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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Rapture Of The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 26, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,896 views

    II want you to pay very close attention today as we examine this scriptural passage that we will be reading from.

    We hope these exciting things we are going to be reading about will take place during our life time, but if not during our life time, we know they will take place in the life of some Believers who will be living on the earth. Beloved, I am talking about the RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH! IS THE RAPTURE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Growth PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,966 views

    Explore the importance of a strong, unified, and spirit-filled church community as the foundation for church growth and as a means to conquer worldly challenges.

    Good morning, church family. I'm delighted to see you all sitting there, ready to be filled with the word of God. Today, we'll be diving into the heart of Matthew 16:18. It says, "And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome ...read more

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    Growing The Church

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 285 ratings
     | 17,766 views

    1- Think growth 2- Advertising pays 3- Let’s eat 4- Come casual 5- Small multiplies 6- Get motivated

    INTRO.- ILL.- There is a movie called, “How to lose a guy in 10 days.” It’s a cute, funny, romantic comedy starring Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson. He tries to win her and she tries to lose him. And it turns out, of course, that they fall in love. I love it when people fall in love! How ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To The Church Of Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Johnny Small on May 22, 2002
    based on 111 ratings
     | 40,816 views

    How does the church of Philadelphia compare to our church? 6th in the series of the Seven Churches of Revelation.

    To the Church of Philadelphia In this series on the Seven Churches of Revelation, we have examined the Churches in Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira and Sardis. Today we will examine the Church of Philadelphia and not only how our church compares to it, but also how we as individual Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus And The Church Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,750 views

    Jesus died for the church, wherein we find our greatest selves.

    Jesus and the Church For hours on a spring day, Jesus hung on the Roman cross, jeered at by those of his nation- the Jews- and Gentile Romans, alike. Those who had sought him during his ministry turned on him. He was abandoned by those too fearful to be identified with him. His closest friends ran ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The First Church

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 31, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,769 views

    The first church as described in Acts 2:42 and following is held up as an example for the church today to emulate.

    The First Church Acts 2:42-47 It is the expressed goal of those of us in the restoration movement to restore the church as it was in the first century. In terms of doctrine I feel we have, for the most part, reached that goal. But have we restored the spirit of the first century church? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Recipe For The Church

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,437 views

    This is a communion message, which included an object lesson of the importance of all the elements of a cake recipe. I actually mixed a cake as the message was delivered.

    Introduction I. This morning we are going to celebrate “communion” II. Communion; my dictionary gives these definitions for the word, A. The sharing of intimate thoughts and feelings. B. The service of Christian worship at which bead and wine are consecrated and share, the Eucharist C. An ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Rapture Of The Church

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,831 views

    ONE DAY THE TRUE CHURCH WILL SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING WILL BE CAUGHT OUT OF THIS WORLD TO MEET THE LORD IN THE AIR:

    The Rapture of the Church 1 Thessalonians 4:13-4:18 13But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Support Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 26, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,575 views

    This message is intended to help us, the church, to see areas of support that we need to strengthen and, then draw us to make commitments to do just that.

    CHURCH SUPPORT Acts 9:19-31 INTRODUCTION: A. What do these pictures have in common? 1. They all have support – that which holds up the rest of the structure (Use a collage of different items with supports such as overpasses, bridges, etc.) 2. And in a spiritual sense the church needs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Maturing Church

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015
     | 6,885 views

    EVERYTHING YOU CAN THINK OF IS IN A CONSTANT PROCESS OF MATURING, INCLUDING THE CHURCH AND OUR CHRISTIAN WALK. IT IS IN A PROCESS OF DEVELOPING UNTIL A FINAL STATE IS REACHED.

    THE MATURING CHURCH ACTS 6:1-7 EVERYTHING YOU CAN THINK OF IS IN A CONSTANT PROCESS OF MATURING. IT IS A PROCESS OF DEVELOPING UNTIL A FINAL STATE IS REACHED. HUMANS, FOR EXAMPLE, BECAUSE WE WILL LIVE FOREVER, WILL BE IN A CONSTANT PROCESS OF MATURING UNTIL WE REACH OUR ETERNAL STATE. IT WILL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Comfortable Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,903 views

    The church at Sardis had become arrogant and thus comfortable with their ’church.’ The result was compacency, apathy, and death. This should be a warning for churches today.

    The Comfortable Church Revelation 3:1-6 * Having read about this church and preached this text many times, I have labored over the proper name for this church. Terms like dead, decaying, or dying, as well as confused, contented, or cozy, were tops on my list. However, comfortable is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    The New Church

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,521 views

    The birth of the early church / an Intro to Acts/

    The New Church Acts 1:1-4 I. Introduction a. The book of Acts is a first-hand account of the beginnings of the church. But, the book of Acts is more than history. It tells us about the love of Jesus for the world, and how that love was poured out to the ends of the earth. I think it is fitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thankful For The Church Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 1, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,965 views

    We take for granted the fellowship and salvation we enjoy in the church, we MUST be thankful!

    Date Written: October 1, 2006 Date Preached: October 1, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in Colossians Sermon Title: Thankful for the Church Sermon Text:: Col 1:3-8 3 We give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Anatomy Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,158 views

    Though we are one in Christ, we are also diverse in gifts.

    Introduction Our previous verses impressed upon us our unity through the Holy Spirit. We may be different, but we are one in Christ. Our next verses emphasize the reality and importance of our diversity. Text For the body does not consist of one member but of many. The basic point of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Church Is Born Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 28, 2012
     | 6,310 views

    In this introductory sermon, we learn about the beginning of the church at Thessalonica.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of two preachers who were standing by the side of a highway holding up two signs. One read, “The end is near!” The other held a sign that said, “Turn around before it’s too late!” 1. As a car approached, they lifted their signs, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ