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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Complacent Church Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 97 ratings
     | 43,696 views

    The Laodicean Church had become complacent & apatetic about the cause of Christ because its members were involved in the worldly activities of the affluent society in which they lived. Jesus tells them that He would not accept their luke-warm attitude.

    Revelation 3: 14-22 THE COMPLACENT CHURCH [Matthew 2:19-34] The letters to the seven churches are God’s X-rays, given so that we might examine our own lives and ministries. Judgment is going to come to this world, but it first begins at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church: A Body

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 23, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,800 views

    This is a message on the church that shows how the body is used as a methaphor to describe the function of the church.

    THE CHURCH AS A BODY TEXT: I Corinthians 12:12-31 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: There are different metaphors that are used to describe the Church. The Church has been called the Bride of Christ and here it is referred to as the body. When one thinks of the church as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Of Transition

    Contributed by Ric Veal on Jan 30, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,405 views

    From the regular to the radical

    THE CHURCH OF TRANSITION Joshua 1:1-9 Introduction: . The word transition means the passing from one condition, place, or activity to another. . From the lukewarm to the hot; from death to life . From the passive to the active. . From the talk to the walk; from lack to abundance . ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church In The Shadow Series

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,459 views

    Congregations today are in peril of being like the Church in Pergamum: confessing Christ in a culture that is unfriendly to Christianity, but embracing the lifestyle of those who are not Christian.

    Revelation 2:12-17 Church in the Shadows Pergamum December 2, 2007 "Pergamum: The Church in the Shadow of Satan’s Throne" This letter was written "to the angel of the church in Pergamum." As in all the letters, the angel is a divine messenger. This is in keeping with the opening verses of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Church For Everyone Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,970 views

    Christians are called to be witnesses to the ends of the earth and to make disciples of all nations. No person or group of people is excluded from God’s love and God’s desire to have them participate in God’s kingdom.

    Acts 10:1-23 “A Community for Everyone” INTRODUCTION We conclude our examination of the early Church and the early Christians this Sunday. Our brief study has been both exciting and empowering. We have discovered what the mission and purpose of the church is. We have learned how to maintain ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Powerful Church

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,813 views

    In spite of the persecution and opposition it endured, the early church was a powerful church. They experienced and operated in the power of the Holy Spirit daily. The Lord desires no less for His church today.

    A Powerful Church Scripture Reading: Acts 4:5-35 Scripture Text: Ephes. 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Ephes. 3:20 [Living] Now glory be to God, who by his mighty power at work ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The State Of The Church

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,534 views

    This sermon compares the Health of our church to that of the 7 Churches of Asia Minor. It can easily be adapted to any church.

    Title: State of the Church, 2008 Text: Revelation 2 & 3 Date: 2/3/08 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: President Bush gave his 7th and final “State of the Union” address on Monday night before a joint session of Congress. He discussed the war on Terrorism and talked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Discipline

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,121 views

    Short Bible study for church discipline

    Church Discipline Woodlawn MBC August 26, 2007 I. The Meaning of Church Discipline A. Define what a church is. B. Discipline means to train, especially the mind and character. Training intended to elicit a specified pattern of behavior or character. C. Although most people think of church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Serving Church Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,611 views

    The third in a series based on the 3 points of our church’s purpose statement: "Seek God, Share Christ, & Serve Others."

    “THE SERVING CHURCH” Matt. 25:31-46 INTRO – Read “Too Full to Eat” (p. 118-121, A Call to Die, David Nasser) “So, are you saying we’ve got to go to India if we want to serve others?” No, but I am saying that we’ve got to pay attention to and obey the Word of God if we are going to serve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seeking Church Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,400 views

    The first in a series of 3 messages based on the 3 points of our church’s purpose statement: "Seek God, Share Christ, & Serve Others."

    “THE SEEKING CHURCH” Isaiah 55 INTRO – “Get Rid of Clutter for Good” – article in Woman’s Day magazine. Author Lisa Cohen Lee discusses how to update and organize a home office. Gave 4 steps: 1. Control the clutter 2. Develop a strategy 3. Decide on décor 4. Putting it all together That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sharing Church Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 27, 2007
     | 3,352 views

    The second in a series of messages based on our the 3 points of our church’s purpose statement: "Seek God, Share Christ, & Serve Others."

    “THE SHARING CHURCH” Acts 4:8-31 INTRO – Football season is upon us. How many of you are ready for it? Looking forward to it? I know these guys seated down here in front are ready. Monday Night Football kicks off September 10! Football is a game of strategy, hard hits, and determination. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Teachers In Church

    Contributed by David Powell on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,355 views

    Lesson on New Testament Teachers

    Teacher: Did you do your homework? Boy: No, Teacher. Teacher: Do you have an excuse: Boy: Yes. It’s all my mother’s fault. Teacher: She kept you from doing it? Boy: No, she didn’t nag me enough. TEACHERS IN CHURCH David Powell Cotton Lane Community Church I. Teaching Is A Gift From God A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darren Rogers avatar

    The Church Garden

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,695 views

    There are some items that every church garden should have..

    The Church Garden – 2nd September 2007 pm This is the time of year that we come before the Lord to thank Him for His provisions. I think we take harvest for granted… What if our lives depended upon a harvest (like farmers etc..) maybe we would be a lot more thankful for what God has given us. Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Marks avatar

    Church's Foundation

    Contributed by David Marks on Oct 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,087 views

    The origin of the word Church can be found in the Greek word ecclesia which means “those called out.” So the church is made up of those who have been called out of sin into righteousness (I Peter 2:9). The word Church can refer to individual congregation

    What does God desire for the Church in the year 2005? In order for us to answer this question we need to look at what the Church is and how the Church was started. The origin of the word Church can be found in the Greek word ecclesia which means “those called out.” So the church is made up of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is Church Important?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 28, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,269 views

    Many life’s were changed and touched.This message with alot of prayer is almost better read with power word for word!

    Is Church Important? Text: Hebrews 4:8-13 8 For if Joshua had given them rest, then He would not afterward have spoken of another day. 9 There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. 10 For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His. 11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal