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  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    The Mystery Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 2, 2012
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     | 9,324 views

    Believe it or not, Paul was a mystery writer. But not fiction. His mystery was the previously unrevealed truth of the union of Gentile and Jewish believers into the body of Christ, the Church. This sermon examines this earth shattering truth.

    The Mystery of the Church Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh September 2, 2012 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Ephesians 3. INTRODUCTION We live in a world of unsolved mysteries. • Being something of a history buff, I’ve always been intrigued by what might have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unity In The Church

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Sep 2, 2012
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    The purpose of the family of God is not to meet my personal needs, it's to meet our corporate needs. Thus, through the unity of the Church, my needs are part of the who body, but cannot override and work against any other member.

    “If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any fellowship with the Holy Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion…” Dearly beloved of the Lord, hear St. Paul’s entreaty: “If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Unity In The Church Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 24, 2015
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     | 8,886 views

    A detailed look at what makes a church healthy and unified.

    The Church - Unity September 27, 2015 Ephesians 4:4-6 A mother looked out a window and saw Johnny playing church with their 3 kittens. He had them lined up and was preaching to them and the mother smiled and turned around to do some work. A short while later she heard the cats bellowing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unity In The Church Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 24, 2015
     | 9,421 views

    A look at what makes a healthy and unified church.

    The Church - Unity Romans 14:1-13 October 4, 2015 A man died and met St Peter at the gate. Peter asked, “Would you like a tour?” The man said, “Sure.” So, Peter led the man down a long hall with many doors. They stopped at the first door and Peter opened it and said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unity In The Church Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 24, 2015
     | 6,124 views

    A look at what makes a healthy and unified church.

    The Church - Unity October 11, 2015 Romans 14:1-13 Throughout history churches have split for the craziest reasons ~~ Holy Creek Baptist - piano bench — they had 4 separate services — moving piano bench to a different location for each one. Centerville, Ga - presbyterian church split ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Unity In The Church Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 24, 2015
     | 4,691 views

    A look at what makes a church healthy and unified.

    The Church - Unity October 18, 2015 Romans 14:1-13 For the past 5 weeks we’ve been looking at the church and what it means to be a unified church. It’s very easy for a church to become distracted with what is not essential. I know you’re getting sick of this quote, but I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church's Justification

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015
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    THE CHURCH'S JUSTIFICATION

    THE CHURCH'S JUSTIFICATION Numbers 23:1-24: Introduction Israel's wilderness ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Marriage And The Church

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 11, 2015
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    The traditional vows between a man and a woman at the time of marriage are beautiful and full of self abandonment and commitment. We who are in the Church, are there because of a mutual commitment between Christ and ourselves, like marriage.

    Marriage - what a wonderful creation of God! Just yesterday Pastor Karenlee and I were privileged to perform a marriage ceremony for two of our friends who live in Rochester! May the Lord bless their union and their lives. Jesus Himself believed in marriage. Listen to what He told the Pharisees ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Church In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,525 views

    The Church in Prayer - Acts chapter 4 verses 23-31 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: • They Prayed initially (vs 23) • They Prayed collectively (vs 24) • They prayed confidently (vs 24&28) • They prayed biblically (vs 25-26) • They prayed expectantly (vs 30-31) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A man went to the doctors complaining about his ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Church Fighting? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 30, 2015
     | 6,276 views

    What causes problems in the church?

    Let us continue our worship of God by learning from the Letter by James. Open your Bibles to James Chapter 4…… We will focus on the first 3 verses this morning, but let us read v1-12….. Read along with me…. Let us note again that this letter is written to Christians. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Organization Of The Church

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015
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    The church began not as a mixture of saved and unsaved. Only true believers would associate with the new religion of Christ..

    Church, Organization of the Organization of the Church The church began not as a mixture of saved and unsaved. Only true believers would associate with the new religion of Christ. The way was too narrow for people to walk in, and persecution from the outside and judgment from the inside (Acts 5) ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    A Glorious Church!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 6, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 37,946 views

    Paul talks about a radiant, glorious church. Just what would it take for us to be a radiant, glorious church? What are the characteristics of a glorious church?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church & gave Himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to Himself as a radiant church, without stain or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Go Church!

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 30, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,089 views

    We have a job to do as God's people. Today we face challenges that remind us that this is serious business.

    Matthew 16:13-20 Jesus promised to build His church. He promised that the gates of Hades would not be able to stand against His church. He built His church on rock. Ray Vanderlaan’s video series: That The World May Know, has an section on this passage in Matthew 16 where he gathers with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church Of Thyatira

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 22, 2015
     | 6,498 views

    A continuation of a study on the seven churches of Revelation. The church of Thyatira was worldly, ungodly, and yet there were a few in it that kept the faith and were commended and encouraged to hang in there.

    Not Tolerating Tolerance: The Church of Thyatira Introduction: We are entering the heart of Summer, which means we are entering the heat of Summer. Last week I briefly mentioned the thorny soil in Mark 4 – it got me thinking how we usually begin Spring with great relief because of warmer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Roles Of The Church

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015
     | 6,358 views

    What we need to do if we want to see our church grow

    Today we are going to continue by talking about the roles of the Church (That Family) • More specifically how we are to promote growth • And why it’s important to promote growth • Just like anything Growth needs a foundation • And I feel that these are 2 that we need ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church