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  • Jason Cole avatar

    A Backslidden Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 21,409 views

    A look at one of the seven churches addressed in Revelation.

    “A Backslidden Church” Introduction: Several years ago a couple was on vacation in Florida and they were floating in the ocean on inflatable rafts. The husband decided to head into the shore but his wife wanted to stay out on the raft and continue to catch some rays. After a short time the woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Lukewarm Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 39,050 views

    A look at the lukewarm church of Laodicea. Are we a lukewarm church?

    A Lukewarm Church Introduction: A young woman went to her preacher and said, "Preacher, I have a besetting sin, and I want your help. I come to church on Sunday and can’t help thinking I’m the prettiest girl in the congregation. I know I ought not think that, but I can’t help it. I want you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Church

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,720 views

    The longer a church has been in existence, the more its resources go toward its own preservation rather than toward outreach and evangelism.

    God’s Church Luke 4:18 KJV Many Christians can suffer from a lack of identity An older sister was sitting next to her younger brother in Church one Sunday morning unsuccessfully trying to keep him still and quiet. Finally she said, I wish you would calm down. I can’t, he said, it’s just so ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Church At Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,876 views

    Series of messages about the Seven Churches in Revelation of Jesus Christ

    Friday, April 07, 2006 Church of Philadelphia The Open Door Church Rev 3. 7 – 13 We know that the word Philadelphia means brotherly love. This can also be the state of Church when the gentile time comes to the full and God once again sees the Jew coming to Christ in great numbers. This was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Church At Sardis Series

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,731 views

    The Church at Sardis, a name that said it was alive but Christ said you are dead

    Wednesday, March 29, 2006 The Church of Sardis The Church with a Name that is Alive, but was Dead Rev 3: 1- 6 Dates for those interested in Church Age, 1520 – 1790 Many believe that as this Church pictures the Church of Reformation that began in 1520 believe that it continues until this day, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Church At Smyrna Series

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 28, 2007
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     | 3,775 views

    Smyrna

    Friday, February 24, 2006 The Seven Churches Smyrna Rev 2. 8 – 11 The Church of Smyrna; This as reference to the Church age of 100 A.D. to a little over 300 A.D., which was also the time of great persecution in the Church. 1000’s if not millions were killed for there faith in Christ. The City ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Laodicean Church Series

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 28, 2007
     | 3,919 views

    The Laodicean Church

    Thursday, April 13, 2000 The Laodicea Church Rev 3: 14-22 Re 3:15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. :16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. Let’s notice first of all Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Church At Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,870 views

    Bible study series on Revelation

    REVELATION Ephesus 2:1-7 Pastor Brian Matherlee September 12, 2007 Remember the letter of Revelation would have been read in every church in its entirety. The people of Ephesus would have heard what God was saying to Philadelphia and vice-versa. Lest we feel too badly or too good about our ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Church Garden

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,777 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

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    Church Matters

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 12, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,580 views

    Does church really matter? It depends.

    Acts 9:18-29 Church Matters Woodlawn Baptist Church September 9, 2007 I want to welcome each of you to today’s services! I trust and pray that you enjoy your time with us and more importantly that you connect with God through our time of worship. In last week’s message I dealt with this question: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church's Foundation

    Contributed by David Marks on Oct 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,201 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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    What Is The Church?

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,949 views

    This was a sermon i preached 4 years back when i began serving at a new place of service as pastor.

    1. We are called to be a confessing Church. V. 18, Jesus says it is “My Church” - My college BSU director would often correct our BSU President when he would say something about "My church"...he told him that it wasn’t "his church", it was Jesus’ church and He allowed him to serve there. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Women Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 4, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,804 views

    May all women rise up within the leadership of the church and find their rightful place.

    WOMEN IN MINISTRY. WOMEN AS PASTORS. WOMEN LEADING IN THE CHURCH. THESE FEW STATEMENTS HAVE PROBABLY SPARKED MORE DEBATE AND HAVE CAUSED MORE DISSENTION AND TRAUMA WITHIN THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH THAN ANYTHING BEFORE. I WONDER HOW MANY GREAT AND OUTSTANDING WOMEN THROUGHOUT THE COURSE OF HUMAN HISTORY ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Church Happenings

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 63 ratings
     | 3,476 views

    In the first church, let’s take a look at what happened and how it relates to the church today. 1- the proclamation of the gospel 2- the persecution of the apostles 3- the proliferation of the church

    INTRO.- Church happenings. What is happening in our churches? ILL.- A group of women were talking. One lady said, “Our congregation is sometimes down to thirty and forty on Sunday night.” Another said, “That’s nothing, sometimes our group is down to six or seven.” An old maid added her bit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Jesus Church Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,996 views

    This sermon informs the listener that the spreading of the gospel is the job of the pew as well as the pulpit.

    THE JESUS CHURCH Acts 11:19-26 My brother and sisters in this group of series involving the church, we’ve noticed that many had tried to overthrow it, but they were not successful in doing so. They’ve slandered its name, crucified its Savior, and killed those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist