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  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    We Can Have Joy In Our Church

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 16, 2011
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    We can have the same joy our fore fathers had.

    WE CAN HAVE JOY IN OUR CHURCH Acts 2:38Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 39For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A Community Church—value One Another Series

    Contributed by Charles Mims on Feb 3, 2011
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    Becoming a community church by valuing one another.

    Becoming a Community Church—Value One Another February 6, 2011 Ephesians 4:16 16from whom the whole body, being fitted and held together by what every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, causes the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church: The Place Of Roaring Lambs Or House Cats? Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012
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    Church, preparation, purpose, doing Church, preparation, purpose, doing

    CHURCH: The Place of Roaring Lambs or House Cats Romans 12: 2 (p 803) June 5, 2011 INTRODUCTION: “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is---his good, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Modern Day Book Of Acts Church Ii Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 20, 2012
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    There is power that is working in us

    Eph 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, There is power working in us! The Holy ghost is viable force that will work within us if we will let it. We are not a dead church, we are not a traditional ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Modern Day Book Of Acts Church Iii Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 20, 2012
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    There is power in the name of Jesus.

    Acts 3:13 The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up… 16 And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, They were a people of the name, that when they called upon that name, realized that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do We Still Need The Local Church?

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 12, 2012
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    This message examines whether or not you should leave your local church to meet in a home church.

    My own memories of church. I remember going to church EVERY SUNDAY. The place was Grace Protestant Church, on 92nd street in Canarsie (a portion of Brooklyn). I remember The church bell, which was rung by Uncle Henry reminding everyone on the block that it was time for church. I remember that after ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Go To Church: It's The Potter's House

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 2, 2010
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    The Potter's House is the place earthen pot people are being formed.

    Title: Why Go To Church: It’s the Potter’s House! Text: Jeremiah 18:1-6 Thesis: The Potter’s House is the place earthen pot people are being formed. (Anticipating that there might be a few snickers in the audience… “pot” is in reference to an earthen ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Love The Church Because It Has Accountability

    Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 3, 2010
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    The human tendency is to hate authority. The Bible, on the other hand, not only exalts God’s authority, but it also places its blessing on certain forms of human authority. God has also made every church member accountable to every other church member. Go

    Purpose: To explain how true fellowship happens. Aim: I want the listener to see the benefits of being accountable. INTRODUCTION: The human tendency is to hate authority. The Bible, on the other hand, not only exalts God’s authority, but it also places its blessing on certain forms of human ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus' Wish For The Church (Laodicea) Pt4 Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010
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     | 3,203 views

    Ever wish for something? If you could wish anything, and I mean anything, for this church—what would it be? What do you think Jesus would wish for this church? Jesus has a wish for the church. What is it? It is written here.

    Jesus’ Wish For The Church” Laodicea, Revelation 3:14-22 Three girls were stranded on an island when they discover a lamp rub it and out pops a genie. They are each granted a wish. The C+ girl washed she was off the island “poof!” The “straight A” girl wished ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Dealing With Church Problems: Thyatira Pt7 Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010
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    You cannot judge someone else for your own tolerance. What have you been tolerating? Isn't it about time to say, "ENOUGH!" Jesus thinks so. To overcome you must repent which means to do CHRIST’S WILL to the end. How?

    Revelation 2:18-29: “Dealing With Church Problems” Problems. Does anyone here have problems? I asked a man recently which years of a marriage are the toughest. He told me that the first 30 years were the toughest in a marriage. I asked him, well how many years have you been married? ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Seven Demons That Attack The Church, Part 1

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 4, 2011
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     | 12,468 views

    A look at seven demons that cause problems in church.

    Seven Demons that Attack the Church, Part 1 I The Spirit of Religion 'But I have this against you, that you have left your first love.5 'Therefore remember from where you have fallen, and repent and do the deeds you did at first; or else I am coming to you and will remove your lampstand out of its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Demons That Attack The Church, Part 2

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 4, 2011
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     | 9,305 views

    A look at seven demons that harm churches.

    Seven Demons that Attack the Church, Part 2 IV The Spirit of Jezebel And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet are like burnished bronze, says this:19 'I know your deeds, and your love and faith and service and perseverance , ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C Jordan avatar

    Our Church Family: A Place For You To Belong

    Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 12, 2014
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     | 7,686 views

    The church is a family – a place of serving together, support and encouragement, spiritual warmth, and standing strong together.

    OUR CHURCH FAMILY: A PLACE FOR YOU TO BELONG INTRO TO TOPIC: What is the church? The church is family. This is a common NT metaphor. “So now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens along with all of God's holy people. You are members of God's family.” ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Church, Built On The Rock Of The Revealed Knowledge Of Christ

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 25, 2014
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    What’s the Rock on which the Church is to be built if it isn’t Peter-it’s Jesus Christ Himself

    The Church, built on the rock of the revealed knowledge of Christ Matt 16:15-18 He (Jesus) said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" 16 Simon Peter answered and said,"You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." 17 Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Baptism Divides God's Church But Should Unite It

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 8, 2014
     | 4,253 views

    John the Baptiser preached repentance and Jesus who had no sin was baptised by John, and the first Christians were baptised. The church should be united with regard to this Sacrament or Ordinance but is sadly divided over belief and practice.

    Text: Luke 3: 21 and 22 ‘After all the people had been baptised, Jesus also was baptised and a voice came down from heaven, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational