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  • Steve Malone avatar

    The Church Is... (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 23, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,858 views

    In the message we will unpack the truths that the Church is - the Temple of God and the promised Messianic Kingdom!

    The Church Is… #BecomingTheChurchHeIntended Welcome To Our Church Video (sermon spice) NOW – if that does not get you fired up about His church, I don’t know what to do you…. As my pastor said when I was stationed in Newport News, “if that does not get you fired up, your woods wet.” OKAY MGCC – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Taylor avatar

    Paul's Service To Christ's Church Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 17, 2016
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     | 7,462 views

    Big The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 7 Paul's Service to Christ's Church Colossians 1:24-29 Idea – The central focus of Paul's life was Christ and his Church.

    We are in the seventh week of our series on Paul's letter to the Colossian church, called “The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ.” This letter was written to help us see Christ as supreme over all things that we struggle with and sufficient for our every need. So far, Paul is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Saving The Church From Falling

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Aug 5, 2018
     | 2,252 views

    Laws, traditions and customs have no place in the New Covenant church which is governed and operated by Grace and Grace alone

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: SAVING THE CHURCH FROM FALLING Acts 15:4-5 King James Version (KJV) 4 And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them. 5 But there rose ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Kind Of Division Good For The Church

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Aug 7, 2018
     | 2,678 views

    Division among brethren shouldn't divide the church but rather build it from different points

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE KIND OF DIVISION GOOD FOR THE CHURCH Acts 15:36-41 King James Version (KJV) 36 And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    An Ode To The Messed-Up Church Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 11, 2020
     | 1,944 views

    This passage details the numerous efforts the Paul made to get the Corinthians back on track and the harsh reality that some churches are just a mess.

    - Maybe start with the story of Pastor Mark and church “J.” THE SITUATION FOR THIS MESSED-UP CHURCH: 1. Paul handled his ministry there with integrity. - 2 Corinthians 12:11-12, 17-19. 2. Paul sacrificed for them. - 2 Corinthians 12:13, 14b, 15-16. 3. This was not the first time he’d tried ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    The Church Has Left The Building Series

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 21, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,382 views

    Many of the churches -- and by churches, I mean Christians -- have forgotten the church is meant to thrive outside the walls of the church house by serving others and by being a means of God’s Grace. It is time for the Church to leave the building.

    TITLE: THE CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING SCRIPTURE: ST. MARK 16:15 On last Sunday I preached from the subject “THE CHURCH” – this morning I want to continue that message or Part-II and tag this message – “THE CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING.” I remember when I was still relatively young, Elvis ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divine Pattern In Church Growth Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 18, 2020
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     | 7,650 views

    To establish that the church will grow; when this pattern is applied and followed: with all sincerity, patience, and with love. This lesson gives God the glory for the church's growth and development.

    INTRODUCTION Outline: 1. Give Him All the Praise 2. Grant Favor to All People 3. Guided by Apostolic Practices Remarks. 1. In our discussion today we will notice the: "Divine Pattern in Church Growth." It is believed that this pattern when applied and followed with all sincerity, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Philadelphia: The Church With The Open Door

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 9, 2020
     | 6,373 views

    Like Smyrna, the Lord offered only encouragement for Philadelphia, with no rebuke. They were a people of little strength, and yet they held great potential. Christ promised to open doors no man could close. He reminded them of His preeminence and the security of their future.

    Philadelphia – The Church with the Open Door Revelation 3: 7-13 Philadelphia is the sixth church addressed by Jesus. Like Smyrna, Jesus offered no rebuke, only encouragement for their faithfulness and endurance in the midst of opposition. Jesus knew they were a people of “little strength,” and yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Do You Love The Church? Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 20, 2020
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     | 13,941 views

    A sermon examining the attributes of those who truly love the local church.

    DO YOU LOVE THE CHURCH? I Thessalonians 2:1-13 When Dwight L. Moody was in London during one of his famous evangelistic tours, several British clergymen visited him. They wanted to know how and why this poorly educated American was so effective in winning throngs of people to Christ. Moody took ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Walter Thomas avatar

    Restoring The Church To The Messianic Kingdom

    Contributed by Walter Thomas on Mar 5, 2020
     | 4,109 views

    My passion is to restore the church to Israel, and to restore the church to the Messianic Kingdom give by Yeshua the Jewish Messiah and the Jewish Apostles. The Gospel of the Kingdom went into exile in the second century and is being restored concurrently with the restoration of Israel to the Land.

    RESTORING THE CHURCH TO THE MESSIANIC KINGDOM - – SOME RESTORATION BENCHMARKS Dr. Walter Thomas “What if you learned you had a long-lost brother, and then you discovered he was Jewish?” The church has a long-lost brother and His name is Yeshua. As part of our vision to restore the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Honorable Duty Within The Church

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 11, 2020
     | 5,189 views

    As Peter sought to bring his first letter to a close, he addressed how we are live our Christian lives in regard to the church. By submitting to the will of God, following the spiritual guidance of church leadership, and serving one another, we bring glory to Christ and meet the needs of the church.

    Honorable Duty within the Church 1 Peter 5: 1-5 Peter had shared much with the church regarding their Christian lives among the world. They were challenged to build their lives upon Christ, the Corner Stone. Their lives were to be lived in light of their relationship with Christ, abiding faithful, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Stay The Course: The Remnant Church

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 2, 2021
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     | 8,883 views

    Today's message is about our need to stay the course and go back to the basic of our faith and be that remnant that God has called the church to be. It also takes a look at the 5 basic tenants of the Protestant Reformation, or the 5 Solas.

    Stay The Course The Remnant Church ** Watch: https://youtu.be/g3t-VJPgaiA The title of our message comes from a show I had watched called, “The Patriot,” staring Mel Gibson. And there was an underlying theme that continued to be brought out throughout the show, and that is to “Stay The Course.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Church People: My People Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jan 3, 2021
     | 2,394 views

    Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, your perception is your reality.

    CHURCH PEOPLE: MY PEOPLE by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (January 3, 2021) “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4: 19, King James Version [KJV]). Greetings in the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Sardis—wake Up! Church…

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 19, 2021
     | 4,200 views

    These warnings in Revelation 2 and 3, serve generally as a wakeup call. A call to attention, A call to leave nothing undone, A call to carry God’s gospel with firsthand experience and knowledge of the gospels ability to do whatever is needed!

    Sardis—Wake Up! Church… Revelation 3:1-6NIV We begin by reading prayerfully the same scriptures in Revelation 1. First, Revelation 1:1-3NIV The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants—things which must shortly take place. And He sent and signified it by His angel to His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Titus: Building A Healthy Church Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jan 25, 2021
     | 5,778 views

    Paul sent this small letter to encourage Titus to identify and train leaders on Crete.

    Titus: Building a Healthy Church Titus 1:1-5 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 01-24-2021 A Feast in Three Chapters [Charlie and the Chocolate Factory clip-stop at 1:34] Today, we begin our study of the book of Titus. Just like that little piece of gum that contained a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist