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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    When A Leader Of The Church Creates A Scandal Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 25, 2018
     | 3,365 views

    The Holy Ghost has the power to sweep up the shards and make from this mess a magnificent mosaic of Christ.

    Fourteenth Sunday in Course: Extraordinary Lectionary The Church is in a “time that tries men's souls,” and it is not God who has put us in this trial by fire. A good friend of mine is a convert to the Catholic faith, and recently told me that if she were in the decision phase of that conversion ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Shouts From The Savior

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2018
     | 7,982 views

    The holiness of God recoils from even the smallest sin. When God the Father looked down and saw His Son on the cross, He didn’t see His Son; He saw the sin that He was bearing.

    [Read these passages with lights off] Zephaniah 1:14-15: “The great day of the LORD is near, near and hastening fast; the sound of the day of the LORD is bitter; the mighty man cries aloud there. A day of wrath is that day, a day of distress and anguish, a day of ruin and devastation, a day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The New Millennium Needs A New Church

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 105 ratings
     | 5,437 views

    The world is a different place. The church of Jesus Christ must change if we are to be the salt and light and aroma of our Savior!

    This morning we’re going to view a video clip. Don’t worry about understanding the dialogue in this segment. In this clip, you’ll see two men walking through an airport terminal. As they walk and talk, their voices are slightly muffled and there is someone making announcements over a public address ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Valuable Is Being Part Of The Church?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 9, 2025
     | 101 views

    If church membership and belonging to the Kingdom of God is valuable then why is church membership declining

    How Valuable Is Being Part of the Church? Luke 13:22-30 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 13:22 And He was passing through one city and village after another, teaching, and proceeding on His way to Jerusalem. 23 And someone said to Him, “Lord, are there just a few who are being saved?” And ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rick Flowers avatar

    "Are The Bible And Church Relevant Today?” Series

    Contributed by Rick Flowers on May 14, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 13,308 views

    #2 in a series of four messages in the "What If It’s True?" campaign. This is intended to assist pastors whose churches are involved in the evangelistic outreach.

    Pastor Rick Flowers First Baptist Church of Flushing The word Relevant means “Logically connected with and important to the matter in hand; appropriate, germane, pertinent.” To some the Word of God and the Church of Jesus Christ do not always seem “Logically connected” or “important ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are The Church; Are You A Salty Saint

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Sep 23, 2014
     | 4,388 views

    This sermon encourages the church to be seasoning to the world to witness and to help them see why the church is dying today and why .

    WE ARE THE CHURCH: "Are You a Salty Saint?" Matthew 5:13 INTRODUCTION: How valuable is salt? 40 million tons are required each year to fill our needs in the U.S. ?Homer called it divine ? Plato called it a "substance dear to the gods." ? Shakespeare ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Loneliness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 13, 2025
     | 342 views

    Loneliness is a real and painful part of the human experience, but it does not have to define your life. God is present, even when others are absent. He sees you, hears you, and walks with you.

    DEALING WITH LONELINESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 25:16 "Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 41:10; Hebrews 13:5; John 14:18; Psalm 68:6; 2 Timothy 4:16-17 INTRODUCTION: Loneliness is a painful emotional ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Gathering To Grow Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 30, 2011
     | 6,385 views

    We must turn around (‘repent’) from the depth of our self-will… and give ourselves…immerse ourselves (‘be baptized’) in the life of Jesus…now risen and ruling and revealing God’s will.

    Gathering to Grow Series: ROOTS Brad Bailey – October 16, 2011 Intro – I want to begin by asking a question: Why are you here? Why are we here together? It’s always good to stop and consider WHY we are doing something… what the purpose is. Because when we loose clarity on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Can These Bones Live Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,550 views

    There’s encouragement for the church today; breath for those call on God and His Plan for His Church. Many have become a Hospice Center but it doesn’t mean they have to remain in the valley!

    INTRODUCTION - Ezekiel -- a Priest @ 30 who became a Prophet – A man who was “In Touch with God” - He was living in bondage with the Israelites in the land of Babylon. - All throughout Ezekiel, God communicated with him through “Visions.” - Here the Spirit of God came ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Makes A Church Great? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 13, 2009
     | 3,785 views

    One common theme that goes through the whole Church is Attitude! Attitudes are contagious, the question is : Is yours worth catching. I have managed to change the attitude and atmosphere as well in less than 3 hours in the past weeks. We have gone from

    What Makes a Church Great? Part 2 Acts 4:33 Acts 4:33. 33With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them all. 1.THEY HAD A GREAT PURPOSE 2.THEY HAD GREAT PREACHING 3.THEY HAD GREAT POWER One common theme that goes through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Greg Carr avatar

    God's Body Building Program Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Nov 12, 2013
     | 7,947 views

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

    There is an alarming trend that is happening among Pastors in the United States. It is so alarming that denominations across this country are beginning to take steps to be pro-active to stem the tide of this tragic trend. The reason it is so alarming is because of the negative effects and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Lee avatar

    What Happened To Chapter 29? Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014
     | 4,079 views

    After praying for guidance God led me to Pastor Jerry Shirley's Acts series and the messages in this series has been revised to fit the circumstances we have been facing at EBC.

    What Happened to Acts Chapter 29, pt. 1 Acts 1:1 Turn in your Bibles to Acts 29: 1 [no such chapter!] You’ll notice there are only 28 chapters…but I wonder if you have ever noticed how the book of Acts ends. READ Could this really be the end? Is there or should there be more? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Happened To Chapter 29? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014
     | 3,085 views

    Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

    What Happened to Acts Chapter 29, pt. 2 “The Power” Acts 1:4-8 The power of the Holy Spirit is not just for salvation. It is also for transformation. Transformation is a process that might be slow and gradual. Transformation might look like this: set the five gallon bucket of water ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Price Of Pentecost Part 2 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014
     | 4,267 views

    Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

    The Price of Pentecost, pt. 2 Acts 1:12-14 The early church had none of the things we seem to think are so essential for success today like: Buildings…money…staff…internet and programs. So why were they so successful? The reason is that they had the ONE thing many churches today ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Church Membership: Expect What The Bible Expects

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 19, 2020
     | 2,257 views

    True and genuine church growth comes not as a result of mere addition but multiplication.

    Rev. L. B. Williams, in his book on "Holiness Illustrations," relates the following: "A young man who was desperately in love with a young lady, wrote her that he would be willing to endure the cold of the frigid zone, or cross the burning sands of the desert, or climb the highest ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible