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  • Troy Harkey avatar

    The Church - A Hospital

    Contributed by Troy Harkey on Apr 16, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 18,964 views

    To take a quote from last Sunday, one writer has said, “We are all healers who can reach out and offer health, and we are all patients in constant need of help.”

    THE CHURCH IS A HOSPITAL (Isa 61:1 KJV) The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; (Isa ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Charge Of The Church

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Apr 28, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 16,685 views

    This message deals with four prime objectives to be achieved on fulfilling our charge to this present age.

    We Need To talk! I want to chat with you from the subject “The Charge of the Church.” The Scripture upon which I base my argument is penned by John Mark in his Gospel Narrative: Mark 5:17-20. In that second stanza of Charles Wesley’s hymn “A Charge to Keep I Have,” he wrote: “To serve the present ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Perfect Church Series

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,816 views

    Learning what is takes to be a Godly church.

    Title: The Perfect Church Text: Multi-texted topical Introduction: Continuing our lessons series Making the Most of Our Relationships ‒ The body of Christ, as the scripture calls us, is about people, and where there are people there are relationships. ‒ We’ve talked about two very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church At Smyrna Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on May 6, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 42,348 views

    The 2nd in the series, this church had nothing for which the Lord rebuked them. But there is a great lesson to be learned from them.

    And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. Fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Church Etiquette

    Contributed by Elliott Ivey on May 20, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 25,660 views

    This sermon is designed to inspire and persuade the saints to act in holy and righteous ways, so that that the body of Christ can meet its ultimate destiny.

    Church Etiquette Luke 17:1-4 Thesis: As members of the body of Christ we must learn to understand, protect, rebuke, and forgive one another. Purpose: To inspire and persuade the saints to act in holy and righteous ways, so that the body of Christ can meet it ultimate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God And The Church Series

    Contributed by Terry Owens on May 28, 2003
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,899 views

    Experience the joy of coming to the House of God with this message on God and the Church.

    This we believe part 1 Galatians 1:6-9 How many this morning wants to experience what is laid up for you in heaven? If we want to walk in all the fullness that God has for us then it’s important that we understand what the scriptures say. If we don’t have a basis for our faith then we can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Antioch Church Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,770 views

    Becoming a New Testament, missions minded church.

    The Antioch Church Acts 11:19-26 Purpose Statement: To renew our focus on becoming a New Testament missions minded church In many churches these days, the buzz word is “purpose statement”. Churches and church leaders are in many churches trying to put together a statement that reflects what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Careless Church Series

    Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,206 views

    The church in Ephesus

    The Careless Church Rev 2:1-7 Muynak was once a thriving port on the Aral Sea, but today it sits on the edge of a bitter, salty desert. Sand dunes are strewn with the rusted, hollow hulls of a fishing fleet that once sailed high above on the surface of Central Asia’s fountain of life. Things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Crowned Church Series

    Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,976 views

    Smyrna

    Smyrna: The Crowned Church Rev 2:8-11 Herman Lange, a German Christian who was executed by the Nazis during World War II. In his cell on the night before he was to be killed, Lange wrote a note to his parents. He said two feelings occupied his mind: "I am, first, in a joyous mood, and second, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Compromising Church Series

    Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,201 views

    Pergamum

    Pergamum: The Compromising Church Rev 2:12-17 One of biggest questions that I have struggled with since becoming a minister, and even before, is how wrong can a church be, and still be right? Some would say that is a simple question to answer, a church cannot be wrong at all! This week I got a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Foolish Church Series

    Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,213 views

    Laodicea

    Laodicea - The Foolish Church Rev 3:14-22 A Christian physician gave a message on the subject, "The People Jesus Won?t Save!" He used this illustration: "While I was in residence at the Mayo Clinic, a lady who had suffered for many years came for an examination. We found that she could be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Birth Of The Church

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 7, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 23,967 views

    And when the Day of Pentecost was fully come. What really happened on this wonderful day.

    The Birth of the Church Understand the Church is not a physical building, it’s not an organization or denomination, it’s not a particular ministry, the Church is made up of the body of believers that are called by His name according to His purpose. The Church is people called out of people. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Foundation Of The Church

    Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 2,779 views

    10 Foundational Beliefs of the Peebles Church of Christ. A sermon I delivered on a Friend Day.

    Jim Chandler Peebles Church of Christ. What is the Church of Christ built on? The Peebles Church of Christ is built on 10 foundational beliefs. 1. The Bible is true. (2nd Timothy 3:16-17) We believe that the Bible is God’s inspired Word to the world. The Bible is God revealing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church As An Oasis

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,492 views

    This sermon is about the church being a place of refreshment, revival, and renewal for the wanderers of life.

    "The Church As An Oasis"-Rev.A.LaMar Torrence Exodus 15:26-27 I. Introduction A. Sister Maya Angelou’s poem “On the Pulse of Morning”: A Rock, A River, A Tree Hosts to species long since departed, Marked the mastodon. The dinosaur, who left dry tokens of their sojourn here on our planet floor, any ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Church That Is Prayed For Series

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 101 ratings
     | 11,509 views

    This sermon looks at the prayer that Paul prayed for the Ephesian church and then uses his prayer as a basis for what we need to pray for in our church: Strength in the inner being, Dwelling of Christ in our hearts, and Comprehending God’s Love.

    Ephesians 3:14-21 "A Church That Is Prayed For" Preached on July 27, 2003 at Clara/Winchester UMC Before the term “mega church” was ever conceived, Charles H. Spurgeon pioneered one right in the heart of London, England. When he was just twenty years of age, the New Park Street ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist