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  • David Dykes avatar

    Church: Where God Sets The Lonely In A Family Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
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     | 16,498 views

    The Bible teaches that the main reason we gather together as a church is to encourage one another.

    INTRODUCTION This is the fifth message in the series from 1 Thessalonians entitled, “Finding Hope in a Hopeless World.” This message is entitled, “Church: Where God Puts the Lonely in a Family.” Over the past few years I’ve been devoting a lot of attention to what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 25, 2014
     | 5,616 views

    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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    God Builds His Church, The Temple Of God Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014
     | 5,514 views

    Foreigners in a Foreign Land God Builds His Church, the Temple of God

    Foreigners in a Foreign Land God Builds His Church, the Temple of God 1 Peter 2:4-10 David Taylor We are finishing the first of three mini series in 1 Peter, “Foreigners in a Foreign Land” (1.1-2.10) where we have been looking at what Peter writes to Christians suffering persecution. ...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
     | 4,265 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

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    Take Them To Church Rather Than Court

    Contributed by Bob Boerman on Jun 5, 2017
     | 5,213 views

    This sermon deals with the matter of lawsuits between believers in a very practical way.

    The Church in a Messy World Take them to Church rather than Court 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 May 28, 2017 Communion Sunday Introduction: This morning we are going to turn our attention to the first 8 verses of 1st Corinthians 6. Let’s read them. READ versus 1 thru 8 BTW, I want you to know I am leaning ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Leaving A Legacy Through The Church: Living Stones Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 20, 2017
     | 4,502 views

    This is the final lesson in our Leaving a Legacy Series. In and through the church we have an opportunity to make an eternally lasting legacy as living stones in the "temple" of God.​

    1. I have a three page list of activities of our congregation – are you surprised? We can leave a legacy as a congregation! a. Legacy happens when each does his part [“Tom” Benevolent Ministry at Twickenham CoC b. Discover your purpose and live it out – for Kingdom of God (not personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You A Part Of God’s Church? Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Dec 1, 2014
     | 6,631 views

    Have you ever asked somebody, “What’s all the fuss about?” As you read this chapter, you might be tempted to ask Paul, “What’s all the fuss about? Why are you spending so much time detailing what to look for in spiritual leaders in the local church?”

    Are You a Part of God’s Church? 1 Timothy 3:15 Introduction: 1. Have you ever asked somebody, “What’s all the fuss about?” As you read this chapter, you might be tempted to ask Paul, “What’s all the fuss about? Why are you spending so much time detailing what ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    A Growing Church With Growing Pains (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 14, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 32,107 views

    A sermon examining the potential problems that come when a Church experiences growth.

    A GROWING CHURCH WITH GROWING PAINS (Part 1) Acts 6:1-7 There are times when young children complain of pain in their extremities; a common response from parents is, “ah, it is just growing pains”. However, according to the Mayo Clinic and other medical researchers there is no evidence that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Church Family: A Place For You To Belong

    Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 12, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,700 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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    How God Wants To Grow Our Church Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 27, 2017
     | 10,184 views

    God will grow our church: 1. With the same kind of men (vs. 24-33). 2. With the same methods (vs. 23-24). 3. With the same message (vs. 34-36).

    How God Wants to Grow Our Church Acts 10:23-36 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 23, 2014 *Think about the answer to this question: "On a scale of 1 to 10, how committed are you to seeing our church grow?" Church: We need to be more committed than ever before. A five-minute ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Should I Tithe 10% To My Church?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
     | 2,181 views

    Let's talk about tithing! In my view, tithing is very important. God gives us Jesus, he gives us life, he transforms us, and makes us new in Jesus. He sends His Holy Spirit to live in us and make us holy.

    Proverbs 3:9 Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce Let's talk about tithing! In my view, tithing is very important. God gives us Jesus, he gives us life, he transforms us, and makes us new in Jesus. He sends His Holy Spirit to live in us and make us ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    What Draws Humans To Christ And His Church?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 25, 2020
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     | 2,066 views

    Christians the world over will reimagine a world that is based on the teachings of Christ and the Church.

    Tuesday of the third week of Easter 2020 Whenever authorities take exception to a popular movement, and try to stamp it out, if the movement is actually doing good they end up squishing it out all over the place. A few days ago our reading from the Acts of the Apostles featured the warning of Reb ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Part 6- Pergamum The Church Compromised In Commitment Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 8, 2020
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     | 3,983 views

    What does Jesus think about churches that compromise?

    Pergamum: The Church Compromised in Commitment watch this sermon on our youtube channel https://youtu.be/lx8-gEoPE-A Pastor Brad Reaves Grace Community Church www.gracecommunity.com Revelation 2:12-18 If you have your Bibles, find Chapter 2 of Revelation and put your finger there, and I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Part 8 - Sardis: The Church Alive But Dead Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 21, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,128 views

    Can a church have the appearance of being alive organizationally but dead spiritually? Jesus identifies that church in his message to Sardis

    Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.gracecommunity.com View this sermon at https://youtu.be/3TRIaa_CqZQ Introduction We are now looking at the 5 of 7 Churches addressed to by Jesus himself in the Book of Revelation. These churches were located in the Roman Province of Asia Minor, which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Church's Responsibility Towards Society

    Contributed by Meshak Dayanand on May 26, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,259 views

    The present scenario of the world and our nation under lockdown had given us the best chance to shine our lights in the darkness but seemed like more than others we hid our light under a basket. Matthew 5:16

    Greetings in the sweet name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, let us consider ourselves privileged to listen to his word. As we are continuing the COVID-19 Lockdown, I see many verses and articles related to Christ's Second Coming circulating in the social media, and I don't know to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational