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  • David Owens avatar

    The Near-Sighted Church

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 17, 2011
     | 7,351 views

    In this sermon we look at what causes evangelistic near-sightedness and how to overcome that condition. This sermon is based on an excellent sermon by Dan Williams.

    Introduction: A. I like the story of the policeman who pulled a lady driver over and asked for her license. 1. After looking at her license, he said, “Lady, it says here that you should be wearing glasses.” 2. The woman answered, “Well, I have contacts.” 3. The policeman ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Separation Of Church And State

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 9, 2014
     | 6,132 views

    How does all of this "Separation of Church and State" fit in with what the Bible teaches? Should we as Christians lay aside our beliefs if and when the Lord calls us to serve in the government of our nation? God forbid!

    Suppose your nation was fighting a war. And … there were great and talented leaders in charge. Your nation had never lost a war and was a dominant power in the world. However, in this nation public opinion was turning against the war and the elected officials who were worried about their ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    How We Slam The Church Door In God’s Face

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 22, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,207 views

    This passage shares that God's prophet was banned from God's house. What are some ways that we do similar things?

    NOT WELCOME: Am I slamming the door of God’s house in God’s face? - Jeremiah 36:5. - Can you imagine a visitor walking up to the church door on a sunny fall morning and having one of our greeters slam the door in their face and lock it from the inside? That would loudly and clearly let the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary Mother Of The Church Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 31, 2020
     | 2,693 views

    Let’s imagine that Mary is a contestant on something like “the Price is Right” or some other TV game show, and the announcer is announcing what she will win when she chooses the correct door.

    Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church 2020 Today we heard the familiar stories of the fall of humanity, and the redemption of humanity. The first concerns the first Adam and the first Eve, who disobeyed the Lord and lost original innocence. The second involves the second Adam, Jesus, God and man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    From The Old To The New

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,005 views

    A sermon designed to lift the spirits of a church plant congregation after having been verbally attacked by their former church. Focuses on love and the new frontier of a job to be done!

    The Israelites were kept as slaves in Egypt for over 400 years. Their oppressors mistreated them and there is no doubt they suffered mentally and spiritually, as well as physically. Those generations of Israelites must have felt a hurt that would have be unimaginable to us today. The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    We Believe In The Church Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,312 views

    As we think about church, it’s important to know what a church is. A church is a group of born-again people meeting together in one place with God as its center.

    We’ve been discussing beliefs this summer in a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith. We see beliefs are critical component in so many areas of our lives. Beliefs are critical to political parties as beliefs differ among Republicans and Democrats. Beliefs are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Church Is Shaken

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 15,320 views

    This sermon describes the work of the Holy Spirit in shaking God’s church into extra-ordinary service.

    Introduction: Have you ever been in the middle of an event that you will never forget? In such situations you remember the people around you, you remember the sounds, you remember the time of year and you remember the results? These events are profound for you. I have experienced several such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Culture Of Acceptance Series

    Contributed by Bob Lentz on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,741 views

    Helping the church to make up her mind to reach those who are not yet already convinced about the gospel.

    A Culture of Acceptance 12-3-06 New Series: Creating a New Culture… in the Church 1 Cor. 3:6-7 I am indebted to John Burke’s book, “No Perfect People Allowed” for many of the basic ideas expressed in this series. It’s a great read! Intro. Have you ever noticed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hope Of The Resurrection In The Church

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,033 views

    **Church History / Church Trimuphant ** For the community sunrise service I was asked to speak on the hope of the resurrection specifically in the church

    You don’t have Easter without Good Friday. You don’t have the hope without the despair. But God be praised, because of the Resurrection, we don’t have despair without hope. Every Good Friday has an Easter. Larry has asked me to say a few words about how the hope of Easter works in our church and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Church Fueled By Prayer

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025
     | 152 views

    Prayer unlocks personal and churchwide renewal, bringing God’s transforming power to impossible situations and turning hearts and nations toward Christ.

    Introduction — When It Feels Like No One Is Listening Dr. Ralph D. Nichols of the University of Minnesota once spoke at a high school commencement when chaos broke out—crying babies, restless children, a small boy galloping up and down the aisle. Nichols tried every speaker’s trick to regain ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    What Difference Does Church Attendance Make?

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Jul 5, 2012
    based on 105 ratings
     | 67,252 views

    There are three times in Hebrews 10:19-25, that the Hebrew writer uses the phrase, “let us,” to appeal to the local congregation about being steadfast in their attendance to the local assembly or church.

    One of the greatest tragedies of the 21st Century in America is the realism that millions of people who claim to know Jesus Christ rarely attend a local church or participate in the worship services. In so many of the American churches, a lot of people basically attend three times in their entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Russ Adams avatar

    Why Goto Church? Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 30, 2015
     | 9,461 views

    This message answers he question, why go to church?

    July 19, 2015 Why Go to Church? Isaiah 6:1-8 Opening Words: William Temple once said, “Worship is quickening the conscience by the holiness of God, feeding the mind with the truth of God, purging the imagination by the beauty of God, opening the heart to the love of God, and devoting the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Love--Within The Church Series

    Contributed by James Hickman on Apr 9, 2016
     | 9,526 views

    Christian commitment is demonstrated when Christians sincerely love one another.

    Love Within the Church Romans 12:9-21 A college roommate of mine used to quote his grandmother's definition of love. "Love," she had said, "is the feeling that you feel when you feel the feeling like you've never felt before." Than definition expresses a common conception of love. Even the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Roberts avatar

    Happy Birthday, Church

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Oct 29, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,087 views

    Penetcost is perhpas the most significant day on our calendars. The celebration of the birth of the Church is just as important as Christmas and Easter. So why do so many churches overlook it, in spite of celebrating other civil holidays?

    I love to study history. I enjoy memorizing dates. How many of you here this morning like history? Regardless, there are certain dates in history that we remember aren’t there? For example, if I say 1492 – we all know what happened in 1492. Columbus sailed the ocean blue. What about October ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ely Lambert avatar

    Living In A Unified Church

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Oct 23, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,008 views

    Even where there are disagreements, unity is a commitment to remain together.

    Living In a Unified Church Ephesians 1:10; 4:1-3; Philippians 2:1-4; Colossians 3:5-15 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On October 20, 2002 Introduction: I. Illustration: Kids Playing Church A. Years ago, Leslie Flynn penned a book called, Great Church Fights. B. In it he chronicled the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ