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  • James Lee avatar

    Does Church Really Matter? Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
     | 7,481 views

    I realized the triumphal entry, the crucifixion and the resurrection will mean very little if anything at all until we answer this question.

    “Does Church really Matter? Acts 9:18-30” Today we begin looking for Easter and many will be preparing for egg hunts and the like. Sermons are preached today about the triumphal entry as Jesus made His way into Jerusalem. The crucifixion will be the topic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Be A Functioning Church Member Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 18,138 views

    The church is described as a body in the New Testament. Each member of the body must serve its function so that the body is healthy.

    Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book of the same name) “I Will Be a Functioning Church Member” 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Open Today, we start doing something new that will last for six weeks. We are beginning a a book study together as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Characteristics Of A Healthy Church 2 Series

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Dec 15, 2015
     | 5,145 views

    Churches need to be Spiritually Healthy

    Characteristics of a Healthy Church Matthew 16:18 - Acts 4 Introduction: “Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died.” - Erma Bombeck I. A Healthy Characteristic is a Church that Prays together. - "We are too busy to pray, and so we are too busy to have power. We have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Important Is Church Attendance? Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 28, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,130 views

    A motivational message describing the importance and purpose of attending church.

    The Junior Bible Quiz Sermon Series How important is church attendance? And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is That Church Member Confused Or Lost?

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Jan 19, 2016
     | 2,555 views

    Salavation

    1. My doctrine must be right for my decision to be right 2. Biblical examination leads to confidence not confusion A. Will confirm the witness of the Word with the witness of the Spirit - Romans 8:16, I John 3:24, 4:13 B. Will shift your attention from the promise of salvation to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Believe Week 6 - The Church Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 16, 2015
     | 4,044 views

    Believe week 7 looks at The Church

    Believe 6 - The Church October 26, 2014 Ephesians 4 I’m not sure if you’ve heard of the writer Anne Rice? She has written over 30 books; and is most famous for her series of books called “The Vampire Chronicles.” In 1998, Rice shocked readers and the publishing world when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Church's Prayer: Prayer For Salvation Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 18, 2015
     | 9,697 views

    The church's top priority is to pray for people's salvation: that they come to know the Father through Jesus, the Son; and that they find freedom through Jesus, the Savior.

    Several years ago, because of all the tornados in the area, a developer in Tulsa, Oklahoma, offered an optional tornado-safe room in the new homes he was selling. Nine of the first ten buyers opted to pay the extra $2,500 for the room, which can also be used as a closet, bathroom, or vault when not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Boasting About Our Church Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 19, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,481 views

    God would have us boast about our church and encourage each other. He would not have us criticize & shame one another. Churches that encourage one another bring refreshment to all who enter their fellowship.

    2 CORINTHIANS 7:12-16 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] BOASTING ABOUT OUR CHURCH The Corinthians church's awakening by Paul's harsh letter cause them to repent, to wake up and realize what was really going on in the church and their responsibility to correct it. Their awakening to their church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Must Address Abortion Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 19, 2015
     | 5,087 views

    As a church we must address abortion, 3 things today (material adapted from Andreas Kostenberger's book, God Marriage, and Family, pgs. 130- 133; outline adapted from an article by Frederica Mathewes- Green entitled "Wanted: A New Pro Life Strategy"

    HoHum: On a bright, beautiful day, full of promise, Mavis laid an egg. This was not an extraordinary event since Mavis was a chicken, but Mavis was not pleased. "An egg? An egg? What do I want with an egg?" said Mavis to herself. "An egg is just not in my plans. I’ll have to get rid of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Danger Of Falling Asleep In Church

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 9, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 42,430 views

    All the things that Paul had done - all the sacrifices he had made for the Kingdom - all that Luke could have told us about the Life and Ministry of Paul, he spends time to write about this boy named Eutychus who fell asleep and fell out of a 3rd Floor window.

    I give credit to Rev. Dr. F. Bruce Williams for many of the thoughts of this message, not sure of the year. TITLE: THE DANGER OF FALLING ASLEEP IN CHURCH SCRIPTURE: ACTS 20:7-12 This is a very interesting text that presents many Preachers a challenge to apply real practical application. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grumpy Ole Church People

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 14, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,503 views

    Where is the joy in our church? There is so much frowning and silence in a place where there is so much reason to celebrate. This sermon explores the problem.

    GRUMPY OLE CHURCH PEOPLE (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) Through the many years that I have preached and taught from the Word of God I have made one very disturbing observation about the churches in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Incomparable The Church Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,397 views

    The only church that man could ever need.

    INCOMPARABLE THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Nothing compares to the gift God gave us through his son. Of all the things God has done for man this is by far the best of all gifts. Matt.16: 18And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Taking Care Of People In The Church Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2011
    based on 30 ratings
     | 16,487 views

    Paul lists different people groups in the church and then advises Timothy how to treat them. 1- The older men 2- The younger men 3- The older women 4- The younger women 5- The widows

    INTRO.- We must admit there is a discrimination in our world: racial, political, religious, financial, and any other kind you want to talk about. ILL.- For example, I remember back when I was in elementary (or grade school, as we called it) that there were a few kids whom we considered to be less ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Church Ain't For Me. Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,498 views

    A closer look at why people do not attend church and a challenge for the church to reach them.

    Sunday, Sept 16th is National Back to Church Sunday. On this Sunday we would like everyone to put out an effort to invite or bring someone to church with you. Bribe them with lunch afterwards if necessary. This Sunday I want to inform you of the reasons people do not go to church and how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Church. What Is It Good For? Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 12, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,782 views

    This sermon gives six reasons why church attendance is important

    “A member of a certain church, who previously had been attending services regularly, stopped going. After a few weeks, the pastor decided to visit him. It was a chilly evening. The pastor found the man at home alone, sitting before a blazing fire. Guessing the reason for his pastor’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare