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  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    The Truth About The Church Series

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,640 views

    Using Matthew 16:15-18 I share some lessons about what Jesus mean’t by "the church."

    Intro: A family was sitting in church on Sunday morning. The little brother was fidgety and whiney. Big sister looked at little brother and said, “why don’t you be still?” “Because church is boring”, he said. The big sister looked and at him and said, “church is supposed to be boring.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Message To The Church In Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 18, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,890 views

    Praying for the Persecuted Church on the International Day of Prayer For The Persecuted Church

    Revelations 3:7-13 November 16, 2003 The Message To the Church in Philadelphia International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church God’s Economy is not like ours – in his economy big is not always good, and small is beautiful. Last week we looked at the church in Sardis who had a great ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Qualifications Of Leadership In The Church

    Contributed by W F on Jun 21, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,993 views

    Everything rises or falls on leadership. The qualifications of leadership in the church

    INTRODUCTION In many respects the appointment of leaders within a church can be perceived to be the dry, boring mechanics of how a church operates. But I want you to hear this. “Everything rises and falls on Leadership.” The success of any organisation – including the church – is directly related ...read more

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    Antichrist, In Our Church?

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Mar 3, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,081 views

    we’re going to talk about warnings, about red flags, about potential threats; to individuals and to the church.

    October 20, 2008 1 John 2:18-27 (New International Version) Today we’re going to talk about warnings, about red flags, about potential threats; to individuals and to the church. We’re going to think about what we are doing with our time, what time we have left. And we’re going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Lee avatar

    Becoming A Church On Fire Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,538 views

    Thank you Pastor jerry Shirley for this outline If I was going to literally set the church on fire I wouldn’t announce it on the sign out front But I’m praying the we will be set ‘on fire for God!’

    The town atheist was not a bad man, he just didn’t believe. He was not interested in church. There was only 1 church in the area and it was a cold and dead social club, where no decisions were being made. **One day the church building caught on fire, and the whole town ran toward it to help ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Little Church That Could! Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,323 views

    Jesus encouraged them and let them know that even though they were small in their strength (and perhaps in their sense of significance and value), they were the little church that could do great things, as long as they stayed true to Him.

    The Little Church that Could! Revelation 3:7-13 7 "To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. 8 I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Character Of The Early Church

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 1, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,747 views

    Characteristics of the early church

    “The Character of the Early Church” Acts 11:19-30, 13:1-3 One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex standing in the foyer of the church staring up at a large plaque. It was covered with names and small American flags mounted on either side of it. The six-year old had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Challenge To Be A Dynamic Church Series

    Contributed by Aubery Moore on Dec 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,915 views

    The sermon challenges our church, to be more dynamic, where dyanmic is defined as being fluid enough to adjust to the climate and environment that our church is a part.

    As we enter November we take the opportunity to reflect and to remember the saints of Mount Bethel that has gone on to be with the Lord. We as a church are surround by a great cloud of witnesses, brothers and sisters that fought the good fight, kept the faith and ran the course that God ordained ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    A Servant Church Empowers Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009
     | 4,055 views

    The ability to conquer life challenges is contained in the power of a word - Jesus.

    October 22, 2006 Title: A Servant Church Empowers Text: John 1: 1-13 Focus: To them gave He power to become the sons of God. During one of my recent moments of relaxation I watch a movie video entitled, Akeelah and the Bee. The story was about an 11 year old girl who lived in the Compton, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    My Church Family

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,863 views

    In this sermon you will see the benefits of involvement in a church family

    In I Corinthians 12 Paul compares the church to a body. I want to use the body as a teaching point to teach the benefits of a church family. 1. My church family provides a team to work with. A Christian is not a lone ranger. We need a team to support us. A team is a unit working together. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    The Character Of The Early Church

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,653 views

    What the N.T. church was like

    “The Character of the Early Church” Acts 11:19-30, 13:1-3 One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex standing in the foyer of the church staring up at a large plaque. It was covered with names and small American flags mounted on either side of it. The six-year old had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pentecost And The Foundation Of The Church

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 4, 2025
     | 632 views

    We are called to work for God in the spiritual harvest and as a result we have three responsibilities for the success of the operation. 1. We need to hear what God is saying to us and obey him; 2. we need to ask for power to preach the Gospel; and 3. we need to know our Scripture well.

    Corby Glen 08-06-2025 Introduction The fifty days between Passover and Pentecost following Jesus’ Crucifixion must have been incredibly strange time for the 11 remaining apostles (Judas having committed suicide) and the other disciples who had not deserted Jesus. The Jewish inhabitants of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Qualifications Of A Church Planter

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,933 views

    Qualifications of a Church Planter

    Qualifications of a Church Planter I. Spiritual Characteristics A. Committed to Christ, the Church, and to the great commission of Matthew 28:19,20. B. Possessing the gifts, callings, and leading to plant and grow a church. C. Filled by the Spirit of God to love people who may not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Turner avatar

    The Church With The Closed Door

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 26, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,264 views

    A Sermon on the Church at Laodicea ! The church with a closed door.....closed even to Jesus !

    THE CHURCH WITH THE CLOSED DOOR Revelation 3:14-22 This scene must break the heart of God. When I read these verses, it brings to mind abandoned churches....closed, locked, boarded up. Revival of Mid 1800’s spread along the Eastern Coast, and up into New England. Thousands were saved. Stories ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    Smyrna: The Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,122 views

    What is the missing element of the church in America today? Suffering. Smyrna receives word from Jesus about The Preeminent Savior, The Persecuted Saints and The Promised Solace.

    Revelation 2:8-11 Smyrna: The Suffering Church Smyrna was the “Crown of Asia.” Beautiful in appearance, Smyrna was also known for her wealth, commerce and religion. But she was intolerant of intolerance. The more this church was “crushed”, the more fragrant she became. The missing element in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist