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  • Gregg Strawbridge avatar

    The People Of The Covenant Lord: The Church Is The People, Not The Steeple Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,193 views

    This sermon as part of the series on the covenant relationship of God and His people, explains the form and function of the church as the people, not the steeple.

    INTRODUCTION: C.S. Lewis’ Screwtape Letters, writing, of course, as an elder devil to a younger devil, "One of our great allies at present is the Church itself. Do not misunderstand me. I do not mean the Church as we see her spread out through all time and space and rooted in eternity, terrible as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Can We Heal A Dysfunctional Church?

    Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on May 20, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,982 views

    This sermon addresses the body of christ in a thought provoking way! It ministers to our "hurting" congregations and let people know that we MUST reach out to our brethern and put away our masks of deception called "holier than thou"!

    EVANGELIST CAROLYN MALAIKA FOSTER-BROOKS THE MINISTRY OF S.A.R.A.H. (serenity*atonement*restoration & healing) Lyons, GA. May 18, 2003 *sermon delivered at White Chapel MB Church Lyons, Georgia PRAYER: Heavenly Father, Thank You for Your Divine message that was revealed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Local Church Is It Necessary In The Life Of The Christian”

    Contributed by Jim Mazzulla on Apr 6, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,578 views

    True we are called by Christ to the church worldwide (of which all of us are a part of), but we are also called by Christ to an individual local church TOO!

    “The local church is it necessary in the life of the Christian” True we are called by Christ to the church worldwide (of which all of us are a part of), but we are also called by Christ to an individual local church TOO! What I mean by a local church (Gk. Ekklesia) is not a building, but a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Cleavon Matthews Sr. avatar

    I Am Glad To Be A Member Of The Church Of Christ

    Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on May 11, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,352 views

    Membership is the church of Christ is saturated with gladness.

    I AM GLAD TO BE A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH OF CHRIST Acts 2:40-47 By Cleavon Matthews March 9, 2008 INTRODUCTION It was the Day of Pentecost. It had been seven weeks since Passover. It marked the conclusion of barley harvest and the inception of wheat harvest. It was flawless timing. Pentecost was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Upon This Rock I Build My Church

    Contributed by Tamiko Stewart-Carter on Apr 3, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 56,987 views

    The Gates of Hell will not prevail against the church, even if hell gets in you

    Upon this Rock I build my church and the Gates of Hell Shall not prevail against it! Even if hell gets in you!! Prophetess Tamiko Stewart – Sunday, March 26, 2006 – Living Word Matthew 16:13-19 • God’s purpose will get accomplished! • Peter had revelation knowledge! • Peter means “Rock” • Hades ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Hardcore, Hypocrite, Heretic And Heinous Church Members

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 27, 2012
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     | 16,320 views

    Who's in Church that is keeping you out?

    Heb 10:23-25 23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) 24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Should A Spirit-Filled Church Do? Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013
     | 7,291 views

    We see the power of God healing a human life. We see people who have been touched by the power of God touching others. It’s the story of the lame man who begged by the gate called Beautiful. We see a real example of the power of God to heal.

    Luke has described the early church by saying, “Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles.” (Acts 2:43). In Acts 2 Luke doesn’t give us any indication what those miraculous signs and wonders may have been. But now, when we come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What God Wants Most In His Church

    Contributed by James A. Kirkland on Jan 9, 2012
     | 13,950 views

    God wants His church to be holy and pure, to be in unity, and to love one another.

    Introduction I. God wants His church to be holy and pure. 1 Peter 1:14-16, Phil. 2:14-16 1 Peter 1:14–16 (NIV84) 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16 for it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cap (Or The Roof) The Purposeful Action Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Rev. Richard Norman on Jan 10, 2012
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    The Staff, The Foundation, The Walls, and now we cap our series with our Third and very important purpose of the Church, The Evangelization of the lost. In this series we will call this part, or this action “The Purposeful Action of the Church”.

    The Cap (or The Roof) The Purposeful Action of the Church John 1:29-31 (NIV) Part 4 THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH Introduction The Staff, The Foundation, The Walls, and now we cap our series with our Third and very important purpose of the Church, The Evangelization of the lost. In this series we ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Is The Church Just Our "Dotty Maiden Aunt" Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 11, 2012
     | 4,186 views

    The word of God calls us to the obedience of faith. We cannot compromise with evil, even when tempted to do so by our convenience.

    Monday of 6th Week in Course Verbum Domini Is the Church Just Our Dotty Maiden Aunt? “Before I was afflicted I went astray; but now I keep thy word.” There’s a memorable scene in A Christmas Story, in which Ralphie, who longs for a BB gun for Christmas, opens a parcel from his ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Why Is Church Healthy For You And Your Family

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Sep 18, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,515 views

    See why going to church is healthy for you and your family.

    Why Is Church Healthy For You And Your Family Proverbs 4:20-23 (NKJV) My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. 21 Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; 22 For they are life to those who find them, And health to all their flesh. 23 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Denis O'Callaghan Ph.D. ,Th.D., D.D., D. Phil. avatar

    What Jesus Meant By The "Church" (Part 16) Series

    Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 22, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,675 views

    What Jesus really “Meant” by Building the Church

    Gentle Saints of God, This will be the last part of our brief series on What Jesus really meant. We want to consider if in fact Jesus came to start a new religion or did He build His church What did He mean when He said “And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Does Your Church Want To Get Well?

    Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 15, 2012
     | 6,166 views

    Some churches suffer from a defeated attitude when Jesus calls us to take simple steps, not giant steps. We aren't on an escalator, but must move our legs to climb the stairs set before us.

    Attended a confernece on recognizing, halting, and preenting decline in the local church this past Saturday. In reading the foreword to the book "Reaching the summit" by George L. Yates, the illustration of the lame man at the pool of Bethsaida is used to demonstrate the attitude of some churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Remember": The International Day Of Prayer For The Persecuted Church

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 12, 2012
     | 5,612 views

    The sermon was originally preached by Rev. Steven Simala Grant of Laurier Heights Baptist Church (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada); I have added a point and tweaked others to make it work in my parish.

    “REMEMBER”: A SERMON FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE PERSECUTED CHURCH HEBREWS 13:3 Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering. (Hebrews 13:3) Remember my chains. Grace be with you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Inspecting Our Church Field-1(2012)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 13, 2012
     | 3,305 views

    1 of 2. Joshua sent spies to determine what they would encounter in the promised land. We can & should determine/examine what we will encounter on our church field. Upon examining our church field we discover people given to...

    INSPECTING Our CHURCH FIELD-I—Joshua 2:1-24 Attention: Upon close examination, our perception of a situation may be much different than the reality. Need: Joshua sent spies to determine what they would encounter in the promised land. We can & should determine/examine what we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist