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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Church Unity Through The Council At Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 31, 2025
     | 101 views

    Doctrinal disputes should be resolved in the spirit of unity and truth through the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

    CHURCH UNITY THROUGH THE COUNCIL AT JERUSALEM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 15:1-29 Key Verse: “It seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us.” (Acts 15:28) Supporting Texts: Ephesians 4:3; 1 Corinthians 1:10; Philippians 2:2; John 17:21 INTRODUCTION: The early Church was not immune to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Getting Through The Tough Stuff

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,548 views

    This message deals with a subject that is often controversial, prejudice. As Christ followers we are to demonstrate love to all without exception.

    *************************************************************************************Getting Through the Tough Stuff -Prejudice- James 2:1-4 Tomorrow we as a country recognize Dr. Martin Luther King Day. King had a dream that was grounded in the Word of God that all people and ethnic groups ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    In It To Win It--We Are The Church

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 11, 2016
     | 12,166 views

    Jesus said, He will build his church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it. However inner turmoil and division by the saints to groups within the church can greatly hinder the mission of the church.

    In It To Win It—We Are The Church—Building Up The Church Matthew 16:13-20 1 Corinthians 3:1-15 We are starting a new series today called “In It To Win It.” Some of you may remember a couple of years back, a despised and rejected by many basketball player made a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Some Aspects Of The Church From Its Beginning – What Is Membership Of The Church? - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 6, 2023
     | 1,000 views

    In this next article we are looking at what makes a person a MEMBER of the Body of Christ, THE CHURCH universal. We consider conversion, then baptism – water baptism and baptised in the Holy Spirit. The practise of baptism in churches is mentioned.

    SOME ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH FROM ITS BEGINNING – WHAT IS MEMBERSHIP OF THE CHURCH? - PART 4 MEMBERSHIP OF THE CHURCH The membership of the universal Church is through salvation and baptism, but which baptism? This is not baptismal regeneration; just that baptism followed salvation as water ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Easter Day

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,467 views

    Mark’s original ending has been seen as controversial yet it is so powerful & real & full of challenge.

    The Easter resurrection story in Mark offers us a different slant in a way on old story. It offers us an ending where the feeling is not spontaneous joy & praise, but fear & confusion & doubt. It is a ending that has troubled the Church for generations, indeed it made the people who put together ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Justification By Faith Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 25, 2014
     | 4,292 views

    The earliest controversy in the church was over a critical matter: What does it mean in practical terms to be a member of God’s family? Also, coming to Christ is an act of self-denial. We are “under new management.”

    Introduction: One thing we can all agree on: People rarely agree! Even in the early church there was conflict; and while we’d prefer unity among believers, disputes happen. In an awkward moment Peter and Paul were at odds. Paul confronted the head of the church to his face…because ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    I'm Healed Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Sep 22, 2017
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     | 8,319 views

    The topic of Divine Healing has been a subject of controversy in the Church for many, many years. I have come to the conclusion through much study and sensitivity to Holy Spirit’s leading that Divine Healing is indeed provided for in the Atonement.

    INTRODUCTION The topic of Divine Healing has been a subject of controversy in the Church for many, many years. It has been my practice to examine the Scriptures asking Holy Spirit to guide my thoughts and my heart as I search for truth. I have come to the conclusion through much study and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Proper Attitude And Order In The House Of God Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 23,588 views

    This message is designed to encourage us to live and worship in a holy manner and to submit ourselves to God's created order of all things.

    Proper Attitude and Order In the House Of God 1 Timothy 2:8-15 INTRODUCTION: A. As we begin this morning let me take a couple of minutes and do a recap of where we have been 1. Paul wrote this letter to a “son in the faith” to encourage and exhort him in the ministry he had left ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Some Aspects Of The Church From Its Beginning – The Church’s Home And What Lies Ahead - Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 17, 2023
     | 1,014 views

    Our entire life as a Christian will be exposed in the judgement and all those years of being a Christian will be subjected to the test of fire. There you stand and the fire tests your works. What will the fire leave behind? Will it be precious or will it be ashes? Building on the foundation.

    SOME ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH FROM ITS BEGINNING – THE CHURCH’S HOME AND WHAT LIES AHEAD - PART 8 [1]. THE CHURCH’S HOME - INTRODUCTION Maybe in this next posting in the series I might say some things that are new to you, but just follow along and search out these scriptures. Very little these ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    How To Identify Terrorist Groups In The Church

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,448 views

    Satan is waging an all out war against the body of Christ.

    "How To Identify Terrorist Groups In The Church" November 25, 2001 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1 It is an awesome job being a pastor. A I have had people come to me and say "Pastor, I’ve had trouble with our last four pastors. Why does he keep sending ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Imprecise Thinking

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 20, 2013
     | 2,561 views

    Persecutions & Martyrdom. It's origin and hos to deal with them

    Stone The Gods - 12 years before Paul consented to stoning - Stephen’s death by stoning - Now he was being stoned - Stone the man who healed the cripple World does not appreciate its benefactors Martyrdoms Martyr Gk. “witness” - 70 million over 2000 years - Every day 400 are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Letter To The Church At Pergamum: The Church Near Satan's Throne Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 29, 2023
     | 1,949 views

    The city of Pergamum in the ancient world was a city seated on a hill, a tall hill, and this place was like the capital of Asia minor.

    I was at the gym last night, on the stair-stepper enjoying a good work out. All the workout machines in the area point one direction, and so looking forward in front of me there are always many televisions all lined up one by one. I counted them last night and I counted 20 tvs. All of them on ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Halloween Is Ok, But . . . Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 21, 2022
     | 3,486 views

    Looking at the church, but looking at how we have allowed sin to filter in.

    Various Scriptures October 23, 2022 I don’t think I’ve ever spoken about Halloween during a sermon, but today is your lucky day. I’m not going to condemn Halloween, but want to point out some parallels between our world today and the origin and meaning of Halloween which goes back 100's of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Church Personnel Manual Part 2

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 6, 2012
     | 3,682 views

    A talk on the way love should look and be displayed, and the way we see spirituality (part 2).

    Text: 1 Cor 13:1-7, Title: Church Personnel Manual Part 2, Date/Place: 2/5/12 NRBC What Love Does (v. 4-7) He gives us fifteen verbs, not adjectives, which show the defining qualities of how love is practiced. These are not potentialities, nor is it a salad bar theology of choice, these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Preserving The Best Of Both In The Church World

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 12, 2023
     | 1,066 views

    When anything new comes along, we struggle to know what should be preserved and what should be discarded. This struggle may seem new, but it is an age-old problem. Jesus in this discourse helps us to preserve the best of both worlds and the danger of putting new wine in old wineskins.

    Sermon: Preserving the Best of Both in the Church World Scripture: Matt 9:10-17 “As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man named Matthew (Levi) sitting in the tax collector’s booth; and He said to him, “Follow Me [as My disciple, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher and walking the same path of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist