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  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Sardis--The Church Of The Living Dead Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 26, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,499 views

    Sardis was full of corpses that had been propped up in the pews.

    THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION SARDIS—THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING DEAD TEXT: Revelation 3:1-6 Revelation 3:1-6 KJV And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Body Building Program Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Nov 20, 2013
     | 5,852 views

    A study about the church and a challenge to be a part of it.

    Two friends were coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. He grabbed one of the friends by the hand and pulled him aside. The Pastor said to him, "You need to join the Army of the Lord!" The person replied, "I'm already in the Army ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The On-Going Construction Of God's House

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 11, 2020
     | 2,776 views

    The church of Christ is built of living stones, the communion of saints. That includes you and I.

    May 10, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson 1 Peter 2:2-21 The On-going Construction of God’s House Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house.” As this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Some Aspects Of The Church From Its Beginning - The Church’s Elevation, Elation And Rapture - Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 11, 2023
     | 1,106 views

    The Church has a fantastic elation coming to it. When all believers are caught up to be with the Lord, great will be the joy. This will be the first time ALL the Church is together. The Rapture is the gathering of the Bride, Christ's redeemed Bride.

    SOME ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH FROM ITS BEGINNING - THE CHURCH’S ELEVATION, ELATION AND RAPTURE - PART 5 [1]. THE CHURCH’S ELATION/RAPTURE - INTRODUCTION Like baptism, sadly the general church teaching has missed the boat on this issue as well. Earlier in these studies I raised the matter of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Exorcising A Demonic Faith Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 10, 2012
     | 3,634 views

    James continues the warning against having a lifeless, dead faith by reminding us that even the Adversary and his legion believe in God but do not obey him in proper actions.

    1. Johnny Carson Exorcist Joke When the movie, “The Exorcist” came out, Johnny Carson was the host of the Tonight Show. My very favorite joke he told was about the movie. He asked Ed McMahon, “What happens if you don’t pay your exorcist?” Ed repeated the question and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When The Fire Falls Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 258 views

    When the fire falls, heaven responds, truth is revealed, and hearts are turned back to God. Elijah's prayer brought down fire not for entertainment, but for divine reawakening.

    WHEN THE FIRE FALLS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 18:36-39 Supporting Texts: Leviticus 9:24; Acts 2:1-4; 2 Chronicles 7:1-3; James 5:16-18; Hebrews 12:29 INTRODUCTION: Mount Carmel was the stage for one of the most dramatic displays of God’s power in the Old Testament. Elijah stood ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 16 - The Lord Is Close At Hand Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 1, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,275 views

    When our situations are gloomy and dark and there seems no hope, remember the Lord Jesus is close at hand and He specializes in transforming lifeless situations to those brimming with life and fruitfulness.

    In Mark 16:1, we read, “And when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him.”(KJV) The Lord Jesus as He had already predicted to His disciples on several occasions, was crucified on a cross at ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Dry Bones Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 27, 2024
     | 1,919 views

    There are three things for us to do to Come Alive in 2025, for our families, our church, and for our community.

    Series: Come Alive in 2025 Illustration – fake bones all over the one side of the stage! Scripture Text for Series: Ezekiel 37:1-14: 1 The hand of the LORD was upon me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the LORD and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. 2 He led me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rooted And Grounded In Christ

    Contributed by Jebryan Reiter on Dec 3, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 27,829 views

    Making sure we are rooted and grounded in Christ that brings hope and life not just looking good and decorated on the outside like our Christmas Tree which are dying and life-less

    Rooted and Grounded in Christ As I was pondering on what to share today, I began to think about my Christmas tree...yes my Christmas tree. I'm not sure what your typical tradition is, but we typically put up our tree as soon as possible after Thanksgiving day. And of course, we always get a REAL ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    In It To Win It--We Are The Church

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 11, 2016
     | 12,171 views

    Jesus said, He will build his church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it. However inner turmoil and division by the saints to groups within the church can greatly hinder the mission of the church.

    In It To Win It—We Are The Church—Building Up The Church Matthew 16:13-20 1 Corinthians 3:1-15 We are starting a new series today called “In It To Win It.” Some of you may remember a couple of years back, a despised and rejected by many basketball player made a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    "Christ Speaks To His Churchs--Ephesus" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,962 views

    Introduction to the series, then Ephesus--in spite of their orthodoxy, the spiritual vitality of the church at Ephesus was gone.

    Christ Speaks to His Churchs--Ephesus Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We all dread performance appraisals; they can often make or break a career. In the Book of Revelation we read our Lord’s spiritual evaluation report to His churches. While specific ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Kory Wilcoxson avatar

    All Y'all's Christian Church

    Contributed by Kory Wilcoxson on Feb 19, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,633 views

    We are called by God to be in community with each other. We are each a spiritual stone used by God to build the church. There’s no such thing as an individual Christian.

    Imagine a world where coming to church meant risking your life, a world where professing belief in Christ was the same as signing your own death sentence. Although that might be hard for us to comprehend, it is that world that our scripture invites us into this morning. 1 Peter was a letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    Are We Alive But Dead?

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Mar 29, 2008
     | 7,228 views

    Are we a church that looks alive on the outside, but is really dying inwardly. This sermon will give four steps to ensure that we remain alive.

    Are we Alive but Dead? Pm service March 30th 2008 Revelation 3:1-6 Introduction Have you ever seen or been apart of a church that is dead and dying? A church that was satisfied with itself, with keeping things the way they had always been? A church resting on it laurels and past history, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Evidence Of The Resurrection - The Church (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 9, 2013
    based on 10 ratings
     | 25,133 views

    A sermon examining the reality that the Church is evidence of Christ's resurrection.

    Evidence Of The Resurrection Exibit A: The Church I Corinthians 15:1-2 Conspiracy theories are nothing new, but with the invention of the internet and social media, these theories are more prevalent than ever. There are a number of theories surrounding the assassination of John F. Kennedy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed McNeely avatar

    Smyrna: 2nd Church Of Revelation

    Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Aug 7, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,408 views

    This is the martyred church. Jesus had no condemnation only encouragement for the suffering they would experience. Many still suffered in and for their faith. Christ is still with us.

    THE 2ND CHURCH OF REVELATION: Smyrna 3-3-02 Revelation 2:8-11 The first letter was to Ephesus … representing Apostolic Church – the church from Pentecost until about 110 a.d. If you recalled … Jesus commended that church highly … but warned it about drifting away from its first love: · The love of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible