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  • Steve Smith avatar

    The Potter, The Clay, And The Church Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 27 ratings
     | 20,175 views

    We know the role of the Potter and the role of the Clay, but what is the role of the Church? A revisit of the well known story as well as a study of the purpose of the church!

    INTRODUCTION SERIES: “The Purpose of the Church” – Part 2 Part 1: Luke 14:25-35 “What Is the Cost of Discipleship” - All believers are called into Discipleship - There is a cost for discipleship - All called but b/c of cost, many are not willing or (prepared) to pay the price - Saw that One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    My Church Family

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,454 views

    In this sermon you will see the benefits of involvement in a church family

    In I Corinthians 12 Paul compares the church to a body. I want to use the body as a teaching point to teach the benefits of a church family. 1. My church family provides a team to work with. A Christian is not a lone ranger. We need a team to support us. A team is a unit working together. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Characteristics Of A Spiritual Church

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 25, 2009
     | 5,723 views

    A Wednesday evening devotion which teaches us from the 1st Century church in Jerusalem, we can discern some of what it means to be a Spiritual Congregation.

    The Characteristics of a Spiritual Church Acts 5:12-16 * One of the most sobering passages in all of New Testament scripture (at least for me) is found in Acts 5:1-11. To remind you, this is the story of Ananias and Sapphira. When they lied about their gifts to the church, they were struck down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seven Churches Of The Revelation

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 25, 2009
     | 4,217 views

    The Loveless, Persecuted, Compromising and Divided Churches exposed

    The Loveless Church in Ephesus (Revelation 2:1-7) I. Christ’s Characteristics to the Loveless Church (v.1) A. He that holds the seven stars in His right hand [Master of the messengers to the Church] B. Who walks in the midst of the golden candlesticks [Omnipresent Lord of the Church] II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Seven Churches Of The Revelation

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 25, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,005 views

    The Lifeless, Living, Lukewarm churches exposed

    The Lifeless Church in Sardis (Revelation 3:1-6) I. The Characteristics of Christ to the Lifeless Church [Sardis] (v.1a) [Wicked pagan worship/ctr trade/wealthy A. He Who hath the Seven Spirits of God [prosperity abundt/A.D.17 earthquake destroyed/nothing good said B. He Who hath the Seven Stars ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    The Measure Of A Great Church Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 20, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,320 views

    What is the measure of a great church?

    Text: Colossians 1:3-14 Title: The measure of a great church. Introduction A.The apostle Paul was always thanking God for the Colossian church. (v3) “We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you… B.The reason being: It was such a great church. (v6) “All over ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    I Love This Church

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,794 views

    Uses Toby Keith’s song, "I Love this Bar" and the "Cheer’s" Theme song, to compare to the church and the need everyone has to belong.

    “I Love This – Church!” February 1, 2009 “How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Super Bowl Church

    Contributed by Michael Reeves on Feb 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,187 views

    A Challenge to the Church to become a Super Bowl church

    A Super Bowl Church Ephesians 6:10-18 Well it’s Super Bowl Sunday again and the Cardinals and Steelers are pumped up and ready to play in the worlds’ biggest game on the world’s biggest stage. The game will be witnessed by millions if not billions of people worldwide. Multitudes will tune in and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Church Of Laodocia"

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Feb 9, 2009
     | 2,453 views

    This message shows hoe the church of today can be like the church of Laodocia.

     1. Get in or get out 15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. Here is a church much like the church today - playing along and giving a semblance of religion. 2Ti 3:5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Fit In At Church

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 5, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,401 views

    “How do you fit in at church?” “Do you feel a part of our church?” “Are you part of the Body of Christ?” “Are you an active part of the community?" [Adaptable by adding your own church activities]

    HOW to FIT IN at CHURCH Acts 2:42-47, Others INTRODUCTION… How to Fit in at Almost Any Church (www.bluefishtv.com) (02:29) I. DEFINITION OF COMMUNITY (all definitions and such: Horton, Paul. Sociology. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1972. pgs 437-438) I would like to begin this morning with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael B. Perrott avatar

    The Church - God's 'remnant'

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Mar 6, 2009
    based on 35 ratings
     | 50,445 views

    A sermon shared at a service at a small church to celebrate their 100th anniversary. A sermon to give encouragement and hope for the future.

    John 15:1-11 Psalm 46 Brothers and sisters in Christ, we join together this morning, members, friends, family and brothers and sisters from local churches, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of this church. On special occasions like anniversaries it is natural to look back over the past, to smile ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Gresham avatar

    The Church Of The Dead Bones

    Contributed by David Gresham on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,422 views

    As a Church, are we marching as the army did in Ezekiel to it’s defeat, or are we on fire for God?

    THE CHURCH OF THE DEAD BONES Ezekiel 37:1-10 Many times this very scripture has many times touched my life. I have thought."Wow" God can do that? As the prophet spoke dead bones began to move, become clothed with new flesh, and then with the breath of God they stand up and become a great and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Skinner avatar

    The Church As Left The Building Series

    Contributed by Jeff Skinner on Nov 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,862 views

    God has not called us to Do church-He has called us to BE the church through complete submission to His Holy Spirit.

    The Church has left the building I remember when I was still pretty young, Elvis was all the rage. In fact I remember my mother loading up with some other women and going to the airport because Elvis was on a plane leaving. Everyone gathered. I also remember begin in the vicinity of that airplane ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Here’s The Church

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,559 views

    What the church is and is not

    HERE’S THE CHURCH Ephesians 1:22-23 Sunday, June 7, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction They tell me the story that long ago there was a small church, in a small town, in a small county, where a small congregation had tried for years to get the biggest “sinner” in town, Sam, to come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Church As A Covenant Community

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 18, 2009
     | 7,577 views

    Compares the Church as a community

    THE CHURCH AS A COVENANT COMMUNITY Deuteronomy 5:1-21; 2 Corinthians 3:4-6, 12-18 SEPTEMBER 14, 2008 The way we look at our relationship with the Church is really important. Our understanding of the Church is so important because it determines the shape of our Christian lives. It determines the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness