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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Be Focused On People, Not Property Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,209 views

    It is important to note that the church is comprised of people. It is not a building. If we fail to remember this fact, we might make the mistake of directing our energies into preserving property instead of rescuing those who are perishing.

    In Matthew 16:18, we read where Jesus said to Peter, “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” When Jesus stated that He would build His church “on this rock,” He was not referring to the location where they were standing, and He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be An Encourager Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 18, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,797 views

    This is the 50th sermon in the series "Action". This series is from the Book of Acts and the Epistles. This series began when the COVID19 pandemic began.

    Series: Action [#50] BE AN ENCOURAGER Acts 18:1-28 Introduction: Over the last few Wednesdays, we have been studying how to make wise choices in who are your close friends. One of the main points is- To have a close friend, you have to be a close friend. We live in a time where people enjoy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leaders Are Chosen Lesson 38 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019
     | 2,685 views

    Purity always brings power and progress.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Growth phases. The new church was growing. (Note the church growth term from arithmetic). 120 – praying in the Upper Room (Acts 1:15) 3000 – baptized (Acts 2:14) 5000 – men added (Acts 4:4) More added. “Believers were increasingly added” (Acts 5:14). Multiplied. “. . . the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With The Lost 1 Of 5

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022
     | 1,532 views

    God put the church here for a specific purpose! It is obvious today as we look at many churches and compare them with the scriptures, that many churches are ignorant of their purpose.

    Ignorance is something we see in all areas of life. Illus: When Vice President Al Gore was seeking to be president, he was running against President George W. Bush, who is known as a man of FAITH. God is a big part of his life. Gore knew that the polls indicated that the American people liked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With The Lost #(2b Of 6)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022
     | 1,381 views

    This is the third message in our series of the church dealing with the lost.

    One thing we all will agree on is that a church should be a place where sincere Christians have gathered for worship and to see from God’s Word how they can reach the lost. Illus: The story is told of a two thousand member Baptist church that was filled to overflowing capacity one Sunday morning. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With The Lost (3 Of 5)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022
     | 1,780 views

    I want to talk to you again about THE CHURCH REACHING THE LOST.

    There are a lot of misunderstandings about God’s church, but one of the biggest misunderstandings is about the purpose of the church. There is a reason that churches all over this nation, week after week, month after month, and year after year never win any souls to Christ. WHAT IS THE REASON? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Creeds Of The Early Church: Didache And Apostles' Creed Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 21, 2014
     | 10,085 views

    The Didache and the Apostles' Creed are two important documents from the early church and helpful in our understanding how early Christians understood and practiced their faith.

    Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Lesson 3: Creeds and Confessions of the Early Church - From the Didache to the Apostles’ Creed So far, in our study of church history we have seen an overview of the past 2,000 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church Of Laodicea & The Church Of America: Gold Treasure, White Robes, And Eyes That See

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 5, 2021
     | 1,937 views

    There is a church that I’ve heard of, and I’d like to tell you about it. This church is really wealthy. The members are very, very wealthy and affluent.

    There is a church that I’ve heard of, and I’d like to tell you about it. This church is really wealthy. The members are very, very wealthy and affluent. They’ve gathered great wealth, in their work, in trade, and in imports and exports. A lot of people at this church work for banks, they own ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Some Aspects Of The Church From Its Beginning – What Is Membership Of The Church? - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 6, 2023
     | 1,013 views

    In this next article we are looking at what makes a person a MEMBER of the Body of Christ, THE CHURCH universal. We consider conversion, then baptism – water baptism and baptised in the Holy Spirit. The practise of baptism in churches is mentioned.

    SOME ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH FROM ITS BEGINNING – WHAT IS MEMBERSHIP OF THE CHURCH? - PART 4 MEMBERSHIP OF THE CHURCH The membership of the universal Church is through salvation and baptism, but which baptism? This is not baptismal regeneration; just that baptism followed salvation as water ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations – Practical Examination And Suggestions – Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 21, 2024
     | 706 views

    We need mature men in ministry, tried and tested and well established in the bible. Many times the pastor finds himself in the middle of problems and tensions, some serious, particularly when it comes to complaints about others. A cult following must not happen to any minister. Humility!

    DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – PRACTICAL EXAMINATION AND SUGGESTIONS – PART 4 Problems and tensions in the church often begin small and escalate. They can be difficult to remedy and this series of articles looks at some areas that cause tensions and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations – Practical Examination And Suggestions – Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 21, 2024
     | 754 views

    Some important things here. Firstly, the church business meetings! The trouble these have caused. We look at Pastors’ and elders’ wives and behaviour. What about the leaders’ kids running around unsupervised? All dealings must be impartial. Must teach on Christian responsibility.

    DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – PRACTICAL EXAMINATION AND SUGGESTIONS – PART 5 This is the final part in the series. This next subject is near the end in the collection I had, but for some churches it can be a nightmare. I am going to share some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Discover The Proof - John 13

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 23, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,601 views

    The one undeniable piece of evidence that will authenticate our position as believers in Jesus is our unqualified love for other people.

    Discover the Proof – John 13 November, 2003 In John 13: • Jesus washes the disciples’ feet. (1-17) • John calls himself “the one Jesus loved.” (23) • Judas makes his final decision to betray Jesus. (26-30) • Jesus says an emotional goodbye to his friends. (31-35) • Peter is told he will deny ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Ready-Break"

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 15, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 3,943 views

    TODAY – I want to talk about a dream… AND – it’s not a dream about; Model T’s, air planes, financial security - or the Super Bowl – it’s a dream about the church….

    “Ready – Break!” If you have your bibles I want to read several passages of Scripture that will kind of serve as a foundation for our study today… The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. "I will make you into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Repentence, Rest And Reverberations

    Contributed by Ryan Sato on May 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,666 views

    This sermon but challenges us to think about how we are living as the people of God and how we might shake up our thinking, our relationships, and our communities of faith. . . not just for “shaking’s” sake, but because God is prompting us.

    Tonight our theme is REVERBERATIONS…what does it make you think of? Perhaps the younger people in your community who pump up the bass in your neighborhood and shake your windows with their Hip-hop grooves? Well, hopefully, our reflections on REVERBERATIONS will go deeper than that tonight...not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fellowship: Formed For God's Family Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 7, 2004
    based on 83 ratings
     | 9,193 views

    Levels of Fellowship: 1. Membership: Choosing to belong. 2. Friendship: Learning to share. 3. Partnership: Doing my part. 4. Kinship: Loving believers as family.

    (Note: The outline of this sermon and some of the content have been adapted from Rick Warren’s material on 40 Days of Purpose.) I often think of the stories my grandma told about the Depression era when people would pool their soup beans and eat at each other’s homes. Times were hard, but there ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist