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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Church Ond Our Faith

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 30, 2015
     | 4,031 views

    Jesus builds the church, we are called to disciple God's people. Lets see where faith and service meet together in what we call the church.

    The Church and our faith Matthew 16:13-19 Introduction- Last week we looked at finding purpose in your life. The writer of Ecclesiastes Solomon said that all things outside of God were meaningless in the great scheme of things. Pleasures and things are temporary. The only way you find ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Ordination And The Role Of Women In The Church Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 9, 2015
     | 5,806 views

    The twin command of Jesus to clergy is important to consider in any decision regarding ordination.

    Thursday of the 6th Week of Easter 2015 Joy of the Gospel This is one of those liturgical days that is a little schizophrenic. In the historical Church, it is forty days after the Resurrection, so it is Ascension Thursday, as it was for almost two thousand years. But May 14 is the Feast of St. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Comforting The Persecuted: The Church Of Smyrna

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jul 28, 2015
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    A sobering and encouraging message the Lord gives to the church of Smyrna, a group of dispirited suffering saints that were growing weary and about to give up hope.

    Comforting the Persecuted: The Church of Smyrna Introduction: This week Assyrian Christians have been driven from their homes by ISIS and placed in refugee camps. Christians there admit they laugh when they hear their government promise aid and relief is coming. They know better and they learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Holy Spirit In The Early Church Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 10, 2015
     | 8,360 views

    What was the Holy Spirit doing in that fabled first century? Should He be doing the same today?

    IN THE EARLY HISTORY OF THE CHURCH Acts 1:3-8. 3 ...to whom He also presented Himself alive after His suffering by many infallible proofs, being seen by them during forty days and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God. 4 And being assembled together with them, He commanded them ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Open Opportunity: The Church Of Philadelphia

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 22, 2015
     | 6,742 views

    A continuation of the study of the seven churches of Revelation. Though Philadelphia wasn't perfect they were a good church and Christ commended them appropriately and the same is true for us all and with it comes great blessings and favor!

    Opportunity Opens: The Church of Philadelphia Introduction: One of the most clever Volkswagen ads shows an impeccable little car-- with a flat tire. And the caption reads, “Nobody's Perfect.” Some make the mistake of thinking Philadelphia was a perfect church. No. If they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    How God Builds A Church Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 22, 2015
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     | 34,282 views

    God's plan for church growth.

    How God Builds A Church I Peter 2:4-10 A recent study shows that there are 195 million un-churched people in America. This makes America one of the top 4 largest "un-churched" nations in the world. Each year 3,500 churches close their doors forever, while only 1,000 to 1,500 new ones are started ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Handling Shameful Sin In The Church Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 25, 2015
     | 5,515 views

    Too often churches of today overlook the sin and sinful lifestyle of a person because they are a leader in the community, government, or business. So the Corinthian church needed to wake up and learn something.

    Tonight’s passage is a continuation of last week’s passage. The subject is church discipline. To recap, there was sexual immorality in the church at Corinth. A man was either married to or living with his step-mother. He was known in the church and known in the community. His sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The "I Will" Church Member Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 16, 2015
     | 7,213 views

    Serving Others, The Body of Christ, Attitude

    I WILL – The “I Will” Church Member Philippians 2:3-4 (pg. 819) September 27, 2015 Introduction: Let me ask you a really important question. When it comes to your relationship with Church...and if you’re part of the family here that we call Gardenside, this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Love My Church Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 17, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,806 views

    Three truths about loving one another

    I LOVE MY CHURCH Video – (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCOyhqKRrv4) Disabled Player Gets a Shot. Why did the audience respond in the way they did? Why was there such celebration? It is because they had just seen love in action. In this dog eat dog world they saw something different. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    What Makes A Church Effective? Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 23, 2015
     | 7,791 views

    A series looking at many aspects of a healthy church.

    What Makes a Church Effective September 13, 2015 Ephesians 4:1-6 Over the next several weeks we’re going to be looking at the church. We’re going to look at how the church works, what makes a church effective, how to deal with conflict, commitment; and issues of giving time and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Important Is Church Attendance? Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 28, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,151 views

    A motivational message describing the importance and purpose of attending church.

    The Junior Bible Quiz Sermon Series How important is church attendance? And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is That Church Member Confused Or Lost?

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Jan 19, 2016
     | 2,560 views

    Salavation

    1. My doctrine must be right for my decision to be right 2. Biblical examination leads to confidence not confusion A. Will confirm the witness of the Word with the witness of the Spirit - Romans 8:16, I John 3:24, 4:13 B. Will shift your attention from the promise of salvation to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Components Of Love Passion For The Church Series

    Contributed by John Dixon on Jan 24, 2016
     | 4,595 views

    Develop Passion For the Church

    Ephesians 5:15-5:33 (NASB) 15 Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, 16 making the most of your time, because the days are evil. 17 So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Bill Brazell avatar

    The Birth Of The Church, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Bill Brazell on Mar 1, 2016
     | 4,745 views

    The birth of the church, The coming of the Holy Spirit, The filling of the Spirit. Speaking in other languages. The church is one body. Baptism of the Spirit

    “Completing the Mission that Jesus Began” Seeking and Saving Those Who are Lost The Birth of the Church, Part 2 Acts 2:1-13 We are continuing the series in the book of Acts called, “Completing the Mission that Jesus Began”. Acts is a wonderful New Testament book that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Believe Week 6 - The Church Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 16, 2015
     | 4,056 views

    Believe week 7 looks at The Church

    Believe 6 - The Church October 26, 2014 Ephesians 4 I’m not sure if you’ve heard of the writer Anne Rice? She has written over 30 books; and is most famous for her series of books called “The Vampire Chronicles.” In 1998, Rice shocked readers and the publishing world when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist