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  • Michael Grant avatar

    Separation Of Church & State

    Contributed by Michael Grant on Sep 3, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,164 views

    The foundations of America and how we are to view our role in society.

    Separation of church and state     Matthew  22: 15-21   One nation under God in the Pledge of Allegiance.  A Ten Commandments monument in a local courthouse.  A Manger Scene on the town common.  In God we trust on our currency.   What do you think of when you hear those things?  For millions of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Have Church? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 1, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,205 views

    Why do we do church? What is our goal and how do we accomplish that goal?

    A man once told about his school’s Spring Break Trip to Italy. When they visited Rome they entered St. Peter's Basilica, the 2nd largest church in world. The tour guide explained, "This church is so large no man on earth could hit a baseball from one end to the other. Not Lou Gehrig. Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Divisions In The Church?

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jun 1, 2024
     | 1,196 views

    For Christians today, many practical lessons of righteous behavior are found in the teachings of the Apostle Paul. Paul opened the letter to Corinth telling them he had heard of divisions among them.

    We began studying practical teachings for everyday life for Christians taught from the Apostle Paul to Corinth. Paul opened the letter to Corinth telling them he had heard of divisions among them. A correspondence had come to him with many concerns of these divisions and other behaviors for which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pergamum: The Compromising Church Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,261 views

    The apostle John is asked by the resurrected and victorious Christ to write to the seven churches of Asia, a message that, although directed to specific churches, applies to the church universal.

    A. Revelation 2:12- “To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of Him who has the sharp, double-edged sword.” 1. When the GLORIFIED Christ first appeared to John, the apostle said that He had a “sharp double- edged sword protruding from His mouth”- Revelation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Looking For A Great Church

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022
     | 2,818 views

    We live in a changing world.

    Illus: A woman goes to the doctor's and says: • "Doctor, Doctor, you have to help me. Every time I eat I throw-up DIMES!" The doctor tells her to relax, go home, rest with her feet up and come back in a week. • A week later the woman returns and says, "Doctor, Doctor, it's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Tale Of Two Churches

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 22, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,723 views

    Jesus says to Smyrna, "you think you are poor, but you are rich!" but to Laodicea he says, "You think you are rich, but you are poor!"

    Revelation 2:8-11 & 3:14-22 September 28, 2003 A Tale of two Churches – Smyrna & Laodicea To the Church in Smyrna 8"To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9I know your afflictions and your ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    When The Church Prays

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 12,180 views

    When the church prays as a body, God accomplishes great things in His world.

    September 16, 2001 Acts 4:23-31 “When the church prays” 1. The church prays in response to God‘s actions. (4:23-24)  They were thankful for God’s deliverance. [recount the events that led up to this impromptu prayer meeting] Sometimes, God chooses to rescue His people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church That Needed Courage Series

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Apr 1, 2006
     | 2,809 views

    Sermon Three of a series

    The Church that Needed Courage Revelation 2:8-11 Let us not forget that as we continue this study that we can apply the letters to these churches three ways. These are literal churches. The beauty of our Bible is that we can prove that the places named actually exist, or at least existed. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian William avatar

    Back To The Basics: The Church Series

    Contributed by Brian William on Oct 25, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,693 views

    Fourth in the "Back to the Basics" series, exploring the foundational beliefs of Christians. This sermon addresses the question, "What do Christians believe about the Body of Christ, the Church?"

    This past week, someone brought to my attention a different kind of church. Travel a half-hour south of Dallas, Texas, and you’ll find the Cowboy Church of Ellis County. Based on the photographs they provide on their website, you’ve got a few choices if you want to lead worship at the Cowboy ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Anointing In The Local Church Series

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jul 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,861 views

    We need to connect with the anointing. In other words, when you connect with people, their success becomes your success. When you connect with the anointing, you connect with God. The anointing brings unity to the Body

    The Anointing In The Local Church We need to connect with the anointing. In other words, when you connect with people, their success becomes your success. When you connect with the anointing, you connect with God. God took one hundred and twenty faithful people on the Day of Pentecost and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Birth Of A Generous Church Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 12, 2015
     | 4,909 views

    This message was preached at our 20th Anniversary and reflects on the birth of the Corinthian Church and Cornerstone

    A Church Birthed in Generosity I’ve always been intrigued with the Corinthian Church. A church with problems, you don’t have to read very far through the letters addressed to the church to discover that they struggled with “issues”. Theological issues, moral issues, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Always Persecuted Church

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 11, 2024
     | 626 views

    A message about the first martyr Stephen and the ongoing persecution of the church

    Title: “The Always Persecuted Church” Text: Acts 6:8 - 7:60 and 8:1-4 Subject: How does the church react to the stoning of Stephen & subsequent widespread persecution? Complement: …by spreading the word wherever they went. Big idea: _________________________. Persecution becomes a pathway to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Characteristics Of An Effective Church Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 147 ratings
     | 13,482 views

    How the early church used a time of peace to prepare for even greater effectiveness.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 18 “The Characteristics of an Effective Church” Acts 9:31 “Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified. And walking in the fear of the Lord and (walking) in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Riley Turner avatar

    Get Right, Church

    Contributed by Riley Turner on Jan 25, 2001
    based on 155 ratings
     | 13,172 views

    We must break down the walls of racial, cultural, and traditional division in the Lord’s Church.

    The following is an excerpt from a sermon preached by Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1956, entitled: PAUL’S LETTER TO AMERICAN CHRISTIANS. In this sermon, Dr. King reads a fictitious letter written by himself, but he presents it as if it were a lost letter of the Apostle Paul to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Maurice Schaus avatar

    The Church...built On A Rock

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 9,716 views

    In a world where "sticks and stones" can hurt and tear people down, we are called to be "living stones," builting up one another with Chtist’s own love.

    The Church…Built on a Rock “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” This refrain has been used by many a generation of children to ward off the attacks of teasing peers. The image of children throwing rocks at one another has taken on new meaning of late, as our news ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran