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  • John Hamby avatar

    "The Danger Of Playing Church.” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 117 ratings
     | 64,710 views

    # 17 in series. There is no clearer text of the sobering reality of playing church than this one.

    A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 17 “The Danger of Playing Church.” Hebrews 10:26-31 Because our daughter Nikki grew up in a Pastor’s home, when she was small she and her friends sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    2. Dealing With Division In The Church Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,160 views

    All Christians should recognize Jesus Christ is the leader of the church, and do what they can do foster unity in the local church and the worldwide church.

    INTRO: A very interesting thing happened last week in the NFL playoff game between Indianapolis and Pittsburgh. Trailing by 18 points late in the 3rd quarter, Indianapolis faced a 4th and 2 in their own territory. Coach Tony Dungy made the standard decision and sent out the punting squad. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Expectation From The Church

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 7, 2006
    based on 109 ratings
     | 30,667 views

    Church should understand God’s expectation from her.

    “GOD’S EXPECTATIONS FROM THE CHURCH” Acts 2:36-47 I was watching the Olympic events and very pleased on the performance of some the U.S. athletes. One of the coaches was asked about his opinion on expectations set by the Americans, and he responded by saying, “I am not worried by expectations set ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why I Love The Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 184 ratings
     | 72,579 views

    Many people say they love the church, but do their actions support that? The church has some flaws and problems, but I love the church and here is why I love her

    “Falling in Love With the Bride of Christ…Why I Love the Church?” Introduction: A 97-pound Labrador retriever named Marley is claimed to be the world’s worst dog. He crashed through screen doors with alarming regularity. He went berserk during thunderstorms, destroying everything in his path. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Day Jesus Came To Church Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 25, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,560 views

    When we come to church, remember to get to the right focus - God, and get to the right agenda - prayer, communion with God.

    We are looking at a rare glimpse of Jesus today – His anger over something He is passionate about. It pays for us to take note. If it can drive Him to behave in such a way, it must be something we need to take note of today. The Temple was a good thing. God commanded the people of Israel to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Build Our Shatterproof Church Series

    Contributed by Bumble Ho on Sep 26, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,229 views

    Big Idea: We can build a shatterproof church by 1) Growing ourselves, 2) Knowing our true leader, 3) Contributing to the ministry, and 4) Watching for dangers.

    Building Our Shatterproof Church 1 Corinthians 3 vacMidway - Sep. 25, 2005 [WARNING: This sermon may not be suitable for every church’s political context.] 1) {Tell the story of a shattered church} a) {Open illustration} A few years ago a Godly pastor came to this city and planted a church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    More Than Church Attendance

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 30, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,613 views

    Church attendance is important but Christianity goes far beyond the church building.

    October 2, 2005 Morning Worship Text: James 1:19-27 Subject: True Religion Title: More Than Church Attendance I can’t begin to tell you how many times I have said from this pulpit that church attendance is so important to us all. We need to be in church. Hebrews 10:25, “Let us not give up meeting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Does It Mean To Be The Church?

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 4, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,123 views

    How we are to be salt and light in the world

    Brooks Atkinson, an American journalist, said, “I have no objection to churches, so long as they don’t interfere with God’s work”. Why are we here? What does it mean to be the church in Farnham in 2005? Our gospel reading has some ideas for us on what it might be all about, and our epistle ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Courting Sin Within The Church

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 5, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,096 views

    This message answers four key questions on the question of Christians suing each other.

    1. What’s The Problem? - Believers were suing each other in court. - What does Paul think of this? - v. 1 - “Dare any of you. . .” - v. 6 - “But brother goes to law against brother, and that before unbelievers!” - v. 7 - “already an utter failure” - Paul is shocked and dismayed that their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming The Church That Changes The City Series

    Contributed by Rob Willis on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 169 ratings
     | 21,260 views

    Transforming our city by being a transformed church

    Extreme Makeover: City Edition Session Two: Becoming the Church That Changes the City Acts 2:41-47 We began last week talking about Extreme Makeover: City Edition – changing our towns and cities for Jesus Christ. We began with placing up on the screen our purpose statement: Inviting People on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lie: Church Is Not Really Important Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 12, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,143 views

    Many Christians are AWOL today in their faithfulness to Christ’s church because they have bought into the lie that church is not really that important.

    Series: Lies Satan Tells Lie: CHURCH IS NOT REALLY THAT IMPORTANT Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. Many churches boast hundreds and even thousands on their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Our Church Should Be

    Contributed by Ron Holton on Oct 28, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,861 views

    Defining what the New Testament church is, and what we should be today as a church

    What Church should be Acts 2;42-47 I. The church should be devoted (42) II. The Church should be driven by the Holy Spirit (43) III. The Church should be together on the vision and committed to the mission (44) IV. The church should be generous (45) V. The church should be a church of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Duane Brown avatar

    A Church That Made God Sick

    Contributed by Duane Brown on Nov 22, 2005
    based on 120 ratings
     | 36,427 views

    A warning that comes from God when we become lukewarm

    14 "To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. 15 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! 16 So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Ephesus: The Church Of The Lost Love Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,085 views

    the church at ephesus

    Ephesus the church of Love Revelation 2:1-7, “"Write this letter to the angel of the church in Ephesus. This is the message from the one who holds the seven stars in his right hand, the one who walks among the seven gold lampstands: "I know all the things you do. I have seen your hard work and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Laodicea The Church Of Lackluster Faith Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,968 views

    Laodicea The Church of Lackluster Faith

    Laodicea The Church of Lackluster Faith Revelation 3:14"Write this letter to the angel of the church in Laodicea. This is the message from the one who is the Amen--the faithful and true witness, the ruler[1] of God’s creation:15"I know all the things you do, that you are neither hot nor cold. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible