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  • Rob Clifton avatar

    A Relevant Church In An Irreverant World

    Contributed by Rob Clifton on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 96 ratings
     | 6,685 views

    This sermon focusses on unity in the Body of Christ.

    "A Relevant Church in an Irreverent World" Matthew 5:17; John 13:34 Introduction: 1. Much attention has been paid in the church in recent days to the issue of change. 2. So much so, that the word change has become a "Fightin' Word," just like in the old Western movies. 3. But the issue of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    How To Have A Healthy Church

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 2, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,814 views

    Koinonia means we will bear each other’s burdens, confess our faults, and restore each other gently.

    How to Have a Healthy Church Galatians 6:1-2, John 13:34-35 SCRIPTURE READING: Philippians 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION: Today is Pentecost Sunday. On this Sunday, forty days after Jesus ascended to heaven, Peter preached the first Gospel Sermon. On that day, over 5,000 people accepted Jesus as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Country Club To Church: The Membership

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,385 views

    The church is looking more like a country club with every year, this is a call back to service instead of being served. We are not on a religious vacation, but a spiritual journey.

    COUNTRY CLUB TO CHURCH: THE MEMBERSHIP THEME: OVERCOMING A ME ATTITUDE FOR A CHRIST ATTITUDE TEXT: PHIL. 3:1-11 Feeling the hot sun upon me is heavenly. Walking to the pier to eat an ice-cream cone is one of the simple pleasures. Reading a great book as I hear the consistent waves in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Mc Quinn avatar

    Maintaining The Church For Christ's Sake Series

    Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Aug 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,389 views

    What in the world are you doing with the Church Jesus built? Are you playing games or taking this very seriously?

    MAINTAINING THE CHURCH FOR CHRIST 08-01-2010 New Liberty Christian Church with Rich McQuinn, Minister TEXT: REVELATION 7:9-17 and ACTS 13:15-33 INTRODUCTION: A brand new music teacher at the Junior High school had just organized a band. It was going to be perfect in every way. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Why Belong To A Local Church

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 26, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,849 views

    Many go for years without ever becoming an active member in a local congregation. A myriad of excuses are given for not joining. We need to understand what the church is and the reasons for belonging to a local church.

    Why Belong to a Local Church? Acts 2:41-47 Introduction: Often I meet people who have become Christians but for whatever reason fail to follow Christ in baptism and to become members of a Bible believing church. Some have been obedient in baptism but go for years without ever becoming an active ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wes Richard avatar

    18 Principles For Church Life Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Nov 11, 2008
     | 6,033 views

    In Paul’s closing words to the Thessalonians, Paul offers 18 principles for healthy church life regarding leaders, ministry, worship and the Holy Spirit.

    For the past several weeks we have focused on a letter that missionary Paul wrote to a young church he started in the city of Thessalonica. He wrote this letter in 50 A.D. and, of all the books in the New Testament, this one was written first. When he gets to the last part of his letter, Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Church Divided, Denominated, Disobedient!

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 12, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,765 views

    God’s word calls the church to high standards. Division and denominationalism should be unacceptable based on what the Bible clearly teaches.

    What makes a certain food your favorite food? 1. You like its taste. 2. It satisfies your hunger. 3. It has all the vitamines and nutrients that you need for good health. What makes a certain church right for you? 1. You like its taste. 2. It satisfies your spiritual hunger. 3. It has all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    10 Ways To Kill A Church

    Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 26, 2014
     | 10,687 views

    Ever wondered how churches die? This message gives practical steps on how to kill a church.

    10 Ways to Kill a Church Open/Welcome – We had a great start last week. So alive and exciting. It made me think about the opposite. How do you kill a church? I want to give you 10 Ways to Kill a Church! Two Scriptures: Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Birth Of The Church, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Bill Brazell on Mar 1, 2016
     | 4,728 views

    The birth of the church, The coming of the Holy Spirit, The filling of the Spirit. Speaking in other languages. The church is one body. Baptism of the Spirit

    “Completing the Mission that Jesus Began” Seeking and Saving Those Who are Lost The Birth of the Church, Part 2 Acts 2:1-13 We are continuing the series in the book of Acts called, “Completing the Mission that Jesus Began”. Acts is a wonderful New Testament book that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church's Diet: Healthy Choice Series

    Contributed by David Kirkner on Aug 13, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,914 views

    If we want a healthy church then we need to choose to be healthy Christians

    The Threeattitudes: Philemon, 2 John, Jude A Church’s Diet: Healthy Choice Philemon If we want a healthy church then we need to choose to be healthy Christians Introduction: In the last several years Americans have become gluttons over the various diets guaranteed to take off extra pounds. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    Why You Need The Church Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,989 views

    This sermon explains three reasons why every believer needs the church

    * The church doesn’t need us in order to be the church nearly as much as we need the church in order to be the person God created us to be. * The importance of the church is based upon its mission * Wrong question: "What can the church do for me?" // Right question: "What can I do for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Changing Church-Unchanging Gospel

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 18, 2014
     | 3,474 views

    Methods may change, but the message never will.

    Changing Church-Unchanging Gospel March 16, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Methods may change, but the message never will. Focus Passage: Acts 15:1-6 Supplemental Passage: And He said to them, "Rightly did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Marks Of The True Church: Truth Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 17, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,695 views

    Christians are to be immersed in the truth as they are sanctified in this life. We are immersed in truth as we immerse ourselves in the Word of God and as we invest ourselves in the congregation wherein the Spirit of Christ has placed us.

    “Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.” [1] Truth is in short supply in our world. Tragically, truth has been largely sacrificed for what has come to be known as “truthiness” in our world today. Perhaps that has always been the case, but it is certainly apparent that this is the case ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Marks Of The True Church: Unity Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 1, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,024 views

    The unity of the Faith transcends denominations, embracing all who are twice born through faith in Christ the Lord.

    “I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. The glory that you have given me I have given to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "What Makes The Church Beautiful?"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 8, 2016
     | 4,940 views

    The message shares what makes us beautiful it is faith in Christ, Love, endurance, and God the one who enables.

    What makes us Beautiful? Colossians 1:1-14 1. Note the first thing Paul shares is he does not address the letter to the church he addresses the letter to the Saints • 2 To the saints and faithful brothers and sisters* in Christ in Colossae: 2. The First ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist