. Lots of Christians immediately respond to world missions by saying, "That's not for me!" I think God would d…
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The Deacon-Possessed Church - Acts 6:1-15;Acts 20:1-36
Yes, this message's title is a play on the words demon-possessed. Deacons were among the church's earliest leaders and so were elders. Leadership is needed in every sphere of life…
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Hands Up, Face Down - Acts 2:47;Revelation 4-5:14
When you go to a doctor's office you are typically asked, "So, what brings you here?" The answers may range from having a sore throat to something far more serious. The same is tru…
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Avoiding Church Splits - Philippians 2:1-4
The early church grew by addition and multiplication. It seems the modern church prefers to grow by division: one group splintering off on its own only to replicate that cycle agai…
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How to Build a Beautiful Body - 1 Corinthians 12:3-22
Advertisers know that a trim and beautiful physique helps sell products. Think of what that means in a spiritual sense. Can a spiritually fit and beautifully functioning local chur…
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Soul Winning - Acts 2:47
Jesus said that He would build His church. But how does He build it? What means does He use to call people out of the world and into His church? The answer is simple: Evangelism. A…
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When Christians Are Generous - Acts 2:44-45
To find out what God intended His people to be like, we have to go back to the Spirit-led church in the book of Acts. As we take a fresh look at their style, structure, and service…
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On Your Mark, Get Set…GROW! - Part 4 - Acts 2:42
The first church in Jerusalem had lots of things missing from it—charters, committees, strategies, financial resources and buildings—things that many today would deem as vital. But…
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On Your Mark, Get Set…GROW! - Part 3 - Acts 2:42
The third characteristic of Breaking Bread seems like it doesn’t fit in a list of the four most important priorities of a church. Of all the possibilities for essential core values…
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On Your Mark, Get Set…GROW! - Part 2 - Acts 2:42
"Fellowship"! How many times have you heard that word since you've been a Christian? But do we use it in the right sense and do we practice it in the right way? Let's take a topica…
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On Your Mark, Get Set…GROW! - Part 1 - Acts 2:42
What did the very first church look like? If we can answer that question, we can determine two things: First, we will be able to see the model we are expected to follow as a church…
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The Art of Going to Church - Ecclesiastes 5:1-7
If you're reading this, chances are you've come to church! But why are you here? What is your intention? Don't get me wrong, we're glad you're here today in this place of worship.…
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The Church Jesus Would Attend - Part 2 - John 17
Church-shopping and church-hopping have long been one of American Christians' notable patterns. Most want a church that suits them, helps them, and pleases them. But since Jesus pa…
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The Church Jesus Would Attend - Part 1 - John 17
The church is not a place; but it is a people. The church is not where you worship; but it is you who worship. Jesus laid claim on the church; it belongs to Him ("I will build My c…
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Hey, Look Who's Starting a Church! - Matthew 16:13-18
Church was God's idea. It's His plan. Jesus Christ is the founder, architect, builder, owner, and director of the church. Today we look at the first mention of the church in the Bi…
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The Church? Who Needs It - Acts 1:12-15;2:1-13
I'm a churchman. I freely confess that. Yet I'm also painfully aware that the culture around me incessantly asks the above question when it comes to the church: Who needs it? Why s…