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  • Billy Kryger avatar

    The "Normal" Church

    Contributed by Billy Kryger on Oct 20, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,607 views

    "Normal" means "conforming to a standard". The Standard for our churches ought to be the Lord Jesus Christ. The church at Jerusalem gives us an excellent blueprint for how a church ought to be.

    INTRODUCTION: God wants every church to be a “normal” church. What is normal? Webster’s dictionary says, “conforming to a standard.” God has given the standard for His church. When we compare the church in the book of Acts with our churches today, we fall so far short of God’s standard. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Persecuted Church

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Aug 18, 2020
     | 3,583 views

    THE BEATITUDES: These teachings are not just suggestions, but the COMMANDS of Christ our Lord about what every disciple ought to be. One of the things that the Church will be in the last days is......PERSECUTED.

    THE PERSECUTED CHURCH “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Darryl Ward avatar

    The Church And Excluded Fathers

    Contributed by Darryl Ward on Dec 5, 2012
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    A Christian response to fathers being excluded from their children’s lives.

    Today is fathers’ day. While I would prefer it was celebrated on the Feast of St. Joseph, the patron saint of fathers, I am grateful Amanda and Maria are making today memorable for me. To mark fathers’ day, I will be speaking about the Church and pastoral care for men, specifically those whom I ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Eliseo Tibio avatar

    “benefits For Being In The Ministry”

    Contributed by Eliseo Tibio on Aug 17, 2013
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    BENEFITS FOR BEING IN THE MINISTRY I. YOU WILL BE FRUITFUL. II. YOU WILL BE FULFILLED. III. THE CHURCH WILL BE FORTIFIED. "A church that does not value gift-based ministry will not grow to maturity."

    “BENEFITS FOR BEING IN THE MINISTRY” TEXT: John 15:5 INTRODUCTION: Serving the Lord in the Ministry is our great privilege and its worth rewarding. Somebody says; “you cannot get anything in serving the Lord in the church” Why some people have this negative feeling when ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Stephen Collins avatar

    God's Power To Change Your Life Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 20,208 views

    Part 12 of "Being the Church," focusing on the reasons why we don’t experience more of God’s power in our daily lives, and how God overcomes them when we allow Him.

    Stephen N. Collins Millville – 8/31/08 Being the Church God’s Power to Change Your Life Scripture: Acts 19:8-20 Icebreaker: I was browsing in a souvenir shop when the man next to me struck up a conversation. Just as he was telling me that his wife was getting carried away with her shopping, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Eloy Gonzalez avatar

    Laying Eggs And Being Loved

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jan 25, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 3,224 views

    Conversion of St. Paul: God changed Paul from a persecutor of the Church to the great Apostle to the Gentiles. In the same way God changes us from the inside out.

    Name that Tune! That was the title of the TV game show where the contestants would try to identify a melody in the least number of notes. Contestants would try outbid each other by saying, “I can name that tune in 5 notes.” The opponent would respond by saying, “Well I can name that tune in 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    "Why Then" Or "Where Be”

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 18, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,044 views

    "Why is all this happening to me? I read the Bible, pray, attend church, and tithe." This is exactly what Gideon was saying when he said, "Why then?"

    Hebrew 11:31, 32 Judges 6:1-16 "Why then" or “Where be” Israel has been over ran by the invasion of the Midianites. This was not primarily a military invasion like that of an army invading a land. This invasion was more of a gypsy-type migration. The Midianites came into the land of Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    Be The Church Series

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 28, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,235 views

    There are simply far too many Christians out there who have this mistaken belief that church is just something that you go to for an hour or an hour and a half on Sunday morning. The truth is — you don’t go to church; you are the church!

    TITLE: BE THE CHURCH SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 16:1-2 I want to continue with Part-iii of our series entitled “THE CHURCH SERIES.” • First message of this series was entitled “The Church” • Last Sunday message entitled “The Church Has Left the Building” • This morning I want to tag this message “Be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Sixth Church Of The Apocalypse - The Church Of Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 19, 2020
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    This is one of the two churches that Christ has no reproof for - other other being Smyrna. And it together with Smyrna are the only cities that still have a Christian church. The key is their perserverance. The catchword is " Be strong and faithful"

    The letter to the Church in Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13) This is the sixth letter to the seven churches in Asia that we find in Revelation Chapters 2 and 3. It is written to the Church at Philadelphia. It is one of the two Churches (the other being the letter to the Church in Smyrna) for ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    What Kind Of A Church Are We?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 28, 2019
     | 4,318 views

    Jesus Rebukes the church at Sardis for being too active. How can that be? We see in the sermon.

    9.1.19 Revelation 3:1-6 To the messenger of the church in Sardis write: The one who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars says this: I know your works. You have a reputation for being alive, but you are dead. 2 Wake up, and strengthen what is left, which is about to die, for I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jimmy Stewart avatar

    How Do I Know I'm In God's Will Being A Part Of This Church

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,423 views

    How to discover if the church you are attending is the one you are supposed to be at.

    How do I know I’m in God’s will being a part of this church? Isaiah 2 If you look around, there are churches of all sizes, religions, denominations, and colors everywhere you turn. (Give ex. And directions) God has a place for all of us where he wants us to worship. But how do I know this is it? ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Why Be Part Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,826 views

    21st in a series from Ephesians. Being part of the church is about far more than meeting my own needs and desires.

    This week I came across an interesting website called Churchshoppers.com. Here is what that site claims they can do for you: Finding the right home church is one of the most important decisions you will make for you and your family. Your place of worship needs to inspire, encourage and challenge ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Fannon avatar

    Have You Been With Jesus?

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 14, 2019
     | 7,304 views

    For the first Sunday after New Year's. What is our prayer to God for the new year? The early church prayed for boldness. What did they do to be so bold?

    As we start the new year, what is our prayer to God for the new year? Do we prayer that God smite our enemies? Do we pray that God will convert the masses? Do we pray for our health and welfare? What should be our prayer be for the New Year? I picked out this one verse for today’s message several ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dale Pilgrim avatar

    I Have Something To Tell You

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 15, 2011
     | 3,894 views

    Confession is an invitation to undergo Liberation Treatment! There is poor health and well-being in the church and community-at-large. The answer to holistic well-being is addressing psychological and spiritual blockages

    “I Have Something to Tell You” (Confession – Sermon 7) Scripture: James 5:13-20 (The Message) Text: James 5:16, Make this your common practice: Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you can live together whole and healed. The prayer of a person living ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Norris Harris I avatar

    The Church On The Move

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 20,117 views

    Perhaps one of the most humiliating and discouraging experiences we could face is that of being denied upward mobility and advancement in the quest of life. This message deals the danger of staying too long in one condition.

    Perhaps one of the most humiliating and discouraging experiences we could face is that of being denied upward mobility and advancement in the quest of life. To be held back, detained, put on hold as a result of our failure to apply ourselves and take seriously the task, challenge or opportunity ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist