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  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    The Persecuted Church Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011
     | 6,921 views

    (Preached on July 4th): This message focuses on the first church-wide persecution in Acts. Attention is given to the implications the Gospel has for believers as members of both God's kingdom and a country.

    * The difficulty in approaching a July 4th message: - We sometimes "read" America into Scripture when we shouldn't - Bible doesn't reference America as a country of predict the events of July, 1776 * If we're not careful, we end up using today to exalt a nation instead of Christ - We do not worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church At Ephesus

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 24, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 29,463 views

    His basic problem with the church in Ephesus is that even though church members had stood fast against evil and false teaching, they had left their “first love”—their basic love for Christ and for one another.

    By: Tom Lowe Date: 3-18-2015 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part One - Choosing Sides Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 10, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,651 views

    Exploring the baptismal vows of church membership; what it means to be a member of a church

    1You were dead through the trespasses and sins 2in which you once lived, following the course of this world, following the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work among those who are disobedient. 3All of us once lived among them in the passions of our flesh, following the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Discerning The Body

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,296 views

    The Lord’s Table is a place of connection and community, not of individuality and isolation; a place where one can be understood in the midst of an overwhelming world. It is a place of acceptance.

    A number of months ago, Margaret and I had the privilege of touring Italy, along with several of you and a number of other people. It was a wonderful experience, most of it. Most of it, but not all. The part that was less than wonderful came early in the tour, when we had a few free hours in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Is Official, Or Formal Church Membership In A Local Church According To Scripture? – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 2, 2025
     | 263 views

    This begins a 4 part study of local church membership in the New Testament. Is a formal church membership biblically required in our churches? Was it required in the first century churches? We will examine scriptures and practices for those answers.

    IS OFFICIAL, OR FORMAL CHURCH MEMBERSHIP IN A LOCAL CHURCH ACCORDING TO SCRIPTURE? – PART 1 What is church membership? What does the New Testament teach about church membership? Is this a requirement for us in local churches or must we submit ourselves to a practice of man and denominational ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church That Jesus Built Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 30, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,403 views

    We are united in Christ and all members of one Body. A lesson on the Church and how it should look in todays world.

    The Church that Jesus Built Text: Ephesians 2:19-22 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Once upon a time the Lone Ranger and Tonto were riding through a canyon when suddenly they were surrounded on all sides by Indian warriors. Tonto looked to the Lone Ranger and asked, “What we do, Kimosabe?” The Lone ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Greatest Need Of The Church

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 20, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
     | 19,321 views

    The church’s greatest need is to have members who are Spirit-filled and therebye empowered to become world-changers.

    The Greatest Need of the Church II Corinthians 3:12-18 IF I WAS TO ASK YOU WHAT YOU THINK THE GREATEST NEED OF THE CHURCH IS, WHAT WOULD YOU ANSWER? Some church surveys have provided interesting answers, such as: - Better facilities - Friendlier people - Better preachers - Shorter ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Why A Church Covenant

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,165 views

    Church members need to have an agreement concerning how they will conduct themselves with respect to the local church of which they are a part.

    The context of this verse has to do with the use of tongues, and other spiritual gifts, in the church. While all churches certainly need to make the Bible their standard for faith and practice, different churches tend to interpret things differently. Therefore, it is wise for a local church to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part Six - Choosing Legacy Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,443 views

    What does it mean to be a church member?

    Zechariah 2:8 (NRSV) 8For thus said the LORD of hosts (after his glory sent me) regarding the nations that plundered you: Truly, one who touches you touches the apple of my eye. Colossians 3:1 - 3 (NRSV) 1So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Helping Hands Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Nov 14, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,587 views

    Healthy church members pray for their pastor and church leaders. Messages based on the chapters of I Am A Church Member by Tom Rainer

    Introduction: Dr. Wilbur Chapman often told of his experience when, as a young man, he went to become pastor of a church in Philadelphia. After his first sermon, an old gentleman said to him, "You're pretty young to be pastor of this church. But you preach the Gospel, and I'm going to help you all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Why We Need Each Other Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 2, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,859 views

    Why every believer needs to be an active participant in a local church

    As a pastor, I’m constantly amazed at the excuses people have for not going to church. So I read with interest this week how someone parodied many of those excuses by coming up with a similar list of excuses that people could give for not washing their hands: 1) I was forced to wash as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Allan Quak avatar

    Don't Be An Active, But Idle, Busy Body Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 5, 2019
     | 5,295 views

    Paul address a specific sin in the life of the Thessalonian church - the sin of being an active, but idle, busy body. This sin is a blind-spot in the life of the Thessalonian church. All blind spots need to be addressed before we get to a point where the kingdom is better off without us.

    You can list to the full message here:- http://nec.org.au/strong-and-ready/ Message 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18 Don't Be An Active, But Idle, Busy Body Through this sermon series on 1 & 2 Thessalonians we have seen that the church in Thessalonica is a faithful model of discipleship that is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Worship Faithfully Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,309 views

    What does the church expect of a member. These are not what we consider man-made expectations, but God given expectations of every member of Christ’s Church

    “What is Expected of a Church Member: Worship Faithfully” Introduction: When you commit yourself to the membership of the church you are joining a 2,000-year-old institution established by Jesus himself. Jesus said, “I will establish my church and the gates of Hell will not overcome it.” In Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Is Official Or Formal Church Membership In A Local Church According To Scripture – Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 3, 2025
     | 337 views

    Formal church membership that involves special membership and voting rights is contentious. In this Part 2, I open up the matter to show how out of sync the matter is with the membership of the one Body of Christ, and the discrimination. We delve into some scriptures to bring this out.

    IS OFFICIAL OR FORMAL CHURCH MEMBERSHIP IN A LOCAL CHURCH ACCORDING TO SCRIPTURE – PART 2 In Part 1 we looked at the practice some churches have of there being an official local church membership that divides “members”, adherents and attendees into “MEMBERS” and “NON-MEMBERS” depending if one has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is Official/Formal Church Membership In A Local Church According To Scripture? – Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 7, 2025
     | 230 views

    Regarding this matter of formal church membership, it is examined alongside mainly Ephesian verses. The subject is opened up to understand the New Testament practice of being members of one another and the equality in the Body of Christ. Membership of Christ’s Body covers it all.

    IS OFFICIAL/FORMAL CHURCH MEMBERSHIP IN A LOCAL CHURCH ACCORDING TO SCRIPTURE? – PART 3 Part 3 (there are 4 parts) continues to look at various scriptures in this study of formal church membership over and above the one membership that unites all believers into one Body, and makes them all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational