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  • Jerry Owen avatar

    Lord, I Miss My Church

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Apr 27, 2020
     | 7,249 views

    Why being a participating member of a local church is important for every believer.

    LORD, I MISS MY CHURCH! Mt 16:18 Jesus had been talking to His disciples and He asked them who they thought He was. Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God. And Jesus answered them.... Mt 16:18 I say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don’t Need The Church? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,440 views

    A reminder that belonging to God means being a part of His family, the Church

    I don’t need the church. I feel just as close to God outdoors. I’m already pretty good without the Church, and that should count for something. I don’t need to go through all the motions because God already knows my heart. If those words describe your heart, I’m glad ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Be United Not Divided" 1 Cor. Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 20, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,525 views

    We need to united in Christ not divided in Christ! The church was formed by Christ to serve one another and not to focus on ourselves. The church is not about me but about the message of Jesus and about service to the Kingdom of God!

    “Be united not divided!” Thesis: We need to united in Christ not divided in Christ! The church was formed by Christ to serve one another and not to focus on ourselves. The church is not about me but about the message of Jesus and about service to the Kingdom of God! Introduction to the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Place In The Battle Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Aug 21, 2016
     | 12,358 views

    At unlikely times and places we too find ourselves engaged in a battle. However, standing together in the strength of the Holy Spirit the battles we fight won’t be lost! The wind of the Spirit will blow us to unlikely places with power to win!

    UNLIKELY - Your Place in the Battle John 3:7-8 MsgB “So don’t be so surprised when I tell you that you have to be ‘born from above’—out of this world, so to speak. You know well enough how the wind blows this way and that. You hear it rustling through the trees, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kevin Mayberry avatar

    The Church

    Contributed by Kevin Mayberry on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,613 views

    The true Church Christ established

    The Church Ex.18:19-23,Is.22:20-22,Mt.16:17-19,Mt.28:18-20 St.Augustine once said,"I would not have believed the Gospels unless moved by the Church."Why would someone depend on a church that much?The churh he was refering to here is one of the oldest churches in the world,it was founded in ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Mark Lennon avatar

    The Church

    Contributed by Mark Lennon on Apr 25, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,336 views

    This is a simple sermon on the purpose of the church using the word CHURCH as an acrostic for the outline.

    CHURCH 1. The Church is not the building. 2. This sermon is an acrostic. Matthew 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. {Peter: this name signifies a rock} Romans 15:1-16 “C” (Verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The Church Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,457 views

    A series looking at the Church.

    The Church Hebrews 10:19-25 September 8, 2013 For the next few weeks we are going to take a look at The Church. Not necessarily First Baptist Church, yet, this is all about First Baptist Church, but it’s really about the universal CHURCH. But when I talk about the universal church, I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    Being A Christian Is About Being For Something, Not Just Against Something

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 29, 2017
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     | 8,869 views

    A Reformation sermon focussing on Martin Luther's great discovery that God is for something, being a graceful and merciful God and not just against people and things.

    A question I would like us to think about as God’s church today How do the people you mix with view Christianity today? How does the media view Christianity today? Do they see Christians as ambassadors of God bearing His grace and being generous with His love? or do they see Christianity as ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Entering The Lord's Church

    Contributed by Andy Brenton on Aug 26, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,612 views

    Jesus said the only way to enter the kingdom is through being born of the water and of the Spirit (John 3:3-5). But what is the kingdom? It is the church (Matthew 16:18-19). Well, does the Lord have two ways for one to enter the church?

    ENTERING THE CHURCH “Acts 2:47” A. Some Things Are Expensive But Are Not Really Valuable— Like A Yacht. Some Things Are Inexpensive But Very Valuable— Sunshine Or Rain. Some Things Are Very Expensive And Are Very Valuable— Christ Church! B. Consider The Value Of The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Disease Of Carnality In The Church

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jul 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,434 views

    What is a carnal Christian? The word “carnal” is translated from the Greek word sarkikos, which means fleshly.” Here in the text, Paul is addressing the Corinthian church and he describes them as being carnal minded or having a fleshly yearnings.

    “You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not worldly? Are you not acting like mere humans?” Introduction What is a carnal Christian? The word “carnal” is translated from the Greek word sarkikos, which means fleshly.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Be A Sunday School Booster

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 21, 2002
    based on 195 ratings
     | 26,099 views

    There are many reasons for being a Sunday School booster.

    INTRO.- ILL.- "Say, Dad, did you go to Sunday School when you were a boy?" "Yes, son, I went all the time." "Well, then, I guess it won’t do me any good either." I beg to differ with that boy. SUNDAY SCHOOL WILL DO A PERSON SOME GOOD, A WORLD OF GOOD! Some of my best times as a youngster in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting The Most Out Of Church

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jan 9, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,211 views

    This sermon is about the importance of being part and attending Church with one another as well as how to get the most out of your attendance in church.

    Getting the Most out of Church Hebrews 10:19-25 Intro.: A. I can remember when I got out of the Navy and went to College. I took a few college courses when I was in the Navy so when I got all my transcripts as well as my Military information – I was pleased to find out that I was a Sophomore ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Everette Pafford avatar

    Being Light To Family And Friends Series

    Contributed by Everette Pafford on Apr 11, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 17,124 views

    God has a plan and you and I are the plan. Rahab gives us a template for bring the light of the gospel to our family and friends.

    Wired Series Being Light to Family and Friends – Part 4 March 26, 2017 This morning is the final message in the series “Wired.” We have been talking about how God has one plan, a plan that he has wired or designed us to be light. This morning’s message is “Being light ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dorie Lynn Durden avatar

    The Day Of The Lord

    Contributed by Dorie Lynn Durden on May 13, 2017
     | 4,126 views

    No one knows the hour or day that Jesus is coming back

    Many predictions have been made about when Jesus will come back, but the Word teaches us that no one knows the hour or day of his appearing. We must not fall asleep, at anytime since tomorrow is not promised. We should keep our eyes open, and live a good christian life, by obeying the Word. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Testing God Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 20, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,993 views

    Testing God is the recurring theme as the psalmist recounts the waywardness of the Israelites. Three times it is mentioned, each time presenting insight into the different perspectives between them and God about their relationship.

    Psalm 78:17-20, 40-41, 56-58 Testing God 12/27/09 D. Marion Clark Introduction You are familiar with the temptations of Jesus in the wilderness. Satan presents three temptations, all of which Jesus refutes, each time by quoting Scripture. For one of the temptations Satan sets Jesus on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed