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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    When The Church Becomes Lukewarm Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 28, 2025
     | 112 views

    The Danger of Half-Hearted Christianity

    WHEN THE CHURCH BECOMES LUKEWARM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Text: Revelation 3:15-16 Theme: The Danger of Half-Hearted Christianity OPENING PRAYER Heavenly Father, we come before You today in the name of Jesus Christ. Lord, open our hearts and minds to receive Your Word. Let Your Spirit convict us ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Way Church Should Go

    Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Dec 30, 2025
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     | 115 views

    The church must be led. The church must be taught. The church must be trained in the way it should go.

    “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing[a] her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless” (Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Sovereignty Of God In Church Growth

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jan 18, 2026
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    When we think about church growth, it’s easy to focus on programs, strategies, or numbers on a chart. But the book of Acts invites us to see church growth in a very different light — as the sovereign work of God, moving powerfully through His Spirit.

    “The Sovereignty of God in Church Growth” • Acts 2:47; • 1 Corinthians 3:6–7 • Psalm 127 • “Who really grows the church?” • Mention how people often attribute church growth to marketing, programs, or personalities. • But Scripture shows us: God is the one who gives the increase. When we think ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Priority #2: Love The Church! Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 18, 2026
     | 44 views

    Based on Philippians 1:1-8 - Encourages hearers to consider reasons to love the Church.

    “PRIORITY #2: LOVE THE CHURCH” Philippians 1:1-8 FBCF – 1/18/26 JON DANIELS INTRO – Welcome to First Baptist Flora – a perfect church! No one here has any problems – no one here struggles in any area of their life – no one here has ever had a disagreement w/ anyone else in this church FAMILY – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can These Bones Live Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,529 views

    There’s encouragement for the church today; breath for those call on God and His Plan for His Church. Many have become a Hospice Center but it doesn’t mean they have to remain in the valley!

    INTRODUCTION - Ezekiel -- a Priest @ 30 who became a Prophet – A man who was “In Touch with God” - He was living in bondage with the Israelites in the land of Babylon. - All throughout Ezekiel, God communicated with him through “Visions.” - Here the Spirit of God came ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Gathering To Grow Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 30, 2011
     | 6,365 views

    We must turn around (‘repent’) from the depth of our self-will… and give ourselves…immerse ourselves (‘be baptized’) in the life of Jesus…now risen and ruling and revealing God’s will.

    Gathering to Grow Series: ROOTS Brad Bailey – October 16, 2011 Intro – I want to begin by asking a question: Why are you here? Why are we here together? It’s always good to stop and consider WHY we are doing something… what the purpose is. Because when we loose clarity on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Body Building Program Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Nov 12, 2013
     | 7,927 views

    A study about the church and a challenge to be a part of it.

    There is an alarming trend that is happening among Pastors in the United States. It is so alarming that denominations across this country are beginning to take steps to be pro-active to stem the tide of this tragic trend. The reason it is so alarming is because of the negative effects and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Lee avatar

    What Happened To Chapter 29? Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014
     | 4,069 views

    After praying for guidance God led me to Pastor Jerry Shirley's Acts series and the messages in this series has been revised to fit the circumstances we have been facing at EBC.

    What Happened to Acts Chapter 29, pt. 1 Acts 1:1 Turn in your Bibles to Acts 29: 1 [no such chapter!] You’ll notice there are only 28 chapters…but I wonder if you have ever noticed how the book of Acts ends. READ Could this really be the end? Is there or should there be more? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Lee avatar

    What Happened To Chapter 29? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014
     | 3,072 views

    Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

    What Happened to Acts Chapter 29, pt. 2 “The Power” Acts 1:4-8 The power of the Holy Spirit is not just for salvation. It is also for transformation. Transformation is a process that might be slow and gradual. Transformation might look like this: set the five gallon bucket of water ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Lee avatar

    The Price Of Pentecost Part 2 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014
     | 4,250 views

    Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

    The Price of Pentecost, pt. 2 Acts 1:12-14 The early church had none of the things we seem to think are so essential for success today like: Buildings…money…staff…internet and programs. So why were they so successful? The reason is that they had the ONE thing many churches today ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Makes A Church Great? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 13, 2009
     | 3,772 views

    One common theme that goes through the whole Church is Attitude! Attitudes are contagious, the question is : Is yours worth catching. I have managed to change the attitude and atmosphere as well in less than 3 hours in the past weeks. We have gone from

    What Makes a Church Great? Part 2 Acts 4:33 Acts 4:33. 33With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them all. 1.THEY HAD A GREAT PURPOSE 2.THEY HAD GREAT PREACHING 3.THEY HAD GREAT POWER One common theme that goes through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Church Membership: Expect What The Bible Expects

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 19, 2020
     | 2,243 views

    True and genuine church growth comes not as a result of mere addition but multiplication.

    Rev. L. B. Williams, in his book on "Holiness Illustrations," relates the following: "A young man who was desperately in love with a young lady, wrote her that he would be willing to endure the cold of the frigid zone, or cross the burning sands of the desert, or climb the highest ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    The Last 100 Years Of Church History Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 11, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,381 views

    The past hundred years have brought many negatives including the social gospel movement. However, there have been movements to combat these with the truth. This lesson looks at both the good and bad of the past century.

    Over the course of the past 14 weeks, we have examined some of the most important periods in Church History. From the ancient creeds of the early church to the formal confessions of the protestant reformation, we have seen that throughout her existence the Church has always had people within who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    The Case Of Job: Divine Justice Revealed Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 15, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,387 views

    In the depths of suffering, Job's story illuminates the enigma of divine justice. Join us as we explore life's profound questions and seek solace in God's mysterious ways.

    The Case of Job: Divine Justice Revealed I. Introduction Dear Brothers and Sisters, towards the knowledge and the truth of God. Today, we set out on a trip through the heartbreaking and inspirational life of a man by the name of Job. The Old Testament contains a long-forgotten story that has long ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Walks The Halls Of Our Church

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,493 views

    Many thanks to Pastor Jonathan Russell of Raymond Rd Baptist Church in Mississippi for his excellent outline regarding Ahithophel. This message looks at the biblical concept of repentance and forgiveness and the consequences of not following that pattern

    Who Walks The Halls Of Our Church? 2 Corinthians 2:10-11 (NIV) 10 If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And what I have forgiven--if there was anything to forgive--I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, 11 in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist