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  • Mario Bruni D. D.. avatar

    God Is Transforming His Church

    Contributed by Mario Bruni D. D.. on May 18, 2016
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     | 14,831 views

    In the upcoming years, the body of Christ will face many changes that are ordained by God. These changes will bring division and strife to the body of Christ, but they are essential for its purifying.

    In the upcoming years, the body of Christ will face many changes that are ordained by God. These changes will come after God informs His Church about them; for “Surely the Lord GOD does nothing, unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets” (Amos 3:7). These changes will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Being Church - With The Perfect Team

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on May 22, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,997 views

    On Trinity Sunday we explore what it means to be church, with the perfect team, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

    Have you ever considered how important teams, especially successful teams are to life? I am not just talking about sporting teams. Think about it for a moment, most of what happens in life requires groups of people, a team, working together to deliver us a product or a service or achieve ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Is That Church Member Confused Or Lost?

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Nov 24, 2015
     | 3,958 views

    confused or lost

    Is That Church Member Confused or Lost II Corinthians 13:5-6 !. My doctrine must be right for my decision to be right A. John 1:12-13 & John 6:43-44 - The new birth can only be accomplished by God B. John 3:5-7 - The new birth can only be achieved by the Word and the Spirit 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Myths About The Church

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
     | 7,455 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing. It has been a blessing as well as a great help as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    “Four Myths about the Church” Math16: 18 The church is THE vehicle that God uses to push back the darkness and change our world. I think we need a reminder, today, that there was a group of men and women who have gone before us, here at EBC, who boldly proclaimed the gospel of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does Church Really Matter? Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
     | 7,463 views

    I realized the triumphal entry, the crucifixion and the resurrection will mean very little if anything at all until we answer this question.

    “Does Church really Matter? Acts 9:18-30” Today we begin looking for Easter and many will be preparing for egg hunts and the like. Sermons are preached today about the triumphal entry as Jesus made His way into Jerusalem. The crucifixion will be the topic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    I Will Be A Functioning Church Member Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015
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     | 18,106 views

    The church is described as a body in the New Testament. Each member of the body must serve its function so that the body is healthy.

    Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book of the same name) “I Will Be a Functioning Church Member” 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Open Today, we start doing something new that will last for six weeks. We are beginning a a book study together as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    Characteristics Of A Healthy Church 2 Series

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Dec 15, 2015
     | 5,135 views

    Churches need to be Spiritually Healthy

    Characteristics of a Healthy Church Matthew 16:18 - Acts 4 Introduction: “Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died.” - Erma Bombeck I. A Healthy Characteristic is a Church that Prays together. - "We are too busy to pray, and so we are too busy to have power. We have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Important Is Church Attendance? Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 28, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,106 views

    A motivational message describing the importance and purpose of attending church.

    The Junior Bible Quiz Sermon Series How important is church attendance? And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is That Church Member Confused Or Lost?

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Jan 19, 2016
     | 2,545 views

    Salavation

    1. My doctrine must be right for my decision to be right 2. Biblical examination leads to confidence not confusion A. Will confirm the witness of the Word with the witness of the Spirit - Romans 8:16, I John 3:24, 4:13 B. Will shift your attention from the promise of salvation to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Components Of Love Passion For The Church Series

    Contributed by John Dixon on Jan 24, 2016
     | 4,569 views

    Develop Passion For the Church

    Ephesians 5:15-5:33 (NASB) 15 Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, 16 making the most of your time, because the days are evil. 17 So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Birth Of The Church, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Bill Brazell on Mar 1, 2016
     | 4,716 views

    The birth of the church, The coming of the Holy Spirit, The filling of the Spirit. Speaking in other languages. The church is one body. Baptism of the Spirit

    “Completing the Mission that Jesus Began” Seeking and Saving Those Who are Lost The Birth of the Church, Part 2 Acts 2:1-13 We are continuing the series in the book of Acts called, “Completing the Mission that Jesus Began”. Acts is a wonderful New Testament book that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Look Who Came To Church

    Contributed by Jason Duhon on Mar 5, 2016
     | 2,981 views

    On a typical Sunday, who will you find in our churches? Just about every cross-section of our population shows up, each with their own motives.

    Who do we find in church? 1. The Heathen a) The Seeker This is the typical sinner. He or she comes to church, not desiring to become part of the fellowship, but for the sake of attendance. The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Taylor avatar

    Paul's Service To Christ's Church Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 17, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,414 views

    Big The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 7 Paul's Service to Christ's Church Colossians 1:24-29 Idea – The central focus of Paul's life was Christ and his Church.

    We are in the seventh week of our series on Paul's letter to the Colossian church, called “The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ.” This letter was written to help us see Christ as supreme over all things that we struggle with and sufficient for our every need. So far, Paul is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Building The Church--Making A Difference Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 21, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,909 views

    God has called us all to make a difference in the lives of others. We are to do it in three different ways as a solider, an athlete, and farmer.

    Let’s Build The Church—Wanting To Make A Difference July 21, 2013 Glenville 2 Samuel 18:19-23 2 Timothy 2:1-13 We are in part 3 of our series, “Let’s Build The Church,” and today we are going to look at Wanting To Make A Difference. Imagine if you were at ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Should Churches Do Business?

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Aug 3, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,264 views

    A church should be an active, contributing member of its community, rather than a closed-off mini-community that keeps to itself and this can extend to becoming involved in business or in the business community.

    Churches in business Luke 19:13 - So he called ten of his servants, delivered to them ten minas, and said to them, “Do business till I come.” God always intended for the priesthood to reinvest a portion of the tithe, with the expectation of a return. It was part of His plan to show ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic