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  • Eric Hanson avatar

    The State Of The Church

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Dec 7, 2013
     | 3,259 views

    This is a little tour through Maine State history, but is applicable to any location, especially as a template to be modified for where you live. It also includes a challenge.

    The State of the Church 2013 Pastor Eric J. Hanson Here in the United States, much has been written on the topic of the Church’s condition. The books, seminars, angry articles, despairing articles, and sermons on this topic by radio and TV preachers are seemingly endless. Depending on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Church Persecution

    Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Jan 27, 2014
     | 5,409 views

    It’s important to understand, we too have an inner working of the Holy Spirit that provides us power to persevere against fears of persecution.

    INTRODUCTION The word “persecution” means the act of persecuting or oppression of inhumane treatment. The subject church persecution essentially deals with the very nature of legalize corporation of the early church. However there’s a greater gift to the world at Pentecost; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Nature Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 30, 2014
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     | 6,699 views

    The church consists of all those who committed to and dependent upon Christ in all things.

    The Nature Of The Church Text: Phil. 1:1-2 Introduction 1. Illustration: Three pastors got together for coffee one day and found all their churches had bat-infestation problems. "I got so mad," said one, "I took a shotgun and fired at them. It made holes in the ceiling, but did nothing to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Paul And The Church Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Feb 12, 2014
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     | 6,778 views

    The ministry can be the best of jobs and the worst of jobs, and it all has to do with the people. How does one endure the ministry? He must truly love the church. See the example of Paul.

    Salvation: Why? and How? or, SALVATION: ITS NEED AND PROVISION Romans Chapters One to Five Calvary Baptist Church Series Begins Sunday, September 30, 2012 Sermon 2: A Preacher and a Church October 14, 2012 Romans 1:8-13 Romans 1:8-13 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church And The Temple Series

    Contributed by Darian Catron on Jul 25, 2015
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     | 8,106 views

    We are the Church and we are the Temple. The Church is not a building we come to. The Church is people, people called out of darkness. We do not come to a Temple to offer animal sacrifices. We come together as the Church to offer ourselves to God.

    SERMON TITLE- “The Temple and The Church” SERMON SERIES or OCCASION- Final Words DATE- July 26, 2015 LOCATION- Shelbyville Christian Church INTRODUCTION: Illustration/Story/Quote/Statistic- (Quoted from Barna Group “Americans divided on the importance of Church) What, if ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Be Church"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 4, 2015
     | 3,496 views

    Paul share in the text some things that will help us be church for example live with integrity, be one, be with humility, be patient, bear with one another, and speak truth in love.

    "Be The Church" Ephesians 4:1-16 1. The apostle invites us to live a certain life Live a life worth of the calling. • Paul says to be the church we live life with integrity • 2live with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    No Room In The Church Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2015
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     | 7,410 views

    There is supposed to be no room in the Church for what Paul covers with the Ephesians in this passage.

    No room at church Ephesians 4:17-32 Ill. I asked a Methodist preacher one time if he was having mice problems like we were in the Baptist Church. He said, “No, our attendance is so good now, we don’t have room for mice so they moved out.” Eph 4:17 Now this I say and testify in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Healthy Church Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 7, 2015
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     | 11,014 views

    By looking at four myths about growing churches, we begin to address what it means to be a healthy church.

    Introduction: A. Happy New Year! Let’s begin this morning with a few quotes for the New Year. 1. “Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man,” Benjamin Franklin. 2. “One resolution I have made, and try always ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Church?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 21, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,290 views

    For many church has become irrelevant and insignificant. The church is anything but that. Why church? The question needs to be answered.

    Why Church? Psalm 122:1 We are living in a time of change. With busy schedules filled with activities demanding our time and the ever expanding array of social media many feel that church has become irrelevant and insignificant. The comment is often heard, “I can be just as good a Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Duties Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 30, 2013
     | 7,544 views

    Though these are not the only duties of the the church, this sermon reminds us that the church has the duties to WIN people; TEND to people; MEND people and SEND people.

    Duties of the Church Sermon 4 in the series “Church Matters" Chuck Sligh July 28, 2013 TEXT: Turn to Matthew 28 INTRODUCTION Opening Illustration – Firemen Illustration (USE THREE VOLUNTEERS) All given chores to do while waiting for the opportunity to put out a fire for regular ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reviving The Church

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Aug 17, 2013
     | 7,203 views

    Promises based on Isaiah 55

    Reviving The Church Based on Isaiah 55 1. The call Isaiah 55:1 - “Ho! Everyone who thirsts, Come to the waters; And you who have no money, Come, buy and eat. Yes, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2. Lay down your works Isaiah 55:2 - Why do you spend money for ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Winsome Church

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on May 28, 2015
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     | 7,653 views

    A winsome church does God's work God's way for the sake of God's world.

    THE WALL STREET JOURNAL recently published a report indicating that “the U.S. now has a bigger share of people who don’t identify with any religion than those who do. In the last seven years, the number of people unaffiliated with either Roman Catholic or mainline Protestant churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Rediscover Church

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Jun 6, 2015
     | 6,865 views

    Rediscovering the purpose and practice of our faith

    Rediscover Church Introduction: I remember when I was teenager going to a church right after I became a Christian and I remember it being like family. I remember this deep connection that everyone had. There was a close friendship between everyone. and we were constantly involved in each ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Mission Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 25, 2019
     | 5,080 views

    The mission of the church is to bring the Good News about Jesus to as many as possible regardless of upbringing, social status or education.

    THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH Text: Romans 1.8-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: "A church should not merely have a missions department, if should wholly exist to be a mission" (Timothy Keller). 2. As a church our mission is the Great Co-mission, to go and make disciples of all nations. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    A Healthy Church Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 18, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,405 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Series: Action [#5] A HEALTHY CHURCH… Acts 2:42-47 Introduction: What is the purpose of the local church? What does a healthy Church look like? Acts 2:42-47 A healthy Church is devoted… 1. To the teaching of the Word. Regardless of the situation or circumstances that you are in, you need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist