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  • Kelly Durant avatar

    You Are Being Fed ‘strong Delusion’

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Oct 27, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,533 views

    Christians and everyone are being deceived by many lies originating from their culture, systems, and even churches

    You Are Being Fed ‘Strong Delusion’ Kelly Durant 10-26-14 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12 10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 11 And for this cause God shall send them strong ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Being The Man, Husband, And Father God Wants Us To Be.

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 13, 2009
    based on 35 ratings
     | 27,234 views

    Being the man God wants us to be is to first understand what it means to be made in His image and likeness.

    “Being the Husband and Father God wants us to be” “In the image and likeness of God” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Gen 1: 26-27 “And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    "The Kind Of Church I Want To Be Part Of" - Part One Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 1, 2018
     | 9,287 views

    What does the example of the early church teach us about being the kind of church that's headed the right direction?

    Today, we’re going to look to the second chapter of the book of Acts to think together about church. I am calling this series, “The Kind of Church I Want to be Part of.” But I need to point out, that I am not talking about looking for the “perfect” church. “If I actually found the perfect church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Devil’s Nightmare

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 22, 2015
     | 8,225 views

    The devil's worst nightmare is that believers actually start being the church Jesus declared they were capable of being: Overcomers, decisive witnesses, going after the lost, living the victorious life of joy and peace.

    THE DEVIL’S NIGHTMARE Matt. 16:17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Cajun Magic Trick 1. Thibodeaux and Boudreaux entered a chocolate store. As they were looking at the candy, Thibodeaux stole 3 chocolate bars. When they left the store Thibodeaux said to Boudreaux, "I'm the best thief, I stole 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "God’s Chosen Nation” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,638 views

    Peter says that God views his church as being His chosen nation.

    Peter uses the imagery of the church being God’s chosen nation even as Israel was in the days of the Old Testament. Note the similarities between what Peter says about the church in our text and what God told Moses to tell the Israelites: “‘Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Incentive For The Church To Stay Focused”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 11,593 views

    It’s easy to start a Bible study; to start going back to church, to start a daily prayer time; the thing we must focus on is being faithful.

    Intro: In a church in the Deep South where the preaching style was a “talk back” sort of style. The pastor was getting the congregation exited about their prospective future. The preacher said, “this church is like a crippled man who needs to get up and walk under the power of Jesus.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What We Owe The Church Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 8, 2020
     | 4,449 views

    This sermon follows the sermon - What do we Owe the World. We Owe the Church 1. Being available and accessible to the LORD 3. Living the Life of a Servant

    `Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16; 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 Theme: What We Owe Title: What We Owe The Church INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! What a joy it is to be with all of you today! A couple of weeks ago we looked at “What we Owe the World/Others”. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Why Go To Church?

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Feb 12, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,796 views

    Some responses from unbelievers and many Christians when they are invited to church might be: “I can worship anywhere.” “I like to worship while I fish." "I learn just as much staying home and watching a preacher on TV." What response can we give?

    ************ Why does God tell us not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together? Don’t stop meeting together. Some would say "I can worship anywhere. I like to worship while I fish." Others might say, "I learn just as much staying home and watching a preacher on TV." But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love God’s Church & Love God’s Word Series

    Contributed by Damien Saylor on Jul 6, 2019
     | 3,055 views

    Being part of a living, growing, & loving family is amazing. The church is that Family. It is & will forever be, because God is our Father who cares for us, & unites us, by His Word.

    Sermon series- 6 qualities for spiritual health part 4 4) I love God’s Church and God’s Word. - Today I’m picking back up with the fourth part of my series about 6 qualities for spiritual health. - With the turmoil we’ve had in recent days. I don’t know how closely everyone else ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Better Is One Day In Your House

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 23, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 19,946 views

    Christians need to understand the reasoning for being in church whenever they can.

    June 22, 2003 Morning Service Text: Psalms 84:1-12 Subject: God’s House Title: Better is One Day in Your House I want to start out today by talking to you about this church. Why do you come here? We have all heard the excuses people make for not coming to church, but have you ever really stopped ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Give Up! Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 13, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,267 views

    The purpose of discipleship is to turn us from being served to server.

    I want to begin this morning by briefly reviewing where we have been in this series "The Five Purposes of The Church. " We have already examined three purposes - worship, outreach, and fellowship. Today we are going to look at the purpose of discipleship and next week conclude with service or ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "No Competition"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 20, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,463 views

    In Christ, we are free to be the people we were created to be.

    Matthew 20:20-28 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 “No Competition” Who are the truly great? Probably not those whose names quickly come to our minds… …because the truly great don’t tend to make the headlines, the tabloids or the evening news. In our Gospel Lesson for this morning we see that two of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Thomas H avatar

    The Church - Where God Lives Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,644 views

    There are many ideas out there of what the church is or what it ought to be. In this passage Paul tells us what God's idea is of the church - and God's idea is, is what counts!

    Ephesians 2:19-22 The Church Where God Lives What is the church? What is a church? Is it a building? An institution? I grew up as a Catholic. We were taught that the Catholic Church is The Church. It is an elaborate institution, with churchs, cathedrals, basilicas and the Vatican, which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "It Can Be This Good"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,038 views

    A sermon about "being" the Church.

    Acts 2:42-47; 4:32-37 “It Can Be This Good” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN 37412 In the movie As Good as It Gets Jack Nickolson plays the part of Melvin Udall, a very lonely, cranky and most unhappy man. In one scene, Melvin angrily ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Help Your Church, Don't Hurt It - Part 1

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 17, 2020
     | 4,020 views

    The church is being attacked today.

    ACTS 20:28-32 “HELP YOUR CHURCH – DON’T HURT IT” – PART 1 A) Whether we realize it or not, our churches are under attack this morning. * You see, the devil and the world hate what is happening here, and they’ll stop at nothing to destroy this place of worship. * How many times have we heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist