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  • Paul Apple avatar

    Boldness In Church Planting Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jan 13, 2010
     | 7,591 views

    Supernatural boldness in church planting validates authentic ministry when based on pure motives and proper conduct (the marks of Spirit-filled church planters).

    As we reach the end of our first month of attempting to plant a church and as we study the NT model for church planting from the Book of 1 Thessalonians, we need to ask ourselves if we are too tentative. What is impressive from studying Paul and Silas and Timothy is their confidence and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Persecution And Mission Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 20, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,026 views

    Acts 8:1-8 shows us four encouraging ways God guides the church in accomplishing its mission of making disciples.

    Introduction On Sunday, January 8, 1956, on the shore of a lonely river deep in the Ecuadorian jungle, five missionaries were murdered by primitive Auca Indians, known today as the Waorani. News of the massacre shocked the world. To some, their deaths seemed a senseless tragedy. Many decried ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Historical Fate Of The Seven Churches In The Book Of Revelation

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 26, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,640 views

    There are many good studies and observations about the seven churches from a spiritual perspective that can be applied to churches today. However, this study will not address them, but rather review the actual history of the churches and where they are today (2025).

    In the Book of Revelation, Jesus sent a message to seven churches that were located in the western part of Asia Minor, directly south of the Black Sea (Modern day Turkey). The word "church" is translated from the Greek word "ekklesia" which means the people of God, the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are The Ancient Creeds And The Historical Faith Still Relevant Today?

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 27, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,903 views

    Why were the Creeds (Apostolic Creed and Nicene Creed) brought before the Christian Church? Are these Ancient Creeds and the Historical Faith still relevant today?

    For Anglicans, ... As for all genuine Christians, ...authentic Christianity ... is Apostolic ... Christianity. And Apostolic Christianity ... rests on the historic, ...eyewitness testimony ... of Jesus's followers, ... the apostles, ... and to the facts of Jesus life, ... death, ... ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "A Portrait Of The Church"

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 31, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,440 views

    As we begin the New Year, our congregation needs to seek to further our work to be like the church described in the New Testament.

    “PORTRAIT OF THE CHURCH” 1 PETER 2:4-10 OPEN On the wall near the main entrance to The Alamo in San Antonio, TX is a portrait with the following inscription: James Butler Bonham – no picture of him exists. This portrait is of his nephew, Major James Bonham, deceased, who greatly resembled ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Striving To Be A Church Of Christ Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 12, 2014
     | 6,406 views

    This sermon explores important principles that help ensure that we are being the church that belongs to Christ

    Introduction: A. I like the story told of the man who was shipwrecked on a beautiful, deserted South Pacific island. 1. Five years later, he was discovered by a passing a naval ship. 2. Upon their arrival at the shore the rescue party was met by the shipwreck survivor. He said, “I'm so glad ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    2,000 Years At A Glance Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014
     | 6,346 views

    Overview of major events in Church History.

    Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Lesson 1: Church History at a Glance In the small book of Jude, there is an important verse which is good to begin our study this evening. Regarding the false teachers of his day, he says ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Consuming The Gospel

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jun 5, 2015
     | 3,637 views

    According to surveys 78% of Americans are Christians but only 9% of Americans read the bible every day. Perhaps this is because one must go beyond reading the bible merely for the sake of reading the bible; we must truly consume the bible.

    Consuming the Gospel Illustration Remember the vision of glory that Ezekiel had. The Lord spoke to Ezekiel saying: “Now you, son of man, listen to what I am speaking to you; do not be rebellious like that rebellious house. Open your mouth and eat what I am giving you.” Then Ezekiel ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Acts 15 - Resolving Conflicts Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 14, 2013
     | 10,499 views

    Learn from the Council in Jerusalem. Unite around the essentials. Make concessions in non-essentials. Show love in everything.

    We have been looking at troubles and persecutions from without. • Today, we are going to look at problems from within - disagreements among believers. • Christians will quarrel. Nothing wrong with that. If you had never had an argument with a brother or sister, I’m more ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Letter To The Church In Ephesus.

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 2, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,193 views

    I know your deeds, your hard work and perseverance . I know you cannot tolerate wicked men and you have tested those who claim to be apostles but. are not, and have found them false. You have persevered and endured hardships for my name and have not grown weary.” Rev. 2: 2-3 .

    Letter to the church of Ephesians Revelation 2:1-20 The City of Ephesus was located on the western shore of Asia Minor what is now Western Turkey. . It was a seaport city. All trade coming by sea came through the city of Ephesus. The city boasted of its stadium and its tribute to the pagan god ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Orthodox Christianity Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 4, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,672 views

    The Eastern Orthodox Church has been described as an “unknown world” for most Americans, yet it represents a major segment of Christianity.

    World Religions>>Orthodox Christianity -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts The Christian world can be divided into 3 main branches: Catholics, Protestants, and the Orthodox. This 3rd stream has been described as an “unknown world.” It is foreign and ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Heresies Confronted By The Early Church Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 2, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 16,565 views

    Many modern errors stem from the early heresies. This study looks at what the teachers of heresy believed and how the church refuted these doctrines.

    Heresies and Heretics in the Early Church Early church fathers focused much energy on refuting heretical views that infiltrated the church. The majority of the Trinity quotes were written in response to heresy being taught within the church. A heresy is simply a doctrine that strays from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Of The Open Door

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 25, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 229 views

    There’s no perfect church. Jesus commends a faithful church—Philadelphia—for keeping His Word and not denying His name. The question for us: not “Are we perfect?” but “Are we faithful?”

    Have you ever heard this expression before? “If you’re looking for the perfect church, and you find it – if you find the perfect church – well you better not join it because it won’t be perfect anymore.” I love this. And the reason is because no one is perfect, right? There’s no such thing as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Change In Religion Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 12, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,036 views

    What did Jesus mean when He told Nicodemus "You must be born again"? And what does His comment about being "born of the water and the Spirit" mean to us today?

    OPEN: A man was obviously lost. He saw a little boy was standing by the side of a road and a and pulled up beside him. “Sonny,” he said, “do you know how to get to town?” The kid said, “No sir, I don’t.” Then the man said, “Well do you know the way to route 20?” The little boy said, “No.” And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When The Church Is Scattered

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 23, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,917 views

    Studying the response of the first church when persecuted can encourage a proper response to disruption of services in the modern church in the West.

    “And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.” [1] Fairmeadows Church met at seven o’clock each Wednesday evening for a prayer meeting. One evening, rather than going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist