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  • Perry Anderson avatar

    Why Does This Church Need You?

    Contributed by Perry Anderson on May 12, 2015
     | 6,020 views

    As members of the "Body of Christ" we are needed for the church to work and function properly and to remain healthy. We have the responsibility to use the gift we are given to do our part in the work of the church.

    Why Does This Church Need You? >>>1 Corinthians 12:12-27<<< (12 The human body has many parts, but the many parts make up one whole body. So it is with the body of Christ. 13 Some of us are Jews, some are Gentiles, some are slaves, and some are free. But we have all been baptized into one body by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Meaning Of The Seven Churches In The Book Of Revelation

    Contributed by Lay Man on Jun 8, 2015
     | 4,666 views

    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 lampstands. – Revelation 2:1

    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 lampstands. – Revelation 2:1 A viewpoint held in our day as almost as factual and unalterable is the belief that the seven churches in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Answer Seven: The Wise Builder In The Church Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 9, 2015
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     | 9,189 views

    Paul continues trying to help the divided Corinthian church by giving yet another answer to one of their problems. There were some troublemakers in the church that were set on destroying the church.

    Paul continues trying to help the divided Corinthian church by giving yet another answer to one of their problems. In this portion of his letter Paul adds to what he had just told the believers when he said, “You are God’s building.” There were some troublemakers in the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waking The Walking Dead: The Church Of Sardis

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jul 1, 2015
     | 8,332 views

    A series of messages on the seven churches of revelation

    7 Churches of Revelation Waking the Walking Dead: Sardis Introduction: This week, the supreme court has endorsed same sex marriage. I'm not surprised. Sometimes we feel like the psalmist when he writes “When the foundations are being destroyed what can the righteous do?” (Ps. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Love My Church--Community

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 26, 2015
     | 7,450 views

    This message looks at the need for community in our hearts and how the church fulfills the role. Jesus promised to build his church, but there are ways in which we try to fight against Jesus building the church without being aware of it.

    I LOVE MY CHURCH – “Community: I Need My Church” 1 Kings 19:1-18 Hebrews 10:19-25 11/15/2015 We are in part 2 of our series “I Love My Church.” When you hear the words New Life At Calvary, what’s the first image that comes to your mind.” One of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Seven Benefits To A Spirit-Empowered Church

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 30, 2015
     | 17,936 views

    You and your church can become a fountainhead of supernatural revival in your community, city and country.

    THE SEVEN BENEFITS TO A SPIRIT EMPOWERED CHURCH JOHN 7:37-39; EZEKIEL 47 By Dr. James O. Davis Do you want to have an average church or a normal church? By and large, the average church we find today, the normal church we find in the Word of God. Let me ask you a couple more questions. Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James Lee avatar

    Great Families Build Great Churches Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,615 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    Great Families Build Great Churches Acts 18:1-3, 18-19, 24-26 It takes more than great programs to build a great church. It takes more than sacrificial service to build a great church. It takes more than money, more than a super staff, more than talented teachers, and more than dedicated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Pray For My Church Leaders Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,871 views

    Church leaders need prayer.

    Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book by the same name) “I Will Pray for My Church Leaders” Exodus 17:1-7: Open When we are finished this morning, we will be 2/3rdsof the way through our congregational book study and the messages on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Luke avatar

    I Will Treasure Church Membership As A Gift Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,444 views

    Church membership is a gift, not a perk.

    Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book by the same name) “I Will Treasure Church Membership as a Gift” Selected Scriptures Open I go into a bit of depression several times a year. One of those times is very close. It’s the end ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Important Relationships In The Church (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 12, 2015
    based on 8 ratings
     | 38,185 views

    A sermon examining our relationship with God.

    Important Relationships Within The Church (Part 1) Acts 4:32-37 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, September 31st, 2025) Some of the most important relationships in my life have been cultivated inside the local church. My greatest friends, confidants, mentors, and encouragers are people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    Characteristics Of A Healthy Church Matthew 3 Series

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Dec 15, 2015
     | 4,684 views

    Churches Need to be Spiritually Healthy

    Characteristics of Healthy Church Matthew 16:18 - Ephesians 4:11-14 Introduction: Illustration of “Great Leadership” I. A Healthy Church is always equipping the Saints A. The primary equipper is the Pastor 1. This is accomplished through the regular preaching of the word. (I Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James O. Davis avatar

    The Seven Benefits To A Spirit Empowered Church

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 22, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 30,773 views

    Do you want to have an average church or a normal church? By and large, the average church we find today, the normal church we find in the Word of God.

    Do you want to have an average church or a normal church? By and large, the average church we find today, the normal church we find in the Word of God. Let me ask you a couple more questions. Do you want to be a container or do you want to be a channel? Do you want your church to be a reservoir or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    What Is Holding Our Church Together

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 8, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,163 views

    Keep the church by doing what God says to do.

    WHAT IS HOLDING OUR CHURCH TOGETHER Philippians 1: 3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, 5 For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; 6 Being confident of this very thing, that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Important Relationships In The Church (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 16, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,179 views

    A sermon examining the importance of loving others.

    Important Relationships Within The Church (Part 2) Acts 4:32-37 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, October 8th, 2025) Some of the most important relationships in my life have been cultivated inside the local church. My greatest friends, confidants, mentors, and encouragers are people that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    The Church Of Christ 2 The Secret Disciple

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 4, 2016
     | 4,397 views

    Joseph of Arimathea's search for the kingdom of God did not permit him to dismiss Jesus in the Sanhedrin, Jewish Council for he knew Jesus held the message for his salvation.

    THE CHURCH OF CHRIST 2 The Secret Disciple by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (February 3, 2016) “When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple: He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends