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  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    How A Local Church Is Killed

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 11, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,965 views

    New Testament churches do not naturally die; they are so constituted that they cannot die a natural death. They may, however, be killed, but even in this, they can hardly be killed by outsiders except by the annihilation of the entire membership. Churches

    Intro: New Testament churches do not naturally die; they are so constituted that they cannot die a natural death. They may, however, be killed, but even in this, they can hardly be killed by outsiders except by the annihilation of the entire membership. Churches are most often killed form the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Little Church, Big Impact Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 20, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,652 views

    A little church like ours can have a big impact if we trust the Savior, love the saints, and put our hope in the certainty of the Gospel.

    As a church leader, I am often challenged by the question: If our church would cease to exist, how much would the community really miss us? In other words, What kind of contribution are we making to the Washington Island community? Well, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Church: Getting Down To Business

    Contributed by Tim White on Jan 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,196 views

    The Hebrew writer, under the direction of the Holy Spirit of God, tells the Church how to get to the business of His Church.

    Church: Getting Down to Business Hebrews 13:15-17. The business of the Church is the most important business in the world. I believe that, not because it is my line of work, but because it is eternal and spiritual. Our roles in the Church business, however, is secondary if we are building on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pews And People -- Churches And Steeples. Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Jan 31, 2012
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,474 views

    A topical message. How we define church will determine what we cherish and what we are able to let go. The right definition will free us; the wrong definition will enslave us. Aimed at churches who exist to "keep the doors open."

    Introduction Do you remember this finger play? Here’s the Church, Here’s the steeple, Open the doors to see all the people In years gone by, this finger play was a tool that teachers used to teach children the importance of attending church? I certainly believe that it holds value for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Transformed Lives Transformed Churches

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Feb 6, 2012
     | 6,231 views

    Abundant living is an exciting existence because it places us in the center of God’s will. We give him our all and hold nothing back.

    Transformed Lives; Transformed Churches Matthew 19:16-22 A. What does commitment to God look like? 1. Attending church-once, twice or three times a week? 2. Teaching a class, serving on a committee, being morally good? 3. Nor cursing, smoking, drinking or doing drugs? 4. Making good choices, being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What The Word Means To The Church

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,658 views

    The Importance of the Word of God to the Church

    What The Word Means to The Church Mark 2:1-2 Introduction: When we come to church, we are not going to share a message with you, but to proclaim the Good News of the Gospel. Were not gathering to sing, were not here to see who is here. Were not hereto see what your wearing, but here to see what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building The Church - Serving The Lord

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 26, 2008
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     | 6,489 views

    A message of exhortation when it comes to working in the church FOR the Lord.

    Building the Church and Serving the Lord Joshua 1:7-9 Introduction Go to the book of Joshua. This morning, we are going to examine some words of encouragement from the Joshua, which was given to him directly from the Lord. I want you to see how it applies to your life in all facets, especially ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reliving Pentecost: The Church Community

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Apr 28, 2008
     | 3,603 views

    The church must restore the sense of deep and loving fellowship. The church must come together in unity once again.

    RELIVING PENTECOST: THE CHURCH COMMUNITY THEME: THE CHURCH BECOMES A SPECIAL COMMUNITY FOR GOD’S PEOPLE. TEXT: ACTS 2:42-47 At the end of the Civil War in Richmond, Virginia, on the Sunday after the surrender, a worship service was held in one of the historic church buildings in the city. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grace And God's View Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 27, 2011
     | 4,399 views

    God’s message of love is for all people regardless of race, culture or physical descent.

    Romans 11:1-24 Introduction: A. What, if any, place does Israel have in God’s world plan? B. This question is answered in various ways by Christians. 1. One’s millennial view (end time understanding) often determines the answer. 2. Those considered premillenialists believe God will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Clothes (Part 2)

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 31, 2011
     | 3,927 views

    God says a lot about clothes in the Bible. His words instruct and inform our lives today. Few things about us are as immedate to others as what we wear. Surely God has given us instruction about such an important part of our lives! We would do well to

    Church Clothes II The gospels and Jesus on clothing: The New Testament speaks about clothing more than you would think, but not necessarily in the ways we would think. Today we will focus our attention to what the gospels say about clothing. The first mention in the gospels about clothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is The State Of This Church - 2011

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 10, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,484 views

    This "State of the Church" is framed in many questions...the conclusion is that the ’State of this Church" is directly related to the "State of the Member’s Hearts."

    The State of the Church – 2011 (What is the State of this Church) * This morning I begin with a true story. A man wakes up about 1am and is having difficulty breathing. He can breathe, but not take a deep breath. In fact, it almost feels Like someone is sitting on his chest. What does he do? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church's Concerns (Or Priorities) Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,269 views

    The church multiplies disciples only when its members are present as God's humble servants, preach the word as God's human spokesmen, and present themselves as God's holy sacrifices.

    Rick Harrison, of Newark, Ohio, talks about his six-year-old son, who seemed to demand Rick’s attention just when he was most busy around the house. Rick says, “My standard reply has been, 'I'm busy right now. Go ask your mother.’” Then one day, the disappointed look on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Mystery Of The Church: Act 5 Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on May 17, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,821 views

    This sermon tells the story of how God planned for the church at just the right time and how the church today makes the manifold wisdom of God known to the heavenly powers.

    The Mystery of the Church—Act 5 Eph. 3:2-11 5/15/11 3KCOC Introduction: George Brumfield tells the story. A few months back, some of us were gathered on these front pews on my right to witness the baptism of Blake Martin. George was doing the baptizing and before Blake up for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let The Church Crawl Preacher

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 20, 2012
     | 5,640 views

    A sermon for a deacon ordination based on Acts 6:1-7

    HoHum: In an energetic congregation the preacher get up one Sunday morning and said, "With God’s help we can see the day when this church will go from crawling to walking." The people responded enthusiastically, "Let the church walk, preacher, let the church walk." "And when the church begins ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Proper Order In The Church Meeting Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,344 views

    In today's lesson, we learn that there must be proper order in the church meeting.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of spiritual gifts. Let’s learn more about that in a message I am calling, “Proper Order in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed