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  • Craig Condon avatar

    Peace, The Church And Society

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 3, 2015
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    God will deal with the evil people of this world who do not repent and turn from their evil ways. We as members of the church are not to judge but are to be shepherds of the sheep, seekers of the lost, friends of sinners, the poor and broken-hearted.

    “You have heard it said of old, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth, but I say unto you; do not resist the evil person. If he strikes you on the left, turn to him on the right”. Jesus tells us in Matthew 5 verses 38-39 not to contribute to further violence by retribution, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Sardis: The Sleeping Church Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023
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    The apostle John is asked by the resurrected and victorious Christ to write to the seven churches of Asia, a message that, although directed to specific churches, applies to the church universal.

    A. Revelation 3:1-2a (READ) 1. Okay, I have a question for you, and I want to be completely honest. “How many of you have ever fallen asleep in church?” (I think some are ASLEEP right now and didn’t even hear the question.) 2. When Christ says, “WAKE UP!” He’s not referring to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Philadelphia: The Enduring Church Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023
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    The apostle John is asked by the resurrected and victorious Christ to write to the seven churches of Asia, a message that, although directed to specific churches, applies to the church universal.

    A. Revelation 3:7 (READ) 1. Does a church have to be LARGE in number in order to EFFECTIVELY serve Christ? a. Ask the church of Sardis that we studied last week. COMMENT: From all indication of their REPUTATION, they were a LARGE, ACTIVE church, but they weren’t making an impact on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church Sanctioned By Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 12, 2017
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     | 3,956 views

    Several years, perhaps as many as ten years after the gospel was first preached in Antioch, men from Cyprus and Cyrene came preaching the gospel to Jews and Gentiles. Antioch’s Gentile mission came to the attention of the Jerusalem church, which sent....

    May 18, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.E.2: The Church Sanctioned by Jerusalem (11:22-24) Scripture (Acts 11:22-24; KJV) 22 Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Two Great Witnesses Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 12, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,278 views

    In Revelation chapter 11 we see God's two great witnesses. We'll explore their identity as well as message and death. We'll also took at the sounding of the 7th trumpet and God's declaration.

    The Book of Revelation “God’s Two Great Witnesses” Revelation 11 Last week we looked at the great angel and the re-commissioning of the Apostle John in chapter ten. Today we’re going to be in chapter eleven and look at the two witnesses. The next several chapters of ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    When The Church Prays

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 12,204 views

    When the church prays as a body, God accomplishes great things in His world.

    September 16, 2001 Acts 4:23-31 “When the church prays” 1. The church prays in response to God‘s actions. (4:23-24)  They were thankful for God’s deliverance. [recount the events that led up to this impromptu prayer meeting] Sometimes, God chooses to rescue His people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seven Churches-Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 9, 2026
     | 96 views

    Philadelphia didn't seem to be a large church, but the little strength they had was enough for them to overcome with the Lord's help. This church was truly the church of the open door!

    The Seven Churches-Philadelphia (Full disclosure: this message is based on a sermon I preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO on November 23, 2025 but is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: My paternal grandfather and one of Dad’s brothers were both pastors for many years. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Church Policies

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 18, 2019
     | 3,223 views

    A study in the book of Jeremiah 16: 1 – 21

    Jeremiah 16: 1 – 21 New church policies 1 The word of the LORD also came to me, saying, 2 “You shall not take a wife, nor shall you have sons or daughters in this place.” 3 For thus says the LORD concerning the sons and daughters who are born in this place, and concerning their mothers who bore ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Church In Exile, And Our Response

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 7, 2002
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     | 5,863 views

    In many ways the Christian church is a church in exile as many of our traditional power bases have been lost. We are not to focus on things of man, but things of God, in prayer and faith. Perseverance in prayer is the key.

    A Church in Exile, and our Response. Sermon for Proper 29, Year C 21 October 2001 St John the Evangelist, Cold Lake Jeremiah 31:27-34 Psalm 119:94-104 2 Tim 3:14-4:5 Luke 18:1-8 One of the joys of being a Lay Reader is the privilege of preaching God’s word before His people. The other part ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Purpose Of The Church- Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 14, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,288 views

    Prayer is a very important purpose of the church.

    INTRODUCTION • As we finish the purpose of the Church series, I hope that it has inspired some thinking from each one of us about what our purpose is and what we can do to better fulfill our purpose at ACC. • I want to finish this series with a purpose that does not seem like one that invokes a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Christ-Like Church Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 11, 2015
     | 8,157 views

    There are things we need to work on in church to be Christ-like.

    The Christ-like Church Philippians 2:12-16 This passage is still dealing with unity—unity in the church and unity among believers. But the passage is unique because it brings up the great subject of salvation. Keep in mind that salvation means deliverance and that salvation is of God. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Spirit Filled Church

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025
     | 185 views

    A Spirit-filled church receives the power of the Holy Spirit to witness for Christ, live in unity, and finish God’s final mission.

    There is a picture of the church in the book of Acts that stands as both our history and our calling. It is a picture of a community awakened, empowered, and united by the Holy Spirit for the fulfillment of God’s final purpose in the world. Acts does not begin with a church capable of such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Gifts To Serve The Church Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 30, 2016
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     | 5,978 views

    Evangelists, Prophets, Apostles, and Pastor/Teachers are not exactly authority figures. They are trainers. Good trainers have to be able to set an example. And these trainers are trainers in service.

    Ephesians 4:11 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    When The Church Fails Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 10,354 views

    Our failures in the Christian community remind us of our need for total and complete dependance on Jesus.

    Like you, I’ve been watching the terrible scandal surrounding the abuse of children by priests in the Roman Catholic church. And the worst part of the scandal isn’t the abuse of children, as horrible as that is. The worst part has the cover up, that rather than stepping in and removing sexual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church That Moves Ahead Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011
     | 7,384 views

    Tjo show how the Thessalonian Christians exhibited qualities of an encouraging church, emphasizing the need to be aggressively moving ahead in the building of the Kingdom.

    I Thessalonians 1 Introduction: I want to begin with 3 stories this morning that each make the same basic point… Story 1- In his book, Masterplanning, Bob Biehl visits behind the scenes at an Arizona circus with a man who trains animals for movies. He’s curious how a 10-ton ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ