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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Distancing Ourselves From God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 31, 2016
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     | 7,237 views

    God wants us to be close to Him, not emotionally or spiritually distant from Him.

    Distancing Ourselves from God (Psalm 50) 1. Memorial Day is a day to remember our war dead. Over 1.1 million military personnel have died as a result of war in the history of our nation. 2. To give you a sense of proportion, almost 500,000 died in the Civil War, over 400,000 in World War II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Church At The Mouth Of Hell Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 25, 2018
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     | 9,949 views

    A brief study of the church in Pergamum in which believers are commended for serving even where Satan dwells. However, toleration of evil people was already contaminating the congregation.

    “To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: ‘The words of him who has the sharp two-edged sword. “‘I know where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. Yet you hold fast my name, and you did not deny my faith even in the days of Antipas my faithful witness, who was killed among you, where Satan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremy Long avatar

    To The Church Of The Namby Pamby

    Contributed by Jeremy Long on Jul 19, 2025
     | 137 views

    If John could have seen the Church today when writing the Revelation, I think he wouldn't have been quite so biblically polite in the Letter he would send to it.

    To the Church of the Namby-Pamby I’ve been somewhat bothered with something lately and can’t seem to get it off of my mind. A feeling that God is pushing us to get things sorted quickly because His return is VERY SOON. Anyone else felt this? Felt the urgency of the church’s mission? Felt like ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    To The Church That Was Monogamously Challenged Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 30, 2006
     | 2,602 views

    The believer must stay faithfully committed to Jesus until the rapture or their funeral.

    If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would It Say? (Part 4 of 7) (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Church That Was Monogamously Challenged Rev. 2:18-29 Oct. 29, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A What if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    The Start Of A New Church Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 34,466 views

    Imagine a cold dark prison. You see a prisoner hunched over writing a letter. He is writing a love letter from his prison cell. This love letter is to a church that he loves dearly. You see this man in prison is the Apostle Paul. He is writing this letter

    Read: Philippians 1:1-2 Imagine a cold dark prison. You see a prisoner there chained to the guards. This prisoner is unassuming in appearance and for the moment is very quiet. He is hunched over and completely absorbed in a letter he is writing. He is writing a love letter from his prison cell. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being God's Church

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 21, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,087 views

    As God’s Church we gather together to worship God as his people; to remember Jesus’ death on the cross on our behalf; to build one another up; to stir one another up to love and good works; and to encourage one another to persevere to the end.

    What does it mean to be God’s Church? That is, God’s people, literally ’called out’ of the world. Why should we meet regularly with other believers in this place? What do we think we’re doing when we gather here Sunday after Sunday? Perhaps you’ve never really stopped to think about those sorts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Power Of Jesus' Church

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,892 views

    Message regarding Jesus’ building of His Church and how it will prevail.

    The Power of Jesus’ Church Matthew 16:13-20 February 18, 2007 When I was a guy about Lance’s age (10 years old, I was in Little League baseball in Eagle Butte. I’d love to tell you that I was the best player on the team, and that my hitting and fielding were just awesome. But the fact of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Church Still Has It

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Sep 19, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,104 views

    Four Fundamental qualities that the church must hold to if it is to remain relevant to every age.

    The Church Still Has It! Matthew 16:13-20 Text: Verse 18: “…on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” SOME YEARS AGO, TWO MEN grew up in the same small town and attended the same church, the same high school, and then the same college. From there one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    More Church Happenings

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 4, 2007
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     | 5,268 views

    Let’s take a look at some more happenings in the early church. 1- Great persecution 2- Genuine mourning 3- Gritty preaching 4- Glorious joy

    INTRO.- ILL.- Three churches got together to sponsor a community-wide revival. The churches were Methodist, Baptist and Presbyterian. After the revival had concluded, the three pastors were discussing the results with one another. The Methodist minister said, "The revival worked out great for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Church Of New Life

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,054 views

    This morning I want to speak to you about what is on your mind. The things of God may be the last thought on some people’s mind. If you are like most people, you may have a lot of other things that you think about. You may find yourself overwhelmed wit

    A CHURCH OF NEW LIFE Before we look to the Word of God I want you to know that I have some news to give you. In a moment I will share with you the Good News of Jesus Christ, but I am compelled to bring to you another more recent news of an event that has taken place. Some of you may remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Serve The Church Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 2, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,448 views

    The way to serve the church, the way to serve God in the church, is to build it up by proclaiming the gospel, by helping those who come to faith to grow, and by encouraging them to become mature believers who in turn can bring others into the kingdom.

    Bill is a 19 ½ year old Uni Student. He’s been a Christian for some 5 or 6 years, having been converted through his youth group. He volunteers as a leader of the youth group on a Friday night. His friends call him Blue because he has red hair. Violet is a 67 year old retiree. She’s still ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Church In The Last Days

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 1, 2014
     | 7,403 views

    To show that the Church is a Glorious Church in the Last Days because we have been purchased and washed by the blood of JESUS 2,000 years ago.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you qualify for the the description of the Church? Of course not. We don't deserve it but the Church is purchased and washed by the blood of JESUS. Acts 20:28 (Amplified Bible) 20:28 Take care and be on guard for yourselves and the whole flock over which the Holy Spirit has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Perry avatar

    Things To Bring To Church

    Contributed by John Perry on May 11, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,584 views

    When its time to go to church we often leave some of the most important things we need to bring to church at home.

    Bunbury Wed pm 5/05/10 “Things to bring to church” Intro: *** Every Sunday morning there is a check list I go through b/4 I walk out the door to go to church. The check list is of the things that I have to take to church that day. * Sermon, * Bible * Money for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Scudder avatar

    Jesus Loves The Church

    Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,672 views

    I have met a lot of people who tell me that they believe in God, but they don't believe in organized religion. In other words, they don't care about going to church. Why does Christ love the church, or in our case, why does Christ love Bethel?

    Purpose: To describe Christ's intimate connection with the local church. Aim: I want the listener to have an exalted view of the church. INTRODUCTION: I have met a lot of people who tell me that they believe in God, but they don't believe in organized religion. In other words, they don't care ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    All Churched Out Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 8, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,706 views

    Malachi’s message is addressed to the priests who served/ministered in the Temple under the old covenant. In the new covenant in Christ, all believers are priests!

    “All Churched Out” Malachi Series Pt. 3 July 7, 2013 Introduction A Malachi’s message is addressed to the priests who served/ministered in the Temple under the old covenant. 1 In the new covenant in Christ, all believers are priests! a 1 Peter 2:9 (NASB) 9 But you are A CHOSEN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist