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  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Thank God For The Church!

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,944 views

    Introduction to 1 Corinthians

    Imagine a church wracked with divisions. Powerful leaders promote themselves against each other, each with his band of loyal followers. One of them is having an affair with his stepmother, and, instead of disciplining him, many in the church boast of his freedom in Christ to behave in such a way. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Thompson avatar

    Benefits Of A Small Church

    Contributed by Ronald Thompson on Apr 17, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,730 views

    [My purpose is not to encourage stagnation in church growth, but to remind us of the benefits (and obligations) of a small church lest we become discouraged...]

    "THE BENEFITS OF A SMALL CHURCH" INTRODUCTION 1. Churches come in all sizes... a. Some are large, numbering in the thousands, even tens of thousands b. Some are small, with as few as two or more people meeting in a home 2. The definition of church sizes is rather ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Peter Schmidt avatar

    The Church Jesus Built... Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Apr 18, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 9,289 views

    The Church Jesus Built... I. It has significant stones II. It has regal priests

    Easter 5 I Peter 2:4-10 How long does it take to build a church from scratch? I guess that depends on what our definition of the word “church” is. Maybe you’ve never really thought about it, but we use the word “church” in a lot of different ways. “Church” can be a verb, something we do. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What A Church Should Be Series

    Contributed by Darin Burgess on Apr 23, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,788 views

    This is a sermon that shares what the church should offer to people who are searching for something real, stable, and powerful.

    WHAT A CHURCH SHOULD BE Part I Text: Mathew 16: 13-19 Intro: What is the church? Why does it exist? Do I have to attend a church to be a part of the church? What are the benefit’s of belonging to a church? What does God have to say about the church? Greek word for church is ekklesia- “called ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Sowers avatar

    Problem Solving In The Church Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,957 views

    how did the church manage conflict

    No plans for Valentine’s Day? No problem! Stay home and watch television. Besides, you can learn a lot about love from the shows you watch. Here are some of top TV love quotes: Law & Order’s Detective Lennie Briscoe "Love -- a dangerous disease instantly cured by marriage." "All human beings ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    The Church In The Mind Of God Series

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 19, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,814 views

    Is the church today the church that God had in mind. What did God have in mind for the church and what is the true purpose of the church. The church that Jesus built is different then the church today. Part #1

    “The Church in the Mind of God” by District Elder M. L. Maughmer, Jr. Opening: “The Church in the Mind of God” This topic speaks greatly within itself. It is the church in the mind of God, not in the mind of man. It is not the church in the mind of some political organization that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Very Early Church

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 21, 2006
     | 2,192 views

    Lessons from the very early Church and encouragement for believers and seekers to put their faith in the apostles teaching, be part of the Church family, worship God and reach the lost!

    Not long after the death and resurrection of Jesus Matthew, Mark, Luke and John wrote down the most important aspects of the birth, the life, and the teaching of Jesus. They recorded the details of his death and his resurrection from the dead. Luke then went on the record the details of the life of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Working On The Wrong Church

    Contributed by Dorothy Napier on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,956 views

    Jesus said if we are going to build a Church on your moral existence, if you’ll going to build a Church in which you are going to live in all your life, you better build it well.

    WORKING ON THE WRONG CHURCH MATTHEW 16;18 Intro: "A pastor came home one day to find his daughter arguing with her friends in the bedroom. From the front hallway he could hear them yelling and calling each other names, so he quickly made his way up the stairs. "`What’s going on in here?’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Babel, Pentecost, And The Church

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jun 12, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,897 views

    How is it possible for the Pentecost message, of unity in the church, as the vehicle to undo the Babel confusion, to occur?

    Babel, Pentecost, and the Church Montreal/Cornwall June 11, 2006 “The tower of Babel” speaks of an impressive intervention in human affairs that God did in order to guarantee that his plan would work out in the time frame of his choosing, rather than through different effort, means and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Randall LaVere II avatar

    The Church Of Laodicea 7 Series

    Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Jun 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,793 views

    an in depth look into the teachings of Christ, to the 7 churches of revelation.

    The church of Laodicea Church 7 Review 6 prior churches 1. Ephesus-repent and do the first works-get back to how it was 2. Smyrna- Fear none of those things which you shall suffer. 3. Pergamos-come out form among them and be ye separate 4. Thyatira-Stay away from false doctrines 5. Sardis-Come ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • W F avatar

    The Qualifications Of Leadership In The Church

    Contributed by W F on Jun 21, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,859 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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    Denomination: *other

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Christ's Gifts To The Church

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,356 views

    Christ’s Gifts to the Church 1) Come in different packages 2) Help us grow stronger; 3) Keep us working together

    Do any of you know what will happen in six months? Today is the 25th of June, which means that in six months it will be the 25th of December: Christmas! If you’ve already noted that Christmas is only six months away, you’re probably the kind of person that can’t stand having to wait to open ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • William Morris avatar

    The Rich Poor Church Series

    Contributed by William Morris on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 83 ratings
     | 6,602 views

    The second in a series of seven messages dealing with the seven chuches of Asia Minor, specifically Smyrna

    Sermon By: Dr. Todd Morris Title: The Rich Little Poor Church (Seven Churches #2) Text: Revelation 2:8-11 Date: May 21, 2006 Intro. The city of Smyrna was about 35 miles from Ephesus. It was a city of about 100,000 people in John’s day. It was called the, “Crown City,” and the Flower of Asia.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Putting The You In Church Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,510 views

    Why fellowship is a part of God’s purpose for the believer in Christ.

    Putting the “You” in Church Eph 4:11-16; Heb 10:24-26 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: I remember the words like they were spoken yesterday. I can remember exactly where I was sitting in my eighth grade social studies class as I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stan Rodda avatar

    The Importance Of Church Attendance Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 29,099 views

    This sermon deals with church attendance and our commitment to it. Also, how does God feel about church attendance.

    The Importance of Church Attendance! If You Want to Kill the Church Never go to your church or meetings held there, if you do go, be late, it’s no one’s affair. If the weather is bad, either too hot or snowing, just stay home and rest, for there’ll be others going. But should you attend, be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ