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  • Kayode Omotoso avatar

    The Why And How Of Church Unity

    Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Nov 15, 2014
     | 5,216 views

    We must be very clear on the fact that Jesus was very passionate about the unity of the church that He had to take it to God in prayer.

    Sometimes ago, I did a write up on the subject "Crisis in Christ". It borders on the competition and irreconcilable difference among the supposed believers in Christ and the different denominations they belong to. There appears not to be an end to the war tearing the body of Christ apart. Today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    #1 Intercession The Gift To The Church

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 18, 2014
     | 5,477 views

    Seldom is the office of an INTERCEDER RECOGNIZED. There is little applause, put this is essential to the church and leadership.

    WHAT EVERY CHURCH NEEDS... STAND IN THE GAP... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com INTERCEDE: to stand in the gap for another, to help settle, to defend, to intervene, mediate, to pray for, to petition, Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV) For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Are We Playing Church Games?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 21, 2014
     | 5,412 views

    Ever consider church games? Hide and seek? Queen for a day? Gambling? Let's make a deal? Playing hooky? Monopoly? Charades? Role playing? Russian Roulette, etc?

    DO WE LOVE TO PLAY GAMES WITH THE FLESH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com GOSPEL COMEDIANS make good incomes, entertaining and making people laugh... WE ALL LOVE A GOOD JOKE... makes me laugh, humorous... funny... We have gotten so good at games... 1. We want to play at work... 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Prayer Meeting In The Jerusalem Church

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 30, 2014
     | 9,141 views

    The prayer the Jerusalem Christians prayed when Peter and John were released from the inquisition of the Jerusalem religious leaders teaches some important truths about prayer, which is the subject of this sermon.

    Prayer Meeting in the Jerusalem Church Chuck Sligh November 30, 2014 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 4 (TO BE READ LATER) INTRODUCTION The first church in Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Care Of People In The Church Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2011
    based on 30 ratings
     | 16,524 views

    Paul lists different people groups in the church and then advises Timothy how to treat them. 1- The older men 2- The younger men 3- The older women 4- The younger women 5- The widows

    INTRO.- We must admit there is a discrimination in our world: racial, political, religious, financial, and any other kind you want to talk about. ILL.- For example, I remember back when I was in elementary (or grade school, as we called it) that there were a few kids whom we considered to be less ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    100 Year Church Celebration

    Contributed by Scott D. Speight on Sep 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 35,943 views

    Message for church celebrating 100 year anniversary.

    “100 Year Church Celebration” Scott D. Speight Pastor, Kevil United Methodist Church Luke 6:46-49 Sept 11, 2011 I stand before you today with mixed emotions. Emotions of excitement, fear, anger, frustration and a little bit of anxiety. Today here at Kevil United Methodist we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Herbert Cooper avatar

    I Quit Going To Church Series

    Contributed by Herbert Cooper on Sep 20, 2011
    based on 32 ratings
     | 44,518 views

    Christ followers can’t grow to their potential unless they’re planted in church, not just attending.

    Ps 92:12-14 The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; 13 planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God. 14 They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, (NIV) (There are benefits to being planted ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church That Heard "Well Done"

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Oct 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,197 views

    What kind of church do you like? What kind do I like? Does it really matter? How about, what kind of church does God like? Here’s the story of a church that heard well done. It was not a church without problems. But it was a church that had the heartbeat

    The Church Which Heard God Say “Well Done” Or, 5 “I’s” (One Capital I, Three Little I, One Big I) 3 John Stewardship of Missions Sunday, January 24, 2010 3 John 1:1-14 1 The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mystery: The Church Is The Temple Of God Series

    Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Apr 14, 2014
     | 8,308 views

    There are 3 parts to the Mystery of the Church. The Church is the Body of Christ, the Bride of Christ and the Temple of God. In this study we look at how to expel our fear of death through an extraordinary vision of the glory of believers in eternity

    Mystery: The Church is the Temple of God (Eph. 2:19-22; I Cor. 3:9) Expelling Fear through an Extraordinary Vision In this study we are looking at a 3rd aspect of the Mystery of the Church. First we learned that the Church is the Body of Christ (Eph. 1:22-23). God fearfully and wonderfully ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Birth Of The Church, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Bill Brazell on May 13, 2014
     | 3,883 views

    The birth of the Church under the New Covenant, The church is the instrument through which God will “Complete the Mission that Jesus Began”.

    Completing the Mission that Jesus Began The Birth of the Church, Part 1 Acts 2:1-4 Read Acts 2:1-4 This is a tremendous transitional passage. We have the end of the Old Covenant and the birth of the Church under the New Covenant." All the great elements of God's redemptive plan are right here. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Changing Church And The Changeless Christ

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 29, 2010
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     | 9,410 views

    We are in transitional times; we will be helped through transition if we remember who got us here and why, but if we also remain wary of popular bandwagons. The ultimate measure is whether we have been faithful to Christ's call.

    Gethsemane Baptist Church, Washington, DC, Nov. 24, 1996 Some folks are allergic to change. They want everything to be just as it always was. They get used to things and they want everything to stay put. Some folks just won’t deal with change. A few weeks ago the electricity went out at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Graham Kettle avatar

    The Church With Heart Problems - Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,326 views

    No matter how hard or diligently we work for the Lord, ultimately if our heart strays from that first love, we are in danger. Yet He is faithful and is our rescuer.

    THE CHURCH WITH HEART PROBLEMS - EPHESUS READING: Revelation 2:1-7 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lamp stands: 2 I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Church Under Pressure - Symrna Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,851 views

    Afflicated and poor yet incredibly rich. The church would do well to look at what God calls rich and not hold to the world's opinion of riches. Even in the face of persecution, these Believers hold steadfast.

    THE CHURCH UNDER PRESSURE – SMYRNA READING Rev 2:8-11 "To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9 I know your afflictions and your poverty--yet you are rich! I know the slander of those who say ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Church At Satan's Seat - Pergamum Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,120 views

    In Satan's camp they hold fast to Christ are commended for this. But, even such people have let errant teaching slip through and have not stood firm on sexual sin. Thank God for His mercy provided we repent.

    THE CHURCH AT SATAN'S SEAT - PERGAMUM READING Revelation 2:12-17 “To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of him who has the sharp, double-edged sword. 13 I know where you live--where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name. You did not renounce your ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Is The State Of This Church - 2011

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 10, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,498 views

    This "State of the Church" is framed in many questions...the conclusion is that the ’State of this Church" is directly related to the "State of the Member’s Hearts."

    The State of the Church – 2011 (What is the State of this Church) * This morning I begin with a true story. A man wakes up about 1am and is having difficulty breathing. He can breathe, but not take a deep breath. In fact, it almost feels Like someone is sitting on his chest. What does he do? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist